Guest Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Datsun 120y appeared from nowhere on a driveway near me yesterdaySo went to see them today. Old aged owner has died and the relatives have pushed it out of the garage to scrap it.Been there since 1996 dusty but solid and looking good but dustyHe had had it since new.Well I couldnt see it go the the scrapyard could I. My mates getting it tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 An excellent and lucky save! The quintessential '70s Datsun? Get rid of those wheeltrims ASAP please...Need much work? Datman has quite a bit in stock for 120Y. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Sadly I couldnt have it myself as the other half would have my knackers for a hat Shame as I really like these and this is like my old 1 in the 80's/90's (VLO975S).I have got a mate to have it-I think a couple of weekends work should have it on the road again. Nothing has locked solid-the body/paint looks really good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 That is a awesome save!Really like the look of it and how clean it is.Can't belive someone was going to scrap it!Did you get it cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRegieRitmo Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Thank god it will live on. (well God's not around so I'll thank you!).Interesting that it has Nissan mudflaps, I thought Nissan as a brand didn't come around until the 80s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Did you get it cheap?I think it is-£150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I'd say thats cheap!Looks amazingly good, would have been a real shame to scrap it but I suppose it must happen a fair number of times when someone dies.Well done on rescuing it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 That looks a decent buy for £150! Looks like all the trim and bits are there.Excellent save, that will make a nice summer motor for someone.If there is a next life, then its would be nice to think that the elderly previous owner will be pleased that someone has saved a car that has clearly been looked after since new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiel Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Nice work! (even though I still don't like them... sorry!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Nice work! (even though I still don't like them... sorry!)Right thats it!! Car park now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Main Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I'd say thats cheap!Looks amazingly good, would have been a real shame to scrap it but I suppose it must happen a fair number of times when someone dies.Agreed, although I do think most breakers are pretty savvy about classics and motors with 'retro' appeal these days. If they can chuck it on the bay and get £200 in one piece I think they're increasingly likely to do so, rather than hiab it on top of a knackered Vectra in the hope that someone will come in looking for a spare dynamo or something.This reminds me - I fragged in our Renault Laguna the other day at a breakers/metal recyclers in Aldershot (not Dean Woods Exports, the one next door). In the yard and ready to go on Ebay was a 1967 FC Victor VX4/90 saloon. Complete and definitely saveable, I'll keep an eye out for that one. It's a rare car and looks to be well worth saving. Pretty sure it had been brought in due to a 'bereavement' clearout, from what the guys in the yard told me.Makes me wonder what would happen to my A60 etc if I were to fall under the Number 38 bus tomorrow.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiel Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Right thats it!! Car park now As long as it's mine... I'll pm directions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris_ital_lover Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Right thats it!! Car park now As long as it's mine... I'll pm directions! lol... only on autoshite!m0rris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Creep Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Great stuff, drive it yourself and you'll never get bored of the attention it will get! Joined the owners club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Did you get it cheap? I think it is-£150. £150! What a bargain!I'd be lying if i said i wasn't jealous!Would make the perfect retro replacement for Mrs. Triggers Puma.Nice to see that there are still cars like that out there waiting to be saved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Station Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Agreed, although I do think most breakers are pretty savvy about classics and motors with 'retro' appeal these days. If they can chuck it on the bay and get £200 in one piece I think they're increasingly likely to do so, rather than hiab it on top of a knackered Vectra in the hope that someone will come in looking for a spare dynamo or something.I agree, they appear to recognise what might be of use to some people. A couple near me put older cars on the tops of those big metal storage containers out of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew e Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Nothing ever creeps out of the garages round here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyG Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Excellent save - polished up and with an MoT its probably worth a grand easily! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 blimey bloody brilliant save that, least another escaping the claws of the crusher, top marks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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