1969 Datsun Other

Convertible

Don't know if 1600 or 2000; #88386

Manual

Srl31107231

Clear

Gasoline

I purchased this vehicle in 2001 from another private seller. The car is a hybrid between the 2000 and 1600 models.The VIN is for a 2000, but the body looks like a 1600 (and has 1600 identification on the back and side). I do not know if the engine is a 2000, or a 1600--engine block number listed above. However, several commentators have said it is a 1600 engine. Someone told me it has a 2000 grill. It's been a long time, but my speculation is that the seller had a 2000 and a 1600 and put the best parts he had together. The car I am selling also comes with an additional engine (as pictured; I don't know the make of the engine or year– the prior seller gave it to me "for parts"; again, some commentators say a 1600); some sort of hardtop; and what appears to be some transmission part. I am not a car buff, but bought the car because it looks terrific and fun to drive. Over the years, I have used it rarely – about four or five times a year, and just in the neighborhood so no wear and tear or big mileage. I've always had it garaged, and inspected once a year (last inspection 4/10/15). 5 speed (overdrive). If you are a purist looking for a vintage model that's unadulterated, this is not the car for you. But for me it was fantastic and it turned a lot of heads when I puttered around town, believe me. Other than yearly inspections, I did not do much with the car other than put on Panasport wheels. The prior owner also put in a radio and speakers and I think a revved up muffler. I was going to think about getting a convertible roof, but never got around to it. It had a roll bar but I lost it. The odometer is broken (reads 70,874), so no realistic sense of mileage. I put in 100k as a placeholder.As mentioned in the summary, the exterior is in pretty good shape with just a couple of dings and scratches. Will need some touchup in a few isolated spots. I have added a couple of pictures of some rust on the lower side. The interior needs work, and this might be a fun hobby for someone who wants to continue the restoration. My guess is some things like heat, etc. don't work – I never checked--I just made sure the window wipers worked. Vinyl torn (see pic), missing driver side visor, left turn signal doesn't snap back, the rubber cover gear shift boot pops out, etc. Anyone buying this should assume there is work to be done if they want to get it pristine. I didn't bother because I used it for its exterior look and great ride. A buyer for this car should assume they will find other defects.The car is sold "as is, where is", with no representations or warranties whatsoever. I will discuss payment logistics at the time of sale. Funds must clear before title is transferred.