1970 Datsun Roadster - Summer Mix

Classic 1970 Datsun 1600 Roadster with a U20 engine and 5-speed. Restored in 2009 (new brake system, suspension, rebuilt engine and much, much more!).

"We Are Driven!" - ahhh the good ol' days!

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• 1970
• Datsun
• Roadster
• Fairlady
• Rota
• RB
• 1600
• 2000

[SENTUPIZLE]

Very nice, I like it without the panasports......We've got a '68 + '70......Peace

[armedturtle]

@oriskany

im not exactly trying to compare my rodeo to one of my favorite cars, but seems youre a bit touchy about em

[armedturtle]

@oriskany;

it does take a bit, but ive actually started accelerating from 5th ( with just me in the truck) and itll make it up to the top end.

btw, i freaking love these little roadsters, hopefully one day itll sit beside my 240 and be my "other datsun"

[oriskany]

@armedturtle You're kidding, right? Put the thing in context; the 2000 was a '69 and at that time, nothing and I mean nothing could do that. Your Rodeo played "catch-up" at best. How many years later? Pleeeeeeeeez, you're talking out of your ass kid.

[armedturtle]

@oriskany;

sorry dude, my isuzu rodeo does 20-25 in 5th, lol. but my 240z does 110 in 3rd! lol

[oriskany]

Bought my 2000 from a neighbor who had blown the head for 850$ back in 1971. It cost me another 800 to get it back to stock. The old guy mechanic who did the work at the Datsun dealership was like a kid, taking me out on the local Interstate to show me something he said no other car would do. At 30mph in 5th gear, stomping the gas,........no valve clatter, just a very throaty load-up that eventually reached close to 7,000 rpm, still in top gear. What an engine!!! I miss my baby!!

[captned311]

@blockheadface It drives Great! Full box frame 2200 lbs. I have a CA 2000 with the factory racing package I am restoring - NO RUST!

[blockheadface]

I've fallen in love with these cars. Absolutely beautiful. This might be a silly question, but what's it like to drive? And do you know the rough curb weight?

[FormulaDGoSpeedGo]

I SO want one. I see em for like 900 bux...rusty as hell...PROJECT CAR! NICE VID BTW!

[CWBou812]

Sweet car, sweet music, great video :)