This 1973 Datsun B110 Sport Coupe “Hanjin-Dozo” is a modified race car that was built for use in land speed competition. The project included an engine rebuild, new clutch, and brake overhaul, along with the addition of a full cage and safety gear. The work stalled in its late stages, and the car sat in storage after 2010. It was recently was acquired by the current owner, who has since performed a fluid change, completed some electrical work, and seen to an overall sorting. The car is sold on behalf of the seller’s employee, and comes with current California registration and a clear California title in his name.

Known as the Datsun 1200 in the US, this B110 coupe has reportedly been a California car from new. Red-orange paint dates to several periods and is sun-baked throughout, while older bodywork is visible where rear badging and side markers have been shaved. Remaining trim is weathered and has been supplemented with a rooftop vent, as well as a tow hook mounted to the front bumper.

The left quarter panel shows some waviness, though the remaining sheet metal is straight and free of corrosion according to the seller. Steel 15×4″ wheels wear Mickey Thompson land speed tires and MOON aluminum covers attached with Dzus fasteners, which are also used to secure the hood and trunk lid.

The headlights have been replaced with special-order MOON disc covers to match the wheels. Door seals and latches are said to be in good shape, and fixed Lexan panels have been mounted in place of the door glass.

The stock interior was stripped and now features a substantial tubular roll cage. A Kirkey aluminum racing seat has been fitted for the driver and is equipped with a five-point Simpson harness showing a 2010 date code. The leather passenger seat is said to be from a vintage British roadster, and door panels are simple aluminum sheets.

A purposeful small-diameter racing wheel is mounted in front of a plain aluminum dash panel. Switchgear is limited to a few toggle switches that control the ignition and fan, while instrumentation includes a tachometer, oil pressure gauge, voltmeter, water temp gauge, and fuel pressure gauge. Wiring was rerouted through a Painless fuse box, and a master cutoff switch has been installed. An incomplete Safecraft fire suppression system is included in the sale.

The roll cage extends into the trunk area, which is lined with custom panels and contains a three-gallon, quick-fill aluminum fuel cell. The car is said to weigh in at approximately 1600 pounds without a driver.

The 1171cc pushrod inline four was reportedly rebuilt in 2010 with a slight overbore. It also received a decked cylinder head upgraded with a custom-ground cam for a healthy boost over its original 68 horsepower. A custom intake is topped by a new Hitachi downdraft carburetor, while a long-tube, four-into-one header and large aluminum radiator have also been fitted. The engine is paired to a stock four-speed manual transmission with a fresh clutch, master cylinder, and slave cylinder.

The engine bay shows a variety of paint finishes over filler where ancillary items have been removed. Suspension has been upgraded with adjustable front coilovers, and the brake system and lines were also overhauled in 2010. The stock front disc brakes are included in the sale, but are not installed due to unsuitability for land speed events.

Underneath, the trunk floor and roll cage attachment points have been coated in the same red-orange hue as the topside. Remaining sheet metal has never been undercoated and corrosion appears largely superficial where present. Running gear looks clean and a safety hoop has been fitted around the driveshaft.

The car has a blue California plate and has been registered, insured, and driven about 100 around town miles since its mechanical overhaul. The seller would recommend different tires if the car is to be used for anything other than land speed racing.