A few random sightings....

[Chris D.]

Originally Posted by DifferentPointofView

^ One example of how far we've back traveled with fuel economy :/

Originally Posted by H4MM3R

I agree!

explain?

[Chris D.]

Originally Posted by zjrog

The old B210 was a not a fun car to drive. And they were really tiny inside. I'm 6'3" and it was not a comfortable fit or ride. Top that off, the ones I drove in the late 70s could barely get to 55MPH with an automatic. The 4 speed was better because you could at least row the shifter...

My B210 was an automatic and had no issues getting upto 70mph..

Sounds like carb issues..
I'm 5'10" and my buddy Rich is 6'1" and we fit just fine..
Its not a Lexus, so we didn't expect a cushy ride, but I never had any complaints. Its not a sports car, so how much fun would you expect?

[brucepick]

I guess back traveling = like backsliding. Losing ground.

Anyway, we drove a '75 B210 hatch for a few years. Not the GX version though. 4-speed, with a carburetor. Buzzy thing, very light. I think it go about 30 mpg but I can't swear to that. Rear-drive.

[DifferentPointofView]

back traveled as in, they got a rating of 48mpg in the 70's and now (with old epa) people think mid 30's-40 is good. And that was aero in it's day, what's aero in our day?

[MetroMPG]

Wow, on the giant battery. They had a few of those sitting around the forklift bone yard where we got our lift truck. The one from our forklift (not included) weighed 3000 lbs, and Bennelson's right: worth a pretty penny in scrap prices. That 3k lbs of lead would be worth about $275 based on the last price I got for recycling a battery last fall.

Nice find, that old Datsun. Got to love the aero roof line.