Precarious Price: 1970 Datsun Fairlady 1600 Roadster – Sold?
January 14, 2022 Update – We just confirmed the listing for this “Classifind” expired, so with no replacement found we’re assuming this ride “Sold?” While this one got away, please reach out either by email or call us directly if you’d like to be informed when we come across something similar.
In 1970 Datsun offered not one, but two sports cars in its U.S. dealerships. While the company was busy launching their new inline-six powered 240 Fairlady Z two-door hatchback, Datsun’s 1600 Roadsters were in their final year of production. This silver over black 1970 Datsun SPL311 1600 Roadster was originally listed in December 2021 on Craigslist in Lyons, Illinois (Chicago) for one dollar. Obviously, the seller is not giving this 38K original mile survivor example away, so you’ll need to confirm with him what his asking price really is.
For perspective, using the #3 “Good” condition as a baseline, the Hagerty Insurance Online Valuation Tool indicates $13,300 is the benchmark while the Collector Car Market Review Online Tool more conservatively estimates only $9,250. It’s quite likely the seller will be looking for a higher price and if he updates his listing we will revise this pricing guideline accordingly.
The Retromod YouTube Channel provides a Datsun Roadster enthusiast’s perspective on why these cars are much more desirable than an MGB:
Based upon the pictures provided, the 1970 Datsun 1600 Roadster appears to be a completely original, low-mileage, survivor-quality example that you can enjoy as it or work on it detailing all winter to take it the next level for show car presentation.
Here’s the seller’s description:
“UP FOR SALE IS MY 1970 FAIRLADY ROADSTER 1600 . IT IS A VERY SOLID WITH NO RUST CAR . THE UNDER SIDE IS ALL ORIGINAL SAME THING WITH THE TRUNK FLOOR . IT RUNS AND DRIVES VERY WELL
START ALL THE TIME .MATCHING NUMBER CAR .(ORIGINAL ENGINE ) BRAKES WORK GREAT . THE INTERIOR IS ORIGINAL AND LOOKS GREAT , THE TOP IS NEW . PAINT IS OKAY FOR DRIVER , CHROME IS NICE .
Show or go: what would you do with this 1970 Datsun 1600 Roadster? Comment below and let us know!
$1?… I’ll go .25 cents.
Wish I had found this site before the 1600 sold. I’d be driving it today.
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