When did 620's start getting valuble?

[metalmonkey47]

Alright, what did I miss?

I've started toying with the idea of getting another 620 and have been watching for a really nice fairly original truck.

This one popped up on Bring A Trailer and ended up selling for nearly $4000 as a non-running project truck. Granted, it is pretty nice.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1977-datsun-620-pickup-6/

Did I miss something? Did Jay Leno have a 620 on his show or something?




PS: Don't get me wrong, I'm always stoked to see them appreciated and valued more, I'm just surprised at how much the values seem to have gone up.

[datzenmike]

Because of inflation, $2500 in 2002 is worth $4,062 today. Assuming the truck remained basically the same and unchanged. This ignores it's increasing rarity and what I call the 'monkey see, monkey do' effect where people perceive them to be collectible so everyone wants one to be 'cool'.

[]2eDeYe]

Add in to that less and less of a selection. Getting harder to find good ones. 

[iceman510]

I bought one last month for $2500.  1977 King Cab as well.  A bit rougher than the BaT one in some ways, but perhaps nicer in others.  Has factory tach and AC, and already converted to a 5 speed.

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

All classic cars and trucks are spiraling out of control right now. There is a shift in what people think is cool, and right now, retro is cool. Even 40 year old soccer moms will step around their Porsche Cayenne to get into their worn out Jeep Wagoneer.

[]2eDeYe]

I wish I still had my wagoneers. 63 and a 66, stupid young me haha.

I still have the 63 grill though. 

Not mine, but it was the same but rusty 🙂
 

 

And the Vigilante V8 valve covers from the 66. B)