Let’s take a behind the scenes look at a little car from Scotty G’s (that’s me!) garage. This is not an exciting car unless a person happens to be a lover or collector of vintage Japanese vehicles, so don’t… more»
Datsun
Nov 25, 2017 • Uncategorized • 19 Comments
Potential Bargain! 1969 Datsun 2000
There’s just something about a small car with great handling, even with a modest amount of horsepower. This 1969 Datsun 2000 is very much one of those cars with modest horsepower that is still fun to drive. This little… more»
Nov 6, 2017 • Uncategorized • 8 Comments
Bluebird of Winter Project: 1964 Datsun 410
In the comments on yesterday’s Mazda 1800 wagon article, reader CoolHluke shared a link to another cool vintage Japanese project car with an interesting story of its own: this 1964 Datsun 410, with the very low VIN of 000128…. more»
Oct 31, 2017 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Period Correct: 1970 Datsun 2000 Roadster
There’s few things we love more than cars that seemed trapped in the period in which they were last seen on the roads with some regularity. This preserved Datsun 2000 roadster (also known as a Fairlady) looks period-perfect with… more»
Oct 29, 2017 • Uncategorized • 17 Comments
Fairly Fair Lady: 1968 Datsun Fairlady Convertible
As the number of people who are collecting Japanese sports cars rises, the search for restorable examples continues to turn up a number of cars that probably cannot be restored economically. As with nearly all of the manufacturers at… more»
Oct 24, 2017 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Dictionary Not Included: 1980 Datsun 310 GX
One thing about searching Craigslist, grammar can make or break an ad. Sometimes bad spelling can be on purpose: Honey, no one has called about the car and the ad has been up all month! If something isn’t spelled… more»
Oct 18, 2017 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Sitting Since ’84: 1972 Datsun 510 Wagon
At first, I thought this Datsun 510 wagon was sporting a cheap repaint. But after seeing the interior photos, it’s clear this is the real-deal, Kermit-green from the factory paint code, as the floors, engine bay and door jambs… more»
Oct 15, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
No Reserve Donation: 1980 Datsun 280ZX
Donated vehicles remain a source of fascination for me, mainly because I cannot get over how many seemingly decent cars end up being given away. I suspect in most cases this phenomenon is due to disinterested heirs, but it… more»
Oct 10, 2017 • Uncategorized • 28 Comments
Getting Over Bataan: 1971 Datsun 521 Pickup
What’s a Datsun? Well, for you younger readers, it was one of the first Japanese car companies to successfully market cars in the United States. Along with Toyota, and to a lesser extent Mazda, Honda, and Subaru, these companies… more»
Oct 5, 2017 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Near Perfect Wagon: 1980 Datsun 510
“Near perfect” is a strong description for this clean 1980 Datsun 510 wagon, but it may not be too much of an exaggeration. Mileage is low at 47,000 and the seller claims there is no rust – a rarity… more»
Oct 2, 2017 • Uncategorized • 20 Comments
Frozen in Time: 1986 Nissan 720
I have a thing for these early Datsun pickups, the square, four-headlight, pre-Hardbody/D21 designs. They’re so utilitarian, harkening back (hey, I’m an architect, we always use flowery language) to a simpler time when trucks were trucks. What a concept,… more»
Sep 7, 2017 • For Sale • 23 Comments
1 of 3: 1971 Datsun Primadonna 240Z
The Datsun 240Z has an interesting history as a car that served as the basis for V8 conversions, including one that received factory backing. That car was known as a Scarab, and is a highly desirable specimen of the… more»
Aug 27, 2017 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Sold As a Pair: Datsun Z-Car Projects
Even farmers can feel the need for speed. This pair of Datsun Z-cars have been gathering dust in Washington State barn for close to a decade, but now they must find a new home. Sold only as a pair… more»
Aug 24, 2017 • Auctions • 26 Comments
BF AUCTION: 1978 Datsun B210 Coupe
The B210 was sold as an economy car in the United States, but Datsun also offered performance versions in other markets so you know there’s some potential here. To be fuel efficient the B210 needed to be lightweight, but… more»
Aug 16, 2017 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Winter’s Coming! 1986 Nissan 720 4X4 King Cab
Winter’s a’comin’, unfortunately, if a person lives in a region that gets cold and snow for 5+ months out of every year and they don’t like it and never have. 1986 was the last year for Datsun’s, I mean,… more»
Aug 6, 2017 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Short Commute: 27K Mile ’82 Datsun Pickup
This Datsun 720 pickup is a low-mileage survivor with under 30,000 original miles. Said to have resided in the care of a longtime owner with a short commute, the 720 is a bare-bones rear wheel drive model with a… more»
