Right now on Ebay there’s a 1972 Datsun 1200 Coupe for sale, with a claimed mileage of only 17,181. Nissan USA marketed it as a fuel saver back in the day, with ads trumpeting its ability to drive from New York to Los Angeles for under $30 in fuel (in 1972 dollars, of course).
Back in Japan, however, it was a stalwart of touring sedan races, and tricked out B110 Sunnys could be seen tearing around Fuji Speedway doing battle with TE27 Corollas, Celicas and Starlets.
This particular example is, tragically, an automatic so it won’t be giving a 2T-G powered Toyota a run for the money any time soon. But the previous owner seems to have taken its petrol-sipping frugalness to heart with a period US Forest Service Woodsy Owl “Give a Hoot, Don’t Pollute” sticker on the back!
According to the seller this car was owned by an elderly lady who purchased the car in 1975, drove it for nine years, and put it away. It would certainly appear that the claim of it being garage-stored since 1984 ring true.
The paint is said to be all original, the vinyl still soft, and dash uncracked. The photos of the interior certainly look phenomenal, and would appear to corroborate its claims of having been stored for 28 years.
Now it appears to be in the possession of a flipper, who replaced some items decayed by time like the fuel pump and brake master, and who says the car started right up with some fresh petrol.
At the time of this writing the bidding is up to $8,700 with three days left. We don’t condone flipping, but if you simply cannot live without an all-original B110 in your life, this is your chance. Click here for the auction.
I live no to far from this car.
dos anyone know were this car went to Steve 408 223-8111
Wow, talk about opening a “time capsule”!
Kidney? I have a different body part I could give, and its Blue!!!
i’ve owned these cars and can confirm it’s genuine low mileage– just by the center console carpet and condition of door cards
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Could’ve replaced the battery.
Geesh always got complaint
You had the choice to not reply and make a note of it.
what’s up with the plaque “I was born to raise hell” lol
Kinda funny…..odd too.
In South Africa, these cars are rare and gain value.
Apparently they do here in the states as well. 🙂
Great car – the only odd thing is that passenger side door striker thingy – I always thought those were steel colored. This one is blue painted. All the Datsuns I’ve had ever had never had paint on this part.
But wow! This thing is sweet!!!!!!!!!
another vintage Datsun.
Are liver and spleen acceptable forms of payment ?
Going to a good home!
Yours? If so, congrats!
Not exactly, just the middle man. But it will be in good hands for possibly another 30 years.
Good to hear. Will the car be shown at any car shows in SoCal?
Nope, it will be leaving the states in a couple week im guessing. Sorry
Where’s it off to?
Later on ill post a thread with more pictures and info.
Pretty
this car is in chicago now……
I had a car like this …. Hunter green black vinyl roof….looking for one ….I live near Chattanooga TN
Do you still have the datsun for sale
I WOULD LIKE TO BUY THIS DATSUN 1200 DOS SOME ONE KNOW THE OWNER THANKS
I WOULD LIKE TO BUY THIS DATSUN 1200 DOS SOME ONE KNOW THE OWNER THANKS
My first car. My brother gave it to me for my 16th.
And gas was cheap
Is It still around ?