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Datsun Fairlady 2000 SR311 Roadster Silver AUTOart 1:18

Datsun Fairlady 2000 SR311 Roadster Silver AUTOart 1:18
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Specifications
Brand
Datsun
Manufacturer
AUTOart
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
77432
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About the Datsun Fairlady 2000 SR311 Roadster Silver AUTOart 1:18

TL;DR: AUTOart's 1:18 diecast Datsun Fairlady 2000 SR311, in silver, reproduces the late-1960s Japanese roadster that predates and prefigures the Z-car line. Doors and hood open. This is a used model; the box shows traces of storage. A genuine milestone in Japan's early sports car export ambitions.

Before the 240Z redefined what a Japanese sports car could be, the Fairlady roadster line built the export reputation Datsun needed, proving a Japanese manufacturer could build a genuinely competitive open-top sports car for Western markets.

Diecast Detail and Opening Panels on the Fairlady 2000

AUTOart's zinc-alloy body carries real weight, and the silver paint holds a clean, even gloss across the roadster's simple, rounded fenders and low, uncluttered dashboard. Doors and hood open, revealing the twin-cam engine that made the 2000 the performance flagship of the Fairlady roadster range and a cabin styled close to contemporary British roadster convention, a deliberate choice given the export market Datsun targeted. Panel gaps around the compact top and low doors stay tight for a body this straightforward in shape. This copy is a used model, box showing traces of storage; the casting itself carries no such marks.

Why the Fairlady Matters to Datsun Collectors

The SR311's success in America gave Datsun the credibility to launch the 240Z a few years later, making this roadster the direct ancestor of Japan's most celebrated sports car lineage. For any JDM or Datsun-focused collection, the Fairlady roadster fills the gap before the Z name existed.

Where the Fairlady Fits a Japanese Car Display

Placed ahead of a 240Z, this Fairlady tells the origin story of Datsun's sports car ambitions clearly, a meaningful opening piece for a JDM heritage shelf.

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