Datsun 260C coupe front quarterDatsun 260C coupe front quarter
This was a newly bodied version, still with the 2.6 litre six cylinder engine. As had happened with the 240C the engine was later enlarged, while retaining the same body, to 2.8 litres (and of course was renamed 280C - I don't think any hardtop 280Cs came to Australia though).
The hardtop coupe was held back slightly (January '76 apparently) after the release of the sedan and wagon. Like the previous shape it always seemed rare and this is one of two I have seen in the last year or so (chased this one for months till finally the gods smiled and I caught it!).


 

Datsun 260C coupe rear end Datsun 260C coupe rear
I have never seen a hardtop coupe 330 series 280C (nor wagon for that matter); perhaps these were no longer imported?

Click here to see a close up of the centre badgework.


 

Datsun 260C coupe profile Datsun 260C coupe profile
Like all 330 series model the profile is much hippier than the 230 series version, a backward step in most people's view. I think these wheels (wheel covers, actually) may not be original.


 

Datsun 260C coupe rear quarter Datsun 260C coupe rear quarter
The coupe had (fake?) rear quarter vents, not only those on the C pillar behind the side windows but also a small one near the trailing edge of the fender (this might have been a side marker light on other markets?


 

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