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£6,720

1978 Datsun Coupe 120Y

Richard Edmonds • United Kingdom • 23 Oct 2021

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1978 Datsun Coupe 120Y has a known history with long-term ownership and periods off the road. Recent comprehensive restoration work includes a bare metal respray and mechanical improvements, making it suitable for trips and tours.

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Condition 

7

The car has undergone a bare metal respray, new front wings, and mechanical restoration. The interior is in very good condition, and the car has been wax oiled for protection. While the mileage is believed to be correct at around 55,000 miles, the car has been laid up for extended periods.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

KB210-866782

Odometer:

55,000 miles

Reg Number:

YTT 198S

RHD/LHD:

RHD

1978 Datsun Coupe 120YReg.

no.

YTT 198SChassis no.

KB210-866782Engine no.

A12-036153The origins of the Datsun name go as far back as 1914 but for the last 50 years of the company’s life, 1933 to 1983, it was owned by The Nissan Motor Co.

Ltd Yokohama but still badged as Datsun.

This model was fitted with the A12 engine from 1977 to 1981, which was powered by a 4-cylinder OHV engine of 1171 cc which was described as giving lively performance on low grade fuel and with a reported fuel consumption of 41 mpg.

Coming from long term ownership this particular Datsun was first sold to a Wilfred F Worth of Plymstock, Plymouth on 1st January 1978 by K.G Haskell & Son of Plympton.

Originally registered NTK 302S, the car was then assigned the private plate WFW 555.

Mr Worth kept the car until 2003 during which time, the car was always garaged, but left unused for many years due to illness.

Our vendor then recommissioned the car and put it back on the road and registered it in his mother’...

Points of note

£3,600

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£6,720

Median Price (Since 2020)

£15,180

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