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charlie Posted a lot Posts: 1,688	Rare J tin charlie @charlie
	Dec 13, 2006 15:13:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I was perusing the live Japanese auctions this morning and came across a Datsun I haven't seen before. curse word picture but: It's a 1969 Laurel. Anybody have any pictures of similar models? Charlie
	Last Edit: Dec 13, 2006 15:14:28 GMT by charlie

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reallyloud Posted a lot Posts: 2,015	Rare J tin reallyloud @datsuncherry
	Dec 13, 2006 15:23:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Joncedric has one! I think its unique in the UK.
	Last Edit: Dec 13, 2006 15:23:49 GMT by reallyloud Car photography Facebook Instagram '75 Datsun 610 wagon - '71 Datsun 510 - '74 Toyota Carina - '75 Datsun 100A Wagon - '97 106 Rallye

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charlie Posted a lot Posts: 1,688	Rare J tin charlie @charlie
	Dec 13, 2006 15:24:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Very cute. Did they do a two door, and is the 130 Laurel coupe a coupe version or is it a later model? Charlie


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reallyloud Posted a lot Posts: 2,015	Rare J tin reallyloud @datsuncherry
	Dec 13, 2006 15:28:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	They did a pretty hardtop coupe too, but none were exported. Don't think any sedans were done as a 2 door. The car owes more to Prince Motors than Nissan, as it was a Prince design before Nissan absorbed the company in the mid 60's.
	Last Edit: Dec 13, 2006 15:31:32 GMT by reallyloud Car photography Facebook Instagram '75 Datsun 610 wagon - '71 Datsun 510 - '74 Toyota Carina - '75 Datsun 100A Wagon - '97 106 Rallye

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Ratdat Posted a lot [][] Posts: 3,219	Rare J tin Ratdat @ratdat
	Dec 13, 2006 15:38:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I've had the pleasure of driving a mint C30 laurel and it's got to be the best Datsun from that period bar none. It rides well, goes well and handles exceptionally well. Unlike any other other Datsun apart from the FWD Cherry it had rack and pinion steering. In fact the front suspension is the same as a 240Z, the rear is the same as a 510. The engine is an OHC crossflow unit (G series)designed by price and it's a good bit more powerful than the equivelent L series. They did only come in the two body styles, four door saloon and two door hardtop, although there are late and early versions of each which have different grilles and bumpers. I used to own the blue one but traded with jon for my 610 as I really wanted a Datsun I could use rather than a project. I already have enough of those! The blue one is the only one known of in the UK and has been for quite some time. The only other one I have ever seen was one in Meddlers scrapyard many years ago. All the bits are there to resote it, it just needs doing.
	1962 Datsun Bluebird Estate - 1971 Datsun 510 SSS - 1976 Datsun 710 SSS - 1981 Dodge van - 1985 Nissan Cherry Europe GTi - 1988 Nissan Prairie - 1990 Hyundai Pony Pickup - 1992 Mazda MX5

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Kyle67 Part of things Posts: 554	Rare J tin Kyle67 @kyle
	Dec 13, 2006 15:57:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	First thing I ever drove was one of these and I'd love to get one but can't find one anywhere.... And I used to smoke round in... Mazda 1800 And 160j SSS Both cars I haven't seen for years.


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Ratdat Posted a lot [][] Posts: 3,219	Rare J tin Ratdat @ratdat
	Dec 13, 2006 16:54:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The last time I saw a B1600 pickup was in a scrapyard down Spottedlaurels neck of the woods. It was terminally rusty... I haven't seen a Mazda 1800 here for a long time. There are a handful of 160J SSS left but they are very rare now. I have one I've owned for years sat in my shed awaiting resto. What colour was the one you had? -Ed
	1962 Datsun Bluebird Estate - 1971 Datsun 510 SSS - 1976 Datsun 710 SSS - 1981 Dodge van - 1985 Nissan Cherry Europe GTi - 1988 Nissan Prairie - 1990 Hyundai Pony Pickup - 1992 Mazda MX5

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Kyle67 Part of things Posts: 554	Rare J tin Kyle67 @kyle
	Dec 13, 2006 18:23:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	ratdat said: I haven't seen a Mazda 1800 here for a long time. There are a handful of 160J SSS left but they are very rare now. I have one I've owned for years sat in my shed awaiting resto. What colour was the one you had? -Ed The 160 I had was white, paid £100 for it with a full test. any chance of finding out if that B1600 is still there and complete? If so, how much too. It's certainly saveable.


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Mike D Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 2,197 Club RR Member Number: 57	Rare J tin Mike D @v8mike Club Retro Rides Member 57
	Dec 13, 2006 18:28:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	kyle said: any chance of finding out if that B1600 is still there and complete? If so, how much too. It's certainly saveable. Have you looked into parts availability?! It's nigh on impossible to get parts for my B1800, i'd have thought you'd really struggle for 1600 bits


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Kyle67 Part of things Posts: 554	Rare J tin Kyle67 @kyle
	Dec 13, 2006 18:31:03 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	America is an excellent sorce and Mazda still list body parts too. What I can't find i'll make or adapt. It must be saved!


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Mike D Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 2,197 Club RR Member Number: 57	Rare J tin Mike D @v8mike Club Retro Rides Member 57
	Dec 13, 2006 18:44:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	kyle said: America is an excellent sorce and Mazda still list body parts too. What I can't find i'll make or adapt. It must be saved! Mazda in the UK said they don't list any parts.... the oldest they go back is '84... I tried them when i was after bits for mine. Hadrian do front wings, bonnets and tailgates, but not the same shape as on the one in that pic... I'm having to get some bedsides made up for mine


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Kyle67 Part of things Posts: 554	Rare J tin Kyle67 @kyle
	Dec 13, 2006 18:53:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Wings are still available in the U.S. where they carried Ford badges. I'll look into the availability of 1800 parts when I next talk to the yanks if you want. Like I said, what I cant get I'll make body part wise.


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reallyloud Posted a lot Posts: 2,015	Rare J tin reallyloud @datsuncherry
	Dec 13, 2006 19:13:06 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Came across this in a scrapy last summer. Doubt whether it would still be around though. A real shame.
	Car photography Facebook Instagram '75 Datsun 610 wagon - '71 Datsun 510 - '74 Toyota Carina - '75 Datsun 100A Wagon - '97 106 Rallye

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spottedlaurel Part of things Posts: 54	Rare J tin spottedlaurel @spottedlaurel
	Dec 13, 2006 19:32:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I severely doubt that B1600 would still be there, it was in a yard that specialises in export and it was back in 2003 that we saw it. He gets a lot of stuff packed into quite a small yard....... At this point Ed and I were walking about on a pile of flattened cars about six deep! At the bottom was a poor old C32 Laurel like my '86 one. He does get some interesting stuff there.


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Kyle67 Part of things Posts: 554	Rare J tin Kyle67 @kyle
	Dec 13, 2006 19:42:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Shame, not only had I talked my Mrs into the idea but I'd also found 2 wings, a bonnet and 2 doors!


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hongkongphooey Posted a lot '78 Beta spyder,'77 180B Wagon'75 Celica,'72 Corona. Posts: 3,238	Rare J tin hongkongphooey @hongkongphooey
	Dec 13, 2006 20:01:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	How about this '66 Bluebird then up this week?
	'75 TA22 Celica sr20det

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Ratdat Posted a lot [][] Posts: 3,219	Rare J tin Ratdat @ratdat
	Dec 13, 2006 20:32:25 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I've had one of those too ;D Only mine was a '67. It's still in the UK...down south somewhere.
	1962 Datsun Bluebird Estate - 1971 Datsun 510 SSS - 1976 Datsun 710 SSS - 1981 Dodge van - 1985 Nissan Cherry Europe GTi - 1988 Nissan Prairie - 1990 Hyundai Pony Pickup - 1992 Mazda MX5

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HoTWire Administrator Posts: 27,113	Rare J tin HoTWire @admin
	Dec 13, 2006 20:35:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	ratdat said: I've had one of those too ;D Only mine was a '67. It's still in the UK...down south somewhere. It was very very very very nearly on my drive. Still kind of wish I'd bought it
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hongkongphooey Posted a lot '78 Beta spyder,'77 180B Wagon'75 Celica,'72 Corona. Posts: 3,238	Rare J tin hongkongphooey @hongkongphooey
	Dec 13, 2006 21:32:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	ratdat said: I've had one of those too ;D Only mine was a '67. It's still in the UK...down south somewhere. Left hooker? Did you get it from Europe? (not the band)
	'75 TA22 Celica sr20det

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King Maz Part of things Only 16 left! Posts: 378	Rare J tin King Maz @kingmaz
	Dec 13, 2006 21:47:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	v8mike said: Mazda in the UK said they don't list any parts.... the oldest they go back is '84... I tried them when I was after bits for mine. That's worryingly close for me!


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