Tag: Datsun
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When Twelve Hunnit Meant Sunny
I really like Datsun 510s, but those were ‘discovered’ some time ago. The little 1200 – the Sunny in some markets and also called the B110 – hasn’t been discovered to quite the same extent, yet, despite some mechanical deficiencies vs. the 510, it’s a cool, lightweight little car and, yes, it features rear-wheel drive.…
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The Late 80s Puked All Over a 70s Datsun
The seller doesn’t specify and claims this is a ’75 model, but I’m pretty sure it’s a 1978ish 510. Bad news is the post-1975 model year would mean smog checks here in CA. Good news is this car appears to be in really good shape and has a clutch pedal, just with an interesting interior…
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210 Times Two Equals 4:20
This is one of those funny times when two of a car not often seen pop up at the same time. In this case, it’s two Datsun 210 GX hatchbacks. Two 210s equals 420, so we recommend buying both. Both of these are fairly rough, but both sellers claim they run. One has been in…
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Pre-Maxima, Stick Shift Nissan Luxury
Well, make that Datsun luxury, given the year. Anyway, this isn’t our first 810, but it’s the first with a clutch pedal. The seller claims the engine ‘runs strong’, but there’s a hard to decipher statement about “been stopped” elsewhere. I’m not sure how to interpret that, but I can say this is no concours-ready…
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Not Running When Parked
Here’s our second neglected Datsun 710 wagon post in one day. There’s no mattress, this time, however. “Not running when parked” is a classic seller quote. At least this hints at honesty. One must wonder how salvageable this car really is. Some day, I’ll find a 710 wagon in good condition! Click for eBay ad…
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Mattress Included? Datsun 710 Wagon
The seller claims this car “should run” with some fuel priming. I think every car SHOULD run, but, as a buyer, I’m more concerned with whether it DOES run. $1,200 seems high for this neglected car, but the mattress and random crap inside the car might add to the value, if included. Click for Craigslist…
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Westfield what?
Given no engine is included in this sale, I’m not sure what the 280Z “donor car” donated. Westfield makes Caterham-type Lotus 7 replicas and this is one of them. Perhaps the Z donated its suspension? Regardless, this is certainly an oddity! Click for eBay ad Lakewood, CA No price listed Ad text: 1976 Datsun 280z…
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Rare Datsun 710
It’s sometimes hard to keep track of 70s Datsun models beyond the Z. The 710 would eventually morph into our Stanza for the US market, but only years later. The 610, which replaced the famous 510, was positioned a bit higher than this and was slightly bigger. Did that help clear things up? I didn’t…
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Junkyard Doggin’ – Why Roaming Salvage Yards is Cool
Recently, Oddimotive Southeast staff took advantage of 45 degree weather in the dead of Tennessee winter to peruse the local pull a part yard and find a hidden gem a la Trinkets and Junk in the middle of nowhere Tennessee. This all started between two of us: Me checking the local pull a part website…
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I always say: “When Life Give You a RHD 1976 Datsun 1200 Ute”…
…Make a General Lee tribute! This was apparently brought in from OZ. Unfortunately, it’s one year too new to be smog exempt in California. The seller mentions many upgrades and some, hopefully minor, rust issues. $8,500 seems aggressive if the rust is anywhere near significant. Then again, the buyer will be the only one on…