1968 Datsun Roadster U20 ‘B’ Cam Solex 44PHH-2 Convertible Red RWD 5-Sped Manual

1968 Datsun Sports 2000 Sports Roadster

Vehicle Details

1968 Datsun Sports 2000 Solex Roadster ConversionSame owner since 1975 -- 47 Years Owned SPL31120807 frame/body/differential (VIN and chassis tag)SRL31112627 dash/U20 Solex engine/5-speed transmission/drive shaft/mount(all VIN tags included)'Extra Red" Dupont Imron urethane aircraft paint (1980)94,865 miles (Correct as of August 2022)U20 Power with twin 'Old Style' Type Q Solex 44PHH-2, B-Cam (from SRL31112627 in 1980)Datsun Competition clutch, 4-into-1 tube headers (1978)New Girling Clutch and Slave cylinders and flex line (2019)1-3/4" Exhaust to SuperTrapp stainless, disc-tunable muffler (2019)Cam chain tensioners replaced (1983, top shimmed 2010)Valve springs replaced (1985)TSI geared starter (2008)Solex 44PHH-2 'Old Style' Type Q Carburetors, Short Stacks, 4x CBs filtersCarter electric inline rotary 3-PSI fuel pump (2017)Electric fuel pump inertial cut-off on high-G impact (2017)Gary Boone electronic distributor with Solex advance plate (2012)MSD Blaster coil (2012)Magnecor 10mm spark and distributor wires (2019)14" SPAL electric puller fan (2012) replacing belt-driven 7-blade fanAdjustable electronic fan thermostat - set at 180 On/160 Off (2012)Manual electrical fan cut-out switch (2012)Stewart Warner mechanical backup water temperature gauge (2012)New resistive thermo-sender (2020)New resistive fuel quantity sensor (1996)Drive train and dash (correct mileage) from SRL31112627, swapped in 1980FS5C71A 5-Speed transmission5-Speed drive shaft and transmission mount3.90 differential (original to SPL31120807)Short shifter with NASA Huntsville custom machined aluminum gear selector knobDatsun Comp aluminum shift bushings (Delrin and OEM rubber bushings included)23mm Datsun Competition front sway/anti-roll Bar (2019)Super Comp front springs ~1-3/4" lower front ride height (2019)Replaced front A-arms (2019) and ball joints (2015)KYB GR-2 shocks F/R (2019)Front alignment re-toed to accommodate lowered front stance (2019)Alfin rear brake drums13/16" rear wheel cylinders (2018)Rebuilt Brake Dual Master Cylinder (1983)Porterfield R-4S carbon/kevlar brake F/pads R/shoes (2019, 2014)Stainless steel braided Teflon brake flex hoses F/R (2019)Brakes bled/freshened in 2019Dual Master Cylinder brace included, not installed (no evidence of firewall cracking, not needed)BRE front 'Spook' with custom aluminum under-tray (2005)7" LED headlamps (2018)White front marker/turn lens covers, Amber LED front marker/turn lamps (2018)Red LED market/turn/stop lamps (2018)White LED reverse lamp installed (new switch 2019)Red LED third/CHMSL brake light (rear trim hoop mount; included, not installed)White LED console lamp (2018)Dash indicator lamps are all original incandescent and operate as designedOdyssey PC680 dry battery in aluminum lay-down frame (2015)Battery cut-out switch (mechanical rotary, 1996)Battery condition LED 'tell-tale' with charger/conditioner connector (2015)Original Mitsubishi alternator relocated to passenger-side (2018)Solid state alternator voltage regulator (2018)Solid state adjustable instrument/gauge voltage regulator (2019)Formuling France 14" steering wheel, Datsun logo horn button (horn works)Autopower 4-stay roll bar (1980)Simpson 3" cam lock belts/harnesses -- 6-point Driver, 4-point Passenger (2012)H3R Halon fire extinguisher (2018)Shelby 7x14" 8-spoke cast aluminum alloy wheels (1980)Bridgestone Potenza RE71 tires 195/55x14 F, 205/60x14 RBFGoodrich G78-14 space saver spare on steel wheelLights, "B" Safety Brake, Fan switches all work, all settings/peedsChoke and Hand Throttle both workVents and handles workOil Pressure, Tachometer, Speedometer, Temperature, Fuel light indication multi-gauge worksTemperature and Fuel gauges work intermittentlyElectrical clock, cabin fan, wipers workConsole light and lock workWasher reservoir/motor and bracket included (works, not installed)Original Toshiba radio/antenna installed (status UNK -- not used, no speaker Installed)Heater box removed; levers and cables remain, intact1979 vintage soft top with rear bar and three latches (fits over roll bar; window plastic browned out needs refinishing)New optional no-headrest tonneau cover with rear bar included (can be altered to fit around seat headrests and roll bar)Significant amount of historical documentation includedOwners ManualFactory Service Manuals, BrochuresBob Sharp Preparation Manual1970s/80s Vendor CatalogsSome service recordsCar was a daily driver 1968-19852-liter drive train except differential plus dash board transferred in 1980Imron aircraft urethane repaint 1980Valve springs replaced in 1985, stored 1985-1996Solex carburetors rebuilt and braking system freshened 1996, 2019Small patches of spidering in the paint at top, left of trunk and rear haunchSmall patch of remediated rust above fuel tank near trunk access panelTransferable NY registration and annual safety inspectionOccasional driver on NY Historic plates since 1996 ('installation laps' to prove upgrades)Redline Engine, Transmission and Gear Oils used exclusively** Car is also listed locally and elsewhere online, and will be withdrawn if sold **