The listing for this 1969 Datsun 1600 roadster is marked as pending, so it may be too late – but we all know how flaky buyers on Facebook Marketplace can be. It definitely looks like a car worth being the second one in line for, as the condition suggests it was in running condition not too long ago before being parked. The 1600 features attractive paint and white racing stripe, and both under the hood and inside the cabin look better than its top-down storage arrangement would suggest. The seller is asking for $5,500 cash firm here on Facebook Marketplace and the car is located near Allentown, Pennsylvania.

The Datsun looks incredibly sound from all corners, with no signs of rust in the vulnerable areas. The car has clearly been parked in one of the most quintessential barns I can recall seeing, and this part of Pennsylvania seems to be rich with vintage cars still hiding out in far off places. One of the most target-rich environments for my junkyard exploits over the years has been southern Pennsylvania, and I’ve just barely scratched the surface of finding everything that’s hiding out there. Regardless, someone may have already snagged this 1600 roadster, and I can’t say I blame them given it looks like it hasn’t been stripped down for parts.

The interior is holding up pretty well, certainly better than I’d expect for any car that’s been stored with the top down and semi-outdoors. The seats are dirty and dusty, and the dash looks like it has some cracks. Overall, nothing worth raising a stink about, and the door panels and steering wheel look to be in good shape. The Datsun, despite its racy paint job, doesn’t look like it’s ever been set up for competitive driving events as many of them have: no racing seat belts, or aftermarket steering wheel, or even a simple set of roll bar hoops to distort from its largely stock appearance. Hopefully, the racing stripes haven’t been painted on.

Here’s where things get a little bit goofy: the engine bay looks absolutely mint. Usually, it’s the other way around, where the outside cleans up well but the engine bay is a disaster. Not here – in fact, it looks like the engine was put together just a short time ago, especially with that fresh-looking paint on the valve cover. The air cleaner likewise looks new, and the radiator also looks quite fresh. Overall, if it isn’t rusty, this Datsun 1600 roadster looks like a good buy at the asking price, but you may have to put your name on the list if you’re in a position to buy this cheap alternative to an Elan or Spitfire from the same era.