Datsun Fairlady SP311/SPL311 1965 - 1970

The Datsun Fairlady is an iconic sports roadster that embodies more than five decades of Japanese automotive history, from its launch in 1960 to contemporary versions. A symbol of democratized motorsport in Japan and Asia, this two-seat convertible has spanned six major generations, each marked by styling and technical evolutions reflecting the trends of their era, from the retrofuturistic design of the 1960s to the refined lines of current models. The Datsun Fairlady story begins under the Nissan banner, the founding manufacturer that positioned this roadster as a direct competitor to British and American sports cars, before the premium Infiniti brand took up the mantle with more luxurious and performance-oriented versions. With evolving motorizations, progressing from modest naturally aspirated four-cylinders to more powerful turbos, and its positioning resolutely oriented toward driving pleasure, the Datsun Fairlady model appeals to collectors and roadster purists, rivaling the Alfa Romeo Spider and recent generations of Mazda MX-5. The Datsun Fairlady generations distinguish themselves through their minimalist approach, relative lightness, and price accessibility compared to German sports GTs, factors that explain their lasting success on Asian markets and their status as an undisputed reference in the Japanese roadster universe.