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Datsun Fairlady Roadster

1959–1970

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  • 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

Datsun Fairlady Roadster

Based on 5 verified auction results

No signal yet

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%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$1,210
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,030
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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

  • US$39,600

    mecum · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$14,250

    Bring a Trailer · 10 Aug 2026

  • US$20,250

    Bring a Trailer · 31 Jul 2026

  • US$15,500

    Bring a Trailer · 17 Jul 2026

  • US$24,750

    Bring a Trailer · 3 Jul 2026

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.