1969 Datsun 2000 Fairlady Roadster

Datsun 2000 Fairlady Roadster (1969)
for sale

Price: US $1,025.00

Description:

The introduction of the 1967
SR311
and
SRL311
saw a major update. Produced from March 1967 – 1970, the SR311 used a 2.0 L (1, 982 cc) U20 engine and offered a five-speed manual transmission, somewhat unexpected for a production car at the time. The first-year cars (known as half year cars) are sought as there were fewer than 1, 000 produced which are unencumbered with the 1968 model year emissions and safety changes. The in-line, four cylinder U20 engine had a cast iron block and aluminum alloy head. The new SOHC engine produced 135 PS (99 kW; 133 hp). An optional Competition package included dual Mikuni/Solexcarburetors; a special B model camshaft for 150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp); higher limit gauges; and a license plate surround. In Australia there were no emission restrictions and all 2.0 litre cars were fitted with the Competition package as standard.[8]
Due to the 2.0 litre engine, Japanese versions were regarded as expensive, specialized, sports cars due to the annual road taxobligation.
The Datsun 2000 was lauded as a bargain sports car. It was raced by John Morton, Bob Sharp and others.[9] Its sticker price was lowest in its class, but it won its class in C Production (Mikuni-Solex carburetors) and D-Production (Hitachi-SU carburetors), in SCCA racing on a consistent basis even after production stopped. This one sports two SU carburetors.
1968[edit]For the 1968 model year the entire line was updated with a new body featuring a taller integrated windshield with an integrated rear-view mirror, a padded dashboard with non-toggle switches, built-in headrests, and lifting door handles. This version was first shown at the 14th Tokyo Motor Show in October 1967 and was developed to meet the new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.[10] In the US the engines were also fitted with new emissions controls, and the lesser 1600 continued as a companion model through the end of production. Australia had no such emission controls.
This 1969 Datsun 2000 has a very straight body with one small ding in the rear fender. I will try to pop it out before end of sale.
$500 due at end of listing by the lucky winner. 3 days to come up with the rest. Do not bid unless you intent to buy. Full payment within 7 days. Local pickup in Mount Dora, Florida, USA only! I reserve the right to remove any bid. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! :)

update: 2017-12-25

Features:

Condition:Seller Notes:
Used
“Restorations already started to get ready for paint. Still needs a bit more sanding. Engine looks like it will run. It ran before it stopped. Probably not a good idea to crank it with the old gas in it. Oil still has a little honey color to it which indicates that it's still good in the engine. Minimal rust! Some pinholes in floorboards. 2 SU Carbs. Seats are good. One rip on one side. Dirty from sitting in the shop all these years. The old fella drove it into the shop, he said. He had the car for many, many years. He may have have been the original owner. Oldest Florida title I've ever seen.”
Year: 1969VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): SRL3118044
Mileage: 75,000Interior Color: Black
Make: DatsunNumber of Cylinders: 4
Model: 2000 FairladyTransmission: Manual
Trim: RoadsterBody Type: Roadster
Engine: SR311 2.0LWarranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWDVehicle Title: Clear
Fuel Type: GasolineSub Model: Fairlady
For Sale By: Private SellerExterior Color: White
Drive Side: Left-hand drive

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