Seeing cherished vintage cars end up at a new car dealership makes me feel like we’ve stepped back in time, where awesome period sportscars like this 1985 Nissan 300ZX are still sitting on the lot (instead of a fleet… more»
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Dec 6, 2017 • For Sale • 23 Comments
How Many Left? 1987 Nissan Stanza Survivor
These days, the sight of a Nissan Altima is hardly a rare occurrence; more rare is seeing one that isn’t being driven by someone lacking in hand/eye coordination. Before we had the Altima, the Nissan Stanza was the Maxima’s… more»
Nov 25, 2017 • Uncategorized • 19 Comments
Potential Bargain! 1969 Datsun 2000
There’s just something about a small car with great handling, even with a modest amount of horsepower. This 1969 Datsun 2000 is very much one of those cars with modest horsepower that is still fun to drive. This little… more»
Nov 15, 2017 • Uncategorized • 21 Comments
Side Impact: 1987 Nissan Stanza Wagon
B-pillars, we don’t need no stinkin’ b-pillars! If you like origami, then you’ll enjoy this 1987 Nissan Stanza wagon that has plenty of angles and sharp lines, and with one hard hit, could fold up to make a real interesting shape. Only… more»
Oct 20, 2017 • Uncategorized • 6 Comments
Nissan’s Jeep! 1969 Patrol K60 Hard Top
The Patrol was Nissan’s entry in the compact 4×4 market created by the Jeep. This 1969 Nissan Patrol K60 (hard top) arrived during the 60 Series Patrol’s last year of American sales, one of only 4000 imported from 1961… more»
Oct 15, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
No Reserve Donation: 1980 Datsun 280ZX
Donated vehicles remain a source of fascination for me, mainly because I cannot get over how many seemingly decent cars end up being given away. I suspect in most cases this phenomenon is due to disinterested heirs, but it… more»
Oct 2, 2017 • Uncategorized • 20 Comments
Frozen in Time: 1986 Nissan 720
I have a thing for these early Datsun pickups, the square, four-headlight, pre-Hardbody/D21 designs. They’re so utilitarian, harkening back (hey, I’m an architect, we always use flowery language) to a simpler time when trucks were trucks. What a concept,… more»
Sep 29, 2017 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Near Extinct: First-Gen Nissan Pathfinder
The 1980s saw Toyota and Nissan build some pretty capable body-on-frame sport utility vehicles, back when the term SUV actualy meant something. Only problem is, most example have lead hard lives and are either beaten, rusty or both. This… more»
Sep 27, 2017 • Uncategorized • 56 Comments
The Duncan Collection – 900 Cars and Counting
Have you ever pictured yourself car shopping with no budget in mind, scouring eBay and other sites as a hobby and clicking “Buy It Now” on those dream cars you’ve always wanted? In Southwest Virginia’s New River Valley, the… more»
Sep 9, 2017 • Uncategorized • 50 Comments
Living Room Find: 676-Mile 1997 Nissan 240SX
This car is really something special, and there is absolutely no arguing that. If you hate everything foreign-made and can’t open your mind to this beautiful and unique Nissan 240SX, I recommend you stop reading now! The saga surrounding… more»
Aug 31, 2017 • For Sale • 15 Comments
12K Miles Twin Turbo: 1991 Nissan 300ZX
Nissan’s lineup in the early 90s could be called a driver’s dream, with vehicles like this 300ZX Twin Turbo among the stuff of school boy fantasies who didn’t pine for a Mustang. The Sentra SE-R, Maxima SE and Z-car… more»
Aug 18, 2017 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Like-New Nissan? 1987 Nissan 300ZX
Wow! I have seen a lot of ’80s 300ZXs, and this is without a doubt one of the nicest ones I have come across. A friend of mine had three in high school, getting progressively nicer every time he… more»
Aug 16, 2017 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Winter’s Coming! 1986 Nissan 720 4X4 King Cab
Winter’s a’comin’, unfortunately, if a person lives in a region that gets cold and snow for 5+ months out of every year and they don’t like it and never have. 1986 was the last year for Datsun’s, I mean,… more»
Aug 14, 2017 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Aftermarket Rarity: 1982 Datsun 200SX Convertible
The early eighties were a tough time for convertible lovers. In 1965, over 500,00 convertibles were produced by GM, Ford, Chrysler, and American Motors. By 1976, due to fear of government safety mandates, air conditioning, costs, and changing tastes,… more»
Aug 6, 2017 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Short Commute: 27K Mile ’82 Datsun Pickup
This Datsun 720 pickup is a low-mileage survivor with under 30,000 original miles. Said to have resided in the care of a longtime owner with a short commute, the 720 is a bare-bones rear wheel drive model with a… more»
Jul 24, 2017 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rising Sun Sports Car: 1986 Nissan 300ZX
I always found it funny that cars from different countries usually reflect the cultures of their homeland. American cars are usually simple, reliable, and a little overweight and overbuilt. German cars are usually perfection centered, heavily engineered, and fairly… more»
