In the U.S. market, Nissan sold its cars under the Datsun banner through 1984. One of the most desirable automobiles they sold in the 1960s was the Datsun 1600 2-seat roadster (known as the Fairlady in the homeland). While… more»
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Dec 24, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Solid Driver: 1972 Datsun 240Z
It’s amazing to see how quickly old-school Z cars took off in recent years, especially for the first run of the 240Z. The Series 1 cars are practically untouchable at this stage, and long-dormant projects are even being pulled… more»
Dec 24, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
One Owner! 5k Mile 1980 Datsun 510
Many enthusiasts tend to have warm memories of the original Datsun 510, the cheap sports car that could run circles around more powerful motors provided the track turned twisty. It was sometimes seen as an alternative to the pricier… more»
Dec 1, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Black Pearl Edition: 1978 Datsun 280Z
In addition to the early 240Z cars, the late 280Z is one of the other more collectible models – especially if its a limited production example like this Black Pearl edition. The car seen here is not a stock… more»
Nov 25, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Barn Stored For 32 Years! 1977 Datsun 280Z
While we wish every post could have photos like this, we just have to be appreciative of when they do appear. This 1977 Datsun 280Z was parked eons ago for rust repair that never happened, and it just recently… more»
Nov 25, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Rare Bird: 1969 Nissan Bluebird SSS
The Nissan Bluebird series of automobiles had a long run in Japan, from 1959 to 2001. But that nameplate was not common in the U.S. The car was sold here from 1968-73 as the Datsun 510. They offered a… more»
Nov 23, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
4,700 Original Miles: 1975 Datsun 280Z
Many longtime car dealerships have a stash of collector cars hidden away, typically collected as part of normal trade-in operations or simply due to connections through the company dealership owners tend to keep. This 1975 Datsun 280Z has just… more»
Nov 11, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Porsche Killer? 1967.5 Datsun 2000 Roadster
This 1967.5 Datsun 2000 roadster is a desirable transition year model that the seller claims only 500 examples of came to the United States. It was parked in his barn in Missouri in 1987 on a farm he owned… more»
Nov 8, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Owned Since ’73: 1971 Datsun 240Z
It doesn’t seem like that many years ago that it was possible to head out and buy a nice Datsun 240Z for a modest sum. They have now hit their straps in the classic market, and pristine examples can… more»
Oct 28, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Early Z Car: 1970 Datsun 240Z Barn Find
The world has gone crazy for Series 1 Datsun 240Zs for the last several years, and it’s easy to understand why: like so many other early production models, these were the purest expression of the company’s legendary sports car… more»
Oct 3, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
No Reserve: 1973 Datsun 240Z
Datsun always denied that they took any inspiration for the 240Z from Jaguar’s iconic E-Type. Like so many people, I have some trouble believing that claim. However, one of the significant advantages that the 240Z held over the Jag… more»
Sep 19, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Nearly Perfect: 1983 Datsun 720 King Cab 4×4
Survivors in any form are generally appreciated by enthusiasts, but survivors that wear their original graphics kit and factory decals in near-perfect condition occupy a particularly warm spot in the hearts of gearheads. This 1983 Datsun 720 King Cab… more»
Sep 14, 2020 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Worth Fixing? 1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster
You should never judge a book by its cover. This 1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster might look quite sad, but it is actually a structurally sound classic. The owner commenced the restoration process, but this stalled some time back. He… more»
Sep 12, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Diamond In The Rough? 1971 Datsun 240Z
Remember when Nissan cars were called Datsun’s in the U.S.? That was the 1980s. And remember when the Datsun 240Z began making noise on the U.S. sports car market? That was the 1970s. By 1971, the car had caught… more»
Sep 12, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Fair Barn Find: 1964 Datsun Fairlady 1500
I had not thought much about a Datsun Fairlady in a long time. I had a college friend, many years ago, that drove a thoroughly dented ’69 model 2000 (it was surprisingly quick!) and then Mike and Ant of… more»
Aug 13, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Vintage Japanese Roadster: 1969 Datsun 1600
At the time of its introduction in 1959, Datsun’s Sports series was the first Japanese-manufactured roadster model, as the only other roadsters offered at the time came from European brands such as Alfa Romeo, Fiat, MG, and Triumph. Though… more»
