12/16/2008 Update: This time the bidding did not meet reserve at $55,100 with 20 bids.

12/16/2008 Update: Seventeen months later, this Datsun race car has been re-listed by the same seller here on eBay in Rochester, New York. We have updated the photo links below. Special thanks to BaT reader Colin G. for the tip this time!

7/29/2007 Update: This Datsun did not meet reserve at $50,100 with 18 bidders.

From 7/20/2007:

Bob Sharp Racing built two 1975 Datsun 260Z’s to campaign in IMSA racing. The series-winning car was destroyed in Bob Sharp’s career-ending crash in early ’76. This is the backup car which was also the pace car for the Camel GT series. It has been restored and changed from Camel colors to BSR red, white, and blue for current vintage racing and is available here on eBay in New York. Special thanks to BaT regular Brian for the tip on this Datsun!

Its too bad the car the won so many races in 1975 is gone, but this car is the next best thing. It is not a replica like many vintage racers today…this car is the real thing. 14″ rear tires were allowed in GTU racing at the time, which gives this Datsun an amazing rear flare profile. The nose was a special aerodynamic unit which was developed by BSR.

We like the period gauges, seat, and shifter. We’d love to see a correct vintage tachometer to replace the AutoMeter unit. The car has been used for VARA and SVRA vintage racing the last 12 years, and includes the associated logbooks. It also has a passenger seat for instructional purposes.

The engine is a fully built 2.8L and is fed by three Mikuni carburetors. The transmission is a super-rare Nissan Comp 5-speed.

We respect Bob Sharp racing, and think this car was a pivotal step in the Nissan/Datsun racing program. From SCCA Roadsters, to BRE 510’s, to these GTU cars, and all the way to the GTP cars of the mid-80’s…we have always thought that Nissan did a great job in motorsport. We are glad to see such a great example back on the race track and available here for sale.