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Highlights

Excellent turquoise paintwork
Rare solid example ready to drive away
Sweet 1,171cc engine
Distinctive ‘pie dish’ hubcaps

The Appeal

Famous for upending the automotive sales market in the UK in the 1970s, the Datsun 120Y certainly made itself known. In an era of strikes and scarcity, when many British-built cars were hard to come by, the 120Y gained a reputation for being available in the dealerships, as well as actually being able to start on a cold morning.

This particular 120Y is finished in a fetching shade of turquoise, which suits it perfectly, along with its ‘pie dish’ hubcaps and sharp ‘70s styling. It even retains its original carpets, which were often replaced in favour of less strikingly patterned upholstery.

It is said to drive beautifully, as you would expect from a 120Y. The engine runs quietly and it evokes the spirit of optimistic change with aplomb.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 17th June 1975
Road Tax and MOT exempt
Last MOT expired in 2017 with no advisories
Featured in Classic Car Buyer magazine
Owned by the vendor since 1998

The Interior

The 120Y was well known for coming with reclining seats, 2 speed wipers and a radio as standard, when these were optional on most other contemporary cars
Vinyl upholstery in good condition
There is a small tear in the driver’s seat base
Headlining clean and secure
Striking original carpets, a rare feature as many were replaced
The door cards are in good condition
Seat belts fitted
Well stocked dashboard with distinctive square instruments
Smart thin-rimmed steering wheel
Spacious boot to rear

The Exterior

Excellent turquoise paintwork
The body appears to be in good condition throughout
The wheels are finished with very rare ‘pie dish’ hubcaps
Tyres appear to retain good tread
Chrome trim very well presented
Lamp lenses appear clear and bright
The vendor informs us that the car has been Waxoyled

The Mechanics

1,171cc four-cylinder engine
Four-speed manual gearbox
Said to drive perfectly, with a quiet-running engine
Recently completed a 120 mile round trip without issue
Reportedly changes gear very smoothly
Said to have been fitted new brakes and exhaust recently
The 120Y has an excellent reputation for mechanical reliability

Summary

A stunning example of this game-changing Datsun

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