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September 21 2020

Mahogany Bay Stallion: 1983 Datsun 280ZX Turbo

DailyTurismo Modern Classic 280SX, Datsun, Japanese, Nissan, turbo 1

This next car comes as a tip from Cosimo who writes: I was scrolling Facebook in my area and came across this listing for a 1983 Datsun 280zx Turbo 2+2 in the marketplace. It’s incorrectly listed as a Nissan 240sx, probably because FB doesn’t have the correct model in their dropdown box. Seller says they’re open to offers. Might make an interesting tip for someone in California. It is a little scruffy for my taste…ehh..who am I kidding, I’ll drive anything with wheels! Find this 1983 Datsun 280ZX Turbo offered for $6000 in Monrovia, CA via fakebook wreckingplace.

August 4 2020

Big Hatchimal: 1982 Nissan Sentra Wagon

DailyTurismo Malaise Datsun, Japanese, Nissan, Sentra, Wagon 0

The Sentra name first appeared on a Nissan badged car in 1982 as a replacement for the aging Datsun 210. Nissan decided to ditch their “Datsun” brand for the USA…and while I do appreciate the vintage appeal of a “Datsun” badge on a car, it really didn’t make much sense as a brand management tool in 1982…so the car you see today is a Nissan and a sweet yellow wagon with a manual gearbox. Find this 1982 Nissan Sentra Wagon offered for $3500 in Alameda, CA via craigslist.

April 28 2020

Carmudgeon’s Choice: 1971 Datsun 510

DailyTurismo Uncategorized 510, Datsun, Japanese 4

I know that I’m going to sound like some old cranky curmudgeon when I say this…but I remember a time when Datsun 510s were appreciated for being a cheap way to drive something that looked like a sedan but handled like a sports car. Time was not friendly to 510 — its thin sheet metal […]

February 22 2020

Buick V8 Rad Rod: 1970 Datsun 521 Pickup

DailyTurismo Uncategorized 521, Custom, Datsun, Japanese, Nissan, Pickup, Rat Rod, V8 Swap 0

This next car comes as a tip from JB1025 offered My neck is hurting just to look @ this ! But has Kewl Factor…Kewl indeed, you’ll need a sweet neckbeard and sleeve tatts to truly do this thing justice, but a few days of itchy neck and arm dermatitis is a small price to pay for […]

February 8 2020

Project Z: 1974 Datsun 260Z 2+2

DailyTurismo Uncategorized 2+2, 260Z, Datsun, Japanese, Needs TLC, Project 1

The 1974 Datsun 260Z was an evolution of the original 240Z that was first released in 1970 but it was only a one year affair before it was replaced by the 280Z in 1975. The difference between a 240Z and a 260Z is hard to see from the outside…unless you find a 260Z 2+2, which […]

January 23 2020

LT1 V8 + 6Spd: 1973 Nissan 240Z

DailyTurismo Uncategorized 'Murica, 240Z, 6-speed, Datsun, Japanese, LT1, Nissan, V8 Swap 1

Nissan’s athletic 240Z was sold in the USA with a Datsun badge and a silky smooth inline-6 to go with its ninja-like reflexes. For years, folks joked that Japanese cars would never be collectable, and 240Z prices hovered above scrap value, so many were (for better or worse) turned into hot rods. Today we’ve got […]

January 17 2020

KA24DE Swapped: 1970 Datsun 510

DailyTurismo Uncategorized 510, Datsun, Japanese, KA24DE, Swap 3

This next car comes as a tip from Erik202 who writes: I know good 510s are more common in the southern states but here in Canada they are pretty rare. This is probably one of the nicer ones I’ve ever seen listed locally. Find this 1970 Datsun 510 offered for $16,500 CAD ($12,643 USD) via Kijiji.ca […]

October 22 2019

Repeat Offender: 1978 Datsun 280Z V8 Custom

DailyTurismo Uncategorized 280Z, Chevy V8 Swap, Custom, Datsun, Japanese, V8 Swap 2

This next car comes as a tip from JB1025 who calls it Dat-Vette Custom V8 and says; Not everybody’s cup of tea but looks well done could not build for this…but hang on just one minute…we’ve seen this car before. Find this 1978 Datsun 280Z V8 Custom offered for $8,500 in Tukwila (funny…those wheels could use some […]

October 11 2019

G35X Powertrain Swapped: 1972 Datsun 521 Pickup

DailyTurismo Uncategorized 521, All-wheel-drive, Datsun, G35, G35X, Horrorod, Nissan, Pickup, VQ35DE 6

The Infiniti G35 we posted the other day was well received because it combines the best characteristics of a reliable modern car with a nicely depreciated price curve. The only thing it was missing was the cool factor of a moderately rusty pickup truck exterior…oh…here we go, another horrorod. Find this 1972 Datsun 521 Pickup with […]

August 3 2019

Rusty Z Car: 1978 Datsun 280Z

DailyTurismo Uncategorized 240Z, 280Z, Datsun, Japanese, S30 4

The Datsun 280Z was the successor to the seminal 240Z car and lives in a middle ground of 260Z/280ZX before the revival Z performance with the 300ZX. As such, the 280Z tends to be treated as somewhat of a middle child – it doesn’t get the praise and admiration of its eldest successful sibling (240Z) […]

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