1977 Datsun 120Y Coupe - Resto to Show Car - Video & Photos

1977 Datsun 120Y Coupe - Scrappage to Show Car - Video & Photos

Exported as the Datsun 120Y and Datsun B210 (in North America), the third generation (1973–1978) The Datsun 120Y was extremely popular as it debuted during the 1973 oil crisis. It was first shown on 1 May 1973 in Japan, as the 1.2 or the 1.4-litre Excellent. Both engines were offered in two different levels of output, from the lowest powered 68 PS (50 kW) 1.2 to the 95 PS (70 kW) Six body styles were offered: the four-door saloon, two-door saloon, two-door fastback, three-door estate (not offered here in the UK), five-door estate, and a three-door van. The coupé retained its fastback styling, but now featured a full hatchback door rather than the small trunk lid of the previous generation Sunny. The estate and van were not offered in North America. In 1975, Japan models were fitted with emission control technology, called Nissan NAPS to be in compliance with Japanese Government emission control regulations enforced that year.

120Y production ended in 1978 after Datsun UK sold almost 150,000 examples. Alas, the bodywork was not renowned for its durability.