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.  This one has the preferred fastback body style and 4-speed tranny.  I had the pleasure of driving the 1200 in Nissan’s Heritage Fleet a few years ago and loved it.

Okay, I’ll level with you, there are very good reasons why the 510 is preferred as a track car – bigger stock engines AND independent rear suspension.  Still, in this tiny car, even the factory 1.2L I4 feels fun, at least in a ‘so slow it’s fun’ way.  Also, these are very modifiable.  The ad doesn’t give away much, but the images show a pretty clean car with some basic needs.  Most importantly, the seller claims it has a ‘clean tile.’

Disclaimer: The pics in this ad suck, but they’re all with with we have to work.

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Tustin, CA
$4,000

Front view is basic 70s Datsun.

Rear shows the cool fastback body.  Yes, the trunk opening IS tiny.

This is the best side view we have – it’s too bad someone (the dealer?) cut a hole in the roof, but it can be remedied if desired.

Interior looks okay from what I can see.  I’d personally tone down that steering wheel and put in something period correct in black. Angry Birds floor mat is a nice touch!!

Ad text:

Rare 1973 datsun in good work condi
Nice rims With new tires, straight body, interior 5-10
clean Tile xpired Jun 15
any otehr question Tex Or Call


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