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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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