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DATSUN 140 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 23 DATSUN 140s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 24 in 2025 Q1 — only 96% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1 (4.5%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the DATSUN 140 is rarer than 73% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 23 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 73% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the 140
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 a powerful straight-six engine with an overhead camshaft, features identified with far more expensive premium...
DATSUN 140 — questions & answers
How many DATSUN 140 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 23 DATSUN 140 were still registered in the UK — 10 licensed and on the road, plus 13 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the DATSUN 140 rare?
The DATSUN 140 is genuinely rare, with only 23 left, making it rarer than 73% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the DATSUN 140 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of DATSUN 140 on UK roads rose by 1 (4.5%).
What fuel do most DATSUN 140 use?
Most DATSUN 140 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the DATSUN 140 peak?
The DATSUN 140 peaked at 24 registered in 2025 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.