INFO GUIDE: 1967 Datsun Fairlady / Sports 2000 Roadster

This buyers guide / identification guide has been written for those interested in the 1967 ½ Datsun 2000 Roadster (Known as the Fairlady roadster in markets outside of the U.S. This guide specifically covers the SR311 and SRL311 “Low windscreen” roadsters of 1967 only, being a particularly desirable version of the 2 litre roadster due to several unique features as outline in this guide.

The 1967 ½ Datsun 2000 roadster is based on the same chassis and body of the 1600cc Datsun roadster of the same era, and occasionally these cars are re-birthed or misrepresented to unsuspecting purchasers as 2000 models. The purpose of this guide is to assist people in the accurate identification of genuine 1967 ½ 2 litre roadsters, and includes information on external and internal features, original paint codes, chassis and engine number prefixes and a basic summary of the mechanical features of the car.

Period of Manufacture: March 1967 – April 1970

Production Numbers: Approximately 15,000 Datsun 2000cc roadsters were produced in total over the period 1967 - 1970. There is some confusion over the number of 1967 ½ cars specifically, however, Neko's Fairlady Volume 2 indicates that there were 1000 SRL311 (left hand drive) cars produced and 1000 SR311 (right hand drive) cars produced, making a total production total of 2,000 2 litre cars for 1967. However, another source (datsunroadster.com) points to only 650 LHD cars having been built, based on an analysis of chassis numbers.

Please note, this guide has been written based on a variety of online sources and enthusiast input. You should not rely on this guide to make any purchasing decision and we make no representation that all information is accurate. You should always seek independent professional advice when looking to purchase a unique car. If you have additional information, photographs or corrections you believe need to be made to this page, please contact us by clicking the button at the top of this page, or comment below.