Come October 19-21, 2022 the Hill City of Lynchburg, Virginia hosts the Mark Smith Estate Auction, where myriad belongings of the late auto enthusiast go to the highest bidder. With all lots at No Reserve, you know someone will… more»
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50-Year First Owner: 1972 Datsun 240Z
I was 15 when the 240Z was introduced. I remember vividly seeing my first Z, an orange one just like this, that a neighbor had bought. I couldn’t believe it was a Datsun, who like other Japanese automakers (save… more»
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Just Lost Interest: 1977 Datsun 280Z
“Just lost interest” are three words many of us with long-term projects can understand. If you’ve got a few coins in your pocket and can pick up a project for cheap, it always seems like a good idea to… more»
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Warehouse Full: Classic and Not-So-Classic Cars
Located in a warehouse near Metuchen, New Jersey is a collection or series of collections that comprise more than 300 vehicles. It appears a variety of major brands are represented, of both domestic and international origin. It seems that… more»
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Li’l Hustler: 1980 Datsun 720 Pickup
Anyone who has owned a small pickup truck like this 1980 Datsun 720 Li’l Hustler knows how useful they are, not to mention just plain fun to drive. No, they aren’t fast or luxurious like your new four-door pickup… more»
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No Reserve! 1967 Datsun 1600 SPL311 Roadster
The Datsun 1600 Roadster was an evolution of a car produced back in 1959, the S211. With sequential design changes to the body and engine upgrades, Nissan debuted the Datsun Fairlady (called Datsun Sport or Roadster in the US)… more»
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Rust-Free Roadster: 1966 Datsun 1600 Fairlady
The Datsun Fairlady, also known as the Sports in some markets, was a roadster produced in the sixties and pre-dates the company’s famed Z car of the seventies. Over 40,000 of these rolled off the assembly line during the… more»
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Barn Snoozing Z: 1981 Datsun 280ZX
Cars hidden away and in a deep sleep for 10 years or more in barns, sheds, warehouses, even storage units, come up regularly here on Barn Finds. They’re still out there, folks. The seller bought this 1981 280ZX from… more»
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Barn Find Convertible: 1974 Nissan 240Z
Wow – this is a seriously cool barn find. There were a handful of aftermarket companies that converted the classic Datsun 240Z into a convertible, but they were far more limited in number than some of the other companies… more»
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Rare Bushmaster: 1984 Nissan 720 4×4
If vintage Toyota 4Runners have gotten too pricey for you, let me present an almost-as-expensive Nissan 720 4×4 “Bushmaster” edition. This is a seriously obscure model but it does provide the super-cool combination of four-wheel-drive and a huge backseat… more»
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Just Needs TLC: 1973 Datsun 240Z
Seeing the success that imported British sports cars were having in markets like the U.S., Nissan stepped up its game by introducing the Z series of 2-seat coupes. They would be an extension of the open-top roadsters from the… more»
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17k Original Miles! 1975 Datsun 620 Pickup
This L’il Blue Beauty really caught my eye. Datsun owned the “minitruck” market in the 70’s and you saw these all the time. But I can’t remember the last time I saw one, much less one this well-preserved and… more»
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Sunny Sedan: 1981 Datsun B210
With the recent news of Datsun’s demise, and Nissan retiring the name for a second time, today’s find was released the first time that they retired the brand. The car was manufactured at the time of the gas crisis,… more»
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Early Production 1970 Datsun 240Z
With less than two days to go on the countdown clock at the time of publishing this write-up, there is some urgency if you’re into early production Z cars. On offer is a 1970 Series 1 240Z — VIN… more»
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Pick a Roadster: Pair of 1965 Datsun Fairlady 1500s
We’ve all gotten over our heads on projects that are simply not going to see the light of day or feel the warmth of the pavement beneath their wheels. What’s doubly unfortunate is when those same projects are forced… more»
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Rust Free and Runs: 1971 Datsun 240Z
This 1971 Datsun 240Z appears to be in respectable, unrestored condition with no obvious modifications from stock. The paintwork is glossy, it retains the oftentimes missing OEM hubcaps, and the bumpers still shine nicely. The 240Z is described as… more»
