Random # 327: While We’re on a Roll (Another 120Y!)

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Today's Datsun 120Y - aka B210 or Sunny, depending where it was sold - comes to us courtesy of the Canberra Chief Correspondent.  It's the third in a recent unplanned series of 120Y-related posts that includes a JDM-spec liftback and another sedan that's not dissimilar to the one featured here. 

With no driver / owner to quizz, we can only comment on what we can see.  It looks ostensibly stock, save the LED light bar, chrome steelies and sports steering wheel that are shown in the CCC's pics.  Other than that, we can add that its paint, panels and chrome look pretty good, as is what's visible of the interior.

It's classic ADM (Aussie domestic market) through and through, featuring what looks like a second series grille, a single rear vision mirror on the driver's door - as opposed to fender-mounted units - and 120Y badges.  What's not clear, however, is if it's running stock mechanicals or has been modded, as has the other sedan showcased in this series.

If that other sedan and its mods interest you, here's a link:  https://uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com/2022/11/random-326-when-too-many-datsun-120ys_9.html.  This link will take you to the JDM-specced lift-back should that be the one to float your boat:  https://uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com/2022/11/random-326-when-too-many-datsun-120ys.html.  Personally, I reckon you should check both of 'em out!




Did you know that UMPH also features vehicles from all around Australia?  Recent examples include a lovely EH ute (https://uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com/2022/08/random-321-eh-holden-ute.html), an unmolested Datsun 240Z (https://uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com/2022/08/from-south-east-queensland.html) and a very sporty CL Valiant Charger (https://uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com/2022/07/random-319-chrysler-cl-charger.html).

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