It looks like the Datsun 280Z made Hagerty's lastest best buy listing for car valueed under $5000.

http://www.hagerty.com/lifestyle/hobby_article.aspx?id=66562

Yep, I saw that.

Not sure how excited I can get over a Z being on the same list as an AMC Pacer

Pacers are so ugly and unusual they're actually kind of cool, but yeah, I get what you mean.

The comments under the article suggest where this ''Hagerty'' stuff can be filed . What a waste of type and story - leave it to an insurance seller to tell

anyone what things are worth , let alone collectable ! Only in the last few years have they decided to play nice with us - this drivel is too ''sweet''.

Edited February 27, 201016 yr by Unkle

Interesting and acurate. The 280 is a bargain car - I think people are going to figure that out and they will become harder to find <5K.

I know for the investment side of it the earlier 240's are the wiser move

NADA Classic Car Value:

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1972 Datsun 240Z

Original MSRP: $4,106 Low

Retail Average

Retail High

Retail

Base Price $6,400 $11,050 $19,600

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But the better bang for the buck may be below:

1976 Datsun 280Z

http://www.nadaguides.com/default.aspx?LI=1-22-1-5013-0-0-0&l=1&w=22&p=1&f=5014&y=1976&m=1254&d=2215&c=13&vi=79070&z=28607&da=-1

Original MSRP: $6,669 Low

Retail Average

Retail High

Retail

Base Price $3,275 $5,700 $9,900

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As compared to (Hagerty says this is a top buy for under $5000 - who would buy it?? - It's barely worth what it cost new!)

1977 American Motors Pacer 2 Door Hatchback

Original MSRP: $3,649 Low

Retail Average

Retail High

Retail

Base Price $1,350 $2,525 $3,950

Options

4 Speed Transmission $275 $350 $450

TOTAL PRICE $1,625 $2,875 $4,400

They also recommended a Fiat (Fix It Again Tony) Spider. Not sure sure I'm happy to be associated with that group.