To give European manufacturers a run for their money in the then-popular sports car market, Datsun launched the Fairlady in the late 1950s – an elegant convertible designed primarily to take on Fiat, Alfa Romeo, MG and Triumph. The name was the brainchild of Nissan’s then president and chairman, Katsuji Kawamata-san, who had seen the musical *My Fair Lady* in New York and was so impressed by it that he decided he had found the perfect name for his car.The example offered here comes from a later production run and is already fitted with the 1600 cc engine. Like most of the ‘Ladies’ ever built, this example was also delivered new in America, specifically in the state of California. Thanks to the favourable climate, this Datsun has been very well preserved, and both the chassis and bodywork are sound and solid. The green metallic paintwork looks lovely and the body has a neat fit. Just a few years ago, the interior was refurbished, with the floor, seats and door trim all replaced. The so-called ‘weather equipment’ is also in excellent condition, featuring a virtually new soft top and tonneau cover. Although 40,000 Datsun Fairladies were sold, they are hard to come by and, with the growing popularity of Japanese classics, this represents an interesting investment. Since 1974, it has had only one owner. This car has a Dutch number plate / registration.
Accessories
* Tinted glass
* Half-leather upholstery
* Alloy wheels
* Metallic paintwork
* Window vents
* Rev counter
* Tonneau cover
- FuelPetrol
- Body TypesCabriolet
- TransmissionManual
- Exterior ColourGreen
- Number of doors2
