LOCATION: Benicia, California

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1966 Datsun 1600 Roadster

Fully restored to its original specifications, #44 represents a key chapter in Datsun's early American racing history. This Datsun's provenance and historical significance make it an ideal fit for the 2026 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion's "Icons of Japanese Motorsport" celebration.

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ENGINE: 1600cc 4-Cylinder

TRANSMISSION: 5 Speed Manual

EXTERIOR COLOR: Red

INTERIOR COLOR: Gray

FEATURES AND UPGRADES

Full body-off, frame-up restoration completed in 2018

Historically significant and documented race car (G Production class)

Datsun R16 engine platform

Twin 1 1/2 SU carburetors (rebuilt)

Aluminum cylinder head (ported and polished)

ARP main caps

Balanced and polished factory crankshaft

Race-prepped connecting rods

Venolia pistons with Deeves rings

Custom camshaft

Isky valve springs

Tilton aluminum flywheel

Lightened pressure plate

BRE 4-1 merge collector exhaust

Custom velocity stacks and thermal coated headers

Fuel Safe 8-gallon fuel cell

Holley fuel pump

Setrab oil cooler with BRE filter adapter and Accusump system

Custom crossflow copper radiator with Aeroquip lines

Petronix ignition system

Gear reduction starter

Nissan 240SX alternator

Odyssey PC680 battery

5-speed manual transmission (fully rebuilt and blueprinted)

Ultra-close ratio competition gears

Short shifter

Limited-slip differential (rebuilt)

4.62 and 4.38 gear ratios

Rebalanced driveshaft and rebuilt axles

Koni competition shocks

Front disc brakes and rear drum brakes

Dual master cylinders

Upgraded sway bar, control arms, and suspension components

Leaf spring rear suspension (rebuilt and powder-coated)

Panasport wheels

Hoosier racing tires

Full roll cage

Fire suppression system (engine, cockpit, trunk)

6-point racing harness (new 2025)

Stewart Warner, Jones, and ATM gauges

SPA convex mirrors and Wink multi-panel mirror

Included spare wheels, parts, tools, and documentation

Includes racing gear, helmet, and accessories

24' enclosed trailer featuring a finished interior and all necessary track equipment costs $8,000.

CONDITION

This 1966 Datsun 1600 Roadster is a professionally restored and historically significant race car that underwent a no-expense-spared, body-off restoration completed in 2018. Originally discovered as a barn find in Benicia, California, the car was meticulously rebuilt over a 7-year period with every component either replaced, restored, or upgraded. The exterior features a striking red and white professional race livery with period-correct graphics, all applied over a fully prepped and refinished body. The interior is purpose-built for racing, featuring a full roll cage, racing seat, harnesses, and functional instrumentation. Mechanically, the vehicle is in exceptional condition with all systems rebuilt or new, making it fully track-ready with approximately 150+ horsepower and competition-grade components throughout. This is not a tribute car, but a documented and authentic vintage race car with extensive records, making it an outstanding opportunity for collectors and vintage racing enthusiasts alike.

HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN AN ICONIC CLASSIC IN OUTSTANDING CONDITION!

FINANCING OPTIONS

For financing options, please use the link below. It is fast and easy!

Collector Car Lending

https://collectorcarlending.com/credit/application/375

SHIPPING

Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. I can cooperate with your shipper. This vehicle is advertised on other websites, so I have the right to end the auction early if it gets sold.

For shipping arrangements, please contact:

PHILAM TRANSPORT

Phone: (818) 826-3216

Toll-Free: (800) 991-6567

PAYMENT

Please, be ready to buy when you click. A non-refundable $500 deposit is due when the auction ends. The final payment is due within 7 days after the auction ends. Balance is to be paid via bank wire or a certified bank cashier's check. The check will need to clear before the vehicle is released and the title is sent. The winning bidder needs to contact me within 24 hours of the auction's end to make payment arrangements. Please, arrange all financing prior to bidding. If you are not sure about anything, please don't assume-just ask. I'm very easygoing and will help in any way I can, but please be absolutely sure that you are ready to buy when you bid. All non-paying bidders will be reported to eBay.

DISCLAIMER

People have different opinions and expectations of older vehicles. It is your responsibility to personally inspect the vehicle or send a third-party inspector that will perform an inspection to your satisfaction. Remember, this vehicle is from 1966, and even though I've tried my best to describe it, it can have some imperfections that I'm not aware of.

Due to vehicle age, all sales are "Final" and "As Is."