1968 Datsun Sports 2000

Location: Port Washington, New York

Why It's Curated: This 1968 Datsun Sports 2000 is for sale in Port Washington, New York. This car has had one single owner for the past 50 years, since 1975! It comes with an extensive history, see details below. These cars won 10 SCCA National Championships in period and were raced by Paul lNewman. The two liter engine in this one makes it more desirable than similar competitors and early versions of the Datsun Sport.  If you are thinking about an MG, Triumph or similar British roadster but are scared off by reliability issues, this could be the perfect car for you.

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Vehicle Details:

Year: 1968
Make: Datsun
Model: Sports 2000
Trim: Roadster
Drive: 2WD
Miles: 94860
Mileage Verification: Actual Miles
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual (3 Pedals)
Engine: U20 Solex 44PHH-2 Induction
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Black
State of Registration: New York
Vehicle Location: PORT WASHINGTON
VIN: SPL31120807
Title: Clean
Seller Type: Private Party

Details:

Brakes:
'Alfin' aluminum finned rear brake drums
Upgraded 13/16" rear wheel cylinders for rearward brake bias (2018)
Rebuilt Tokico brake dual master cylinder (1983)
Porterfield R-4S carbon/kevlar brake F/pads R/shoes (2019, 2014)
Stainless steel braided Teflon brake flex hoses F/R (new, 2019)
Brakes bled and freshened in 2019
New brake pedal switch (2020)
Master cylinder brake brace included, not installed (no firewall flex)

Exterior:
BRE front 'Spook' air dam/spoiler with custom aluminum under-tray (2005)
7" LED headlamps (2018; halogen sealed beams also included)
White front marker/turn lens covers
Amber LED front marker/turn lamps (2018)
Red LED marker/turn/stop lamps (2018)
White LED reverse lamp (new trans reverse switch, 2019)
Red LED third/CHMSL brake light (rear trim hoop mount; removable)
White LED console lamp (2018)
Dash indicator lamps are all original incandescent and operate as designed

Electrical System:
Odyssey PC680 sealed battery in aluminum lay-down frame (2015)
Battery cut-out switch (rotary mechanical, 1996)
Battery condition LED 'tell-tale' with inline battery conditioner connector (2015)
Original Mitsubishi alternator relocated to passenger-side (2018)
Solid state voltage regulator (2018)

Interior & Safety Features:
Formuling France 14" steering wheel, Datsun logo horn button (horn works)
Autopower roll bar (1980)
Simpson 3" wide cam lock belts/harnesses -- 6-point Driver, 4-point Passenger (2012)
H3R Aviation Halon fire extinguisher (2018)

Wheels & Tires:
Shelby 7x14" 10-spoke cast aluminum alloy wheels (1980)
Bridgestone Potenza RE71 tires 195/55x14 F, 205/60x14 R
BFGoodrich G78-14 space saver spare on steel wheel

Functional Components:
Light, "B" Brake Safety System, Fan switches all work
Hand Choke and Hand Throttle work
Cabin Vents work
Oil Pressure, Tachometer, Speedometer, Temperature, Fuel gauges work
Adjustable solid state instrument power supply/voltage regulator
Electric clock, cabin fan, wipers work
Console light and lock both work
Washer reservoir/motor and bracket included (works, not installed)
Original Toshiba radio/antenna installed (status UNK -- speaker box removed)
Heater box removed; while levers and cables remain, intact

Keys & Accessories:
Two ignition keys, one each door, console and trunk keys; all locks work
Soft top with rear stay bar and three latches (fits over roll bar; rear window panel is discolored)
Tonneau cover with rear stay bar fits around roll bar, headrest pockets included
California Custom car cover

Documentation & History:
Significant amount of historical documentation included
Owner’s Manual
Factory Service Manuals, brochures
Factory Transmission Service Manual
Bob Sharp Preparation Manual
1970s/80s Roadster vendor catalogs
Some service records

Ownership & Registration:
Car was a daily driver 1968-1985
2-liter drivetrain except differential transferred in 1980
Valve springs replaced in 1985, stored 1985-1996
Extra Red Imron aircraft urethane trim-off prep and repaint (1980)
Small patches of spidering in the paint at top, left of trunk and rear haunch
Small patch of remediated rust above fuel tank near gauge sensor access panel
Titled (on its transferable registration, as are all pre-1973 vehicles) in NY as a 1969 Datsun 1600 Convertible
Registered and inspected in NY through 2025
Weekend driver on NY Historic plates since 1996 (‘installation laps' to prove upgrades)
Redline engine and gear oils used exclusively

Recent Maintenance: Oils, shocks, lower ball joints (see detail)

Modifications:
Electronic ignition, Datsun and BRE competition updates, rollbar, Simpson and fuel safety systems