I’m a huge fan of compact pickup trucks because of the excellent fuel mileage and practicality that they offer. When it comes to these trucks, Toyota’s offerings tend to hold their value the best, but other manufacturers presented appealing… more»
Nissan
Aug 15, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Swiss Army Knife: 1987 Nissan Pulsar Sportbak
Here’s one that I would never have expected to find in the Barn Finds mix, it is a sort of Professor Gadget of small cars, a Nissan Pulsar NX Sportbak. It is unusual and rarely seen, at least anymore,… more»
Aug 8, 2020 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Bronco Alternative? 1967 Nissan Patrol
With all the hoopla around the recently revealed Ford Bronco, could it be a golden opportunity to snatch up a lesser-known but still capable vintage SUV? Now, you may say that the FJ40 or the K5 Blazer have been… more»
Jul 22, 2020 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Just Donated: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
This 1983 Datsun 280ZX is a loaded-up example featuring 2+2 seating, T-tops, and the preferred manual transmission, and is a running car that was just donated to charity. Despite the NACA-duct on the hood, it is not a turbocharged… more»
Jul 21, 2020 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Nicest One Left? 39k Mile 1980 Datsun 210
As with most Japanese carmakers, Nissan’s naming system in the 1970s and 80s was more than a little confusing. It makes even those of us who consider ourselves fans and aficionados of vintage Japanese vehicles scratch our heads a… more»
Jul 7, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Rare 1967 Datsun 411 SSS Wagon
Most of us are familiar with Datsun’s famous 510 models in various body styles, but before that (yes) iconic line of cars, Nissan/Datsun produced the 410 and 411, also known as the Bluebird 410/411 in other markets. This rare… more»
Jun 28, 2020 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Rare Shiro Special: 1988 Nissan 300ZX Turbo
This 1988 Nissan 300ZX Turbo is one of the very few Shiro Specials ever made, yet another entry into the all-white-special-editions that many Japanese manufacturers produced in the 1980s. Just over 1,000 Shiros were made, and they came with… more»
May 24, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Donated Twin Turbo: 1990 Nissan 300ZX
It’s sometimes shocking to see what passes for a donated car these days, especially when it’s a Japanese sports car that remains desirable and hard to find on the used car market. This 1990 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo wears… more»
May 21, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Classifieds Find: 1963 Nissan Patrol
This 1963 Nissan Patrol is a vehicle that would suit someone who is seeking a classic off-roader but would like to own something a bit different from the average examples that you see on our roads today. While it… more»
May 17, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
One of 100 Made: 1984 Nissan Trail Hustler
Just when you think you’ve seen and heard of every oddball creation based on a mass market vehicle, another one comes along that reminds you the aftermarket universe is vast and strange. This is a supposedly one-of-1oo Nissan “Trail… more»
May 12, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Roy Rogers Approved: 1967 Nissan Patrol
More than a few people may be surprised to hear that the King of Cowboys, Roy Rogers, loved Nissan’s trucks and their 4×4 Patrol in particular. He loved them so much that he was a spokesman for the company… more»
May 5, 2020 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Charitable Donation: 1988 Nissan 300ZX
Another day, another donated classic car – this one, in much better condition than the GMC camper we featured recently. This 1988 Nissan 300ZX is a low-mileage survivor with one female owner since new, who apparently drove it sparingly… more»
Apr 28, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
FJ Alternative: 1969 Nissan Patrol
This 1969 Datsun Patrol is a rare sight on our shores, and even harder to find today now that so many have succumbed to rust or outright abuse given their off-road capabilities. The Patrol is similar in concept to… more»
Apr 12, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Special S130: 1980 Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary Edition
Though most folks regard the first-generation S30 Datsun Z as the most iconic model of the sports car, the second-generation S130 is gaining traction among collectors and enthusiasts. This clean 1980 Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary Edition is available here… more»
Apr 9, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
One Owner! 1967 Datsun 1600 Roadster
This 1967 Datsun 1600 Roadster was known as a Fairlady in some other markets, a name that probably wouldn’t have worked in the US. It checks a lot of boxes for me, being a one-owner car, an Arizona car,… more»
Mar 19, 2020 • For Sale • 52 Comments
Last One? 1981 Datsun 310 GX
Those of us who are into vintage Japanese vehicles often enjoy the unusual ones, the non-240Zs and the non-RX7s. The cars that were never the golden child but just had something interesting about them. I’m surprised to see a… more»
