If the seller owned it for less than 12 months I'd bet it was one I looked
at in Donvale area about 12 months ago. Rust was starting as you describe
and it was definitely in need of a respray. Didnt have all the SSS Badges,
although the seller then said he could get them from the previous owner.
Despite the tired body it ran OK when I drove it.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Robert GREENBURY" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, 6 December 2000 11:03 AM
Subject: Re: datsun 1600 SSS
> richard
>
> I dont think I have seen this guy advertising previously. he was pretty
> young (about 23?) The body condition was ok (probably better than most?!),
> no rust in the front wheel arch/sill area either side (a rarity), with
> minimal rust spots starting to appear in the rear quarters. in fact with a
> closer look you could see a few rust bubbles appearing in door corners,
> bottom of front guards etc. the problem was it was evident it had had a
> (pretty dodgy) respray in the factory colour of that yellowy beigey off
> white, and so i was thinking who knows what may have been hidden under
> that.
>
> I reckon it was worth considering though if someone was after a
> restoration, and thought an SSS was worth the risk of what problems they
> may find under that respray (may be nothing, may be a lot).
>
> anyone else on the list take a look, or even buy it??
>
> andrew
>
> On Tue, 5 Dec 2000, Richard Clough wrote:
>
> > This Mt Evelyn seller. Is he the one that regularly advertises 1600's
for
> > sale?
> > What was the body condition/colour of this SSS?
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Andrew Greenbury" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Friday, 1 December 2000 12:10 PM
> > Subject: datsun 1600 SSS
> >
> >
> > > melbourne listers,
> > >
> > > just thought some of you may like to know (if you didn't know
> > > already) of a 1600 SSS for sale, in the trading post as below.
> > >
> > > I had a look at it last night, and it seems genuine and reasonable.
> > >
> > > andrew
> > >
> > > > DATSUN 1600 1969 SSS
> > > > sedan. Genuine car. All numbers
> > > > match, very rare car, many new
> > > > parts, copy Enkie mags, needs
> > > > clean up, close to RWC. Driven
> > > > daily. With reg. QJU643 $3500ono
> > > > (03) 97364146 Mt Evelyn
> > >
> >
> >
>
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