Random # 326: When Too Many Datsun 120Ys are Barely Enough, Part 2

For those of you who are late to the party, this is Part 2 of When Too Many Datsun 120Ys are Barely Enough. There’s a link to Part 1 at the end of this post in case you feel the need to also check out the really cool 120Y lift back featured there.

Whereas Part 1’s feature car was one of the rarer 120Y variants, this one’s the more bread and butter four door sedan. That doesn’t mean it’s common, though; even the family econobox is nearly as rare as a Tesla petrol flap these days, making this sighting a tiny bit special.

The approach taken to doing this one up's slightly different to the lift back, with nifty LED headlights and a custom stainless steel roof rack having been fitted. However, it mainly sticks with the 1970s' theme with 13" mags and an interior not too far removed from stock. It's a great look!

There’s also credible info that it’s running an L20B Datsun engine, coupled to a five-speed ‘box. That’s a lotta donk for a very, very light car, so it’s going to fly!

Also of note is that today's example is all ADM (Australian domestic market), compared to the JDM look featured on Part 1's lift back. This is most evident when comparing the style of the respective vehicles' front mudguard-mounted indicators, the position and design of the exterior mirrors and the badges each car wears, the lift back being badged as a B210 while this one bears 120Y logos.

Here's the link to Part 1: https://uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com/2022/11/random-326-when-too-many-datsun-120ys.html. This is a link to another 120Y-related post, this time showcasing a different sedan and explaining UMPH's pivotal role in the production of Aussie-built versions of the model: https://uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com/2018/07/random-231-umph-his-place-in-datsun.html. And, while we’re on the P-plater with cool 1970s’ Datto theme, the following link is to a very tidy 240C: https://uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com/2022/03/random-314-datsun-260c.html.

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