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Hi Guys!

I found this site while surfing the net trying to learn about a certain car I saw and has caught my eye...

I'm a Mopar guy at heart (have a 69 Charger and a 71 Cuda), but I enjoy any cool looking ride.

Anyways, I saw a Datsun Roadster recently and to be honest, didn't even know they existed. Searched the internet to find as much info as I could, which, I have found a lot of good general info. Hoping to get some insight on this actual car (like what year it is, options, etc.). Also, out of curiosity, what might something like this be worth? :)

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What's the Vin number and post a photo of the motor and your location
before they start in on you.
Looks like a clean car.
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Looks to be a 66, 67 or 67.5 year.....The model is a 1600 or SPL311.

Vin is best.......also a picture of the engine and master cylinder portion of the firewall.

A lot can be told from a picture of the dash.......4 switches and its either a 66 or 67.

3 switches and its a 67.5.
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Let's see some pics of those Mopars!!!

It's difficult to assess the value of a car from pics.
Looks like a late 67, or 67.5 as they are referred to by most folks. Inside rear view mirror is black as far as I can tell in the pics. Large rear wheel flare.
Drivers door trim looks short, may have been damaged on the leading edge at some point.
Rear cargo carrier is an option.
Body work and paint look very nice.
Condition of the chassis and drivetrain will increase or decrease value dramatically, as well as rubber, chrome, upholstery and glass.
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Welcome, you found a great place to do your homework!
As others have said, more pictures will help. The cars are often modified along the way with small interchangeable parts that can throw off ID without a few critical identifying marks - so VIN, engine and dash pictures are pretty critical.
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Welcome, it looks like a 67,5 mirrors on the door, wide flares on the fenders, and datsun 1600 under the chrome line. I see also Door Lock Knobs, And one windshield wiper is missing.
Looks like a clean car.
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To take a VERY general shot at value... For a good running 67.5 1600 with a clean body, sound engine and sound interior, start at $8k. With new paint, nice interior, and rebuilt drivetrain, $15k. Totally restored, $25k. 66 and 67 slightly less on all fronts I think? Decent body, not running, and unknown suspension/driveline issues... $3-4k. Running 1600 drivetrains are readily available for relative peanuts...
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It's really not worth anything. As a favor to you, I will come take it away so you do not have to pay to have it scrapped.
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So, are you in Miami?
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What is it?
Well, may be asking the wrong crowd, but it is one hell of a fun ride, with either engine inside.
1600's rev higher, but both the engine and the cooling system are up to it, (not like them fragile Italian jobbies).

American Iron guys curse SU's, cause they work on a different principle, but I have set mine and left them for years of driving at times, and still have plenty of oomph and top end to get in plenty of trouble. (and n the backroads run when everyone says "we run lean at altitude" I always answer, "not ME!")
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I live in Seattle & Vegas (commute between the two a few times a month). Currently, I am not in the same state as car... I'll have someone get some pics of the dash, vin, and engine bay.

The body is in pretty good shape, its been sitting for a long time w/ a ton of dust, etc on the car so hard to tell exactly. Saw ONE slight bubble on the drivers side quarter panel. The interior is decent for a driver, and the car could use a new top.

Here is a picture of my 69 Charger.
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Here are a couple of pics I just got...
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Bonus points for the original plates. If you get the car, don't lose the plates!
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Looks like you lucked out - 14169 is a 67.5, and that one has the 67.5 brake master cylinder. I'm not a 67.5 expert at all, but I'd say that's one.
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It is indeed a 67.5
"When all else fails, force prevails!" Ummm, we're gonna need a bigger hammer here.

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