Tag: Datsun
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WTF? 6×6 Datsun Pickup with Buick Grand National Engine
You’d think something this unusual would warrant more than one photo, but it seems the seller doesn’t think so. A quick Google search, including things like “6×6 Datsun” indicates this truck has made the rounds, including Jalopnik, but I somehow missed it. I strongly recommend reading the ad text below. Click for Autabuy ad Branson…
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The original Lil Hustler?
Long before the Datsun Lil Hustler of the 1970s, there was the 2nd generation Datsun truck, arguably the vehicle that put Nissan/Datsun on the map in many parts of the world, the US included. These were available with different beds and most were the ‘standard’ 320 with a separate box, just like most pickups and…
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Mixed feelings: Datsun 411 Wagon with rotary
Here we have another Datsun with a rotary swap, but this one’s in one of my favorite models, the 411 Wagon. This looks like it could use some finishing, but it qualifies as a bit of a rat rod, as is. If the claimed mechanical work was done and done well, this isn’t a terrible…
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One of the few Datsun 510s with a stock engine
…and it’s a limo! Well, at least it’s a four-speed car, too. We have to wonder how this came about, but we can only guess. As the seller correctly points out, it has an 80s paint job, so that narrows down the timeframe unless it’s had a repaint. Interior shots are almost useless, but what…
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Another fly in/Drive home car?
We love the 411 series Datsun Bluebird, what with its groovy Pininfarina styling and bichin, curved dash. This ’66 is likely a 1.3-liter car. We’d prefer a 1967 with the 1.6L, but none of these is going to be fast. They’re fun in a slow way. These come up fairly often in poor condition, but…
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Drug-influenced pricing on a drug-inspired BLACK GOLD 280ZX
We’ve featured one of these before, they come up pretty often and, because they predated the 280ZX turbo by one whole year, the cars aren’t particularly amazing, but we feel compelled to post this one. First off, this one has a completely insane price, despite the claimed 8,700 original miles and apparently great condition. We…
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Fly in drive home? Datsun U320 extended cab
In our recent feature on a ‘normal’ 60s Datsun 320 Truck, we mentioned there was a version called the U320. That was the more car-like, extended cab version. While the regular cab reminds one of an early 60s Falcon Ranchero, we’re not sure there’s ever been another ‘truck’ like this one. They basically stuck…
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Clean, early Datsun truck
Trucks effectively made Datsun in the US and few realize their history goes back to the 1930s. This is an early 60s 320 model and is the one that caught on from a volume perspective. Apparently, the can on this one was extended after the fact, but this modification appears to be so well done…
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Datsun “Truckster.” A practical family vehicle?
Here we have someone’s homebrew project, but it’s hard to tell what the project goal was, if there was one. The seller mentions a swap here and describes the engine in the other car he or she is selling, but never bothers to mention what the powertrain is in this one. Details are frighteningly scarce…
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Best of the worst of the breed? 260Z 2+2
The 1973 model year was the low point for Datsun Z performance, as emissions regs choked down the 2.4L I6 and its bumpers started to grow. 1974 brought even stricter regs, so Nissan’s answer was a bump to 2.6 liters to try to offset the performance impact. 260Zs were indeed quicker in a straight line…