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1970 Datsun 1600

VIN: SPL31127898

$16,000

Unsold

High bid

1970 Datsun 1600

Seller details

  • Auction

    Mecum Auctions

  • Location

    Dallas, TX; US

  • Event date

    Nov 2 - Nov 5, 2016

  • Lot

    S16.1

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    SPL31127898

  • Body style

    Convertible

  • Odometer

    82327 m

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Horsepower

    135

  • Induction

    2x1 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Black Vinyl With Cloth Inserts

  • Exterior Color

    Red

  • Generation

    1963-1970 Datsun 1500 / 1600 / 2000 Roadster

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

American Racing wheels, dual mirrors, black vinyl boot cover, console, factory pushbutton radio as well as aftermarket cassette stereo, dash clock.

Condition

#3 Good

Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Dirty, tired engine bay with hoses and lines cut to fit and tow straps holding the battery. Lightly scratched bumpers. Good older repaint. Dirty wheels. Road wear underneath. Rough interior with worn switchgear, foggy gauges, and material on the console is peeling off. Represented as restored, but it was superficial job done a while ago and on a budget. It's currently in presentable driver condition.

Market commentary

Rarer, more valuable, and some would say better than the MGBs they look so similar to, these Datsun Roadsters are nevertheless still bargain classic sports cars, especially these earlier SPL cars. This example is far from perfect, and the reported high bid should have been taken if there was money close to it.

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