This 1968 Datsun 2000 Roadster was extensively modified for SCCA D Production racing in 1972. It is powered by a 2.0L U20 inline-four with Mikuni carburetors backed by a 5-speed manual transmission and limited slip differential. Early race history was on the East Coast with entries at Watkins Glen, Pocono, and Lime Rock through the 1970s. The car spent the last three decades racing in the Upper Midwest at tracks including Road America and Black Hawk Farms. The 2013 repaint in red still looks nice, and is complimented with white racing livery. Mechanicals are in good order, and the seller notes that a brake bleed is the only outstanding maintenance need. A recent compression test showed all cylinders above 190psi. The seller has owned the car for more than 4 years and is offering it with receipts, race logbooks, manuals, and a spares package that includes an extra set of wheels and tires.

Previously finished in yellow and black, a repaint in bright red was applied to a high standard in 2013. An older repair on the passenger side floor and a paint crack in the lower driver’s door are the only notable flaws as can be seen in the gallery below.

Records indicate that during the 1970s the car was raced in the Northeastern Region of the SCCA. There are numerous log book entries for races at Watkins Glen, Thompson, Lime Rock, Summit Point, and Pocono. The car has been in the Upper Midwest more recently, and was last raced at Road America two years ago. Prior to that, the seller won the Midwestern Council of Sports Car Clubs 2012 Rookie of the Year award.

The car is said to handle well and features adjustable Koni shocks tuned by Lou Mondello. Brake lines are braided stainless, and Hawk Blue track-only brake pads have been installed. Polished 14″ Konig Rewind alloys are fitted with 205-50-14 Hankook C71’s that durometer at 65 and have 50% life remaining.

Lights and side markers have been replaced by mesh covered vents and tow hooks, and the chrome trim that remains looks bright. A remote oil cooler is fitted in the passenger side head light opening, and is plumbed to a Canton remote oil filter with braided lines and AN fittings.

Safety features include a roll cage constructed from appropriate DOM tubing, racing seat with 3 inch G-force harness approved through 2019, and a fire extinguisher. The small racing windscreen looks clear and has no cracks or nicks per the owner.

The spartan interior is purposeful with a bare metal dash housing Auto Meter gauges and an AMB transponder.

The non-original 2.0L U-20 inline-four looks clean with a repainted red valve cover and polished intake trumpets. The engine features Wiseco pistons, Isky cam and valve springs, Mikuni Carbs, and a C&R Racing radiator. Compression is said to be above 190psi across all cylinders. The car has been freshly serviced with 20-50 Brad Penn race oil. The owner notes the car drives well, but first gear engagement is a bit crunchy and a slight oil leak is evident.

A Fuel Safe racing fuel cell and Facet Gold-Flo electronic fuel pump can be seen in the trunk.

The undercarriage looks clean and dry with no major corrosion visible on the frame or components. The 4:38 rear end with limited slip differential is an original Datsun item.

The car comes with a spares package that includes new Hawk Blue front brake pads, new Nissan rear brake shoes, a set of four Koni adjustable shocks, lots of gaskets, extra carb jets, and four quarts of Brad Penn race oil. An additional set of 205-50-14 Toyo R888 tires that durometer at 60 and have 50% life remaining are mounted on 14″ black wheels. The car weighs a little over 2000 lbs and is not hard on tires, so the new owner can get quite a few weekends on the tires that come with the car.

A large stack of receipts, three logs books, repair manuals, a Bob Sharp racing manual, and other documentation is included in the sale.