Just trying to find out a bit more info about these cars, as we bought this one on the weekend. It's actually badged as "Datsun 1200" but it's a 320 series 'delivery van'. But really looks more like a 2 door wagon body shape than a van. Prior to finding this one, I had no knowledge these even existed and even after extensive Google searching I still cannot find much mention of them and no photos.

There are a couple of ute versions of the 320, plus the passenger car series' they were based on - the Bluebird 310, 311 and 312 which were the early precursors to the 510/1600.

I'm putting this post up to see if there is anyone out there with one of these cars or if anyone knows any extra information. I'd love to hear any info or photos of others that anyone might be able to share!

Here's some photos, plus I have put a gallery up at http://www.turbophile.com/v320/ with lots more. I also took some video yesterday of it starting up and driving into the garage which I will post on YouTube (and link to here) soon.

a bloke in town has a ute version of one of these, i havnt had a chance to talk to him but they arnt my cup of tea. different but, esspesially when its got a 71 coupe datsun1200 badges on it lol.

they arnt 71 coupe badges???

maybe you have the old style 1200 badges on your 1200?

i have to ask..... why would you buy it?

i have seen a couple of em and seen em for sale every now and then, but i cant see any attraction to them

would look preety cool slammed with some small dishys. but dont all dattos.

The badges are complete and original, like all of the car.

I've been looking for a 1200 or 1600 wagon for a while and when this came up I thought why not. Something a bit different, cool old-school styling and a chapter in Datsun history plus, almost ready to register and drive.

Would love to restore it as the paint and rubbers are really tired, but will see how it goes.

Interesting that you have seen some for sale 1200rallycar - were they the exact same (delivery van) model? Having such a hard time finding more info on them..

these are the original 1200 fitted with the e12 motor the same as in morris's or the morris a series well my mates has the e12 what does this hve?
edit seen the pic of the info plate and as i said an e12

hmmm, now your testing memory... dont think i have seen a van to be honest but unsure

i reckon there has been a few of these for sale on ebay over the last few years (maybe always the utes)

i also remember a really nicely restored ute one that was at datnats what ever year that was at phillip island... prob have a photo stashed on a disc somewhere.. will have a quick look

datto1000wagon - it's the E1 motor so I'm not sure if it's the same as the E12. Engine specs are here:

http://www.farm.net/~mason/datsun/datsun-parts.html

1200rallycar - yeah the utes seem to be a lot more common than the vans, would be great to see pics if you have any stashed away somewhere though. :)

Video uploaded to YouTube of the van.

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=I3Md5jxWEx8

I know bugger all about the model but its a great looking car good luck with it and I hope you find the info your are after.