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Random # 326: When Too Many Datsun 120Ys are Barely Enough, Part 1

 

Seeing two Datsun 120Ys - aka B210s and Sunnys, depending on the market into which they were sold - in one year, let alone one day, is freaky enough!  Not at a show, mind you; two unrelated sightings within an hour or so, both in the same Hobart suburb, and each of them in really, really good nick.  

The lift back is probably the second rarest variant after the coupe (there was also a four door sedan, a station wagon and possibly even a van).  This one was recently rebuilt by its serial 120Y owning owner, who told UMPH that it wasn't really meant to have been the project that it became but one thing led to another and, next thing he knew, it'd morphed into the ripper that you see here today! 


Starting up front, there are QH headlights, JDM-only side indicator lenses and forward-mounted sports mirrors.  The duco is gorgeous, the chrome dazzles and the 13" alloys look a treat, while the Datsun B210 badges that adorn the side panels add a further touch of JDM authenticity.  Only the rear trim panel - the victim of tin worm, apparently - is absent. 


The interior is also in fabulous condition, with nice original seats and other fixtures, although the dash is a bit cracked.  It's all very era-appropriate and is a credit to its owner.


What's not visible is the 1200 cc A-Series engine fitted with twin side-draft Webers and a set of extractors, although anyone attuned to a nice note will soon guess that the car's induction and exhaust are not standard.  It sounds very, very nice indeed!  


Everything else is pretty much standard 1970s' Datsun fare; it's running a four-speed floor shift, a disc / drum brake set-up and coil front / leaf rear suspension.  It's not exactly high-tech but that doesn't bother the owner, who readily admits that it's not fast but is great fun!


And that second 120Y?  Ready for publication on Monday, hopefully.

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  1. Anonymous12 November 2022 at 08:34

    There was definitely a van I have one as a project there also was a 2 door station wagon in other markets

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  2. Anonymous12 November 2022 at 08:40

    Does the van’s side profile follow that of the wagon, even though it has no rear side doors? That’s my vague memory from decades ago.

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