While a twin-turbocharged Nissan 300ZX is on many enthusiasts’ wish lists, finding a preserved Z32 generation Z-car in mothballed condition will also do nicely. This 1990 300ZX belonged to the seller’s father, and the car has been in storage… more»
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Mar 10, 2018 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
Foreign Diplomat: 1979 Nissan President
The Nissan President is one of the more unusual JDM cars. It pulls many styling cues from 1970s American vehicles and couples them with Nissan’s own flavor of design. Big American cars have long been popular with executives in… more»
Mar 7, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Siren Included: 1986 Nissan Safari Fire Truck
I’ve had the opportunity to get some exposure to the latest craze involving importing ex-municipal Japanese trucks thanks to the founder of Paladin Trucks in Blue Ridge, Georgia. The proprietor explained how many Japanese-market 4x4s live fairly low-impact lives… more»
Mar 6, 2018 • Uncategorized • 29 Comments
Short Bed Bargain? 1985 Nissan 720
Made in Tennessee, this 1985 Nissan 720 pickup is one of the early Japanese vehicles built in America. For most of us 1985 isn’t exactly early, but 33 years is older than a decent percentage of Barn Finds readers…. more»
Feb 24, 2018 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Nifty Fifty: 1976 Datsun B-210
50 MPG is a pretty big deal even in these days of relatively inexpensive gas prices here in the US. This 1976 Datsun B-210 can be found on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, in Stayton, Oregon, around… more»
Feb 20, 2018 • Uncategorized • 18 Comments
$3,500 Dusty Datsun: 1963 Datsun L320
Datsun pickup fans, here’s another vintage model, this one is a 1963 Datsun L320. It’s older, slower, and in rougher shape than the ’66 L520 that we saw a couple of days ago. You know, the one with the… more»
Feb 17, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Find Another One: 1990 Nissan Axxess
As the fondness for weird 80s Japanese vehicles continues to grow as GenXers strive to collect cars from their youths, vehicles like this long-thought-extinct 1990 Nissan Axxess will likely become more popular than when they were new. These Dodge… more»
Feb 16, 2018 • Uncategorized • 42 Comments
Arizona Truck: 1966 Datsun 520 Pickup
It’s hard to believe that this 1966 Datsun 520 pickup is even remotely related to the gigantic, monster Nissan Titan pickup that’s being sold today. Of course, if a person needs a big pickup with lots of hauling and towing… more»
Feb 8, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Near-Perfect King Cab: 1983 Datsun 720 4×4
If the vitality of period body-side graphics are any indication as to the preservation of a vehicle, than this 1983 Datsun / Nissan 720 King Cab pickup looks pretty special. This is the mack-daddy of 720s, a 4WD extended… more»
Feb 4, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
30-Year Old Gem: 1988 Nissan Pathfinder 4×4
A two-door SUV? What a concept. Several manufacturers made two-door SUVs but I can’t think of too many who still do today, they seem to have gone the way of manual transmissions. This great-looking 1988 Nissan Pathfinder is indeed… more»
Jan 25, 2018 • Uncategorized • 35 Comments
Fauxrrari! McBurnie Replica Ferrari 250 GTO
Auto enthusiasts associate the phrase “McBurnie replica Ferrari” with the Corvette-based Ferrari Daytona replica used on the 1980s super-series Miami Vice. McBurnie Coachcraft also produced a Datsun / Nissan Z-based Ferrari 250 GTO replica. This example resides in Wheat… more»
Jan 16, 2018 • Uncategorized • 25 Comments
The Last Passenger Pigeon: 1991 Nissan 240 SX
When you speak of Nissan (formerly Datsun) in the company of learned folks, and the subject of sports cars comes up, the discussion inevitably turns to the 240 Z. The original Z car, built from 1970 through 1973, was… more»
Jan 12, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Solid Hardbody: 1990 Nissan Pickup
So many of these “Hardbody” Nissan pickups have gone back to the Earth that it’s shocking to see one like this 1990 model in such nice condition. Not only that, it’s the best spec out there with the SE… more»
Dec 26, 2017 • Uncategorized • 12 Comments
Blue Violet: 1978 Datsun 510 Wagon
Here’s a crisp little wagon with a long, confusing set of names. Officially, at least in Canada and the US, it was known as a 1978 Datsun 510 Wagon. It’s located in beautiful, dry, warm (not bitter) Tucson, Arizona… more»
Dec 17, 2017 • Uncategorized • 19 Comments
Brown and Velour: 1986 Nissan Maxima Wagon
Front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive, that debate has waged on longer than paper or plastic. Most car makers switched to front-wheel drive and now a few of them are switching back to the rear wheels providing the traction as… more»
Dec 7, 2017 • Uncategorized • 51 Comments
Scotty G’s Garage: 1984 Nissan Sentra
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»
