Gray market cars remain one of my favorite types of vehicles to discover stateside, as they usually have an interesting story as to how they got here. Many of them also become ordinary, used vehicles as they migrate through… more»
Datsun
Dec 16, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Small Project Pickup: 1964 Datsun 320
It’s hard to believe how far Nissan has come in small truck production, from the Type 14 pickup in 1935 to their current “small” pickup, the Nissan Frontier for 2019, which seems bigger than our house, and that’s their small… more»
Dec 15, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Fairlady Survivor: 1974 Datsun 260Z
The seller of this 1974 Datsun 260Z acquired it from a friend and longtime owner of the car. With the second owner since 1981, it sat parked in a pole barn for the last several decades with no plan… more»
Dec 14, 2018 • Exclusives • 5 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1982 Datsun 280ZX Turbo
Reader James A is in too deep on this turbocharged Datsun 280ZX. After spending quite a bit of money to get the car sorted and going, the car was caught in a flood and submerged up to the floorboards…. more»
Dec 13, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
One Year Only: 1974 Datsun 260Z
The Datsun Zed car range went through a period of general unpopularity during the early 1980s, but they have experienced a significant resurgence over the past 15 to 20 years. The 260Z was only sold in the US for… more»
Dec 12, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
One Of One: 1978 Datsun VLB210
One thing that I can certainly say about Barn Finder Miguel, is that he does have an eye for the eclectic. He has referred this little 1978 Datsun to us, and I have to thank him for it. If… more»
Dec 8, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Garaged Since ’86: 1968 Datsun 1600
There’s a car I keep going back to on my (long) list of prospective projects I’d like to own, and the Datsun 1600 roadster is perpetually on it. I love the looks, as it’s proportioned just right for a… more»
Dec 7, 2018 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Mechanically Sound: 1979 Datsun 620 King Cab
This 1979 Datsun 620 King Cab may look rough on the outside (and it is) but its owner has invested a fair amount of dollars in its upkeep and mechanical restoration. With some sweet period graphics and strong running… more»
Dec 5, 2018 • Auctions • 45 Comments
Sitting For 20 Years: 1965 Datsun L320
It’s hard to believe that there were small, basic pickups like this at one time. I think that it’s time for a small pickup to be made again and I don’t mean a $35,000 small pickup, I mean a… more»
Nov 28, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Sub-7,000 Miles: 1980 Datsun 280ZX
This 1980 Datsun 280ZX wears excellent colors and is a desirable 5-speed manual car. With just 6,758 miles from new, it remains in incredibly clean condition with sharp details throughout. The seller mentions it was just recently serviced and… more»
Nov 21, 2018 • For Sale • 25 Comments
179 Original Miles! 1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo
While the Z31 chassis of the iconic Nissan 300ZX is well known to enthusiasts, near-perfect time-capsule examples like this 50th Anniversary model with just 179 original miles are far from common. The selling dealer claims the one previous owner… more»
Nov 13, 2018 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Project Or Parts? 1971 Datsun 240Z
The classic Datsun Z car is in an interesting spot right now. Their values are rising, especially as enthusiasts realize that few pure sports cars from the 1970s remain in an attainable price bracket (I’m looking at you, air-cooled… more»
Oct 26, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Solid California Car: 1973 Datsun 240Z
This 1973 Datsun 240Z is a stunning survivor-grade car with 93,000 miles and an extensive history out of California. These early Z cars are continuing to accelerate in value, and the seller has put this one up for sale… more»
Oct 21, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Double Your Fun: Dual Datsun 2000 Barn Finds
This pair of Datsun roadsters have been laid up for years, and for good reason: the red one suffered from a cabin fire and the white car has had its motor removed and disassembled. The asking price for both… more»
Oct 14, 2018 • Uncategorized • 27 Comments
$2,871 OBO: 1982 Datsun-Nissan Sentra Wagon
This rare little white wagon is a 1982 Datsun-Nissan Sentra wagon. This would have been the first year, or half-year, of Nissan offering the Sentra in the US and it’s a rare car from when Nissan was switching over from Datsun to… more»
Oct 10, 2018 • For Sale • 24 Comments
California 2-Owner Truck: 1970 Datsun 521
These old-school economy-minded trucks are beginning to appeal to me in a big way, especially as I consider a possible Ford Courier purchase (long story, not really set in stone). This 1970 Datsun, like the Courier, Chevy LUV and… more»
