WE have a 1981 200 sx datsun stick 5 speed which has been with us since new. I have just completed new brakes.new radiator,master brake cylinder,struts.rear springs,shocks, belts,oil pressure sensor,fuel filter,8 ngk spark plugs,rotor cap wires, air filter,ball joints,tyrod joints. All the nut and bolts are still plated.the bottom of the car still has the original paint.We drive the car about 5 to 6k miles per year.I have been searching the web for another hatchback to no avail.This fourm is about z's which is the engine i have.hope its ok to chat. thanks glassman

Welcome. The engine you have is a NAPS-Z. Most likely a Z20E. Four cylinder with 8 spark plugs. Though referred to as a 'Z engine' that is not a 'Z engine' in the sense that it's not the engine used in the 240Z, 260Z, 280Z, and 280ZX. Hence the car has no real connection with the 'Classic Z'. You'll find some help on these cars on http://www.japanesenostalgiccar.com/forum/index.php?sid=530da0f92dea1eb253783750730f3516 and http://www.nissanforums.com/classic-datsun/ I also belong to both of those forums and others because I own non Zs as well so this is not an attempt to send you away. Just pointing you in a more appropriate direction for your car.

Thanks for sharing the information about the engine and the web site.Where would i find out how many 81 hatch backs were made? I think it is becoming a rare car,not that it is a collectible. If any one would like to see some photos ,let me know.One of the little hubcaps came off of the aluminum spoke wheels.Any idea if they are still available?The only other part missing is the electric antenna.It got bent from a low hanging tree so i put a spring loaded type on.I kept the mounting hardware so i could maybe get a replacement or original.