Saturday, June 1, 2019

1966 Datsun 1600 Roadster

1966 Datsun 1600 in Vancouver, Washington, in February 2001

Datsun introduced its first sport roadster in 1959 with the Datsun 1000, and began importing them to the United States with the 1960 Datsun 1200. The Datsun 1500 was introduced in 1963, and in 1966 an increase in engine displacement also led to a name change and the model became the Datsun 1600. The Datsun 1600 was powered by a 96-horsepower dual-carburetor 1.6-liter overhead-valve inline 4-cylinder engine with a four-speed manual transmission.

1966 Datsun 1600 in Vancouver, Washington, in February 2001

All Datsun 1600s were sold as softtop roadsters. This well-kept and seemingly all-original example features an aftermarket removeable hardtop, turning this 1600 into an attractive two-toned coupe. I spotted it at the Amtrak depot in Vancouver, Washington, in February 2001.

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