For starters, my name is Rolando. I'm 23 and I've had a love for cars ever since I was small. I live on the west coast in San Jose, Ca. I went to automotive school straight out of high school and have been working on cars since. I've owned about 5 cars so far. First of all is my baby, a 95 honda accord which I still own and put a lot of time and money into. I have also owned a 92 mitsubishi 3000gt, a 97 accord, a 90 acura integra and also my other current vehicle a 08 GMC Sierra. I currently work on cars at a Honda Dealership.
I first fell in love with the datsun roadster when I visited San Diego a couple months bag when my friends shop, Right Hand Drive, was forced to close after the tsunamis in Japan. After no longer being able to import, he closed, and we drove down to support him in his rough times. On our visit, he introduced us to his friend Tommy who stored some of his shop belongings. While visiting him, I saw a little curious car that I had never seen before. It was a 65 datsun roadster, custom suspension, lowered and later I found out, for sale. If I had the money at the time, I would have drove it home. I sadly found out, someone from the East Coast got to it before I could and drove it home all the way from the West Coast with no problems! Since then I was itching for a roadster.
Now I'm in the same predicament. I can either pay off my toolbox, or buy a roadster. I found a couple locally, but they were gone by the time I tried to act. One was listed for 1250. It was a runner, seemed to be decent, but had a bit of rust in the trunk and hood, no big deal. I called to check it out, but was informed it would probably be sold in the morning. I checked the ad the next day, but it was gone. Another was listed for 2400, rust free with plenty of rebuilt parts. Once again, I acted a little too late and heard no response. Owner wanted a call or e-mail, but when I went to call, the posting was no longer there. I could only find the "reply to:" craigslist portion, but no response yet. I'm keeping my eyes peeled. Hopefully I can find one soon since I have cash on hand! I'm not looking to spend more than about 3000 though, which limits me a lot.
I found this one, but since I wanted to run this by you guys first since I'm new to the game and I'm not sure what these cars go for. I know they're rare and beauties. Providing this one runs...what is your opinions on it. I know its been sitting a while. I would have to rock it and see if the crank even turns and swap out the old fuel. I need a runner since I don't have a garage or storage area. Thank you for all your input. http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2901042054.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Before I forget, here's my baby. I'll also input a link from a local photo shoot someone offered me. I hope you like it. And yes I do drive it weekly! Cars are meant to be driven regardless of how much is put into it. That's my opinion! The link holds more pictures, I'll just post a teaser. http://staystetti.com/reviving-its-gene ... #more-3217" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
