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Datsun Fairlady Roadster

1959–1970

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  • Lowest price

    $28,888

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $28,888

    Since 2020 · n=1

  • Highest price

    $28,888

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    1

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 1 lots

Datsun Fairlady Roadster

Based on 1 verified auction result

No signal yet

$29,785

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 pool 6 verified sales across Australia, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

38

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Australian market for the Datsun Fairlady Roadster remains sparse, with a single transaction tracked over the past twelve months establishing a median value of AUD $29,785. The lack of year-on-year comparable data limits visibility into directional momentum, though the lone sale suggests modest activity at this price point.

Liquidity in this segment is severely constrained, with only one recorded sale across the entire tracked dataset. This illiquid condition creates meaningful friction for both buyers and sellers, as pricing discovery relies on infrequent transactions rather than consistent market clearing.

The Fairlady Roadster sits in the appreciating classic category with a collectibility score of 6, placing it squarely in collectible territory rather than the rarity tiers above. Desirability remains low relative to competing Japanese roadsters of the era, which typically reflects lower production awareness or smaller enthusiast following in the Australian market.

Without mileage data from transacted examples or active listings currently in the market, establishing condition norms or pricing benchmarks proves difficult. Prospective buyers and sellers should anticipate extended search periods and limited comparable evidence for valuation purposes.

The absence of three-year and five-year projections reflects the thin data foundation; meaningful forecasting requires a broader sample of recent transactions to establish trend confidence. Market participants should monitor for increased transaction frequency before drawing conclusions about longer-term appreciation trajectory.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$29,785
  • 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)$910
  • Maintenance$1,830
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$7,610
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0
  • Sell-Through0%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$28,888
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range$28,888 – $28,888
  • Total Sales Tracked1

Recent sales

  • $28,888

    Collecting Cars · 17 Jan 2024

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