One of my favorite 1980s Japanese cars is the one you’re looking at right here: the 1988 Nissan 300ZX Shiro Special. There was an interesting period among Japanese makes in the 80s where a certain color scheme became synonymous… more»
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Mar 13, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Ever Seen One? 1967 Nissan Patrol 4X4
Here’s something you may never have seen before (I don’t ever recall seeing one). A Nissan Patrol is an SUV similar to the earlier Toyota Land Cruiser. While still manufactured in some form today, it was only imported into… more»
Mar 11, 2024 • For Sale • 50 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1976 Datsun B-210
Nissan Motor Co. began its sales journey in the U.S. in 1958. Established as Nissan USA but selling cars branded as Datsuns (until the 1980s), they would become part of the “import invasion” that began in earnest with the… more»
Mar 6, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Turbocharged 5-Speed: 1986 Nissan 300ZX
Certain cars are available in large quantities, even decades after their introduction. Obviously, this has a chilling effect on value, so you must be careful when buying such a vehicle. The Z31-chassis Nissan 300ZX is one such example, and… more»
Mar 2, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Welcome to Datsunville! Cache of Datsuns
If you’re a fan of pre-1980 Nissan products – back in the day when they were called Datsuns in the U.S. – this is your lucky day. The seller has amassed 15 to 20 of them in all shapes… more»
Sports Car Opportunity: 1978 Datsun 280Z
One of the earliest sales successes that Nissan Motors had in the U.S. would be the Datsun 240Z. It was a 2-seat sports coupe designed to compete with similar cars coming out of Europe. It sold quite well throughout… more»
Feb 24, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Turbo Diesel Two-Door: 1990 Nissan Patrol GR
The JDM vehicle market has been hot for a while, but like all good things, it seems to have become almost expected that we see a regular parade of forbidden fruit from overseas come marching through our ports. To… more»
Jan 16, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Collection Builder: 1991 Nissan 300ZX Trio
The Nissan 300ZX was an evolution of the original 1970s Datsun 240Z that would later prove to be iconic to a legion of fans. Sold in the U.S. from 1984 to 1996, the 300ZX was as luxurious as it… more»
Jan 10, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Fairly Fast Field Find: 1991 Nissan Sentra SE-R
The seller mentions that they bought this 1991 Nissan Sentra SE-R a couple of years ago from someone who had it sitting out in a field for about five years. It’s been in this storage unit since the seller… more»
Jan 4, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Stored 20 Years: 1978 Datsun 280Z Project
On its home turf in Japan, the Datsun 240/260/280Z was known as the Nissan S30 aka Fairlady Z. In the U.S., the 240Z debuted in 1970 and would evolve in engine displacement to the 280Z through 1978. These cars… more»
Dec 27, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
71k Original Miles: 1986 Nissan 300ZX Turbo
When released, Datsun’s early Z-Car range created a sensation, representing an affordable sports car that provided a rewarding motoring experience. The range grew bigger and heavier with each successive model until the 280ZX focused more on comfort than performance…. more»
Dec 6, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Original 1985 Nissan 720 DX King Cab 4×4
Made in Smyrna, Tennessee along with several other Nissan models, this 1985 Nissan 720 DX 4×4 King Cab is one crazy nice “100% original” truck that appears to be in outstanding condition inside and out. I believe it’s a… more»
Dec 6, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
No Reserve: 1979 Datsun 280ZX
The Datsun Z Car had a fairly long first-generation lifespan, beginning in 1969 and going until 1977 without any significant body changes unless you count the stretched 2+2, which made its debut in 1974. The first run cars included… more»
Nov 30, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Barn Find Hot Hatch: 1989 Nissan 240SX
The Nissan 240SX is one of the foremost hot hatches of the 1990s, and as such, many of them have been snatched up and modified extensively by younger drivers. The same thing happened to the late 80s Toyota Corollas,… more»
Nov 29, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1999 Nissan Maxima SE
You may be saying, “Why is a late model Japanese car on my screen?” Well, it’s a fourth-generation Nissan Maxima SE, and this is notable for a few reasons. For one, very few of these cars are left in… more»
Nov 29, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
YouTube Star: 1978 Nissan 200SX
Have you ever dreamed of owning a car that was made famous for a brief moment on YouTube? Me either. But, should you be so inspired, this 1978 Nissan 200SX was once featured as a legitimate barn find on… more»
