The engine is an energetic 1600cc four-cylinder that makes a pretty decent 90 horsepower, which is plenty in such a lightweight car. A pair of familiar-looking side-draft carburetors feed the engine and it’s got a wonderfully playful feel on the road and a great exhaust note to go with it. The engine bay isn’t detailed for show, but it runs great thanks to a recent tune-up and for a mostly original car, the engine bay shows the effect of caring ownership. The Datsun engineers knew that this car would attract car guys, so they gave it a finned aluminum valve cover to dress things up, and even today service is easy and parts are plentiful and inexpensive. A 4-speed manual transmission was the only choice in ’67, and it slips through the gears easily and the ratios are well-chosen to make the most of the engine’s powerband. An independent front suspension and surprisingly effective brakes make this car a lot of fun on a twisting road, as you’d expect. Standard steel wheels with hubcaps are in excellent condition and carry right-sized 175/65/14 blackwall radials.

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Location: Fort Worth, Texas, United States