1970 Nissan Fairlady Z432
- Engine
- 2.0L DOHC 24-valve inline-six (S20), triple Mikuni-Solex side-draft carburetors, 160 bhp
The Nissan Fairlady Z432 is the ultimate domestic-market variant of the iconic Z-car, fitted with the race-derived S20 twin-cam 24-valve straight-six engine shared with the Skyline GT-R, a close-ratio five-speed gearbox, and a limited-slip differential. Only 420 were built. This particular example was kept by a single Japanese owner from new in September 1970 until its importation to another owner in 2013, remaining essentially unmodified and in remarkable original condition, complete with factory accessories.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$253,000
- 1970-09-01 → 2013Factory deliveryFirst Japanese ownerpartial documentation
Sole owner from new, retaining the original Shinagawa registration plates issued in September 1970. The car received one repaint in its original colour during this time but was otherwise never disassembled.
- 2013 →Private saleImporter or subsequent owner after Japanpartial documentation
Car was brought out of Japan in 2013 directly from the first owner; the consigning party retained all original accessories and the vehicle remained in unrestored condition.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Bodywork
The car received a single repaint in its original factory colour at some point during its life; no mechanical work or disassembly accompanied this.
Described as the only departure from fully original condition; all other aspects of the car remain as delivered from the factory.
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