DATSUN · DATSUN 130 · Cars
DATSUN 130 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 3 DATSUN 130s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the DATSUN 130 is rarer than 87% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 3 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 87% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the 130
The Nissan S30, sold in Japan as the Nissan Fairlady Z but badged as the Datsun 240Z, 260Z, and 280Z for export, are 2-seat sports cars and 2+2 GT cars produced by Nissan from 1969 until 1978. The S30 was conceived of by Yutaka Katayama, the President of Nissan Motor Corporation U.S.A., and designed by a team led by Yoshihiko Matsuo, the head of Nissan's Sports Car Styling Studio. It is the first car in Nissan's Z series of sports cars. The S30 had four-wheel independent suspension and an overhead camshaft straight-six engine, features identified with far more expensive premium European sports...
DATSUN 130 — questions & answers
How many DATSUN 130 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 3 DATSUN 130 were still registered in the UK — 1 licensed and on the road, plus 2 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the DATSUN 130 rare?
The DATSUN 130 is genuinely rare, with only 3 left, making it rarer than 87% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the DATSUN 130 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of DATSUN 130 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most DATSUN 130 use?
Most DATSUN 130 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the DATSUN 130 peak?
The DATSUN 130 peaked at 3 registered in 2022 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.