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Used Datsun 1600 review: 1968-1972

Used Datsun 1600 review: 1968-1972

22 Jan 2009 by Graham Smith

Bathurst conjures up images of Holdens and Fords racing around the Mount Panorama track but the great Bathurst race was once more than a race between our two biggest brands. Unlike today’s race,... Read more

Nissan Leaf 2013 vs Datsun 240Z 1971

Nissan Leaf 2013 vs Datsun 240Z 1971

10 Sep 2013 by Mat Watson

Can the Nissan Leaf compete with the legendary Datsun 240Z in a drag race? Read more

Used Datsun 2000 Sports review: 1967-1970

Used Datsun 2000 Sports review: 1967-1970

6 Aug 2010 by Graham Smith

The Datsun 2000 Sports arrived here in 1967 to rave reviews, but it faced an uphill battle to win over fans of the British sports cars that dominated the market segment. Anti-Japanese sentiment was... Read more

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Modern Datsun 1600 nears production decision

Modern Datsun 1600 nears production decision

28 Jul 2014 by Joshua Dowling

Nissan plans production of IDx concepts

Nissan plans production of IDx concepts

2 Dec 2013 by Karla Pincott

My Datsun 1600

29 Nov 2013 by David Burrell

Nissan IDx Nismo and Freeflow star cars

25 Nov 2013 by Chris Riley

Nissan IDx concepts official video

22 Nov 2013 by Staff Writers

Tokyo 2013: The Top Five

21 Nov 2013 by Joshua Dowling

Nissan IDx is return of the Datsun 1600 | video

21 Nov 2013 by Joshua Dowling

Datsun hatchback teased

2 Jul 2013 by Malcolm Flynn

Dad uses lingerie shots of daughter to sell car

29 Nov 2012 by Karla Pincott

Datsun will not return to Australia

22 Mar 2012 by CarsGuide team

Datsun is back

21 Mar 2012 by Neil Dowling

Datsun getting ready for a comeback.

5 Mar 2012 by Paul Gover

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Used Datsun 2000 Sports review: 1967-1970

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