$3,350
1970 Datsun 521
Copart 47163106 PL521258813
Vandalism · 96,028 mi · Sun Valley, CA, USA
Salvage title
Aug 19, 2026
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
Datsun 521 auction results: final bids at Copart & IAAI
FinalBid holds 3 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Datsun 521. Across 3 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $1,850. Most of those cars were sold with normal wear. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Feb 14, 2025, the newest in Aug 19, 2026. The Datsun 521 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 521 stops losing value.
Final bid
VIN
Copart
IAAI
$150
1971 Datsun 521
Copart 63873515 PL521487314
Normal wear · 37,481 mi · Bakersfield, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 19, 2025
$1,850
1971 Datsun 521
Copart 84181894 PL521514784
Front end · 165,888 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 14, 2025
Auction results at a glance
- Auctions on record
- 3
- Final bids recorded
- 3
- Median final bid from 3 auctions
- $1,850
- Average final bid from 3 auctions
- $1,783
- Sold with keys
- 67%
- Auction dates
- Feb 14, 2025 – Aug 19, 2026
Damage recorded at sale
- Normal wear 33%
- Front end 33%
- Vandalism 33%
Final bids by model year
| Year | Auctions | Final bids | Median final bid | Average final bid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Auction archive FAQ
How much auction history is there for Datsun 521?
3 completed Copart and IAAI auctions, with sale dates between Feb 14, 2025 and Aug 19, 2026.
What is the average final bid for Datsun 521 at auction?
Across 3 recorded USD sales the median final bid is $1,850, with the average pulled to $1,783 by the outliers at either end.
What damage do most Datsun 521 auction lots carry?
normal wear 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 521?
Work from the median final bid on this page, then adjust for the repair in front of you. A Datsun 521 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 521 sells for at auction?
Usually yes, and not evenly. Open the year links to see where the Datsun 521 final-bid curve flattens — that flat stretch is where salvage buying tends to pay best.
Are these final bids what a repaired Datsun 521 would sell for?
No. These are auction results for damaged or salvage Datsun 521 vehicles — the price at the close of the sale, before transport, fees and repair. Retail value sits well above them.
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