Following up on yesterday’s post about the Datsun 1600 roadster in Arizona, we had to share this collection in Northern Virginia. Barn Finds reader Geroge S. sent in a link to what could be the ultimate find if you’re on the… more»
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Desert Dry: 1967 Datsun 1600
Many years ago, I was a newspaper reporter in Central Massachusetts. I had to cover the grand opening of a local business’ new office, which was located in a mill building alongside a river. As I explored the property… more»
Early Fairlady: 1960 Datsun SPL212
When most of us think of Datsun, we picture Z-cars or light duty pickup trucks, but before the American market was flooded with either, Datsun was selling a limited number of their small roadster known as the Fairlady. These… more»
California Z-Car Dreamin’
There’s no shortage of vintage Datsun Z-cars out there, but the early Zs weren’t given any protection against rust at the factory. So, unless the dealer or buyer took steps to protect the underbody, that’s the way they stayed…. more»
Worst Idea of the Day: 1982 Datsun 200SX
We love automotive oddities. There is just something about them that we can’t resist. Some of the oddballs we find seem like great ideas, others not so much. Some of them came from the factory as oddballs, while others… more»
Reader Finds: February 6, 2014
There are plenty of interesting projects on the market today. Most of the ones sent in today are optimistically priced, but there are a few potential bargains too. If it turns out to be solid underneath, we would probably… more»
Jesse James’ Honey Bee: 1976 Datsun B210
Supposedly this 1976 Datsun B210 is currently owned by Jesse James of West Coast Choppers fame. That is interesting, but it doesn’t really do anything for me. The fact that this Datsun has avoided the ravages of rust is… more»
Low Miles Z Car: 1972 Datsun 240Z
The Datsun 240z is one of the most iconic classic Japanese sports cars. These cars offered great handling in an attractive, yet affordable package. Most of these cars were driven hard, put away wet, and suffered from sever rust… more»
Z-Car Survivor: 1973 Datsun 240Z
Back in the early 1970s the Datsun 240Z was the hot ticket for buyers who wanted an affordable, well-equipped GT car. If you missed the opportunity to buy one back then, you might want to consider this remarkably well… more»
Bargain Z: 1971 Datsun 240Z
Earlier today we featured a beautiful 240Z, but the seller was asking an astronomical amount for it. So we thought we would go hunting to find a similar condition 240Z, but at a more realistic price. After doing some… more»
Museum Quality Z: 1972 Datsun 240Z
When most people think of classic sport cars, they rarely think of Japanese cars first. But there is one Japanese sports car that embodies everything that a classic sports car should be. It has great styling, fantastic handling, and… more»
A Fair 1967 Datsun Sports 1600 SPL311
Update 6/24/11 – This one ended with the reserve not being met. The highest bid of $1,525 seems about right with the current market. 40 years before Nissan was dreaming of building electric cars it was building small, economical,… more»














