For sale: 1975 (Bluebird 610) 180B SSS Coupe Datsun
Specifications
Paint color code
Blue
Trim colour and material
Blue vinyl
Mileage
1. Exterior features: Datsun 180B SSS (Bluebird 610)
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- The 180B SSS was available exclusively in the 2-door hardtop body.
- A facelift occurred during 1974, which included a revised grille design, and incorporated wrap around front indicators on the corner edges of the headlights (pre-facelift cars had side repeaters fitted to the mudguards).
- Badging: “Datsun 180B” appeared on the rear guards, and “SSS” badges appeared on the rear pillars on the black flange window frame which wraps up the C-pillar. A central “Datsun” text badge was fitted between the tail lights (the Datsun text is sometimes red), and a “Datsun” text badge on the front left grille. Automatic transmission cars had a badge on the rear left of the trunk lid reading “Nissan full automatic”.
- Chrome blanking plates were fitted to the front guard edges (where Japanese market side-view mirrors were normally fitted). In the Australian market, a single square stainless steel side view mirror was fitted to the RHS door, but many owners have since installed Japanese spec mirrors on the guards.
- 7 and 9-slot matt black/stainless wheel covers/hubcaps were fitted as standard to the 180B SSS in Australia, covering 13 x 4.5” styled steel rims. The steel rims were an unusual 4-slot design, usually finished in black or a two-tone finish. Often, hubcaps were deleted and a chrome dress rim was fitted to the rims, with a Datsun centre cap. Tyres fitted were 4 ½ J 165SR13 radials.
- Front mud flaps were optional (these were the 70s style that also ran along/under the rocker panel for a few inches. An example is included in the image gallery.
- A stainless steel trim piece was fitted to the rocker panel (sill panel) between the front and rear wheels.
- On the rear lower quarter panels (just in front of the rear bumper) either clear reflectors or turn signals were fitted to the lower rear side of the mudguards. Different lens colours have been sighted over all production years, and there does not appear to be a distinct year of change or consistency for this feature.
- Popular aftermarket options include a rear window louvre, and vinyl roof kit. See the image gallery for examples.
- The car’s antenna was mounted on the front driver’s side A-pillar.
- The chrome front bumper in the Australian vehicles had integrated indicators and parker lamps (as opposed to purely indicator lamps in some other markets).
- Stainless trim surrounded all windows, and was also fitted to the border of the tail lamp panel / fascia.
Transmission
Manual (floor shift)
Engine Type
4 cylinder
Vehicle location
Australia , South Australia , Adelaide
Spotted on FB marketplace, not advertised for sale, but someone asking an opinion on value. Looks to be a post-facelift SSS (Australian delivered), so likely a late 74 - 76 model - I've guessed 75. Some bad rust in the front guards, and no doubt it would be elsewhere too. Worth saving though, and a rare car in a very cool original colour. See the other 180B SSS coupes on the register, and check out Classic Register's 180B SSS guide.