This 1981 Datsun 810 Maxima is powered by a 2.4-liter inline-six paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Finished in metallic blue over blue cloth upholstery, the car is equipped with 14″ alloy wheels, a sunroof, air conditioning, power aLessories, and a factory cassette stereo. The car was first registered in Maryland before relocating to North Carolina where it was acquired by the selling dealer in 2021.
The second-generation Datsun 810 was introduced for the 1981 model year in…
This 1981 Datsun 810 Maxima is powered by a 2.4-liter inline-six paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Finished in metallic blue over blue cloth upholstery, the car is equipped with 14″ alloy wheels, a sunroof, air conditioning, power aLessories, and a factory cassette stereo. The car was first registered in Maryland before relocating to North Carolina where it was acquired by the selling dealer in 2021.
The second-generation Datsun 810 was introduced for the 1981 model year in Deluxe and Maxima trim levels. This first-year Maxima example wears Light Blue Metallic (841) paint with pinstriping and is equipped with rubber bumpers and a sliding steel sunroof. The sale includes a Maxima hood ornament insert in addition to the Datsun version mounted to the car. Paint wear including clear-coat failure on the trunk is shown up close in the gallery below, along with images of paint meter readings taken around the body.
Factory 14″ alloy wheels wear Zeta Verdant tires measuring 185/70.
The cabin features pillowed blue upholstery on the front bucket and rear bench seats as well as color-matched carpets and two-tone dash and door trim. Amenities include power windows and locks, a stock cassette stereo, air conditioning, and a digital clock. The cruise control system is inoperative.
A two-spoke steering wheel fronts stock instrumentation including an 85-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and ancillary gauges. The six-digit mechanical odometer shows 63k miles.
The 2.4-liter L24E inline-six features electronic fuel injection and sends power to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. Rust is visible on various underhood fasteners and components.