Hey all,

I don't know if you saw that White 1200 Sedan on Ebay over the past week.

It's located in North Brisbane, I talked to the owner this morning, and he's happy for me to buy it from him. I'm organising a car trailer to go pick it up. I'll get it either next weekend or November 9.

It's got no rust and has 20,000mi on the clock. The interior is the same as if it had just left the showroom. I think the steering wheel has a little sun damage though. Also there's a small dent in the passenger door (easy to fix).

It's an Automatic and the seats are bright red!

I'll post some pics soon.

Chris.

nice!!!

is it staying original, or is there big plans?

please tell me your ditching the auto though!!!

I'm keeping it original. I'll just be detailing and servicing all the original bits

It might need a respray. But it would only be on the external panels to ensure a perfect shine.

I want to win some "Best Original Awards" at upcoming shows.

I love the Datsun Automatics. Not for performance/reliability reasons.

Eating while driving my 1200 ..happy days.

Chris

Good on ya, It's nice to know that another one has found a good home. I still find it hard to believe I get a buzz out of seeing a mint standard Datto now?? What is happening to me ??

Well everyone,
I left Sydney at a bit before 8pm on Firday night. On the first night, I made it as far as Kew (NSW) on the mid east cost of AUS.
Early next morning myself and a couple of friends took off for the big 2nd leg of the journey to North Brisbane up in Queensland. The temperatures soared into the 40s man it was hot. Good thing my mates car (The tow car) has good aircon. I picked up the new 1200 at about 3pm Saturday. I met up with Mark (Mely) as he needed some of parts that I brought up with me from Sydney. I drove the car around the block and promptly put it on the car trailer, handed over the payment, and back to the 'Surfers Paradise' I went for the night.
Me and my mate shared driving, and we made it back to Sydney at 10pm on Sunday night. About an hour ago. I'm back at home safe and sound with my new datto.
It's awesome, it's probably the most gutless car I've ever driven, but I've driven it for less than 2 minutes (2 occasions) and I can't stop smiling.
It was hard driving on the way back because of Sunday night traffic from up the coast, and it had started raining as I made it past Newcastle.

Total trip was about 2000km (25hrs driving time) round trip.

Of course I will say it's totally worth it. There some small remaining damage from a passenger-side front ender some time in the past. I'll get a good panel beater to strip and fix that guard. I'll also need to get the front bumper cleaned and rechromed as it was scraped on what appears to be a brick wall at some point. The car came with every receipt spent on it, and also includes the Datsun Service Schedule vouchers etc.
I also got the first Queensland Road Registration for it from back in Jan 1971.

I'm tired, but very happy. I'll sleep nice dreams tonight.

I left my digital camera in my friends car. I'll post pics through the week.

Chris
ps...no rust

Congrats! This is the car with the red and white interior, right? Very nice.