Take a ride in my 1978 DATSUN B210 INCREDIBLE SURVIVOR

[@yardsausage]

my first car was a b210, in 1985, you are right, no power, but great on gas, mine was blue with a vinyl top, but with the same honeycomb hubcaps..this video takes me back..thanks!!

[@FusionHowie]

My first car ! Brand new $4,100.00 REG gas ..THANK YOU for posting. Peace from Detroit MI.

[@michaela8849]

I used to own one! First car I bought - for $200 dollars, yes two hundred. Cheers!

[@pjacobo]

My first car was a used 1975 red Datsun B210 whch I bought for $1,600 (Canadian) in 1981 (not knowing it burned oil). The funnest I had with it was occasionally driving as fast as I could thru a 2 mile park on icy roads at night. I'd be going around all those corners sideways because this was a rear- wheel drive. Sold it in 1983 or 1984 for $700. In between I had to go to the pick-a-part for a starter and transmission. Fond memories. And no photos of it.

[@goofy3908]

This is my first car when i was 16 in 1980. I remember wondering who the hell designed those hideous hubcaps and it was basically a box with a heater that move. Mine had no ac and was a stick. The Kick that most people dont get nowadays. I loved that car not because it was a good car or my friends thought it was awesome. It was a milestone for me and the nostalgia behind it reminds me of the time of dodge colts, the 70s gas lines, and a whole bunch of shit i dont wanna relive. thanks for the refreshing look back into our lives

[@ironcast]

Very nice little car. They were so simple and basic back then.

[@ronofontario]

My very first car was a 1979 210. It wasn't a chick magnet but I had alot of fun with it. Man, those were the days. Great memories. Thanx for posting your video.

[@sjsutton]

Ahhhhh, my first car! Thanks for the memories.

[@GROOVY846]

Wow..my brother had an orange one ,,,I learned to drive a car in it,,,a year later totaled it...now i've been looking for on ever since/.

[@steveirwinsleftnut6925]

Such a lovely vehicle.

[@Boneman131]

My 1st car! Loved it

[@zhugzug]

My mother's first new car was this same make, model and even color and maybe this year too.

[@jims59DOTcom]

Yes, I still have it, it sits in a climate-controlled man cave with my other collector cars. The total miles now are 20,121. thank you for watching.

[@jims59DOTcom]

Indiana, the Western central prairie 100 miles South of Chicagoland - I'm not sure about the price when new. Abut $3,000.00 I presume? Thank you for watching.

[@retrojoe1590]

This was my second car! I had the Honeybee addition. Had honeycomb hubcaps and some cool trim work. I LOVED that little car. I would buy another one in a heartbeat if I had the opportunity.

[@sokodad]

My brother in law had one of these. He was a big guy, I'm a big guy. I found out what sardines felt like when he and used to ride around in his B210.

[@shananagans5]

Oh my, what a little gem. I love it. These were the height of simple, basic, practical cars. My friend in HS (we graduated in 86) had one. Lots of fond memories.

[@paul9955]

Loved this. Thank you! I had a blue 1976 Datsun B-210, bought in Albuquerque, NM. Put 170,000 miles on it and finally gave it away in 1998. During that time, it made it to 40 states, including as far as Maine (twice!). It was so much fun to drive. Nicest clutch ever. And as you point out, great mileage, too!

[@TheFlavMan]

MIne did 95 miles top speed and was fast as hell, got away from a suburban one time!!!

[@geraldinerogers8028]

My grandfather bought me a Datsun 210, burnt orange, 4 door, black leather interior back in the late eighties. He bought it from a little old lady in Tennessee and it barely had any mileage on it. It was a high school graduation gift for me and I loved it! Radio wasn't that great so I had a souped-up one installed in the glove compartment. Got me through college and then I sold it to a friend's boyfriend. It was stolen from him a few months later. Thanks for sharing your video! brought back lots of great memories.

[@larrybrenize7141]

I owned one same color. Bought it brand new for $3300. Drove it for 180,000 miles before the drive train went out. .

[@ivorton23]

that car belongs in a museum...how many miles are on it now?

[@lolimmacat]

as a matter of fact I own a 1977 Datsun B210 100% original FM stereo and all. It is rusty but I'm currently patching it all and I'm gonna hotrod it with either a 4runner or a V6. but I thought since mine's blue that the engine was coloured according to the car but I guess I was wrong. lol anyways nice car.

[@kenmtb]

41 MPG???? With all of the engineering history, computer aided design and advancement it is amazing how car makers have regressed so elegantly.

[@Moose6340]

This brings back some memories. I learned to drive back in 1981-82 in a 1976 B210 coupe, screaming yellow ("Honey Bee" yellow without the black striping). 1.4L engine and four-speed just like yours. I pulled out in front of a car in early 1983 and wrecked it, but didn't total it; my dad replaced it with a '78 510 two-door sedan. That little B210 was a super-simple, super-efficient little car. Darn shame they rusted if a piece of road salt got within a mile of them.

[@prrichgaby]

Very nice!

[@drme66]

The one I drove back in the early 80s was avocado green.... couldn't kill it.

[@auntifranny]

nice!!! My very first car was a 1977 Datsun B210 hatchback 5 speed stick shift (same color as yours), and I LOVED it!!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@brettryan3298]

I had one one when I was in high school back in 86'! It was a wonderful and very tough little beast.

[@shananagans5]

lol Yea, my friend had a blue hatchback. We graduated in 86. He horse whipped that thing for several years, including rolling in on it's side. That's where it lost its mirror & gained a plastic window but it kept going & going & going. Lots of great memories.

[@scudder99]

My mom drove one of those, and I loved it. Some great memories. I love it.

[@choppergirl]

Kudos for keeping it running! The A-12 is a swiss watch for an engine. Plenty of space around the engine to work on it, and carbeurators is awesome, cranks up every time! And best thing, if your battery dies, you can push start the car and hop in and throw it into gear to crank it up. Done it many times.

[@hmichaelr1]

My father had a Chrysler Imperial (that he drove when he needed to take Mom along) and a B210 identical to this one. He loved that little thing, said it was his all-time favorite! I, too, wish I could find one like yours! Thanks for posting!

[@jims59DOTcom]

@sgtrius yupp, she's slower than a seven year itch...

[@marcopolo-xj4yw]

Beautiful. My aunt had the same car in red in Vancouver Canada. I loved it! I still remember the smell inside.

[@gyeomusic]

we never had a 2 doored like this in malaysia.... and its badged datsun 120Y here... how do you keep the rubbers from cracking???

[@mercoid]

Wow! What a gem of a car. It's so interesting to see a throwback like this. Were it not for people's desire to have power and luxury, there really is no reason why this great little car with it's stupendous mileage can't be produced today as a practical commuter car. Just add some modern safety features.

[@MartinSage]

41mpg, we sure haven't improved gas mileage over the years.

[@juliaharrison9928]

I had one of these great little cars, in 1977 It was white with a Starkey & Hutch red stripe along the sides and roof. I often think Nissan should remake it. It's got style it's classy. It would be great now with the technology of power steering, air bags, and a few other things that we did not have back then. I have only seen two Datsun Cherry Coupe, pass me on the road. But it makes me realise just what pleasure they are. It was lovely to see this one, and the care you have taken with it. All the best Julia

[@Fuelguy354]

These things are like THE BEST vehicle on fuel! 70+mpg right?

[@brian5o]

Wow, what a find! That is one beautiful B210. Watching your video brought back a lot of great memories for me, my mother had an orange B210 hatchback when I was growing up (one of many Datsuns my family has owned over the years). I always loved that little car. I always get excited when I see an original Datsun and yours has to be one of the nicest I have ever seen. Thanks for bringing back a lot of great memories. I hope that you continue to enjoy your beautiful B210.

[@MrVampiredog]

THANKS FOR THE RIDE. ALLWAYS THOUGH THIS WAS A COOL LITTLE CAR.WHAT WAS THE PRICE BACK THEN? WHAT STATE ARE YOU DRIVING IN? SO FLAT.

[@davidgrisez]

The first car that I owned was a 1977 Datsun B210. It was identical to this car. I had just been employed by the Los Angeles DWP and had to drive 80 miles a day round trip to and from work. The 1977 Datsun B210 was very reliable and economical, but like this video mentioned, it was very basic car with no extras.

[@sloth0jr]

Wow that engine noise really takes me back. Also had a 78 B210, in yellow with a radio. Sweet ride.

[@jims59DOTcom]

The rubbers are not cracked because the car for it's entire life has never sat outside in the sun. It has been garaged every day of it's entire life. In fact, now for several years it is kept in a warehouse with other collector cars in which the atmosphere is climate controlled. Thank you for watching.

[@michaelfinnegan2800]

I owned one of these cars - the exact same model, color, and wheel covers. Mine was blessed with lots of Rot and Rust from salty New England roads. We named her the "MUSTARD CAR".

[@bobkatbry]

My dad had one when I was very young. It was blue. I remember riding in it.

[@moonlitbalcony2861]

I want one of these so bad.

[@kimballwiggins3976]

Yes I owned 2 of these. Great car. Wish I had one again buddy

[@jamespalmer9556]

Kimball Wiggins we had 2 grey ones identical 5 - speeds excellent cars!!!!!

[@benfreda5725]

I just found a 76' B210 with 72,xxx original miles, and im about to get it soon :DD so cool

[@joh2]

Great to see a well presented B210 in 2 door notchback form - your one must be the 'muscle car' of the 210s, having the 1.4 unit - in export markets outside North America these normally had 1.2 litre engines, and were known as 120Y.

[@riceboy1701e]

Jim: Thanks for the ride in your baby! AWESOME RIDE!

[@SonnyGTA]

I really enjoyed this...I REALLY like that dash!!!

[@shoromeo]

one of the best cars ever made along with the 1980 honda civic

[@mmo8988]

i use to have one, cute very slow car lol

[@XIXjlo]

Nice car and a very lucky find. Saw many 4 door 120 y back home in Fiji when I was growing up. Very rare to see these old Japanese cars on the road these days. I live in England now and sometimes I look up these cars on Auto trader but no luck at all. This video has given me hope that there is one out there waiting for me.

[@jims59DOTcom]

@naturalthing1 - Yes in other countries other than the USA it was a Nissan Sunny - Thank you for watching

[@tonyw973]

My first new car was a '76 B210 pretty much identical to this one except it was blue and had a factory radio. It was simple even for it's day - a few wrenches, a screwdriver or two and a timing light and you could easily maintain it yourself. I remember it as a solid but crude little car with a very noisy and uncomfortable interior. Today's econoboxes are limousines compared to the B210.

[@ivorton23]

man i love the sound of those engines.i miss my b310(which has the same engine)

[@jif8802]

Brings back memory's...

[@jims59DOTcom]

@ivorton23 She lives in a climate controlled building with other collector cars. Just turned 20,000 actual miles. Thank you for watching.

[@sgtrius]

thx for vid, i use to have a 82 b210 hatchback, I loved that car so much its the reason i have a nissan today. currently I own a 96 200sx se-r. dont remember these datsuns being very fast, though. anyone ever try to two lane pass on the highway with these? what a rush!

[@joerobinson2538]

Last time I saw one of these I almost bought one in 1984 (on a used car lot) as my first car but it had tons of rust. I opted for a 1979 Accord Hatchback with just a little rust above the wheel wells. Rust was the #1 problem with all these original imports. I have had my Toyota Sienna since 2005-not even a hint of rust.

[@nxxi]

Damn, I absolutely love it, you are one lucky son of a B*tch, I mean it in a good way.

[@edwardcnnell2853]

I had the same model of 78 B210, great little economy car. At 5'9” and 200 pounds found front seat leg room good. Seats were not made for the body size and weight of the average US citizen, more for smaller sized Asians. So I had to add a little padding in the bottom of the seat. Good thing about the seats is they lay all the way back till they touched the rear seat. This meant on a long trip, 1,000 miles, I could pull over before dawn and take a power nap. Mine like this one had the manual 4 sped transmission. The automatic transmission gave much less MPG and much less pick up and go. It had an option to come with the 5 speed transmission which improved the MPG by 10 more miles per gallon. I don't recall cruise control even being an option. They could run on the lower priced leaded fuel then in use or on unleaded fuel. The small rear trunk was actually quiet adequate. The full size spare tire set in a well in the bottom of the truck allowing more cargo space. It did have all the complex mess of emission controls of the time. But with an volt / ohm meter, vacuum gauge and service manual you could do most work yourself. Same for tune up and brakes. It's engine was known for having a long life. The knobs on the dash lite up at night due to fiber optic lines channeling light to them. Often thought of what one of these as a restomod could achieve. Adding multi port fuel injection, or even throttle body fuel injection, could improve performance and miles per gallon.

[@choppergirl]

They flip over my white 81 B210 more. Because mine has a big red Japanese war flag painted on the roof, and two red japanese meatballs painted on the side, along with other Zero fighter markings. And a gunsight on the dash. You can pick my b210 out of a Walmart parking lot from a Satelite photo 100 miles away.

[@davidtresvik7864]

my sister had same car and color etc, but she factory radio. at that time I was driving coupe corvette, I need a car for the girls.....

[@pit_stop77]

I had the UK equivalent as my first car in 1984. A red 1974 model, riddled with rust. Long gone now sadly..

[@jims59DOTcom]

@mrceleb2006 Yes, that loud annoying buzzer still works. :)

[@club1fan552]

The amount of traffic on your roads is horrific. How do you cope?

[@sewluna]

Do you still have this car for sale? (I had two of these, a 1975 one that is exactly like this one, and a 1977 B210 plus, fastback w/ a 5-speed and decorative stripes).

[@jims59DOTcom]

It was on there when I got the car. Thanks for watching.

[@jims59DOTcom]

I'm sure they do! Thanks for watching.

[@PinkTorpedoMan]

Remember them well!

[@heritagejdm4348]

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[@valtito9297]

amazing!

[@ivorton23]

do u still have the car? how many miles is on it since the video?

[@yamahog7997]

I bought a brand new 1975 Datsun B-210 hatchback. It was yellow. Unfortunately, it was not something to brag about. The car literally rotted away before my eyes...........rocker panels...........fender wells............it was kept in a garage also. After four years I traded it in for a Chevy Citation. The early Japanese cars were not what they are now.

[@dagconst1]

Haha , I love it ! My first car

[@HelloRoad]

Wow, that's in great shape. Do you still own it? I recently purchased a '74 B210, and made a video with it. Very slow but a lot of fun!

[@jims59DOTcom]

@USEPartyPeople more like 35 to 38 mpg actual.

[@waderznutz8605]

Had a powder blue one

[@naturalthing1]

That's a Nissan 210 Sunny

[@matrixist]

The B210 was the first slowest car I ever drove. Probably a tie with the 1974 Gremlin...