This 1977 Datsun 120A F-II looks to be in extraordinarily good condition and even sounds as if it may retain a high degree of originality. Marketed in the US as the F10, these FWD compacts were sold here with massive DOT bumpers that ruined their quirky but oddly endearing bodywork, and this one’s slim Euro market items transform its appearance for the better. Find it here on finn.no in Hønefoss, Norway for 37,500 NOK (~$4,475 USD today). Special thanks to BaT reader Oliver K. for this submission.

Though we’d stop well short of describing it as an attractive car, there’s still something very cool about its funky detailing and strange, almost Citroen SM-like side profile. These taillights are particularly interesting, and this one’s light blue color and matt black factory wheel covers work very well together. Note the Nissan plaque on the hatch’s left rear corner–American cars were badged as Datsuns only. The seller mentions some rust bubbling on the driver’s door but this isn’t immediately apparent in any of the photos provided.

The interior looks fantastic as well and has clearly been used very lightly over the past 38 plus years. The odometer shows 50k and change kilometers, or about 31,000 miles when converted. We like that the standard steering wheel and original radio have been retained, while the long, windy gear lever looks like it’d almost be suitable for use in a small pick-up of the same era. Note the oddly placed tachometer, which along with the AM/FM Clarion indicate this car to be a fairly high-spec example.

120 rather than 110 nomenclature indicate that the motor is a 1171cc A12 four as opposed to the base, 988cc A10. Good for a nice round 70 HP and 70 lb ft, these little fours found their way into several period Nissan products including the car-based Sunny truck. Said to be in very good running and driving condition, engine bay appearances certainly seem to support such claims.

It’s always a little weird to see such low-mileage, well-preserved Japanese cars floating around Europe, and though far from a desirable model, we’re still happy to see this one counted among those ranks.