Tag Archives: Datsun

Time Warp Datsun 210 Hatchback on eBay

It is not often you see an almost perfectly preserved Datsun 210 (the seller calls it a B210 but it is actually the later 210). Known as the Sunny or B310 in other markets this was the final generation for … Continue reading

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Turbine powered Datsun 280ZX

It has been a little while since we’ve had something a bit wacky but how about this turbine powered Datsun 280ZX?

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Old car ads

I have a big stack of (mostly) Road and Track magazines from the 70s. They are fantastic with refreshingly honest reviews of the era’s cars. Technical specs are present and accounted for as well. There is a mid 70s review … Continue reading

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Drop top Datsun 200SX

There is a fabulous convertible Datsun 200SX on eBay built by American Custom Coachworks Ltd. Fantastic condition with low mileage but unfortunately an automatic transmission. This one, unlike most conversions, actually looks quite good with the top up or down.

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Datsun 610 retires to the scrapyard

I went scrapyard shopping for a Datsun 210 transmission without luck but I did come across a 610 station wagon. This particular example is a 1973 model with a 1.8L L-series inline four cylinder engine and three speed automatic transmission. … Continue reading

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F.E.D. Datsun 210ZX

The automotive brochure sellers Autolit have this interesting ad for a 210ZX. Its a fiberglass body kit for a Datsun B210 made by a company called F.E.D. I’ve been unable to find anymore information on the kit or the company … Continue reading

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Update – Datsun 210 – new transmission needed

I’ve been silent on the clutch change since I got back from vacation but as it turns out my 1981 Datsun 210 needs a new transmission. When I went to change the clutch I noticed that the clutch in there … Continue reading

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Datsun 210 Clutch Change – Part 2

The drive-shaft and gearbox is now out. This is the 4spd box – very light. I gave it a very quick clean. Not perfect by a long shot but probably lost a pound or dirt in road grime. Should make … Continue reading

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Datsun F10 + Dodge Powerwagon + snowplow = awesome

What do you get when you combine a Datsun F10 with a Dodge Powerwagon M-37 drive train and frame with a snowplow? Apparently a pickle … the owner calls this wild creation “The Pickle” for reasons left unexplained. I call … Continue reading

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Datsun 210 Ads

1979 Datsun 210 Ad 1979 Datsun 210 wagon Ad 1980 Datsun station wagon ad with the 210, 510 and 810. 1981 Datsun 210 Ad

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