Datsun

Three-Owner Sunny: 1976 Datsun B210

Fresh off a visit to San Francisco, I’m reminded that in other parts of the USA, vintage tin like this Datsun B210 can not only survive – they can be driven daily. Now, California has stringent emissions laws for… more»

Datsun In The Barn: Low Mileage 1981 Datsun 280ZX

This little Datsun has been sitting in a barn for what appears to have been a long time, though no estimate is given by the seller. It has been owned by the same person since 1984, though from the… more»

One Year Model: 1974 Datsun 260Z

This 1974 Datsun 260Z presents as a dusty yet clean example of a one year-only model of the famed Z-car lineup. The 260Z actually represented a bump in displacement from the previous model, and one would think more power… more»

Black And Sunset Burnt Orange: 1972 Datsun 240Z

Though I am a dyed-in-the-wool American classic car guy (specifically muscle cars), for the past few years I have also developed a soft spot for imports, especially from Japan from the 1960s up to the early to mid-1990s (typically… more»

Restored King Cab: 1979 Datsun 620

As they (they = people with a lot of experience buying old vehicles) say, always buy the nicest example that you can find, instead of getting something cheap that needs a ton of work. Let someone else do the… more»

One Owner, 23,900 Miles: 1973 Datsun 240Z

The Datsun Z car has a special place in history as it not only was a change in Japanese built automobiles, it was an affordable sports car that had stunning looks, and offered a driving experience that only a… more»

105th One Built: 1970 Datsun 240Z

This Datsun 240Z, VIN HLS30-000105, is the 105 th car to come off the line, and it did so in late 1969. It just went up for auction here on eBay and has already garnered 49 bids to $15,000… more»

55+ Collector Cars For Sale: 6/10 Auction in Minnesota

Though the term collector car is used almost excruciatingly often, it can sometimes be interpreted quite literally: what one person collected, and is thus, a “collector car.” However, in the case of an auction happening this Saturday in Spring… more»

King Kong: 1978 Datsun 6×6

Have you ever wished that you had a couple of extra wheels to power your 4×4? If so, this 1978 Datsun 620 6×6 pickup is something worth taking a peek at. If nothing else, it’s pretty interesting and a… more»

Rough but Rare: 1978 Datsun 510 Wagon

This is a strange one, sort of a stop-gap car for Datsun, or, Nissan. Most of us know the legend of the Datsun 510, but this 1978 Datsun 510 Wagon is basically a rebadged Nissan Violet, or Stanza, trying… more»

No Reserve Original Owner: 1978 Datsun 280Z

From the old-school California blue plates to the detrius of life piled around it, this garage-find photo of a one-owner 1978 Datsun 280Z offers hope there are still classics waiting to be discovered. This example is said to be… more»

Split Personality : 1983 Datsun Maxima Wagon

Nissan Motors applied the Datsun brand name to its cars for many years (originally to distance the company from the fact that Nissan was a major military supplier during World War II). The Datsun name was, of course, extremely… more»

Just 35,000 Miles: 1974 Datsun 260Z

Although it can seem like old-school Z-cars are never too hard to find, many of the examples that pop up are quite rusty or have been neglected for years and years. That’s why when sifting through the legions of… more»

Beater Bee: 1977 Datsun B-210 Honey Bee

This rough-looking 1977 Datsun B-210 Honey Bee has an asking price of “only” $1,900 or best offer. It can be found on Craigslist in Riverside, California. Thanks to Pat L for finding this Honey Bee!

Sitting Since 1990: 1973 Datsun 240Z

Could you imagine walking out past your project car every day for the last 17 years, just watching it collect dust? That’s the story being told in a listing for a 1973 Datsun 240Z. I suppose if you own… more»

What A Beauty! 1965 Datsun Pickup

I love these old Datsun and Toyota trucks, because they are just the right size for me and rarely break. This, however, is the nicest restovivor I’ve ever seen! It’s located in Yucca Valley, California and is for sale here… more»

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