Datsun

Mother Nature Find: 1978 Datsun B210

The B210 was an econobox offered by Datsun in the 1970s, before the company’s products were branded as Nissans. On its home turf, the B210 was known as the Sunny, in production from 1966 to 2004. The seller has… more»

California Estate Find: 1978 Datsun 510 Wagon

A Datsun 510?! That ain’t no Datsun 510, Gilby, what are you trying to unload on us (again). Well, you’re right and wrong at the same time. Welcome to marriage. No, wait, different subject. This 1978 Datsun 510 Wagon… more»

Gold Grand Tourer: 1979 Datsun 280ZX

At some point, we all have to adjust to a new phase in life. When you’re a teenager, you become a young adult; when you’re a young adult, you become a grown-up; and when you’re grown-up, eventually, you get… more»

One-Owner Discovery: 1973 Datsun 240Z

Every so often a true barn find surfaces—one that hasn’t been passed from owner to owner but comes straight from the person who bought it new. That’s the story behind this 1973 Datsun 240Z, now listed on craigslist and… more»

Donated King Cab: 1979 Datsun Pick Up

It is amazing to see vehicles that survive under truly awful conditions and somehow emerge relatively unscathed. When you tour a vehicle donation lot, you’ll see the occasional survivor that was simply donated by a kindly old couple, but… more»

BF Exclusive: 1972 Datsun 240Z

Every so often, a true survivor surfaces — not a restoration, not a project that changed hands ten times, but a car that simply sat untouched for decades. This 1972 Datsun 240Z, offered as a Barn Finds Exclusive out… more»

1972 Datsun 240Z is Crusty and Collectible

The 1972 Datsun 240Z for sale in Naples, Florida on eBay needs the works, though it doesn’t appear to be rusty enough to actually collapse. These early 240Zs are iconic, and historically really significant—proof that the Japanese could build… more»

No Reserve: 1980 Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary Edition

Datsun was throwing a party in 1980, and the 280ZX was the guest of honor. The 1980 model year marked a decade since the first of the company’s iconic Z-Cars hit the market, making it the ideal moment to… more»

Complete Restoration and No Reserve! 1965 Datsun 1500 Roadster

Have you ever seen a car so compelling you couldn’t resist putting in a bid or two? Here’s a contender: this nicely renovated 1965 Datsun 1500 roadster is listed on eBay in a no-reserve auction. The bidding has reached… more»

Same Owner Since ’85: 1979 Datsun 280ZX

The Datsun Z-car has gone through many iterations in its life, from game-changing sports car to luxury coupe to a turbocharged GT that combined impressive technology and speed. In the late 1970s, Datsun was reading the tea leaves that… more»

Solid Start: 1974 Datsun 260Z Project Car

For fans of classic Japanese sports cars, this 1974 Datsun 260Z project listed on craigslist in Elk River might be a great place to start. The seller is asking $5,000 and describes it as a mostly solid car that’s… more»

One Family Owned: 1978 Datsun 280Z

Was the 280Z the last great Z car? Or was it great at all? In the beginning, Datsun tried very hard to read the room when it introduced the 240Z, engaging in a long development period geared toward meticulous… more»

Desert Flower – 1972 Datsun 240Z

Datsun made a big splash with it’s nimble and sporty 240Z. A sort-of Mustang in miniature, the Japanese pony car filled its elongated snout with a silky-smooth straight six, and the styling pays homage to glorious Italian GT cars…. more»

Rotisserie Project: 1976 Datsun 280Z

The Datsun Z-cars have long held a special place in the hearts of enthusiasts, blending affordable performance with timeless styling. Today, finding a solid example of a 240Z or 280Z has become increasingly difficult due to rust issues and… more»

Ready to Complete: 1969 Datsun Fairlady 2000

It wasn’t that long ago we featured another project-grade Datsun Fairlady Roadster up for sale, but this time we have one with the desirable 2.0L engine that gives the primitive two-seater a serious performance boost. Overlooked by the classic… more»

510 Hauler: 1972 Datsun Pickup

When we think of a sport truck, some might say Nissan invented the genre. The Datsun 720 pickup with offered in “ST” guise, which stood for “Sport Truck.” They came loaded up with unique graphics, a killer three-spoke steering… more»

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