Sold only in North America, the “Datsun Honeybee” was a limited edition B-210 that featured minor aesthetic differences to the regular B-210. It was the least expensive offering in the 1976 B210 lineup and the only special-edition model of the era that eliminated special features instead of adding them. Simplification had Datsun

* deleting the carpets and wheel covers
* substituting Blackwall tires
* eliminating the reclining seats
* removing the armrests
* yanking off the moldings,

and upon reaching North American shores,

* applying a sassy side stripe and a little bee on the fender.

Exported as the Datsun B-210 in North America, the third generation (1973–1978) Nissan Sunny was extremely popular because it debuted during the gas crisis of the 1970s. Believe it or not, this low-mileage Japanese import with its 4-speed manual transmission will get 35 – 40 mpg according to the seller. During the 70’s the B-210 continued to be the fuel-economy leader in North America with an EPA rating of 50 mpg for B-210s that had the 5-speed manual transmission and was one of the least expensive cars available of that period