The Nissan Patrol has lived in the shadows of its more stylish competition, namely the FJ40-series Toyota Land Cruiser, for years. Due to this obscurity, far fewer Patrols are on the road today, but the Toyota also dwarfed the… more»
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Same Owner Since ’85: 1979 Datsun 280ZX
The Datsun Z-car has gone through many iterations in its life, from game-changing sports car to luxury coupe to a turbocharged GT that combined impressive technology and speed. In the late 1970s, Datsun was reading the tea leaves that… more»
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Never This Nice: 1995 Nissan Hardbody Pickup
There are certain vehicles that are routinely used and abused to such an extent that it’s next to impossible to find them in decent shape. This also has the effect of making good examples hard to find, and thus… more»
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T-Top Survivor: 1987 Nissan 300ZX
I’ve discussed in previous articles how cars from some eras have been treated as disposable items. Many cars from the 1980s suffered that fate, making their final journey to the scrapyard years ago. However, occasionally one surfaces that seems… more»
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RHD Stick-Shift RV! 1992 Nissan Civilian
Most stories about ’90s Japanese imports mention drool-worthy modern classics like the Nissan Skyline or door-mat sized cars with the crash protection of a Cozy Coupe. If you prefer more comfortable vehicles of a certain size, feast your eyes… more»
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Rare Japanese Classic: 1989 Nissan S-Cargo
Some classics are designed to be taken seriously, while others appear to be tongue-in-cheek creations by the manufacturer. Released in 1989, the Nissan S-Cargo falls into the latter category. Not only is its name a play on the French… more»
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Original and Unrestored: 1985 Nissan 300ZX
The Z31 chassis Nissan 300ZX remains an eminently accessible sports car, with prices hovering at very reasonable levels for even nicely kept survivors. The car shown here is the most captivating example from a purely visual standpoint – the… more»
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JDM Sedan: 1968 Nissan Prince Skyline S57
The lineage of the Skyline reaches back to the mid-fifties, when Prince Motor Company launched the car into the luxury niche. Prince merged into Nissan in 1966 and by then, Skylines had been used for every shade of commuting… more»
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Nearly New: 1977 Datsun B210 Sedan
Seems like in the last week or so we’ve seen a veritable plethora of low mileage cars here at Barn Finds. This Datsun B210 is more than a survivor, having soldiered on all these years while registering only 28,800… more»
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Specialist Serviced: 1984 Nissan 300ZX
One of my favorite “bread crumbs” as it relates to understanding a car’s history is spotting an old license plate frame and assessing where, and when, it was last maintained. In the case of this sad Z31-chassis Nissan 300ZX,… more»
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Sorta Like An Infiniti: 1997 Nissan Gloria
I recently returned from a trip to Ireland, and the right-hand, narrow road driving experience was certainly a memorable facet of that trip. Over there, one gets to experience a lot of different makes and, in particular, models of… more»
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Low-Mile Survivor: 1990 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR
Nissan/Datsun developed a reputation during the 1960s and 1970s for producing affordable vehicles that were reliable and well-equipped by the standards of the day. It revealed its sporting credentials when it unveiled its first Z-Car, but it was the… more»
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Turbocharged Anniversary Edition: 1984 Nissan 300ZX
The Z31 era of the Nissan 300ZX remains one of the more attainable Japanese sports cars from the 80s and 90s. In fact, some Z31s are sent straight to the boneyard in the sky when rust or mechanical issues… more»
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BF Auction: 2007 Nissan Frontier SE 6-Speed
We don’t usually check out vehicles newer than a couple of decades old, but most of us are big fans of pickups, no matter what they are or what era they’re from. They’re especially interesting when they’re in such… more»
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Twofer Projects: Pair of 1970s Datsun 240Z
Known as the Fairlady Z in Japan, the Datsun 240Z (and its successors) became a popular alternative to British sports cars. Powered by a 2.4-liter 6-banger, the 240Z helped put Nissan on the map in the U.S. from 1970… more»
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39K Mile Spaceship: 1977 Datsun 200SX 5-Speed
It’s raining Datsun 200SXs here at Barn Finds, and for those of us who love vintage Japanese tin, that’s a good thing. Speaking of tin, maybe that’s why there aren’t many left; they have a tendency to rust away,… more»
