Datsun Fairlady Roadster
1959–1970
Lowest price
US$14,250
Since 2020
Median price
US$20,250
Since 2020 · n=5
Highest price
US$39,600
Since 2020
Sold cars
5
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 5 lots

Based on 5 verified auction results
US$20,250
Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
—
Not enough sales data
5-Year Forecast
—
Not enough sales data
Estimates based on 5 verified United States sales.
Market scores
48
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Datsun Fairlady Roadster currently trades at a median of US$20,250 in the US market, though the limited transaction count—just five sales over the past year—means this figure carries inherent uncertainty. With no active listings tracked and sparse recent activity, pricing signals remain muted.
Liquidity in this segment is thin, reflecting the model's modest collector following and the challenge buyers and sellers face in locating counterparties. The small sample size of five transactions annually suggests that transactions are episodic rather than frequent, making median prices susceptible to wide swings from outlier sales.
The Fairlady Roadster holds a collectible classification with a score of 6, placing it in the moderate desirability tier. Japanese roadsters of this vintage occupy a secondary tier within the broader classic market, below the demand for contemporary European sports cars but with a loyal niche audience.
Without mileage data from recent sales, condition assessment and negotiation benchmarks are difficult to establish. Buyers should expect variation in preservation among available examples, and condition will likely drive pricing variance more than typical in thinner markets.
The absence of production volume figures, year-to-year price signals, and forward projections reflects the data constraints inherent in a low-transaction category. Collectors interested in the Fairlady Roadster should treat market pricing as indicative rather than definitive and prepare for negotiation-driven transactions rather than standardized market rates.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$20,250
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked6
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared6 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months5
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$22,870
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$14,250 – US$39,600
- Total Sales Tracked5
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.