$200
1981 Datsun 510
IAAI 45746531 JN1HT05S5BX131703
Normal wear · 23,659 mi · Fremont, CA, USA
Keys
Sep 14, 2026
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
Datsun 510 auction results: final bids at Copart & IAAI
FinalBid holds 6 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Datsun 510. Across 6 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $225. Most of those cars were sold with minor dents & scratches. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Feb 16, 2025, the newest in Sep 14, 2026. The Datsun 510 auction archive — what it actually sells for at Copart and IAAI, lot by lot. The final bids below come from completed auctions, so they show what buyers committed rather than what sellers hoped for — and the sale history across model years tells you where the Datsun 510 stops losing value.
Final bid
VIN
Copart
IAAI
$250
1978 Datsun 510
Copart 79807375 WHLA10037389
Front end · 99,178 mi · Sun Valley, CA, USA
Clean title
Apr 6, 2026
$300
1967 Datsun 510
Copart 80621665 PL411823753
Minor dents & scratches · 43,370 mi · Bakersfield, CA, USA
Clean title
Oct 31, 2025
$200
1981 Datsun 510
Copart 54264835 JN1HT03S5BT218883
Rear end · 21,057 mi · North Seattle, WA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 30, 2025
$150
1978 Datsun 510
Copart 43176805 WHLA10025735
Mechanical · 105,262 mi · Memphis, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 1, 2025
$7,500
1971 Datsun 510
Copart 87548755 PL510285061
Minor dents & scratches · 75,611 mi · Ogden, UT, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 16, 2025
Auction results at a glance
- Auctions on record
- 6
- Final bids recorded
- 6
- Median final bid from 6 auctions
- $225
- Average final bid from 6 auctions
- $1,433
- Where most final bids land
- $200 – $288
- Lowest / highest final bid
- $150 / $7,500
- Sold with keys
- 67%
- Copart / IAAI
- 83% / 17%
- Auction dates
- Feb 16, 2025 – Sep 14, 2026
Damage recorded at sale
- Minor dents & scratches 33%
- Normal wear 17%
- Front end 17%
Final bids by model year
| Year | Auctions | Final bids | Median final bid | Average final bid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| 1978 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Auction archive FAQ
How much auction history is there for Datsun 510?
6 completed Copart and IAAI auctions, with sale dates between Feb 16, 2025 and Sep 14, 2026.
What is the average final bid for Datsun 510 at auction?
Across 6 recorded USD sales the median final bid is $225, with the average pulled to $1,433 by the outliers at either end.
What damage do most Datsun 510 auction lots carry?
minor dents & scratches leads, on 33% of the auctions — worth knowing before you read the low end of the sold-price range.
What should I pay for a salvage Datsun 510?
Work from the median final bid on this page, then adjust for the repair in front of you. A Datsun 510 with light front-end damage and keys sits near the top of the sold-price range; a water loss without keys sits at the bottom.
Does the model year change what a Datsun 510 sells for at auction?
Usually yes, and not evenly. Open the year links to see where the Datsun 510 final-bid curve flattens — that flat stretch is where salvage buying tends to pay best.
Are these final bids what a repaired Datsun 510 would sell for?
No. These are auction results for damaged or salvage Datsun 510 vehicles — the price at the close of the sale, before transport, fees and repair. Retail value sits well above them.
VIN history beyond the auction
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