top of page
Page Contents

Track live values and receive listing alerts

Image Placeholders2_edited.jpg

£5,523

1960 Datsun PLG221 Pickup

United States • 31 May 2016

Auction House Logos6.png

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1960 Datsun PLG221 Pickup is a rare find, one of only 45 imported to the US. It features a 1200cc engine, original details, and 78k miles, with a clean California title and just two prior owners. While it presents with surface rust, paint imperfections, and interior wear, it remains in solid, unrestored condition and is reported to drive well.

ai-technology.png
ai-technology_edited_edited_edited.png

Condition 

6

The truck shows wear and tear consistent with its age, including surface rust, oxidation, paint chipping, and interior wear. While it retains many original details and is said to drive well, the presence of cosmetic imperfections and the need for some reconditioning (such as replacing the accelerator pump plunger) suggest it is not in excellent condition. The water staining and seam splitting bring it down a bit. However, it's also said to be in solid condition and is unrestored, pushing it above "average."

/ 10

Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

PLG221-0-0032

Odometer:

78,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Chassis: PLG221-0-0032.

78k miles.

1200cc I4.

4-Speed Manual.

Unrestored.

1 of 45 imported.

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
This 1960 Datsun PLG221 Pickup is one of around 45 imported to the United States in 1960, all of which were delivered to the West Coast.

Equipped with a 1200cc “E” engine, this diminutive hauler retains many original details and has covered 78k miles from new.

While some surface rust and oxidation is present, the truck remains in solid and unrestored condition overall and is said to drive well.

The car has had just two prior owners and is sold with a clean California title.

Based on the Datsun 1000 sedan, the PLG221 pickup truck shared much if the sedan’s forward sheetmetal paired with a separate rear box.

Much of the paintwork could be original and shows well on the outer surfaces.

Wheels are the original 15″ items with correct hubcaps.

The interior of the bed shows well with minimal chipping or other evidence of wear and tear.

The interior i...

Points of note

£14,837

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£14,837

Median Price (Since 2020)

£14,837

Highest Price (Since 2020)

one.png

World Record

If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will set a new world record for the [enter model]

percentage-graph.png

Top X%

The mid-point of the vehicle's estimate places it in the top [X]% of sold prices we've seen for the [enter model]

low-price.png

Lowest Price

If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will be the lowest price we've seen for the [enter model]

checkmark.png

Average Price

The mid-point of the vehicle's estimate places it near the average price we see for the [enter model]

diamond-icon.png

Rare Sale

This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen 2 sold before

must-have.png

Icon

This vehicle comes is an icon of the game. Any collection would benefit from having one

Previous Sales

Gallery

MOT Information

Loading...

Loading...

Latest MOT Mileage

Loading...

Registration Date

Loading...

MOT History

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

MOT Mileage Trend

25-1042 Footman James The Classic Valuer Banner V34.jpg
bottom of page