I Waited 54 Years To Buy This For My Mom!

I bought a 1966 Datsun 1600 Roadster with the money we saved for a Bronco. This is the coolest classic car you've never heard of. I bought it from the guy who owned it since 1971. He installed the five-speed from a Datsun 2000 Roadster back then and I love it. After restoring it about ten years ago he finally decided to get rid of it and I was in the right place at the right time to buy it. The classic car insurance is dirt cheap too.
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[@HAXMAN]

I sold the car to someone who saw this video! It was bittersweet. Sad to see it go but the guy who bought it will take it to the next level.

[@prolificgrower7557]

I bought a 66 in April. It has the 4 speed still. I was wondering what's the fastest u went in it. I drive it in the freeway at 70mph and the rpm is at about 4.2k rpm. Have you drove around that speed? If so what's the rpm like? I want some feedback because I found a 5speed for $1500 and thinking about swapping it.

[@HAXMAN]

@@prolificgrower7557 I live on an island where the top speed limit is 45 and I just drove it on weekends every now and then. The top speed I ever got to was probably 60. Sorry I can't be of more help.

[@ericchanningbrewer975]

@@prolificgrower7557 70mph is about the fastest I've had mine. (67) and at around the same RPM.

[@CurtisDrew1]

I drove my 66 at 136 mph at Riverside many times. Course it was not stock. 38 cm Sidedraft Webers made a lot more horsepower over the SU carbs they came with. I actually drove it from Southern California to North Central Texas in 1972 and ran 75 to 80 almost all the way here. I'm still here in the DFW area. Even got in a race with a Porches 911 outside Phoenix coming here. He was surprised I could keep up with him. I think we were running 125 mph top speed before the semis got to thick and we had to back off. I had everything I owned packed in that car that trip. I left home when I was 19 and moved to Texas. My Bud had a 2000 with the 5 speed and I got it up to 145 and the back straightway at Riverside Raceway. The OHC. 2000 were so much better motors than the 1600's. And the 5 speed transmissions were stronger. Good times!

[@tommurphy4307]

@@prolificgrower7557 you have to use the two-piece transmission. the 46mm carbs on the ported stock intake would be the way to go in terms of power AND drivability.

[@JJJBRICE]

Yes mom would have loved that car back when she was 16, single and granddad had given it to her . At 70 years it was a great gesture since she had probably sprent all those years driving you kids around in a safe family car like a station wagon or a SUV .Nice story !

[@swade98]

An incredibly classy car. Will always look perfect

[@dutchgram3799]

I LOVE the scene at the end with the beautiful dog riding in the car. That's the vision I had in my twenties for my life. Did it happen? Oh heck no! Life happened.

[@kennethhancock2433]

My brother-in-law had a 2 liter back in the day. The carbs backfired one morning on startup and caught fire. He returned it to the dealer. I was lucky enough to get a ride with Paul Jaremko in a 2 liter, who became a formula Atlantic driver of some renown. I didn’t know cars could do that!!

[@bldeagle10]

definitely my dream car right there. year and everything is exactly what ive been looking for. saving my pennies.

[@ericchanningbrewer975]

I have a 67 Roadster that was exactly the same color when I bought it about 10 years ago. Such a nice color for the car. Like you said in your video, It feels like you're speeding at 35 mph. Cool story about your Moms connection to Roadsters.

[@HAXMAN]

That's awesome. Thanks!

[@tommurphy4307]

in regards to the safety features incorporated into the design of the SRL/SPL roadsters- you ARE speeding!

[@saltpepper1894]

nice! I had 2 of em. 67 1/2 2000, & 69 1600 both in red. they were nice rust free cars... shuda kept em.

[@jabber95125]

My first new car was a red '69 Datsun 2000. So much fun to drive! Faster than the Triumphs and MGs of the day and a 5 speed to boot.

[@ski6712]

if you still had the car all you would need is 4 panasport alum. wheels 5.5 x 14 in. and some Pirelli or other p185/60/14 high performance radial tires and koni adjustable high performance race shocks will turn this little car into a go cart this set up was perfect on my 2000 roadster back in the old days. no need to play with wheel flares or wheel spacers and looked perfect. on a race track you could take corners full throttle without plowing out of the corners like old bias ply tires would on the car it literally changes its stance and balance and an amazing fun time . my brother had the 1967 1600 it was remarkable considering 96 hp. i put my 2000 u20 engine into a well known race motor shop for import sports cars and it came out at an estimated 215 hp and could redline 4 th gear at 7500 rpm and with tire diameter ,driveline calculation it could easily reach 154 mph. yet it could go up a long hill grade at 125 mph and at cruising speeds get 30 mpg with 4 throat 46mm side draft carbs and could run aviation fuel of 105 octane. the good ole days were just that🙂

[@lemons4lana]

Awesome car! I had the ‘67 2000...same color, back in 1985. 👍

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks! That's cool. I'd love to have a 2000.

[@mkshffr4936]

@@HAXMAN I actually prefer the 1600 for it's simpler more reliable valve train.

[@duanesales3174]

What a WONDERFUL GOOD SON

[@IntellectualKetchup]

I own the lowest VIN number 66 Datsun Roadster SPL311-00010. I am restoring it. I also have a Bronco II that I am building.

[@HAXMAN]

And there you are just living the dream 😃

[@tommurphy4307]

you must be using a lot of original parts because very little is available from nissan for those roadsters.

[@CurtisDrew1]

I bought my 66 Datsun SP311 in 1968 in Southern California. It was Competition Orange and was a blast to own in my Senior year. I started racing it at Riverside Raceway in 1970. Hot rodded the engine up to 146 HP on the dyno and could never keep the transmission together. To bad you sold yours. I still have the original owners manual from mine. I sold it to a friend who rebuilt it back stock and painted it baby blue for his daughter to drive here in Texas. But she hated the stick shift. I couldn't afford to buy it back and lost track of it. Was going to ask you to look at the floor behind the seats to see if there were holes in it where I bolted the roll cage in it. I loved that dash. They went to the multi gage cluster in 67 or 68 and totally killed the apeal the 66 had. Had you not already sold it I would be driving you nuts to buy it from you. I turn 70 this summer and would love to have another 66. My wife had a Mata for 10 years and loved ut, so I wouldn't get any objections from her for buying it. Oh the stories I could tell about my life with one in San Bernardino in the 60's and 70's in one of those. Now I know I like you dude!

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks for the story. We car people always regret selling. I’ve actually seen some nice ones for sale on Ebay from time to time that were a steal. You might want to keep an eye out on there.

[@tommurphy4307]

an open car at riverside! wow. that would have been G production? i'll bet you remember the wall!

[@fsalda1942]

Great story and a beautiful car.

[@trudygreer2491]

Our '62 Galaxie and '70 F100 both had ignition on the left..

[@roderrickgaston5939]

That car is beautiful! Love the color! What area/city you driving in? The scenery is gorgeous. Looks like perfect cruise area!

[@BIGBADWOOD]

So sweet great car!

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@dmann1209]

HAXMAN!!!!, Great vehicle. I have the 88 Bronco Ii, love it but that roadster is nice. I still think about a 280Z from time to time. Keep the videos rolling.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks! Yeah, I always liked all the Z cars.

[@craigvickery9283]

Thats just uber cool 😎

[@danzubkoff8848]

Great video! Looks like a great condition roadster. Thanks for sharing.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks for watching!

[@LenTexDIY]

That's a badass car!

[@sporqfoon5989]

Beauty

[@devemmanuel6977]

Awesome looking SP311

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks so much! Sounds like someone knows their Datsuns 😉

[@HAXMAN]

Bonus points if you spot the frog in the beginning! 😂

[@markfadool3115]

Well done, brother! I have a 67 1600 converted to a 2000. Did you keep it?

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks! I planned on it but someone saw the video and made me an offer I couldn’t refuse. 😁

[@MARMELADIAHGT]

nice one... i like it.....

[@flanno]

An inspiration to us married mare mortals touché good sir touché

[@realpillboxer]

I feel like there's a dearth of Datsun Roadster videos on YT, so it's always great to see a new one out there on these over-looked cars. Also, to give some additional context to the production numbers, only about 44k Roadsters were exported to the US between 1960 and 1970. After ramping up production in '69 and '70, Datsun was exporting those figures *per year* with the 240z: 33k, 52k, and 45k in '71 - '73, respectively. So despite being more rare than the Fairlady, the Roadsters are typically much cheaper due to the lack of nostalgia created by original ownership figures.

[@HAXMAN]

That makes sense. I actually had a couple people stop to tell me they once owned one. It's one of the best looking roadsters from that era to me. Now that I've sold it I keep seeing articles written about them. 😅

[@olbird7647]

Why sell- just pop it in the post for me! I'm of a '65 vintage and have size 4 (US 6) paws so perfect match...🤔🤪😊

[@HAXMAN]

😁

[@lisastott1082]

We've been looking for a roadster, if you are serious about selling yours, please let us know.

[@HAXMAN]

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[@markd2942]

Did you buy this car? Do you want to sell if you did?

[@ingenuitas]

First time in my life of 71 years that I've heard it pronounced DAT-sun. Always heard it pronounced DOT-sun. By everyone.

[@HAXMAN]

I don’t know why most people pronounce it that way.

[@luisflores607]

How much did you bought this car for?

[@Wakeywhodat]

KZbin folks are not yet aware of your channel..

[@Wakeywhodat]

I just posted this in our tractor forum. You should join, there’s a ton of knowledge you might find helpful. If the URL won’t work do a web search for Tractor bynet www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/youre-top-three-youtube-people-that-you-watch.413490/page-25

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@Wakeywhodat]

My how you have grown! I had to watch this one again. Just superb!

[@claudewillner4474]

No it’s Dah-t-San son of Dat or in Japanese Dah toe Sahn

[@Joshleesmallin]

i wouldnt sell it

[@cmscms123456]

I had one of these... The guy before me put a Mazda Miata engine trans in it. 5 speed... AWESOME.... performance was perfect. Im looking into getting another one now.

[@williampritchard1266]

I had a 70 2000 from 1973 thru 78. drove that thing all over the western US. It was like the old tv series Route 66 only with a Datsun. Young people are going What TV series is that old guy talking about?

[@HAXMAN]

Sounds like fun!

[@ivanscountrymusicandcars2357]

First time I saw it I thought it was a Porsche. What’s an MG?

[@ivanscountrymusicandcars2357]

I never punch down. Always punch up.

[@dhfd200]

Do you know how Datsun got its name. A man asked a car manufacturer to build him 1000 cars in one month and the the builder said dat-soon!!!!🤣🤣🤣. Now thats funny.

[@HAXMAN]

I didn't know that. 😆

[@coachgeo]

same/similar joke been around since at least the 70's when I first heard it. Way I heard it was Mr. Nissan told one of their engineers Nissan needed a sports car for US Market in a Month....... the engineer responded.... Datttttttt sooon.

[@jimthompson9992]

Very cool! Hope it came and went with a metric tool kit... including an extra 10mm or two!

[@HAXMAN]

😁

[@larchitect]

I recommend making a copy of the ignition key and only using that to start and run your car. The weight of the additional keys wrecks havoc on those old ignitions. Beautiful Datsun!

[@HAXMAN]

I didn't realize that. Thanks for the tip! Thank you!

[@1mangostick]

Some never get the "slow car fast is more fun than fast car slow" mantra... but Roadsters just bring that connection to the car right to the surface. On my 2nd miata now and granted, yeah.. its a "new" car.. but 2330lbs and 180hp "feels" like a little rocket. Especially bombing mtn roads w top down. There's no feeling quite like it.

[@tommurphy4307]

that car should have a 5-liter V8 in it.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Mazda really did bring back the look and feel of those much older, British-type sports cars--but without the poor build quality!..Miatas are definitely an amazing throwback sports car, and I thank Mazda for accomplishing what they set out to do.

[@mkshffr4936]

@@curbozerboomer1773 Actually the Datsun had excellent build quality. That is what separated it from the Brits.

[@BillLee3]

LOL. YES! Its a DAT-sun, not a DOT-sun! My dad bought a 1970 red 2000 brand new when I was three and I never heard anyone call that company DOT-sun until I was 15 or 16. I remember putting head gaskets on it every year from about 3 years on until some lady hit him and totaled it (he was fine).

[@carlosizz89]

the paint job is so gooood that color is very nice

[@michaelbrinks8089]

Beautiful car, 1st time I've seen one.....A cheap turbo kit would make the car so much more engaging to drive. Not just because of the extra HP but the turbo noise & changes to how the engine responds. 94 to say 115 or 120hp wouldn't stress the engine too much. Add some better brskes & suspension for cheap = super fun Beautiful old car.

[@coachgeo]

much of the Datsun Roadster was a take off of the Mercedes 190SL. Good bit of the engine design ended up in the 2000... including the optional twin Datsun Mikuni/SOLEX carbs. You could literally swap internal parts with the German Solex . kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmWzf4yElpJ1nrM

[@mkshffr4936]

Just found this interesting video. I will never forget the time my kid brother pointed to a car and said Nissan. In total dead pan I said Nephew San. We both nearly died laughing.

[@I.no.ah.guy57]

Man that's a beautiful car, thanks for sharing it with us. And its awesome that you bought it for your mom to fulfill that old promise, but now i guess you can get your money back as well and buy a Bronco lmao

[@mkshffr4936]

Beautiful Dahtsun 😇My dad's was a red one. If I ever got one I don't think I could bear to sell it.

[@tommurphy4307]

there are guys who create frames for these that will enable some crazy motor swaps.

[@groupecafe]

Ça m'a rappelle mon mgb73 avec mon golden magie les ride du samedi 😌

[@hoosiercrypto9955]

Daaatsun 😆

[@xerra1]

Beautiful colour. Maybe the best one I've seen on Datsun Roadster.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks! I do think silvers and light blues tend to look better on these for some reason.

[@realpillboxer]

@@HAXMAN I've heard that with smaller cars like these Roadsters, lighter colors bring out the contours and details better than it sitting in black or dark blue where it just kind of blends into the background.

[@tineejohnston9737]

Very nice wooohooo… 😎😇

[@jettrink7510]

funny man huh ?

[@mineralgreenagofiowa5499]

I have a 68

[@RoxanaSmith-og8nc]

pretty car

[@gregorylshank9423]

I miss my 2000! I bought it for $150 ($50 finders fee to the guy who found it for me) back in 1983. It was on the coast and had lots of rust but I did my own body work and drove the hell out of it before I sold it. I just don't know what I was thinking!

[@bluej511]

How have i not seen this video before. This is GORGEOUS. And it's a datsun, gonna be so reliable.

[@michaelcutsuries8098]

My grandmother had a 65 when she lived in Okinawa when she moved back to the states my great grandfather imported it into the US in pa in 73 since I heard about the car I’ve been trying to track idown where it went and buy it back for her have had no luck

[@shankarbalan3813]

That’s a cute dog with the Goggles. The art of racing in the RAIN!

[@harrisond8132]

I assume that's the stock color? It's beautiful.

[@ivanscountrymusicandcars2357]

What a nice car.

[@raygunn1083]

How much ?

[@Donald_Shaw]

You're a good man to make your mom's dream come true. Too bad the car didn't have power steering and automatic transmission.

[@raskal69]

Just learn how to drive manual. With the right teacher, it’s not that hard and it’s really fun to drive

[@mkshffr4936]

@@raskal69 Generally agree but I have found that with age knee joints start to complain so there is a tradeoff.

[@randalllawkin]

wow such a rare find. Love old Z cars

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Not a Z car.

[@roadsterdat1]

You're spot on it's Datsun not a Dotsun.

[@HAXMAN]

I hate hearing people say it wrong. I don't know where the mispronunciation came from. 😂

[@beegeenz]

Agree with your pronunciation of the name “ DATSUN”, most Americans pronounce it it as “dart sun”. Lovely car.

[@Mrs.L.44]

I always hear it pronounced as Dotson without the r.

[@randalllawkin]

@@Mrs.L.44 same

[@randalllawkin]

I never heard that before just heard Datsun

[@raygunn1083]

Had a 66 when I was a kid. My dad and I restored it in 73. I think it was the only thing he ever did for me so I really loved that car. It had a factory posi r/e and it would scream.

[@tommurphy4307]

what 66 datsun came with a limited slip final drive?

[@coachgeo]

@@tommurphy4307 do believe all the series of Datsun Roadsters were Limited Slip. My 2000 Roadster did as well.

[@raygunn1083]

From what I understand, it wasn't limited slip, but full positive traction. . ​@@tommurphy4307

[@stonecold313]

Too sweet

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you!

[@Mrs.L.44]

My hubby is fixing up a 1968 and has me checking out colors to have it painted. This color is beautiful!

[@Mrs.L.44]

Is this the original color? What color is this?

[@HAXMAN]

No. The guy I bought it from actually painted it an old Cadillac color because it was his mom’s favorite. I don’t know the exact color.

[@Mrs.L.44]

@@HAXMAN Thank you.