1967 Datsun 1600

Description

This 1967 Datsun Sports 1600 offers plenty of vintage style in a speedy and nimble drop-top package. And as you see everything from the removable hardtop to the five-speed, you'll start to recognize how this one is a full driver's package. They even gave you the larger engine!

The hood scoop, subtle tailfins, stylish alloys, and rear luggage rack make the presentation look like the best of Europe, but it came from the engineering minds at Nissan/Datsun. And the body panels continue to fit well on this svelte sports car. It's a testament to the rising quality of Japanese cars in the 1960s as much as it is a sign of good care for more than a half-century. The thoughtfulness even extends to the total package where you have proper roll-up windows, provisions for a folding soft top, and even a black hardtop. With a vinyl-like texture to the plastic and a porthole window, it has a tone of vintage coupe-like appeal when it's in place. The silver paint is a timeless color, and this one has a good gloss in the sunshine. So it seems especially nice to go out for a sunny Sunday drive. Overall, it's a driver-quality finish, and that's quite appealing because you can really tell this car was made to be driven and enjoyed.

The interior continues the feeling of a solid driver. Good upholstery, full carpeting, a finished trunk, smooth door panels, and a stylish layout - including toggle switches - make for an inviting classic. And the moment you get inside, you can tell this driver-friendly layout was done in the tradition of your favorite British roadsters. There are well-fitting bucket seats, a gearstick in the ideal position, an upgraded wood-rimmed steering wheel, and full gauges that include a large speedo and tach.

The motor looks great with its correct Datsun valve cover, but it's hiding a secret. While this is a 1600 by name, you're looking at a later and more powerful LB20 2000cc powerplant. This is the series of motors that really helped solidify a hardy reputation for Nissan/Datsun products, and so it's a welcomed addition here. So you have a motor that fires up easily, purrs with that perfect roadster exhaust note, and gives a terrific nimble feeling - all with durability above the usual European drop-tops. The five-speed manual transmission, front disc brakes, and Pirelli tires are all part of a desirable package you don't get on all the 1960s classics out there.

Complete with service manuals, you're looking at an opportunity to own something rare, distinctive, and quite fun. So when this total package is also so affordable, you know you need to hurry to grab this deal. Call now!