This 1972 Datsun 521 was delivered new to Valley Datsun of Spokane, Washington, and was refurbished under previous ownership. Work completed between 2018 and 2020 included a repaint in metallic green, re-trimming the black vinyl interior, and installing a fabricated rear roll pan. Power is provided by a 1.6-liter inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission, and additional details include a chrome front bumper, quad headlights, 14″ steel wheels, cargo tie-down hooks, and a push-button radio. The truck was purchased by the current owner on BaT in December 2022. This 521 pickup is now offered on dealer consignment with initial purchase documentation, manufacturer’s literature, service manuals, and a New Jersey title.
The exterior was repainted in the Mercedes shade of Avant Garde Green (269) following the installation of a fabricated roll pan and aftermarket taillights. Additional equipment includes a chrome front bumper, quad headlights with LED bulbs, a left-side mirror, venting front quarter windows, a bed toolbox, a bed mat, black-painted accents on the bed floor, white pinstripes, Datsun lettering on the tailgate, and cargo tie-down hooks. Ceramic coating was applied to the exterior in 2022 following a multi-stage paint correction.
Silver-finished 14″ steel wheels with bright covers are mounted with Kumho Solus tires, which were installed in June 2026. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel drum brakes. The front wheel bearings were replaced in June 2024, and the front wheel cylinders and shoes were replaced in September 2025.
The reupholstered cabin features a bench seat trimmed in black vinyl along with matching door panel inserts. The headliner and carpets were replaced under previous ownership, and additional details include Datsun-logo floor mats, a heater, and a push-button radio.
A two-spoke steering wheel frames a semicircular 100-mph speedometer flanked by coolant temperature and fuel level gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 12k miles, approximately 6k of which were added under current ownership. True mileage is unknown.
The 1.6L L16 inline-four features a single overhead camshaft and is equipped with an aluminum valve cover and a body-color air cleaner cover. An oil change was performed under current ownership. The carburetor linkage was replaced in August 2023, the battery was replaced in May 2024, and an oil change was performed in March 2026.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. The undercarriage was refreshed in March 2026.
Manufacturer’s literature, service manuals, and initial purchase paperwork are included in the sale.
The New Jersey title notes an odometer reading of 6k miles and describes it as “Actual”.
