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Nissan Fairlady Z S30 For Sale — Import From Japan

This is where the Fairlady Z started. The S30 was announced in Japan in October 1969 and built until 1978, and export versions went out as the Datsun 240Z, 260Z and 280Z. Japanese-market cars are right-hand drive, and most of them are 2.0-liter. The Z and the better-equipped Z-L run the L20 single-cam six on twin SU carburetors, rated at 130 PS on high-octane fuel. For the Z432 (PS30), Nissan used the Skyline GT-R's S20 twin-cam six. It was rated at 160 PS, and about 420 Z432s were built. Late in 1971 came the 2.4-liter Fairlady 240Z range, which included the 240ZG with its fiberglass "G-nose", headlight covers and over-fenders. The 240Z and Z432 both left production in 1973. A longer-wheelbase 2by2 (GS30) followed in January 1974. Fuel injection replaced the carburetors in 1975, and cars that meet the 1976 emissions rules carry the S31 code. On any S30, rust and originality decide the value far more than mileage does.

62available now
1969–1977model years
$31,468–$107,965approx. USD in Japan
45–60 daystypical delivery

Nissan Fairlady Z S30 market snapshot

$48,061median price in Japan
$40,508–$70,374middle half of prices
from $34,818shipped to a US port
58 of 62manual transmission
622000 or older and legal to import now
39price on request

These numbers come from our live Japan dealer stock today. Shipped prices include ocean freight to your nearest US port plus export fees.

About the Fairlady Z S30

ChassisYearsKey variantsUS import status
S301969–1978Fairlady Z, Z432, 240ZGEligible now

Fully eligible — the entire run is 25+ years old. Eligibility goes by month and year of manufacture rather than model year, so as of today anything built September 2001 or earlier qualifies. Tell us which car you want and we'll check its exact build date before you commit. Our Nissan Fairlady Z import guide has more.

Nissan Fairlady Z S30 variants

VariantEngineDriveNotes
Fairlady Z432 (PS30)S20 2.0L DOHC 24-valve I6, 160 PSRWD1969-73. Triple carburetors, magnesium wheels and LSD, about 420 built
Fairlady 240ZG (HS30-H)L24 2.4L SOHC I6, 150 PSRWDJapan only, 1971-73. FRP G-nose, headlight covers and over-fenders
Fairlady 240Z / 240Z-L (HS30)L24 2.4L SOHC I6RWDFive-speed manual, from November 1971
Fairlady Z / Z-L (S30, later S31)L20 2.0L SOHC I6, 130 PS (high-octane)RWDTwin SU carburetors, then L20E fuel injection from September 1975
Fairlady Z 2by2 (GS30)L20 2.0L SOHC I6RWDFrom January 1974. Rear seats, 300 mm longer wheelbase

Nissan Fairlady Z S30 available now

Showing 1–24 of 62 Fairlady Z S30 listings in stock, priced cars first.

What to check on a Fairlady Z S30

What it costs to import a Fairlady Z S30

The card prices above are what each car costs in Japan. The shipped price on a card is that car delivered to your nearest US port, with ocean freight and export fees included. We then clear it through US customs as your importer of record and handle the title, so there's no customs broker for you to hire. The full cost breakdown has the details.

Is the Fairlady Z S30 legal to import?

Any vehicle 25 years or older is legal to import into the USA without meeting modern FMVSS safety or EPA emissions standards. Eligibility runs on the month and year of manufacture, not just the model year. If the exact S30 you want is not yet eligible, we can buy it and store it in Japan until it is. See the 25-year rule explained.

How buying one from us works

We bid at Japanese auctions and buy from dealer stock on your behalf. Before any money moves, the car is physically inspected in Japan, with photos, video, and a condition report, not just an auction sheet grade. After purchase we handle export, ocean freight to your nearest US port, customs clearance, import duty, and US title, so the car arrives ready to register. Typical timeline is 45–60 days from purchase to delivery.

Nissan Fairlady Z S30 FAQ

How much does a Nissan Fairlady Z S30 cost?

In our Japan stock, the 23 Nissan Fairlady Z S30 with a listed price run from about $31,468 to $107,965 before import costs. The median is $48,061, and the middle half sits between $40,508 and $70,374. Shipped to your nearest US port, with ocean freight and export fees included, prices start at about $34,818 and a median car comes to about $51,411. After that we handle US customs as your importer of record and title the car for you.

How many Nissan Fairlady Z S30 are for sale right now?

62 in Japanese dealer stock today (23 with a listed price, 39 price on request). It changes every day as cars sell and new ones get listed.

How many Nissan Fairlady Z S30 for sale are manual?

Counting the 62 that list a transmission, 58 are manual and 4 are automatic.

Can I import a Nissan Fairlady Z S30 to the USA?

Fully eligible — the entire run is 25+ years old. Of the cars in stock, 62 are from 2000 or earlier and qualify under the 25-year rule now. Month and year of manufacture are what count, and we check the exact build date before you commit.

How long does it take to get a Nissan Fairlady Z S30 from Japan?

Plan on about 45–60 days from purchase. The car is inspected and exported in Japan, spends 3–5 weeks at sea to your nearest US port (East Coast, West Coast, Gulf and Honolulu), and then goes through US customs, duty and title. We handle every step as your importer of record.

What do you check before buying a Nissan Fairlady Z S30?

Every car is inspected in person in Japan before any money moves. On this chassis we look hardest at: Look for rust under the battery tray, in the wheel arches, around the windshield and in the front fenders behind the wheels. Then check the rockers, floors and rear hatch surround; Fiberglass patch panels and heavy body filler over rust are common old repairs, so go over the body with a magnet and look from underneath; The model code should match the badge. A Z432 is a PS30, a 240ZG an HS30-H and a 2by2 a GS30. Nissan sold the G-nose abroad as a dealer option, so a nose alone doesn't make a ZG; On a car sold as a Z432, make sure the S20 engine is there and correct for the car. It's most of the model's value.

What is a Z432?

It's the Japan-only high-performance Fairlady Z, code PS30, fitted with the S20 twin-cam six from the Skyline 2000GT-R and rated at 160 PS. The name comes from 4 valves per cylinder, 3 carburetors and 2 camshafts. About 420 were built, which is why originality and documentation matter so much.

Is a 240Z with a G-nose a 240ZG?

Not always. The 240ZG itself (HS30-H) was a Japan-only model from late 1971 with a fiberglass nose, headlight covers, riveted over-fenders and a rear spoiler. Abroad, Nissan also sold that nose as a dealer option, and many 240Zs wear one. Go by the model code on the car's plate.

Fairlady Z or Datsun 240Z?

Both names cover the same S30, built for different markets. The export models were the Datsun 240Z, 260Z and 280Z, mostly left-hand drive and with larger engines. In Japan the Fairlady Z is right-hand drive. It was sold mainly with the 2.0-liter L20, along with the Fairlady 240Z range from 1971 to 1973 and the Z432.

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