carterb Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 As I come across 1968-1972 Datsun Bluebirds for sale - I will dump them in here. See one you like? Call your local importer or US Navy buddy stationed in Japan and buy the dang thing! It isn't all that expensive to ship them over and get them through customs. Contact your state DOL first though to make sure you a) can license/title it and B) get all the required paperwork. Go ahead and use this thread to share your own Datsun import experience, especially if it contains something helpful for the next guy/gal. Michael Spreadbury and Julian Serles put together a nice article on the510realm about buying a Bluebird Coupe, but much of the information is applicable to all Bluebirds. It is linked here: http://www.the510realm.com/viewtopic.php?t=26180 Thanks and enjoy. --carter P.S. Don't give me a hard time about the years in the listings. They generally go by production year which is often a year before our registration year. Also, you will see many mix and match grills/dashes/tail lights/etc on these cars so it is hard to tell sometimes what the car really is. In general, I'm just reporting what is in the ad. Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted September 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 First up is a 1970 1600SSS Bluebird Coupe. - opening bid of 2,000,000 yen https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/k228274784 What are you waiting for?! Go get it! Looks like you could drive it home right off the boat. 3 Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted September 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 1971 Bluebird DX wagon w/ L14 - sold for 963,000 yen https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h280764632 2 Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted September 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 1969 Bluebird 2dr w/ 1969 SSS dash, coupe taillights, and dual carbs. - didn't sell for 2,980,000 yen https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/w194934071 Not a bad starting point! 3 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Compared to the sale price, shipping is nothin! :) But that is the price of coupes I suppose. That first one looks really clean. Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted September 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 1971 Bluebird 4dr w/ L18 and lots of *um* upgrades (?) - current bid of 100,001 yen - it has re-upped a few times. https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/t531124006 Available here for 185,000 yen http://www.goo-net.com/usedcar/spread/goo/13/700050074430170803001.html They love Coupe tail lights, Skyline wings, and advertising every Bluebird as a SSS! I've never seen the brown SSS dash before. They had so many different colors and fabrics over there. 2 Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted September 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 1969 Bluebird SSS Coupe - currently at 1,980,000 yen. https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/p570330532 Lots of embedded photos in the add. They love this type of restoration. Mask off the engine bay, apply bondo and paint fancy new color. Apply undercoat liberally. You never really know what you're getting... All is forgiven once you lower it 4"! :thumbup: 2 Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted September 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 1970 (1969?) SSS Bluebird Coupe. no bids at 2,759,260 yen offering. So pretty! https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/d247118535 2 Quote Link to comment
racerx Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 I just got a boner Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted September 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 1970 Bluebird SSS Coupe BYOE (Bring Your Own Engine) - opening bid 2,980,000 yen - BIN 3,980,000 apparently this is for the completed car. https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/261296361 2 Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted September 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 1972 SSS Bluebird 4dr - 1,300,000 yen didn't reach reserve https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/j447722293 I want the taillights and center garnish! Forget it, I'll just take the whole car. Very nice! 2 Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted September 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 1970 1300DX 4dr https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b269007066 and http://www.goo-net.com/usedcar/spread/goo/16/700072000530170312001.html Looks like they want 1,400,000 - 1,500,000 yen for it. I love the combination of the drilled aluminum gas peddle with the stock L13. : ) 1 Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted September 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 1970 1600dx 4dr Bluebird - asking 2,212,963 yen https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f230970131 2 Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 1970 Bluebird SSS Coupe BYOE (Bring Your Own Engine) https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/261296361 I have the l16 and trans to go in that car.... Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 I have the l16 and trans to go in that car.... about $9k for the shell before shipping and fees. Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted September 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 1970 SSS 4dr Bluebird - asking $15,700 US. https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/nissan/bluebird/21453607/ 2 Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted September 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 1970 SSS Bluebird Coupe - asking $33,184 US https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/nissan/bluebird/21495958/ 3 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 I got to get me one of these befor I die. Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 1972 SSS Bluebird 4dr https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/j447722293 I want the taillights and center garnish! Forget it, I'll just take the whole car. Very nice! What do you think the cost is USA money. Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 That's around $11,750 usd. What do you think the cost is USA money. Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Thanks Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Thanks No problem. The exchange rate always fluctuates. You can plug in the amount right here. http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/ Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted September 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Orange 1600DX - no price listed http://www.goo-net.com/usedcar/spread/goo/13/700051111430170527001.html 2 Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 I need the garnish on the red one.... Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted September 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Restored burgundy 1970? SSS? 4dr Bluebird - asking 56,000,000 yen! I guess they have drugs in Japan too. Pretty car! I wonder if they finished. http://www.goo-net.com/usedcar/spread/goo/15/700060224620130920001.html 1 Quote Link to comment
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