1976 Datsun 120Y B210 Wagon 1.2

Summary:

Ever reliable friend that grows on you

Faults:

Blows smoke.

Ergonomics suitable only for short people.

No hazard lights.

General Comments:

Nothing short of an 88mm anti tank gun can stop this vehicle.

It has provided outstanding service for nearly 30 years, the last 15 in my family's ownership.

The 120Y costs virtually nothing to run.

The cost of acquiring and fitting a reconditioned engine is as much as a standard service on some modern cars.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 7th April, 2005

4th Dec 2005, 06:13

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1976 Datsun 120Y b210 coupe 1.2 coupe

Summary:

A reliable, and economical sure bet

Faults:

Absolutely next to nothing except that the motor started to burn oil, but the car just kept going. Car was bullet proof. Took punishment day in day out. Absolute fighter of a car. Just couldn't blow it up.

General Comments:

I generally found this car to be great for getting around. Very economical, and very uncomfortable.

I wanted to make it perform better and after all the modifications this little baby is an absolute monster. It now sports an 1800 turbo twin cam with larger brakes and suspension, and due to its lightness responds exceptionally well.

The interior has also been changed, now having sports seats, a descent console and after market gages. The factory seats were absolute bum numbing material.

Although the car puts out 250 brake horsepower with 627 newton metres of torque, it still gets the power to the ground quite effectively. This car now blows away most of the fastest cars on the road. It shocks the life out of people and is a real head turner, especially by young car enthusiasts.

I get the thumbs up from other drivers, when once upon a time they were called japanese crap.I've even had other drivers try to catch up to me in taffic just so they can talk to me about the car.

This little baby is in excellent condition, and its no wonder people chase me in traffic after they have seen a demonstration of its frightening acceleration, considering its age and model. Will definitely never part with it. Performance now is what it should have been.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 16th October, 2003

19th Mar 2004, 03:22

I had one of these little cars back in 1983.and loved it. I have had 5 different cars since then. and this little cute one came up, belonging to an old lady. I went to see it and it was in very good condition. only done 50000 kilometers. it goes like a rocket, and is automatic, which I need for my crook back. I can honestly say I love this little car and will never part with it...

In reply to 19th Mar 2004, 03:22

4th Jun 2013, 09:52

I had a Turquoise 120Y Coupe in 1982 - the car was born in 1977 - it was thrashed to pieces (I was a 19 year old male) and it just kept on going and going and then some - rarely serviced properly.

Brilliant little car - though uncomfortable - kept for 3 years.

I wonder where it is now - reg WDM224R.

1976 Datsun 120Y

Faults:

Radiator, 3 gearboxes, 1 diff.

General Comments:

Love the car. I have been towing tandem trailers with cars as well as general rubbish to the tip. Power is not wonderful, but it does the job.

I would not part with it. If it breaks I just keep repairing it.

If you put webber's on it as well as over sized valves, she will keep up with the V6 Commodores.

Comfort is poor, rust is bad. Brakes are not the best.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 30th January, 2003