Datsun Other (1970)
for sale
Price: US $3,999.99
Price: US $3,999.99
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DESCRIPTION:
You are bidding on a 1970
Datsun 2000 Roadster. This is a numbers matching east coast barn
find that I purchased 2 years ago with full intentions to
completely restore it. I now have too many projects and this one
is a major project but definitely worth saving in my opinion. I
have owned 2 other roadsters and as anyone will know you never
find one with a perfect dash. The interior of this car is truly
a time capsule and was well preserved. When I received it the
top was still on and the interior was musty but preserved.
The Good
The interior of the car is in
excellent condition, and all original, untouched. The seats are
original, the vinyl is still soft and pliable needs to be
cleaned but there are not any rips or tears to the original
interior. The dash is perfect no cracks, all of the gauges and
knobs still have a like new look all of the lettering is crisp
and clear. The glove box front is perfect.
The floor pans are in excellent
condition, only minor surface corrosion, no rot. all of the
components for the convertible top are intact and actually in
very good condition. The front bow where the convertible top
attaches is in perfect condition.
We removed the valve cover and
inside it looks excellent. The tension on the timing chain is
tight, very clean. We removed the fuel line from the gas tank to
see if it would crank and it does turn over.
The information I have on this car
was it was pulled from a barn in Pennsylvania, where it had sat
since the mid 70's. I have a title from Pennsylvania in 1973.
The seller informed us it was original mileage but other than a
story and the condition of the interior and how clean it was
under the valve cover I have no way to document actual mileage.
The Bad
RUST! This does have a bunch of
rust, however from what I can see it is mainly on the exterior
panels and some underneath but the frame seems solid. Almost
every single body panels needs some sort of body work to it. the
rear funders are rotted through above the tires. We removed the
passenger fender to get some pictures and show the condition of
the frame.
When we tried to remove the spark
plugs one of them broke off in the the block, meaning the
corrosion was so strong it wouldn't break loose and it snapped
in half. This is how it has sat for the last year while I have
been working on other projects and trying to decide which
direction to take with this car. There is a ton of corrosion
from the humidity and sitting inside, so every bolt that we have
taken off has been a chore.
Gas has sat in the gas tank for a
very long time and it will need to be drained. cleaned or
replaced. I am sure almost every bushing and suspension piece
will need to be replaced.
In summary this is not a project for
the faint of heart or inexperienced (like me) however it can be
a very unique car if properly restored.
Thank you for looking and
considering my old project.
RETURN POLICY
This vehicle is sold
strictly AS IS, WHERE IS. There is no warranty and no guarantees. No
Returns on any vehicle.
SHIPPING INFO
Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer.
The vehicle must be picked up within 10 days of auction close and only
after all payments are received and cleared.
PAYMENT INFO
A Non-Refundable $500 Deposit is due within
48 hours of auction close or the entire transaction is null and void.
Full payment is due within 5 days of auction close by either Certified
Check which is subject to a 7 day hold, or by Cash in person. Do
not send cash in the mail. We DO NOT accept paypal
for full payment of a vehicle, only for the deposit.
update: 2015-06-25
Used |
“VERY rough body, excellent interior, believed to be 49K Original miles. Last year Made!” |
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | SRL31114275 | Year: | 1970 |
Number of Cylinders: | 4 | Make: | Datsun |
Transmission: | Manual | Model: | Other |
Body Type: | Convertible | Trim: | Convertible |
Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Engine: | U20 |
Vehicle Title: | Clear | Drive Type: | 5 Speed |
Options: | Convertible | Mileage: | 48700 |
Fuel Type: | Gasoline | Exterior Color: | Silver |
For Sale By: | Private Seller | Interior Color: | Black |
Disability Equipped: | No |