48-Years-Owned 1970 Datsun 2000 Roadster

Description

The current owner of this 1970 Datsun 2000 Roadster reports that they purchased the car from the original owner 48 years ago while in High School. They also relayed that the car is a roadworthy and mechanically sound example. Imagine a lightweight, two-seat convertible sports car from the 1960s, powered by an inline-four-cylinder engine. Typically, such thoughts would evoke thoughts of cars of British, Italian, or German origin. However, did you know that the Japanese also created some interesting sports cars that won the hearts of enthusiasts? One of them is the Fairlady 2000, also known as the Datsun 2000 in North America. The car boasts a sleek design, with the body styled by Count Albrecht von Goertz. It incorporates a surprisingly modern arrangement of coil-sprung, independent front suspension, and rear leaf springs. Even today, these Datsun Roadsters remain a great option for those seeking a vintage sports car with a unique twist. 

Highlights 

• Retained by the current owner for the past 48 years 

• Powered by a 2.0-liter “U20” inline four-cylinder mated to a five-speed manual transmission 

• Finished in silver with a black vinyl interior 

• Equipped with the rarely seen removable hardtop 

• The original exhaust manifold has been replaced with an upgraded header 

• Reported to have had approximately $5,000 in service work completed in November 2019 with the clutch master cylinder, clutch slave cylinder, and tires were replaced, the fuel tank cleaned, the brake system overhauled, and the carburetors rebuilt 

• The bodywork is noted to have been refinished once in its original color, with a new right front fender being installed and black undercoating applied to the rocker panels across the lower side of the car 

• Please note that while the odometer displays just over 29,000 miles at the time of listing, the true mileage is unknown 

Features 

• Chrome luggage rack 

• Painted steel wheels 

• Manual side windows 

• Dual sun visors 

• Heater 

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel 

• Glove box 

• Chrome bumpers 

• Center console 

• Cigarette lighter 

• Electric wipers 

• Aluminum door sill plates 

• Chrome hubcaps 

• Analog clock 

Known Imperfections 

• Cracked dashboard 

• Paint imperfections 

• Rust in the rockers, as pictured 

• Faded trim work 

• Deteriorated soft top 

• Interior degradation 

Included 

• Framed poster of Datsun vehicles 

• Original convertible top and frame 

• 131 page copy of specifications, performance, and general overview of the car 

Ownership History 

The current owner of this 1970 Datsun 2000 Roadster reports that they purchased the car from the original owner 48 years ago while in High School. They also relayed that the car is a roadworthy and mechanically sound example.