BAT: Cone Hustler: Autocross 1976 Datsun 620 5-Speed

[Mike]

This 1976 Datsun 620 (chassis HLG620104843) has been modified for use in Street Class autocross events with a nice mix of a warmed-over L20B, 280ZX 5-speed, three inch drop, sway bars and more. Overall the truck looks pretty sharp, though some through-rust will need to be tended before too long. Still, it’s a very cool and unusual build, and we love the idea of an old, green Datsun pick-up dashing around the cones. Find it here on eBay in Fredericksburg, Texas with no reserve beyond an unmet $3k starting bid.

Green suits the truck quite well and finish looks good overall, aside perhaps from light fading atop the bed rails, while white is an ideal pairing for tailgate lettering, stripes, and decals. None of the latter look out of place, especially on a competition oriented truck, but we suspect they’re removable vinyl items. Rocker rust is unfortunate, but replacement panels are included and the truck looks fantastic lowered 3″ over mag wheels.

Things in the cab look good too, despite quite a few dash cracks. Tan works nicely with the green body, and velour upholstery appears to remain in very decent shape, it could even be newer. Only one door trim panel is visible, but it’s in equally nice shape, and a simple, attractive aftermarket wheel and lowered shifter are the only visible mods. Not counting the feather duster, of course.

Underhood lies an L20B four, recently rebuilt with a ported, polished, and decked head and .030 overbore, while further upgrades listed include a hotter cam, MSD ignition, twin Datsun Bluebird SSS carbs, and a lightweight flywheel. It’s fed by a 15 gallon fuel cell in the bed, and we love a nicely tuned L-series. It should make a decent amount of power and torque, and the cam, carbs, head work and flywheel should have it revving very nicely, too.

The seller described as “locked” rear end, but we hope they meant locker and not fixed or “welded,” which would make street driving pretty uncomfortable. Regardless, it’s passed power by a 280ZX 5-speed, and the ad also notes new shocks and sway bars, too.

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