Sometimes there are listings of cars that have the entire history of the car’s development, the life stories of the main engineers and company faces, and the personal story behind the family who owns the car and how so-and-so… more»
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Nov 14, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Unrestored Driver: 1967 Datsun 1600 Roadster
This 1967 Datsun 1600 Roadster is an unrestored driver-quality example that runs and drives and has minimal issues for a car that hasn’t been treated to a Concours-grade restoration. It features the more powerful 1600-series engine and is actively… more»
Oct 20, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Driving Project: 1971 Datsun 240Z
It’s funny how we can go for months here at Barn Finds without seeing a particular model classic, but then a couple will arrive on our desks in rapid succession. Such is the case with the Datsun 240Z. I… more»
Oct 18, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One Year Only: 1974 Datsun 260Z
For many years, Datsun’s Z-car range remained a sleeper within the classic car scene. It wasn’t that long ago that potential buyers could wander out with $10,000 in their pocket and drive home in a pretty tidy example. Today,… more»
Oct 17, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rust-Free Survivor: 1971 Datsun 240Z
We’ve seen our share of Datsun 240Zs over the years here at Barn Finds, and many of these have exhibited the type of rust issues that mark them as significant restoration projects. This 1971 model is slightly different because… more»
Oct 12, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Original Series 1: 1970 Datsun 240Z
You don’t have to say much more than “Series 1 Z car” to catch the ears of Datsun/Nissan enthusiasts everywhere. The earliest models remain the most coveted, and they’re sure-fire bets for a healthy return should you find one… more»
Sep 28, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Early Series 1: 1970 Datsun 240Z
When it comes to Datsun Z-cars, the lower the VIN, the better. Series 1 survivors are all the rage right now and have been for a while, so it’s no surprise that this 1970 Datsun 240Z is already bid… more»
Sep 27, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Parked For 30 Years: 1971 Datsun 240Z
There’s always a risk involved when an owner applies a custom paint scheme to a classic car. If they get the combination right, it serves to accentuate the beauty of that car. Get it wrong, and the results can… more»
Sep 22, 2021 • For Sale • 36 Comments
40k Mile Survivor: 1975 Datsun B210
Before the 1980s, most Nissan-built cars were branded as Datsun’s, a practice that dated back to before World War II. So, the use of the Datsun name was not unique to U.S.-imported cars, which began to trickle in around… more»
Sep 19, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Only Two Owners: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
The 280ZX was an evolution of the 280Z which began as the 240Z in 1970. The popular Japanese sports car gave the imports from Europe a run for their money, and the automobile would help position Nissan as a… more»
Sep 19, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1969 Datsun 2000 Barn Find
This 1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster is a mixed bag: it looks to be a very nicely preserved barn find that hadn’t run in some time but managed to survive relatively unscathed. There’s no significant rot to speak of and… more»
Sep 16, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Two-Owner Garage Find: 1976 Datsun 280Z
There is a great deal of satisfaction to be had in bringing a car that was destined for the scrap yard back to life, but there is certainly something to be said for a beautifully preserved classic that needs… more»
Sep 11, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
NBA Player Owned: 1972 Datsun 240Z Barn Find
This 1972 Datsun 240Z is a numbers matching example that supposedly belonged to an NBA player’s mother before ending up a barn find wearing old-school Virginia license plates. The 240Z was found hiding out with the rare MKIV Toyota… more»
Sep 8, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Nice Original Driver: 1972 Datsun 240Z
Picture this car in red and you might see a mini-Ferrari 250 GT! Datsun put Japanese performance on the map in model year 1970 with its front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, two-passenger mini-GT, the 240Z. This 1972 Datsun 240Z in Englewood, Colorado… more»
Aug 22, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
30 Years Barn Stored: 1969 Datsun 1600 Roadster
What is it about Datsun Roadsters and seemingly always turning up as barn finds? Despite being a thoroughly competent vintage sports cars, I would guess among Japanese classics, the Roadster in its various forms appears the most frequently covered… more»
Aug 14, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Series 1 Carport Find: 1971 Datsun 240Z
If you find an early Datsun Z car parked in a carport that isn’t a pile of rust, you may be having a very good day. The seller of this 1971 Datsun 240Z enjoyed such luck, finding a genuine… more»
