Datsun icons have experienced a lift in value
Datsun Bluebird/1200/1600/240K
Early Datsuns of most kinds survive in acceptable numbers, some in plague proportions.
While it is hard to find a decent Datsun 1200 sedan or coupe, pickups are everywhere and modified versions can get beyond $15,000.
The same applies to 1600 sedans which are difficult to find in excellent untouched condition but quite common as modifieds.
An early sedan in exceptional condition will get close to $40,000. We are also starting to see a few of the pretty 510 (1600) Hardtop coupes as imports but the 1960s Bluebird SSS and 240K hardtop rarely appear.
Two-door 240Ks will likely cost more than $20,000 and are in demand for conversion to early-1970s GTR replicas.
Bluebird 1963-68 $9960 [8]
1200 Sedan/Wagon $5575 [4]
1200 Coupe $6040 [5]
1200 Utility $7895 [31]
1600 Sedan/Wagon $18,440 [19]
[*] = number of recorded sales
(Note: concours & special cars may demand more.)
Numbers from our 2018 Japanese Classic Car Value Guide.
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