Nissan Gloria Prince Gloria (S40)
Nissan Gloria (Prince Gloria (S40)) was built in 1962 1967, as a 4-door sedan; 5-door wagon (W40). Powertrain: 1.9 L G-2 I4 (S40/V40, through 1966); 2.0 L G-7 I6 (S41/V41/W41); 2.5 L G-11 I6 (S44). Layout: FR layout. Size: 4,650 x 1,695 x 1,480 mm (L x W x H). Weight: 1295 kg.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Ypy31, Public domain (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
A prototype of the second generation Gloria had many design similarities to the Chevrolet Corvair, and Hino Contessa, but the production version was completely redesigned. The production Gloria shows some visual similarities to the 1959 Buick LeSabre, Invicta, and Electra, as evidenced in the strong character/beltline that encompasses the car, the wrap-around windshield and rear window, and the rear roof extension over the rear window. This Gloria also made it into export markets, for instance going on sale in Finland in April 1965. In 1966 the S41-2 series was introduced. The exterior remained the same from the S40-1 models, except the grille which had bigger rectangular slots.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other wagon models in this database (42 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- 133 mm below the median of 4,783 mm, and shorter than 73% of the 30 other wagon models in this database.
- 101 mm below the median of 1,796 mm, and narrower than 72% of the 32 other wagon models in this database.
- 40 mm above the median of 1,440 mm, and taller than 85% of the 27 other wagon models in this database.
- 100 mm below the median of 2,780 mm, and shorter than 79% of the 33 other wagon models in this database.
Who it suits
- Executive and chauffeur use: the saloon body prioritises rear-seat comfort and a quiet cabin.
Check before you buy
- Inspect for corrosion at sills, floor, subframes and suspension mounts, and replace perishable rubber (hoses, bushes, boots) at import.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
Other generations of the Gloria
- Prince Gloria (BLSI) · 1959 1963
- Nissan Gloria (A30) · 1967 1971
- Nissan Gloria (230) · 1971 1975
- Nissan Gloria (330) · 1975 1979
- Nissan Gloria (430) · 1979 1983
- Nissan Gloria (Y30) · 1983 1987
- Nissan Gloria (Y31) · 1987 1991 (hardtop); 1987 1999 (sedan)
- Nissan Gloria (Y32) · 1991 1995
- Nissan Gloria (Y33) · 1995 1999
- Nissan Gloria (Y34) · 1999 2004
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Can I import a Nissan Gloria (Prince Gloria (S40)) from Japan?
By production year alone, Nissan Gloria (Prince Gloria (S40)) is inside the age window for United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia. Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Nissan Gloria (Prince Gloria (S40))?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: 1.9 L G-2 I4 (S40/V40, through 1966); 2.0 L G-7 I6 (S41/V41/W41); 2.5 L G-11 I6 (S44).
How big is the Nissan Gloria (Prince Gloria (S40))?
4,650 mm long and 1,695 mm wide and 1,480 mm tall, on a 2,680 mm wheelbase (4-door sedan; 5-door wagon (W40)). For container loading, use the container packer.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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