G'day guys,

Just wondering if anyone could shed any light on what model this car is?

Cheers, Joe.

It's a 180b SSS

Hey ruredi,

Thats a 180b sss coupe late 73 model upwards.also known as datsun 610 in U.S and japan.In japan they are also called bullsharks and ubluebirds.

The 1972s and early 1973 didn't have the indicators near the front fenders as the one pictured.also only the 1972 and early 1973 coupes also came with the round gauge clusters as opposed to the late square cluster models.

The 180b sss also came as a 4door sedan.

SSS coupes came with 5 speed and l18 with twin sus's.

Im hoping to start rebuilding my 72 coupe sss this year and also have an 1985 sedan too.They are my favourite datsuns :) ive collected a few parts of them from japan.
There is also a G610 model.the 180bs are coded as U610.the g610 share the same chasis but have a longer front to accommodate larger engine and also different front grill.These are only available as imports from japan and im yet to see one in oz.
As compared to the 1200, they are considerably bigger and heavier.They also have irs and their stance when done right is quite appealing!

cheers

also to add, the us and jdm coupes have a different tail light assembly as compared to oz 180bs.Ive bought some from japan and sold quite a few sets in the past.also tokyo2u (not sure on spelling)sells them some times on ebay.

Thanks guys.

I started drooling as soon as I saw the orange one. Very nice indeed.

This one makes me smile...A LOT!

search for ones with jdm or us tail lights.There is a picture of a green one in japan that looked the goods.il post up some pics tomorow of sss coupes from my laptop.

Sweet as man.

there u go mate.a few pics
a few pics of the coupe and also a four door sss sedan.also a wagon 180b :)

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I used to own 3 x 1972 SSS coupes in the late 80s and early 90s
Last one was a pass me down from the old man with clean fj20et
The last photo is better with blackened out rear panel it gets
beautifully adorned by the chrome trimming that surrounds it.

My favorite is the G610 L6 engined from factory
The front I would have 180b SSS though but the
rest is just mad even in gold somehow makes it.

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D,
If you ever come across another original running gear 1972 sss coupe please pm me.ive been looking for another one but cant get the 72 model!
Can't believe u owned 3 !!! uve owned quite a collection mate.The mazda u sold a while back will come to haunt you lol