This 1967 Datsun Roadster started life as a 1600 but now runs a neatly installed Nissan SR20DE twin cam four and matching 5-speed. Other upgrades include 300ZX turbo brakes, an RX-7 limited slip diff and a killer set of bronze staggered width Watanabe wheels. A desirable early low-windshield car, this one has the potential to be a great drive. Find it here on eBay in Los Angeles, California with reserve not met.

These early, pre-1968 cars look best thanks to a lower windshield and other details, and this one sits beautifully over an expensive set of Watanabe alloys–15″ x 7″ in front, one inch wider in rear. Tires are fresh Advan A048 street-legal track items and stopping is handled by four wheel discs–300ZX twin turbo items up front. Cosmetics aren’t perfect but not at all bad either. Check out the cool vintage-style Japanese Automobile Federation badge–anyone know what the black and yellow kanji script one is?

The interior is a bit of a mixed bag but mostly very attractive. Classic Instruments gauges are a good choice but remain uncalibrated. Leather GT seats from JDM Legends are a great touch as well, as is the cool leather-rimmed Nardi. The Sony speakers on the rear bulkhead aren’t ideal, but could easily be swapped for better sounding items with less over-styled grilles. Toggle switches were replaced with flush-fitting items on later cars, and are another plus for these early, low-windshield examples. A full Dynamat treatment is also mentioned.

Estimated to have between 55k and 65k miles, the 2.0 liter, 16 valve SR20DE should be good for about 150 HP, possibly more depending on tune. These are robust, chain cam drive motors that rev well and last forever with minimal upkeep. Cooling is via a CXR three row aluminum radiator, and swap work was carried out by Kevin’s Roadster Design in Riverside, California. Only 580 miles have been added since completion, and the seller says that the car drives better with each mile that passes.

Suspension details aren’t mentioned, but with so much go, grip and stop we hope there’s more than just some chopped springs behind the fenders. Once properly dialed-in, this one should be reliable, quick, capable and a ton of fun. We’d say looks are already nailed down.