
Nissan PULSAR
1986 to 1990 · Hatchback
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- Median · all time
- $15,000
- Sales · all time
- 2
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Specifications
- Engine
- Inline-4, 1.6L
- Power
- 69 hp
- Torque
- 91 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
Common questions
How much does a Nissan PULSAR cost?
Across every sale we have on file, 2 have sold publicly at a median of $15,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $10,300. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $7,725 to $12,875, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1986 Nissan PULSAR worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $10,300. That sits below the $15,000 median of actual sales because the estimate weights the most recent results most heavily, and recent sales have come in under the longer-run median. We rate confidence low: 2 public sales in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.
How many Nissan PULSAR have sold?
Shifty has 2 public sales of the Nissan PULSAR on file. The earliest was on Nov 22, 2023.
What has a Nissan PULSAR sold for at auction?
The 2 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $10,250Jun 6, 2025Cherry Red Pearl · 15,100 mi
- $19,750Nov 22, 2023Red · 9,300 mi
About the 1986 Nissan PULSAR
The N13 Pulsar represents Nissan's bold experiment in modular design, featuring interchangeable body styles on a single platform. While the sedan and wagon variants were mundane, the three-door hatchback with its distinctive angular styling hints at the performance potential beneath. The real treasure is the GTI-R homologation special that would follow, but even base Pulsars offered Nissan's characteristic build quality and the option of the twin-cam CA16DE engine. These cars pioneered Nissan's Multi-Link rear suspension that would later appear in the Skyline GT-R. Today, clean examples are increasingly rare, especially in North America where they were sold briefly. Collectors appreciate them as affordable entry points into Nissan's performance heritage, with the three-door hatchbacks commanding premiums. The Pulsar's significance lies not in outright performance, but in showcasing Nissan's engineering ambition during their golden era of innovation.
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