Datsun Laurel on Ebay Australia.

From Ratdat history page:

C30 - April 1968

The C30 was the first Datsun Laurel and filled a gap in the model line up between the 510 and 130 models and does bear a strong family resemblance to a 510 although marginally longer and wider. The C30 was a very sophisticated car for 1968 and featured an 1800cc OHC crossflow 108hp engine (type G18) of Prince design. There was also independant suspension all round with the classic semi trailing arm rear end of the 510 along with strut front suspension the same as a 240Z along with rack and pinion steering ...unusual in a Nissan sedan. The car was a medium sized executive car and as such was quite luxurious and smooth riding while still retaining a sporting feel.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4623642005

Here's one to show that they CAN look good!

http://page10.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/m20338033

Isn't the C30 Laurel just a 510 with all the bells and whistles? ie full lux options?

is it actually sized differently?

-e

Yeah Eric, they are very similar in design but the Laurel is quite a bit larger

2K though - is he dreaming..?

Isn't the C30 Laurel just a 510 with all the bells and whistles? ie full lux options?

is it actually sized differently?

-e

Umm yeah, and the 240z is just a fairlady roadster with a roof and a bigger engine.:disappoin

They are different cars with different chassis, different steering, different engines.

The chassis code for the laurel is C30 the 1600 is 510. That should be your first clue.

mr camouflage...

look at that pic... the similarities are striking... that c-pillar, the c-pillar badge, the front end graphics... the taillights and rear end generally... looks awfully similar... having never been to australia or seen a C30 laurel in real life i would hope you could excuse the comment... geez...

it's not like there's any scale for me to go off of in the picture, is there?

-e

No offence intended eric

Sounds like a datsun newbie question, not a question a classic car guy would ask.

I agree there look simalar, but not identical, as they pretty much would do if they were the same chassis. The differences I noticed, such as the front window pillars look different - the front window looks like its on more of an angle than a 510, and all the panels look different (rear quarter panels),the firewall, the bits of sheet metal that make up the chassis, then theres the chassis code, all of which would make me think that its a completely different car.

Only really looks like a 510 to me from the rear.

I've never seen one either. I dont believe we got them here. Thats probably why he playing the rare factor to try and bump up the price.

Might just be that I'm good at seeing different shapes (I usually do pretty well on those types of tests).

Some people cant tell the difference between a 2 seater and a 2+2 S30 just by looking at it. They have to ask, or look for the back seat before they know what it is. And if the back seat is folded down - that really confuses them.

How about just the console:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=4623954877&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

I't mistakely labled as 510 (or maybe on purpose?)