For Sale: 1976 Datsun 620 in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1976 Datsun 620 Pickup

"The Datsun 620 was different and better than the others because Datsun didn't have a lot of money back in those days, so they reused as much as possible between the brand's sports cars and the pickup. Datsun is remembered as an economy brand, but in reality it was a racing brand. Drivers as notable as Paul Newman, who could have afforded a Ferrari if he wanted one, were racing Datsuns on the weekend." Pickuptrucktalk.com

For consignment, a 1976 Datsun 620 pickup showing 8,767 miles, but the true miles are unknown. Lots of new parts and a new interior were added to this California truck within the last three years. We don't know about the east coast, but these mini trucks were all the rage in the west back in the day, the perfect truck for pool cleaners and surfers alike!

Exterior
Fantastically clean coverage by Sunset Orange paint sets this truck ablaze in period style and its standard bed is adorned with tie down hooks welded to the side and color matched to the body. The ends were distinct, blending the petite Japanese styling of the grille and dual headlights with the low tail lights in their own bezels above the diminutive split chrome rear bumper. With some non offensive patina, the white lettering on the tailgate is faded in spots, but DATSUN is clearly expressed on the stamped panel with two side latches rather a central lever. 15-inch Aluminum Slot which have been refurbished and our consignor states are from Japan, wear 215/65R15 tires with a mid 2022 date code and add a touch of sportiness to this small truck. The bed shows some use but the rest of the exterior is in great shape and we do not note any glaring imperfections.

Interior
Black vinyl door cards fit the orange inner doors with a weave patterned inner panel and the usual, simple hardware, with the material pattern and color mirrored on the bench seat and everything is tidy and clean, and less than three years old. A Z badged steering wheel fronts the plastic bezel of the instrument cluster, marred by a crack but otherwise original and clean looking. A radio delete panel tops the vent levers while a center console, rare according to our seller, takes in the tall, skinny shifter you'd expect in a Japanese import of this vintage. Clean black loop style carpet floods the floor topped by brown, Datsun branded rubber mats that reflect the era perfectly. Up top, ivory diamond patterned material make the headliner and black sun visor are along for the ride.

Drivetrain
Tune up items along with a newer starter, battery, and alternator accompany the 119ci SOHC inline four cylinder, rated at 110 horsepower and fueled via a 1-barrel carburetor. It's set into motion with a 4-speed manual transmission sending power to the rear axle with 4.38 gears.

Undercarriage
Super clean underneath with minimal surface rust and some residual about but no active leaks. Drum brakes are at all four wheels and benefit from newer wheel cylinders, hoses, and lining while the front end receives newer steering tie rod ends and sway bar bushings to complement the torsion bar suspension in front and fantastically clean leaf springs in back. The single exhaust enters a stock style muffler, then splits to become two tailpipes with chrome tips out back.

Drive-Ability
If Datsun cars were considered small back in the day, and they were, imagine the cozy cabin of this compact truck which, ironically, feels very car like. Meanwhile, the eager engine starts right up and the little orange pickup tracks onto the test loop in fine fashion providing adequate power, nice handling, and brakes we note as a bit spongy. All the functions provided in this econo-box with a bed work as they should and we look forward to meeting the next owner of this fun classic. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.

"I'll definitely buy another one if it would ever wear out," says the ranch owner in the 1976 Datsun truck commercial about his 620 with over 100,000 miles. Yes, Japanese cars boasted dependability and great gas mileage and Datsun's motto was "Datsun Saves". Well, someone saved this one and we're sure glad they did. It's a fantastic time capsule and a fairly uncommon classic.

HL620144960

H-L20B 4 Cylinder
L-Left Hand Drive
620-620 Series Pickup
144960-Sequential Unit Number

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