Here’s another one-owner California vehicle, they’re coming out of the woodwork! This 1984 Nissan 720 King Cab is listed on eBay with a current bid price of just over $1,800 but the reserve isn’t met. It’s located in San Bernardino, California.
This Tennessee-built truck is still wearing its original paint, in fact the seller says that this 720 “could not be more original and untouched. There is not even a touch up spot, blister or bubble anywhere whatsoever. NO rust or repair, ever.” They go on to say that it “has never driven in harsh weather conditions, salt or snow and primarily garage kept since new. It was the previous owners pride and joy.”
Other than the “tailgate and lower rear valance (both with are technically not even attached to the structural integrity) the body is exceptionally straight without any major dents. All factory decals and emblems are present without any missing parts or pieces.” The King Cab really adds some very useful space that’s usually missing in these small pickups. 1984 would be the first full year when Nissans were badged as such in the US, rather than Datsuns. The camper shell “is in great shape has been on since day one” and the “Excellent Bed has been well preserved by the shell”.
It’s looking good inside so far – the seats don’t appear to have any tears or cracks which is somewhat surprising being in a hot climate and having been sat upon for over 123,000 miles. The dash appears to be uncracked, at least in the usual spot, the top. Something must have bumped into the front of it. The King Cab section is good for a couple of kids or maybe an adult with their legs stretched across to the other side.
The engine is Nissan’s NAPS-Z (Nissan Anti-Pollution System) 2.4L inline-four Z24 engine with twin spark plugs and a shade over 100 hp. This one “starts right up, runs extremely well and does exactly whats it’s supposed to do. It has substantial power and a lot of get up and go! The clutch feel is superb and 5 speed manual transmission makes this King Cab a pleasure to drive. Everything works as intended and there are no known issues.” This looks like a great truck and I have to wonder what the final bid will be, or if it will even meet the seller’s reserve.
No underside, or even low-angle side, front, or rear photos makes me nervous. Might reveal some overspray, or look rustier than expected? Both red tail/stop lenses are broken, as in one of the backup lenses. I wonder how tough it would be to find those?
Nifty truck, though. Likely it was difficult to find one with an automatic when new, and I’d want the stick anyway.
That’s exactly why you put a rear bumper on a truck.
I would look at this in person,just to see what other damage it has.
Shouldn’t the “NISSAN” letters on the tailgate be painted?
This also for sale by a dealer – so don’t expect
to get it cheap.
Dang, if this was in Colorado, it would be mine. Same thing, I bet, this was some old mans truck, typical condition for a retired guy with nothing better to do. Passed away, nobody wants dad’s old truck, even though, who wouldn’t want a truck like this, especially if it was dads. This wouldn’t be on CL long in Colorado. I’ve seen trucks like this come through, and they’re sold within hours. Got to be quick.( and usually, they’re hours away) Maybe they don’t feel the same in California about vintage Asian pickups.
I’ve had a few Datsun/Nissan trucks and always got great service out of them.
Hopefully, this one will find a loving home (and a step bumper!).
Did I miss the part about the current reg? ‘Cause if it isn’t this dealer wants you to pay for any back fees due. There are couple of other small red flags. First, the seller states that it has never been driven in adverse weather conditions. I’d think that it’s an impossible statement to make unless it comes from the original owner. Second, there’s mention of damage to tail gate but no real mention of the rear valance panel. considered one by one these may not be significant, but add them together and the picture becomes a bit fuzzy…
I would like to have been a fly in the cab of this rig when the rear end incident happened. I agree with Beatnik about adding a step bumper. It should have left the dealership with one.
Once you fix the rear damage, won’t be “original”. Seems that the phrase “one owner” commands big bucks no matter which vehicle make.
The tail gate latch is broken. The late fees could be rich.
Clean looking truck (except for the rear damage). Esp. nice engine compartment. I bought a barn (warehouse) find 720 this weekend that is almost the spitting image of this. Same color. One owner. Haven’t been able to find a single dent in the body. Minor dents in the rear bumper and tiny dents in the front chrome trim.
Main differences are: 95 instead of 94, reg. cab not king, mine’s the SE edition, and my cap has skylights.
Bought it from an 80 year old gentleman who bought it new in 85. One of the only two new vehicles he ever owned – and he had it for 35 years +. Back trouble now, doesn’t need it anymore and the stick shift bothers him. Found it on CL 3 hrs after his post.
But get this- aside from the clean 720, he was also a collector. Inside the same building he had 3 Ford coupes from the 30’s, unrestored but nice, and a beautifully painted 32 Chevy with the hood louvers on the side. Nor original (had a nice hotrod V8), but gorgeous.