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DATSUN HS30 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 1 DATSUN HS30 remains 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 2016 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 HS30 is rarer than 93% 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 1 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 93% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the HS30
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 HS30 — questions & answers
How many DATSUN HS30 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 1 DATSUN HS30 were still registered in the UK — 1 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the DATSUN HS30 rare?
The DATSUN HS30 is genuinely rare, with only 1 left, making it rarer than 93% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the DATSUN HS30 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of DATSUN HS30 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most DATSUN HS30 use?
Most DATSUN HS30 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the DATSUN HS30 peak?
The DATSUN HS30 peaked at 1 registered in 2016 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2016 Q3.