DATSUN · DATSUN 2.8C · Cars
DATSUN 2.8C Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 9 DATSUN 2.8Cs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 11 in 2014 Q4 — only 82% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 2 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 0 a year (3.9% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2043 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. In all, the DATSUN 2.8C is rarer than 80% 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 9 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 80% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 0 a year (3.9% of survivors). At that pace roughly 7 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2043.
About the 2.8C
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DATSUN 2.8C — questions & answers
How many DATSUN 2.8C are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 9 DATSUN 2.8C were still registered in the UK — 4 licensed and on the road, plus 5 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the DATSUN 2.8C rare?
The DATSUN 2.8C is genuinely rare, with only 9 left, making it rarer than 80% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the DATSUN 2.8C increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of DATSUN 2.8C on UK roads held steady. At the current rate of decline, roughly 7 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most DATSUN 2.8C use?
Most DATSUN 2.8C run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the DATSUN 2.8C peak?
The DATSUN 2.8C peaked at 11 registered in 2014 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.