What many people don't realize is that Kelley Blue Book also publishes a 'Guide for Early Model Cars'. This is for cars and trucks from 1946 - 1995. It's the Collector's Edition. Patrols are listed in this guide, which is updated twice a year. Thanks to Urban60 for bringing this to my attention a few years ago.
Normally the Kelley Blue Book provides a Wholesale and a Retail value, for trade-ins or private sales. The Guide for Early Model Cars gives values for the condition of the vehicle, using three categories: Fair, Good and Excellent. This is what they publish as their Guide to Condition:
FAIR
Running car, needs complete cosmetic and some mechanical restoration. No parts missing. May have some repairable rust. A 4 rating. (1 being best.)
GOOD
Clean original, or older restoration, showing normal wear and tear. Drives well. No rust. A 2 to 3 rating. (1 being best.)
EXCELLENT
Beautiful original condition, or excellent restoration, showing no wear. Excellent condition for a car that is or can be actually driven on the street. A "1 minus" rating. (1 being best.)
Certain equipment and packages, exceptionally low mileage cars in excellent original condition, or cars completely restored to "show" quality that are trailered, may increase values shown substantially.
We do not address Customized Cars or Street Rods.
These values are the opinion of the staff and management of Kelley Blue Book and are derived at after careful study of information we deem reliable; however, we assume no responsibilities for errors or omissions.
The book is updated twice a year. I will update this table with the current published value as long as I can maintain a subscription. They actually list Patrols for the years 1965, 1966 - 1967 and 1968 - 1969, but since the values of all of them are the same I will only list one year. You can see that the values do increase over time. You must remember that their are circumstances that can add and detract from these values. I have included the FAQs that explain these from the Kelley Blue Book below. So, when someone appears to be a "purist", there is good reason: it all has to do with the value of the vehicle as an industry standard, not just their opinion.
| KBB Edition | Body Type | Fair | Good | Excellent |
| July-December 2016 | NISSAN PATROL 4WD - 6Cyl. | 9900 | 17100 | 27200 |
| January-June 2016 | NISSAN PATROL 4WD - 6Cyl. | 9800 | 16900 | 26900 |
| July-December 2015 | NISSAN PATROL 4WD - 6 Cyl. | 9800 | 16900 | 26900 |
| July-December 2013 | NISSAN PATROL 4WD - 6 Cyl. | 8200 | 14100 | 22400 |
These are the FAQs published within the Kelley Blue Book. Note that some pertain to aspects that can affect the value of the vehicle.
Why is there a large gap between the "Fair" and "Excellent" values on some vehicles?
Condition is a key factor for collector vehicles. When determining the difference in values between conditions, factors such as restoration costs and market demand are important. Some models require more time and money to restore. Considerations like original parts availability, reproduction parts costs, and overall market demand, among others, go into this valuation. Additionally, certain vehicles, such as exotics or rarer body styles, are worth more when in excellent condition than in fair condition.
Why do some vehicle values increase while others decrease?
The market sets the price on collector cars, and Kelley Blue Book monitors market and auction movement to track this. We track all models and market activity and set the increases or decreases found in this guide accordingly. This is due in part to supply and demand as well as economic conditions.
What is the difference between the terms "original" and "restored"?
"Original" should indicate that vehicles have not been restored by any means, including paint, soft trim, drivetrain changes, etc. These vehicles are also often referred to as "survivors". "Restored" vehicles should indicate that they have been taken back to their "as built" condition, with an eye toward authenticity. For collectors, a well maintained "original" vehicle may have more value than a "restored" one.
What does "matching numbers" mean?
During production, some manufacturers placed identification numbers on various components of the drivetrain, such as engine block, transmission, or rear axle. A vehicle with all those original items helps verify its heritage and authenticity, which can add greatly to its overall desirability as a collector car and thus its value.
What does "date coded" mean?
This usually applies to high-performance vehicles that have either had the engine or other drivetrain components changed due to irreparable damage to the original parts. "Date coded" indicates that the block has markings showing it was built about the same time or era as the vehicle it was placed in. Another term often used is a "warranty block", indicating the original engine was replaced under warranty from the same period as the original. Both of these tend to detract from a vehicle's value.
Can the color of a vehicle affect its value, and if so, does Kelley Blue Book take this into consideration?
Often manufactures have premium paint colors that cost more at the time of original purchase. This can have an effect on values as collector cars, especially if they have been restored to original appearance. However, this is nearly impossible to accurately monitor and is therefore not accounted for in this guide. Many collectors do prefer having vehicles that match original paint and trim codes.
How can the Early Model Guide be used to determine the value of "custom", "modified", or "resto-mod" vehicles?
Because each of these builds is unique, establishing values of vehicles that have been altered from original manufacturer specifications would require independent inspection and appraisal. However, this guide can be used as a starting point to determine market conditions and any trends affecting these cars. This also applies to otherwise original vehicles with color or engine upgrades, for instance.
What type of documentation is available to help determine a vehicle's background or history?
Several car manufactures and private concerns offer help in decoding data and build plates and, through the serial numbers, can sometimes determine the originally installed engine or transmission as well as accessories, colors, or trims. However, for most older cars, this information has been lost. Having original owner's documents, invoices, price stickers, or build sheets can be of major importance to a vehicle's value and should be protected and preserved.
