Nissan

Fairlady Z432 (S30)

1969-1973RWD

160 hp

0-100 in 8.5s

About the Nissan Fairlady Z432 (S30)

The Fairlady Z432 is the rarest and most significant early Z. Nissan took the S30 body and fitted the S20 engine from the Skyline GT-R: a 2.0-litre twin-cam, 24-valve, triple-Mikuni-carburettor inline-six making 160 hp. The name comes from four valves, three carburettors, two camshafts.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability55/100

Economy55/100

Insurance Cost48/100

Import Price95/100

Maintenance75/100

Practicality52/100

Parts Availability38/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating

6/10 · Moderate DIY

S20 inline-six is a precision unit — beautiful engineering but parts are rare.

Technical Specs

Engine

2.0L N/A I6 (S20)

Drivetrain

RWD

Horsepower

160 hp

Torque

177 Nm

Weight

1040 kg

0-100 km/t

8.5s

Production Years

1969-1973

Investment Grade

MARKET ANALYSIS 📈

🇺🇸 USD

$27,850

🇪🇺 €25,550

📅 Last 12 months▲ +16%

📆 Last 5 years▲ +46%

Price history

$19,075

2021

$20,308

2022

$21,542

2023

$22,775

2024

$24,008

2025

$27,850

2026

Investment Grade · Solid

The Nissan Fairlady Z432 (S30) (1969-1973) sits in a solid mid-tier position, offering bulletproof reliability (55/10) that owners routinely daily-drive paired with low running costs (75/10 maintenance). The RWD platform attracts a steady enthusiast following, and parts remain widely available (38/10). Market-wise values have climbed a steep +16.0% over the last 12 months while a rarity score of 48/100 means you can afford to wait for the right car — accessible next to Grade A and S cars, with condition and mileage doing most of the pricing work.

Price estimates are based on market research and recent sales data. Values fluctuate based on condition, mileage, and market demand. Not financial advice.

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