INFO GUIDE: 1968 - 1970 Datsun Fairlady / Sports 2000 Roadster

This buyers guide / identification guide has been written for those interested in the 1968 - 1970 Datsun 2000 roadster (known as the Fairlady roadster in markets outside of the U.S). Please note, due to significant changes between the 67/68 model years, we have a separate ID guide for the 1967 Roadster (click here).

This guide bundles the 1968 - 1970 SR311 and SRL311 cars into one ID guide, as these cars are all quite similar other than minor aesthetic modifications between the years which are outlined in detail below. The 1968 - 1970 Datsun 2000 roadsters are a very desirable version of the Datsun roadster, becoming increasingly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. These cars are based on the same chassis and body of the 1600cc Datsun roadster of the same era, and as a result, occasionally cars are re-birthed or misrepresented to unsuspecting purchasers.

The purpose of this guide is to assist people in the accurate identification of genuine 2 liter roadsters from 1968 - 1970, 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: October 1967 – April 1970

Production Numbers: Approximately 15,000 Datsun 2000cc roadsters were produced in total over the period 1967 - 1970 (including 1967 ½ cars).

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.