Highlights

• A pristine looking example of this rarely seen classic pickup
• Presented in an appealing grey colourway and in a highly original condition
• In full working order and ready to drive away, use and enjoy
  
  

The Appeal

This example is in a highly original condition but has further benefitted from a later, professional respray. This little pickup spent its whole life in the arid South African climate and its condition has clearly benefitted from that history. This pickup is reported to be a great little runner and will provide the new owner with an economical and rarely seen classic.

The History and Paperwork

• This little pickup rolled out of the Rosslyn, South Africa factory in 1980
• The pickup spent its entire life in the dry, arid climate of South Africa until 2022
• In January 2022, the current owner imported the pickup to the UK
• The Nova document is dated 26/01/22
• The pickup was first registered here in March 2022
• The current V5 is present in the name of the first and only UK keeper
• The pickup is registered as a Historic Vehicle
• This means the vehicle is MoT and VED exempt in the UK
• HMRC paperwork relating to the import is also on hand
  
  

The Interior

• Our example features an original looking interior
• The cab is fitted with a full width bench seat 
• This bench is finished in a mid-tan, hard-wearing vinyl
• This features textured seat panels a perforated finish
• The bench is in a good original condition overall
• There is a small patch applied at the driver’s side of the bench edge
• The cabin floor is fully trimmed in fitted brown carpet
• These appear in an excellent condition throughout
• The dashboard is formed from brown vinyl covered foam
• The instrument binnacle is finished with a hard, textured plastic panel
• The binnacle consists of a large speedometer calibrated in KM per hour
• A second gauge is present monitoring fuel level and water temperature
• The original, twin spoked steering wheel is fitted
• The passenger side of the dashboard features a lidded glove box
• A modern CD player head unit is fitted with an AUX input
• Modern speakers are fitted in the footwell sides
• A floor mounted gear lever is present with original knob
• The door cards are finished in mid-tan vinyl
• These are dissected with chromed trim pieces
• The headlining is well fitted and consists of light-coloured vinyl
• The compact load bay appears to be in fine, overall condition
• It floor is extruded into ribs for extra strength and support
• It is finished in finely textured protective paint in gloss black
• A small area of peeling to the load bay paint is noted and photographed
  
  

The Exterior

• This little pickup looks fantastic in its gleaming grey metallic paintwork
• The paintwork exudes a deep and lustrous shine throughout
• The bodywork also appears to be in a fine condition throughout
• One minor scuff is reported as a result of the shipping process
• There is also a small patch of roughness to the paint on the bonnet
• The pickup sits on original 12-inch steel wheels
• These are painted silver and are fitted with original Datsun plastic centres
• These wheels are shod with a matching set of Firestone Touring tyres
• These are in a 155/80 configuration and appear in a fresh condition
• The tread depths have been photographed for your review
• Original “Datsun 1400” badges are affixed to the wings
• The tailgate features a large “Datsun” script in black
• The cabin glass and light lenses all appear original and pristine
  
  

The Mechanics

• The South African produced model featured a 1,400cc petrol engine as standard
• The A14 engine is a 1,397cc inline four-cylinder unit
• The A14 was used in a range of Datsun and Nissan vehicles
• Power outputs ranged from 50 – 87 bhp depending on the application
• Power is fed to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox
• The pickup has been fitted with a new battery
• A recent antifreeze service has been undertaken
• The under-bonnet presentation is very good
• The original data plates all appear to be present
• The underside of the pickup looks to be in a good overall condition too
• The owner reports that the pickup runs and drives well
• It should represent an economical ownership prospect
  
  

Summary