This little Datsun has been sitting in a barn for what appears to have been a long time, though no estimate is given by the seller. It has been owned by the same person since 1984, though from the… more»
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Jun 22, 2017 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Saved from Scrap, Part II: 1987 Nissan Pulsar Sportbak
There was a time when car designers dreamed big and manufacturers allowed those dreams to live on in real-life vehicles. Nowadays, a tantalizing concept is unveiled and the production model looks like a warmed-over (and that’s putting it nicely)… more»
Jun 8, 2017 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Low Miles, Original Owner: 1988 Nissan 300ZX
For a vehicle that can still be found in salvage yards and on craigslist – despite its generation’s production ending decades ago – the Z31 chassis Nissan 300ZX is incredibly hard to find in decent condition. Usually, when there’s… more»
May 30, 2017 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Whammo! Pao! 1990 Nissan Pao
Ok, I know that it’s “Pow”, and maybe Batman wouldn’t be caught dead in a 1990 Nissan Pao, but I could see Robin driving one. This one is listed on eBay with a current bid price of.. actually, there… more»
May 28, 2017 • For Sale • 20 Comments
$2,500 4WD: 1987 Nissan Sentra XE 4WD Wagon
I freely admit it: My name is Scotty G and I’m a car hoarder. The last few months I’ve added a few (too many?) 1980s Japanese cars to the fleet. I have another admission: I want to buy this… more»
May 22, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Rarely This Nice: 1990 Nissan 300ZX
Nissan’s 300ZX has come in many flavors over the years, but 1990 represented a complete transformation of the model. While turbocharging was still on the menu, the naturally aspirated version was also quite desirable thanks to a powerful six-cylinder… more»
May 19, 2017 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rough but Rare: 1978 Datsun 510 Wagon
This is a strange one, sort of a stop-gap car for Datsun, or, Nissan. Most of us know the legend of the Datsun 510, but this 1978 Datsun 510 Wagon is basically a rebadged Nissan Violet, or Stanza, trying… more»
May 15, 2017 • For Sale • 15 Comments
No Reserve Original Owner: 1978 Datsun 280Z
From the old-school California blue plates to the detrius of life piled around it, this garage-find photo of a one-owner 1978 Datsun 280Z offers hope there are still classics waiting to be discovered. This example is said to be… more»
Apr 27, 2017 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Split Personality : 1983 Datsun Maxima Wagon
Nissan Motors applied the Datsun brand name to its cars for many years (originally to distance the company from the fact that Nissan was a major military supplier during World War II). The Datsun name was, of course, extremely… more»
Mar 23, 2017 • For Sale Our Projects Stories • 18 Comments
Little Blue Box: 1986 Nissan Stanza 4WD
I hope you have enjoyed Scotty G’s write-ups as much as I have! I think he is overly fond of Japanese cars, but perhaps it’s the effect of the long cold winters where he lives. When he asked me to… more»
Mar 15, 2017 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Wagon Wars! 1985 Nissan & Toyota Wagons
Wagon Wars, coming to a reality tv network near you (insert grinding guitar sounds and two back-to-back, sleeveless-denim-shirt-wearing, tattooed, goatee’d tough guys)! Wait, they probably wouldn’t be working on Toyotas or Nissans, scratch that. These battling wagons are both… more»
Feb 19, 2017 • For Sale • 42 Comments
$2,500 Diesel: 1981 Datsun 810 Maxima Wagon
This Nissan, or Datsun, or Datsun-Nissan is actually a 1981 Datsun 810 Maxima Diesel Wagon, “by Nissan”. This oil-burner is on Craigslist with an asking price of $2,500. Just to get you in a buying mood, here’s an old… more»
Jan 16, 2017 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Attention Future Collectors: 1993 Nissan 300ZX 2+2
A car made for model year 1993 is not going to fit everyone’s idea of a “barn find.” But I’m proud to present it to you, because any intelligent discussion about classic or collectible cars eventually will turn toward… more»
Jan 8, 2017 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Albino Unicorn: 1983 Datsun/Nissan Pulsar
Unicorn sighting! And, that front bumper looks almost as long as a unicorn’s horn is. This 1983 Datsun/Nissan Pulsar is listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $2,000. This fairly rare car is located in Murray, Kentucky. This is… more»
Dec 26, 2016 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Commuter Car? 1986 Nissan 200SX XE Coupe
This one is a little newer than usual for the pages of Barn Finds, but it was so nice that I couldn’t resist it. It’s a 1986 Nissan 200SX XE Coupe and it’s on eBay with no takers at… more»
Dec 4, 2016 • For Sale • 17 Comments
White, Wet, & Wild: 1963 Nissan Patrol G60
Here is a 1963 Nissan Patrol G60 and it’s wet and is on a trailer. I’m just playing it safe on this one; so far, so good. The second-generation Nissan Patrol was only sold in the US from 1962 until… more»
