Tag: Nissan

  • The real NX, not the new Lexus thing

    The real NX, not the new Lexus thing

    We love the Nissan NX2000. Your humble host once owned a 1993 Sentra SE-R – very closely related – and loved it.  It’s high on the ‘would love to have another’ list. Here we have an SR20DET swap, which could make it even more fun.  Of course, certain details on this car make us wonder…

  • Quickie: Remember the Stanza wagon?

    Quickie: Remember the Stanza wagon?

    Here we have a 1986 tall Stanza wagon with 4WD.  It seems all the Japanese OEMs offered these small-but-tall compact and midsize car-based wagons in the 80s to early 90s. Along with the earlier AMC Eagle, shall we consider these the real predecessors to modern small crossovers? Unfortunately, this ad has little info and the…

  • Sweet green Datsun

    Sweet green Datsun

    We love the Datsun 1200 – tiny, light and fun to drive in its own way, even with the rather wimpy stock engine.  This one has some tasteful upgrades that generally preserve its classic looks. The only thing better would be a fastback of similar quality. Click for eBay ad Portland, OR $2,550 with 4…

  • Don’t act like you don’t remember this one

    Don’t act like you don’t remember this one

    Yes, the Datsun B210 Honey Bee modified on Monster Garage is for sale!  How did this beauty sneak through a Barrett Jackson auction without Sports Car Market picking it up? Click for Craigslist Ad $22,000 in Vancouver (!?) Click for Barrett Jackson auction result (2008) Hmm…they paid $6,600.  Since the general public has forgotten about…