Love the feeling of British open-top motoring but want something that’s not British? Try this Datsun 1600 Fairlady.
Said to be “charmingly restored” and the subject of recent mechanical servicing, the Datsun is powered by a 1600cc inline-four fitted with twin SU carbs parked be…
That was my 1600 - it was really a '66 - check the chrome rim gauges and I installed that $20 radio. The title and nameplate were punched 1967 as the dealers stamped the numbers and sometimes when they were sold. I can fill in history if anyone cared.
When I sold it my wife said I'd regret selling it.....
Guy I sold it to stripped the 3 layers of paint off to restore it to factory - he was a auto body guy. He had it for years and bought a Mustang convertible instead. It was suggested I purchase it at this point.
In reply to Datsun310Guy :
That's amazing that you found it.
I didn't find it
Once again the awesomeness of the GRM people found it.
I have been spending way to much time on my car and I can see the differences on this an early car and my 1970. They did a great job on this restoration.
My car will never be worth what this car will trade hands for. But it is nice to know this one will effect all of us. I hope!
My first Datsun Roadster was a 1963 1500 Fairlady. Twin carbs (which not all of them had); a 4-speed with non-synchro first gear and a side-facing rear third seat. I bought it for $500 in 1972.
I grew up with MGB's and always noticed the Datsun 1600's when they were around. It certainly looks like the Japanese took an MGB and made their own version. Front headlights, rear vertical taillights, side trim and basically the same body lines. Of course the Japanese always improved the original version. I had a few Lotus Elans. Mazda took one and really made a reliable car out the the Miata. The Elans were fun... but not reliable (back in the days when they were my everyday driver). Never had a 1600 but they looked like fun.............
I grew up with MGB's and always noticed the Datsun 1600's when they were around. It certainly looks like the Japanese took an MGB and made their own version. Front headlights, rear vertical taillights, side trim and basically the same body lines. Of course the Japanese always improved the original version. I had a few Lotus Elans. Mazda took one and really made a reliable car out the the Miata. The Elans were fun... but not reliable (back in the days when they were my everyday driver). Never had a 1600 but they looked like fun.............
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