In honor of its 40th anniversary, Nissan has announced a special edition of the Fairlady Z — better known to us as the Nissan 370Z . Dubbed the Fairlady Z 40th Anniversary Edition, the limited edition model commemorates the car’s October 1969 market launch.
Based on the Fairlady Z’s top trim level in Japan – the Version ST – the 40th Anniversary Edition adds plenty of special touches. Inside, the 40th Anniversary model comes equipped with a unique leather and suede trim on the seats and doors, complete with red accent stitching on the seats, steering wheel, shifter, console boot and instrument panel upper box.
Special 40th Anniversary emblems adorn the rear of the car as well as the Fairlady’s seat backs.
Although the 40th Anniversary car’s engine bay remains unchanged, the car does feature unique 19-inch RAYS wheels finished in a dark chrome coating. Hiding beneath those wheels are upgraded brakes sporting a red finish. The 40th Anniversary model can be had with a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic.
The car’s signature color will be Metal Gray, but it can also be had in Deep Maroon, Brilliant White Pearl, Brade Silver, Diamond Black and Vibrant Red.
No word if the 40th Anniversary Edition of the Z will be heading State side, but given the 240Z also launched in American in 1969, we suspect this model will land in U.S. Nissan dealers sometime next year.
The Fairlady Z 40th Anniversary Edition will list from just under $50,000 in Japan, but that figure would drop significantly if brought to America.
