For sale: 1975 (Bluebird 610) 180B SSS Coupe Datsun
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The below colours available on the C140 have been derived from brochures1 in relevant years, and vehicles sighted. Where possible, we have labeled examples of each colour in the gallery for reference. There are a number of assumptions that have been made where it is unclear over what years certain colours were available. There may be differences in availability between different markets which are not accounted for in this list, so please don't regard the below list and dates as a a strict rule.
Based on our research, colour availability was not necessarily limited to those colours listed in brochures for each year. We have come across clear exceptions to the colours offered in the brochures, and we assume customers were able to special order colours outside of those offered in the brochures. This would make sense for a vehicle of this status, but it is just an assumption. For example, Signal Red (code 568), Calypso Green (Code 279) and Imperial Red (Code 582) are not shown in any of the C140 Brochure we've reviewed, but clearly exist from vehicle's we've seen for sale.
Two tone and single tone paint schemes:
Early cars (up to June 1996 in most markets) were available with the traditional Mercedes-Benz two tone paint schemes. Unfortunately, the data card on many models including the C140 often only specifies the main body colour, and not the secondary (lower) colour. In the list below, we have shown the secondary (lower) colour that was available (if available) with each paint colour on these cars. Most of this information is thanks to Paintscratch.com2 who provide a great reference for some of the combinations that were available in specific years. Note, many of the lower panel colours were a "matt" non-gloss finish.
Any further information on colour availability throughout production would be appreciated - please get in touch by clicking the "contact author" button at the top of this page.
Non-metallic colours:
- Artic White (Code 147) - Available with contrasting lower body colour Alto Grey (matt) (Code 7700) OR Satograu Metallic (Code 7738). Available up to 1996. Possibly some crossover with Polar White
- Polar White (Code 149) Commencement of availability not confirmed on the coupe, but possibly some cross-over with Artic White.
- Glacier White (Code 143) - Available with contrasting lower body colour Marble Grey (matt) (Code 7201). Possibly available throughout all years.
- Barolo Red (Code 544) - Available up to August 1994.
- Midnight Blue (Code 904) - Available with contrasting lower body colour Blue Metallic (matt) (Code 5944) OR from 1995 Rio Blue (matt) (Code 5309) OR from 1995 Nautical Blue Metallic (Code 5929) OR from 1996 Midnight Blue (matt) (Code 5214). Available throughout entire production period.
- Black (Code 040) - Available with contrasting lower body colour Alto Grey (matt) (Code 7700). Available throughout entire production period.
Metallic colours:
- Brilliant Silver (Code 744) - Available with contrasting lower body colour Atlas Grey metallic (matt) (Code 7181). Available throughout entire production period.
- Pearl Grey (Code 122) - Available with contrasting lower body colour Alto Grey (matt) (Code 7700). Available up to August 1994.
- Onyx Grey (Code 721) - Available from August 1994 to 1996.
- Smoke Silver (Code 702) - Available with contrasting lower body colour Grey metallic (matt) (Code 7176). Available throughout entire production period.
- Anthracite Grey (Code 172) - Available with contrasting lower body colour Grey metallic (matt) (code 7176). Possibly available up to 1996. Further research needed.
- Pearl Blue (Code 348) - Available with contrasting lower body colour Andorblau metallic (Code 5301).Possibly available up to 1996. Further research needed.
- Nautic Blue (Code 929) - Available with contrasting lower body colour Andorblau metallic (Code 5301) OR Blue metallic (matt) (Code 5944). Available up to August 1994.
- Azurite Blue / Azure Blue (Code 366) - Available with contrasting lower body colour Sodalith Blue (matt) Pearl (Code 5205) OR from 1996 Azure Blue metallic (matt) (Code 5218). Available from August 1994.
- Beryl / Teal Blue (Code 888) - Available with contrasting lower body colour Lago metallic (Code 6250). Possibly available up to 1996. Further research needed.
- Crystal Green (Code 256) - Available with contrasting lower body colour Tropengruen metallic (Code 6856). Possibly available up to 1996. Further research needed.
- Malachite (Code 249) Possibly available up to 1996. Further research needed.
- Almandine Red / Garnet Red (Code 512) - Available with contrasting lower body colour Navarrarot metallic (Code 3521). Possibly available up to 1996. Further research needed.
- Rose Wood (Code 485) Possibly available up to 1996. Further research needed.
- Bornite (Code 481) - Available with contrasting lower body colour ViolettGrau (Code 7166). Possibly available up to 1996. Further research needed.
- Blue Black (Code 199) - Available up to 1996.
- Nutria / Sierra Brown (Code 475) - Available with contrasting lower body colour Karminbraun Metallic (Code 8482). Available up to August 1994.
- Black Pearl / Blue Black (Code 199) - Available with contrasting lower body colour Alto Grey (matt) (Code 7700). Available in 1996 (unsure whether available in other years)
- Moonstone Grey (Code 721) - Available with contrasting lower body colour Agate Grey (matt) (Code 7202) OR with Moonstone Grey (matt) (Code 7209). Available from 1996 through to end of production.
- Black Opal (Code 189) - Available with contrasting lower body colour Laud. Grey (matt) (Code 7204) OR Black Opal (matt) (Code 9211). Available from 1996 through to end of production.
- Brilliant Emerald (Code 269) - Available in 1996 and 1997.
- Spruce Green (Code 249) - Available with contrasting lower body colour Kiwigruen metallic (Code 6211) OR Tropengruen metallic (Code 6856). Available in 1996 (unsure whether available in other years).
- Ruby (Code 572) - Available with contrasting lower body colour Ruby (matt) Pearl (Code 3518) OR Corundum Red (matt) metallic (Code 3549). Available in 1996 and 1997.
- Green Black (Code 189) - Available in 1996 (unsure whether available in other years).
- Aquamarine Blue (Code 341) - Available from September 1996. (unsure whether available in other years).
- Tourmaline Green (Code 269) - Available with contrasting lower body colour Agate Green (matt) (Code 6303) OR Brilliant Emerald (matt) (Code 6864). Available in 1996 (unsure whether available in other years).
- Alexander Green (Code 891) - Available from December 1996. (unsure whether available throughout remaining production).
- Royal Indigo (Code 339) - Available from 1997 through to end of production.
- Aspen Green (Code 891) - Available from 1997 through to end of production.
- Obsidian Black (Code 197) - Available from 1998.
Other colours sighted but not shown in brochures:
- Signal Red (Code 568) - Available with contrasting lower body colour Tartanrot (Code 3515) OR Korsarrot metallic (Code 3526). Sighted one vehicle in 1993 which could be either combination (unsure).
- Imperial Red (Code 582) - Only sighted on later C140 vehicles so far (1997 onward).
- Calypso Green Metallic (Code 279) - Only sighted on later C140 vehicles so far (1997 onward).
Vehicle location
Australia , Tasmania , Launceston
The grave of the unknown 180B. This one is sadly not repairable, so we'll add it for the sake of preserving its memory, and demonstrating how bad rust can get on these 180Bs.. Sad to see a complete car be parted out, but this example is likely headed that way, advertised on facebook Matketplace in December 2022 asking $3,000. We've got a lot of 180B SSS coupes on the register now - see the Datsun 180B SSS register here.