A 1970 Nissan Fairlady Z432R Is Currently Being Auctioned
Only 30 to 50 are believed to have been made.
Vintage racing fans now have the chance to get their hands on one of the most iconic track cars from the ’70s: the 1970 Nissan Fairlady Z432R.
Currently up for auction over at BH Auction, the orange two-door is a true testament to Japanese engineering in motorsports. As the high-performance version of the Z432 designed for the tracks, it carries the same 2.0-L inline-six S-20 type engine as the renowned Skyline GT-R, whilst being more than 100kg lighter in weight than its road-friendly counterpart. This is achieved through the use of exceptionally light materials, such as fibre-reinforced plastic for its hood, acrylic panes for the rear and side windows, and thinner body panels throughout the car. For longer endurance, the standard 60-liter fuel tank was also replaced with a 100-liter alternative. Most significantly, only 30 to 50 of the Z432R are believed to have been made by Nissan.
With a mileage of 98,040km, this 1970 Nissan Fairlady Z432R is now up for grabs via auction and is expected to fetch between ¥73,000,000 JPY to ¥83,000,000 JPY, or roughly $669,000 USD to $760,000 USD. Those interested can head over to the listing to learn more.
Elsewhere in the world of cars, RM Sotheby’s is now holding an auction for Formula 1 memorabilia.
