411 and Roadster Graveyard

[Rhapakatui]

I posted these photos in sightings, but decided they needed their own thread. I plan to go back and get more pics as soon as I can.

 

This is what I saw from the highway that made me bust a U-turn. After I took these pics, I looked closer at the sheds and tarps all around and noticed several more cars. These are in the northern part of Silsbee TX, which does not have a reputation for dealing well with trespassers, and I didn't have time to stay and find the owner, so I could only see these cars clearly from the road.

When I have time, I plan to go find the owner so that I can get more detailed pics, and possibly see if he/she'd be willing to part with some of the Datto treasures on the property.

 

From the road, I could see the (5) 411s, and 520 in the pictures. I could also see fenders sticking out of sheds and from under tarps that apear to be (6) roadsters!

 

Consider this a tease, and I will be back with more pics ASAP!

[Jassifrass]

:o

[izzo]

:o

 

 

^^ what she said

[Yosemite_Sam]

People who do that make me sick. If you don't care about the cars give them away to people who will use them.

[Rhapakatui]

I'm thinking that it may be more the case that this person LOVES these cars and was saving them from the scrap pile. Judging from the condition of the house and property, I'd say this person is either very old or dead. There is practically zero Datsun support around here. I hope to find out later this week.

[freaky510]

:wub:

[Sealik]

I'm thinking that it may be more the case that this person LOVES these cars and was saving them from the scrap pile.

 

Was thinking the same...hoarding is good. :D

[Wide14u]

its just to hard to let go of parts

[gcmustang]

Tell me about letting go of parts. 2 411 sedan parts cars 2 SSS sedans and a standard wagon now.

[MikeRL411]

Tell me about letting go of parts. 2 411 sedan parts cars 2 SSS sedans and a standard wagon now.

 

You are sitting on a Gold Mine! According to the NADA Guide site [nadaguides.com/classic cars/1967/nissan-datsun/411/4door-sedan/values,] with no regard for accessories like radio or automatic transmission, once asembled into complete vehicle condition, the low ball value of a poor condition 411 is $1600, an average condition 411 is $4400 and "High Retail" value is $9154. Note, High Retail is NOT a pristine collector example. Check it out for yourself!

[Z chopper]

:o

 

 

^^ what she said

 

 

what they said

[dirtboy411]

hooollllllyyyyyy crap. so thats where the rest of the 411's are. bastards are holding out on the good stufff. probably have my sway bar bracket underneath one of them gems. only if it was in cali. wonder if one of those are jdm spec'd. oohhh how sweet wpuld that be. :{)

[erichwaslike]

do want...all of it. if u find out anything make sure to post it. id def be interested in some of that!

[67 411]

That's a amazing find! I hope they let you look around.

[Rhapakatui]

Just did some snooping around. Talked to a neighbor who said the place belongs to a father and son. They come check the mail every couple weeks, and that's all he sees of them. Snapped a few oics while I was there.

 

Bad news, the roadsters spear to all be MGs. Sorry about that.

 

Meanwhile oic time.

[Rhapakatui]

510 goon.

411 4 door.

4 door shell

520 with another 411 4 door in background.

 

4 door with interesting badges

[king bee66]

i wonder if that sss is still sporting its su's

[Rhapakatui]

I'd be willing to bet it is. From the story the neighbor told me, the old man bought several of these cars new, drove em till something messed up, and just parked it and got another one.

[67 411]

Wow are you going to write him a letter or something?

[king bee66]

I'd be willing to bet it is. From the story the neighbor told me, the old man bought several of these cars new, drove em till something messed up, and just parked it and got another one.

 

if you ever come in contact with him, id make a trip for them if they're available. ive been needing a reason to visit my family in houston anyway

[erichwaslike]

yeah id be willing to make a rip out there too.

[Rhapakatui]

I left a business card. Hopefully they'll contact me soon. If not, I'll have to see what I can do to track them down.

[vindats1]

i wonder if that sss is still sporting its su's

I have a complete set of 411 SSS SU's and complete air filter assembly...if you are in need.

[vindats1]

I left a business card. Hopefully they'll contact me soon. If not, I'll have to see what I can do to track them down.

There was a guy up here with about 25 really rare, mostly big old American cars and he didn't want to part with any of these decaying ones. I did get to buy one 320 truck from him. Better to sell cars to someone who will restore or part them out rather than let them rust away, so sad.

[king bee66]

I have a complete set of 411 SSS SU's and complete air filter assembly...if you are in need.

 

possibly, but rotting jtin is more in my price range at this time.