While the company never publicly stated it, there’s little doubt that Datsun’s 240Z embodied the spirit of the original Jaguar E-Type. From their hatchback two-seat configuration to their inline six-cylinder engines, it is little wonder that the two cars… more»
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Feb 27, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Package Deal: Four Datsun Sports
The Datsun Sports (aka Fairlady in Japan) was a series of 2-seat roadsters built by Nissan in the 1960s (and briefly into 1970). They would precede the 240/260/280 Z cars that would be hugely successful the following decade. The… more»
Feb 15, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Rust Lil’ Hustler: 1976 Datsun 620
This 1976 Datsun 620 is a project, but a worthy one considering how straight and rust-free the bodywork is said to be. That’s really your biggest obstacle on a truck like this, as the Japanese tin from this era… more»
Feb 13, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
37k Documented Miles: 1978 Datsun 620 Deluxe Pickup
UPDATE 02/13/2022: We’ve seen a few vehicles arrive on our desks in recent weeks here at Barn Finds that I would class as “repeat offenders.” That means that we have featured them before, and they have either failed to… more»
Feb 3, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Still Running Strong: 1964 Datsun 1200 Pickup
Nissan entered the U.S. market with products carrying the Datsun nameplate. That practice would continue through 1986, after which Datsun became Nissan on stateside products. Small pickups were part of the mix. Including the 320 (also known as the… more»
Feb 2, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Driving Project: 1963 Datsun 320 Pickup
Small trucks are slowly trying to make a resurgence again, very, very slowly. But, they’ll never be as small as this 1963 Datsun 320 pickup again, or I can’t imagine that will ever happen. The seller has this one… more»
Jan 22, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Stored 40 Years: 1971 Datsun 240Z
In the early 1970s, Nissan beat the European sports car builders at their own game. They introduced the Z-series of little runabouts that were both reasonably priced and dependable (compared to the English autos which could be finicky). Importation… more»
Jan 15, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Japanese Rarity: JDM 1989 Nissan Diesel 4×4
The Datsun automobile brand has been around for nearly a hundred years, with its inception dating back to 1931. Three years later, in 1934, Datsun began producing trucks, although the Datsun name was dropped for the U.S. market in… more»
Jan 15, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Stored 32 Years: 1974 Datsun 260Z
The 260Z is the sometimes-forgotten evolution of the original Datsun 240Z, a popular Japanese sports car. It was produced for only 18 months in 1973-74 before being replaced by the 280Z. They can usually be identified because of their… more»
Jan 6, 2022 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Forest Find: 1972 Datsun 510
As someone who sells an awful lot of projects out of wooded scenery just like this 1972 Datsun 510 is seen slumbering in, I understand the initial rush to judgment. Why on Earth would you, a sensible human being,… more»
Jan 2, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Ferrari-Inspired! 1978 Datsun 280Z Velo Rossa Spyder
Imitation may be the most sincere form of flattery, yet there’s little doubt that the Ferrari 250 GTO truly requires any additional praise. The once simple race car has ascended to the heights of the collector market, regularly commanding… more»
Dec 29, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Fairlady Import: 1969 Datsun 2000
In the late 1960s, Datsun was still a relative newcomer in the U.S., having become Nissan’s brand of choice in 1960. That included the Fairlady Z two-seat roadster that was badged as the Datsun 1500/1600/2000 based on the year… more»
Dec 28, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Parts Car or Project? 1969 Datsun 1600 Roadster
When do you wave the red flag and declare that a car truly is just a parts car? I feel like many owners of derelict projects often assume no title means no shot at rejuvenation, and for many enthusiasts… more»
Dec 27, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Forgotten 10th Anniversary Edition? 1979 Datsun 280ZX
I would love to know the story behind this forgotten 1979 Datsun 280ZX. It appears to be one of the more desirable 10th Anniversary editions, known for its distinctive paint job and other high-end features to commemorate the Z… more»
Dec 12, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Single Family Garage Find: 1971 Datsun 240Z
The market for the original Datsun Z car has been hot for some time, and because of that, we seem to keep finding good, barn-find examples popping up, not entirely unlike what happened when the air-cooled Porsche market spiked…. more»
Nov 19, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Series 1 Automatic: 1971 Datsun 240Z
In some cases, finding a sports car equipped with an automatic transmission is a good thing, as it means a vehicle that would otherwise typically be abused has survived in better-than-expected condition thanks to being used as more of… more»
