This is more an “apples” to “oranges” comparison, when you compare 100% As It Left The Factory Originals, to any of their own kind in terms of Brand Name / Models. Most of the buyers for these vehicles, aren’t really Marque Enthusiasts so much as they are “Condition” enthusiasts. For the Serious Collectors of perfect and/or very near perfect "100% As It Left The Factory Original” examples, you really have to compare the prices paid to “like examples”. $315K for the Datsun 240Z gives you some idea of how much more desirable to that specific Collector Segment, a 240Z is than an RX-7. For that matter AIR a 74 Datsun 260Z 2+2 in like condition sold for around $62K (a model most Z Car Enthusiasts do not desire). So reach into your records at Hagerty - and do an article comparing the sales of the few "100% As It Left The Factory Original” examples of any marque. Then we would have apples to apples..
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