1966 Datsun 1600

LOCATION: Benicia, California

1966 Datsun 1600 Roadster

Fully restored to its original specifications, #44 represents a key chapter in Datsuns early American racing history. This Datsuns provenance and historical significance make it an ideal fit for the 2026 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunions Icons of Japanese Motorsport celebration.

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ENGINE: 1600cc 4-Cylinder
TRANSMISSION: 5 Speed Manual
EXTERIOR COLOR: Red
INTERIOR COLOR: Gray

FEATURES AND UPGRADES
Full body-off, frame-up restoration completed in 2018
Historically significant and documented race car (G Production class)
Datsun R16 engine platform
Twin 1 1/2 SU carburetors (rebuilt)
Aluminum cylinder head (ported and polished)
ARP main caps
Balanced and polished factory crankshaft
Race-prepped connecting rods
Venolia pistons with Deeves rings
Custom camshaft
Isky valve springs
Tilton aluminum flywheel
Lightened pressure plate
BRE 4-1 merge collector exhaust
Custom velocity stacks and thermal coated headers
Fuel Safe 8-gallon fuel cell
Holley fuel pump
Setrab oil cooler with BRE filter adapter and Accusump system
Custom crossflow copper radiator with Aeroquip lines
Petronix ignition system
Gear reduction starter
Nissan 240SX alternator
Odyssey PC680 battery
5-speed manual transmission (fully rebuilt and blueprinted)
Ultra-close ratio competition gears
Short shifter
Limited-slip differential (rebuilt)
4.62 and 4.38 gear ratios
Rebalanced driveshaft and rebuilt axles
Koni competition shocks
Front disc brakes and rear drum brakes
Dual master cylinders
Upgraded sway bar, control arms, and suspension components
Leaf spring rear suspension (rebuilt and powder-coated)
Panasport wheels
Hoosier racing tires
Full roll cage
Fire suppression system (engine, cockpit, trunk)
6-point racing harness (new 2025)
Stewart Warner, Jones, and ATM gauges
SPA convex mirrors and Wink multi-panel mirror
Included spare wheels, parts, tools, and documentation
Includes racing gear, helmet, and accessories
24 enclosed trailer featuring a finished interior and all necessary track equipment costs $8,000.

CONDITION
This 1966 Datsun 1600 Roadster is a professionally restored and historically significant race car that underwent a no-expense-spared, body-off restoration completed in 2018. Originally discovered as a barn find in Benicia, California, the car was meticulously rebuilt over a 7-year period with every component either replaced, restored, or upgraded. The exterior features a striking red and white professional race livery with period-correct graphics, all applied over a fully prepped and refinished body. The interior is purpose-built for racing, featuring a full roll cage, racing seat, harnesses, and functional instrumentation. Mechanically, the vehicle is in exceptional condition with all systems rebuilt or new, making it fully track-ready with approximately 150+ horsepower and competition-grade components throughout. This is not a tribute car, but a documented and authentic vintage race car with extensive records, making it an outstanding opportunity for collectors and vintage racing enthusiasts alike.

HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN AN ICONIC CLASSIC IN OUTSTANDING CONDITION!