deserthoneybee Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Hello Everyone! Total newbie here but I am so glad to have found this site. I am hoping someone out there will be able to help me. I am looking for THIS car exactly: A 1976 Datsun B210 Honey Bee, hopefully with the original gold paint. I'd strongly prefer that it was running but I'll consider one in any condition. I am open to any transmission. Engine mods are fine. I am primarily concerned with it looking as close to original condition as possible (including the infamous bumpers.) I am in California but I am open to anything in the U.S. I will consider any reasonable price. I would also consider a 1977 or 1978 Honey Bee but no hatchback-model B210s. [/img"]http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g343/deserthoneybee/1976B210HoneyBee.jpg[/img][/img] If you have one or perhaps know someone who could be persuaded to sell, please let me know. Thank you so much- Link to comment
ggzilla Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Honey Bee only came in 2-dr sedan form, no coupes were ever made. B210 Standard * All vinyl interior (no carpet) * Dog-dish hubcap * 4-speed only (no auto) * Side stripe * Bee decal behind front wheel Honey Bee was available in light Yellow, Sunshine Yellow, White and Brown. Sunshine yellow was not available until 1977. Link to comment
deserthoneybee Posted November 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Honey Bee only came in 2-dr sedan form, no coupes were ever made. B210 Standard * All vinyl interior (no carpet) * Dog-dish hubcap * 4-speed only (no auto) * Side stripe * Bee decal behind front wheel Honey Bee was available in light Yellow, Sunshine Yellow, White and Brown. Sunshine yellow was not available until 1977. Link to comment
deserthoneybee Posted November 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Thank you for the fast info. The picture you posted is the same one I have. Is that color considered the "sunshine yellow?" I bought a sales brochure with this image on the cover and it said it was a 1976. I remember the all vinyl interior- you'd stick to it so bad your skin would feel like it was gonna peel off until you started sweating so profusely you'd slide around. Whoever thought a black vinyl interior in the desert was a good idea.... Link to comment
ggzilla Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Yes, that is the same photo you linked to. The color is off/faded so I cannot tell which one it is. But a 1976 would have been Light Yellow. The reason for the all-vinyl interior was to keep the price down. The Honeybee was the least expensive Datsun, and marketed as a first-time car for young adults. Link to comment
Will Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 If you get some decals, any B210 can become a Honey Bee! http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/pts/2691304198.html Link to comment
Duncan Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 I am looking for THIS car exactly: A 1976 Datsun B210 Honey Bee, I haven't see one for sale in a while. I don't know if they were available before '76, but since you live in Lancaster, you might consider a '75 or earlier to avoid Cal-Smog. A '76 will need smog checks every two years. Link to comment
ggzilla Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 They came out after the 1975 models so where like 1975-1/2. But may have all been sold as 1976 models. Cars sold on or after Jan 2nd, 1975 could be marketed as 1976 models. Link to comment
ggzilla Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 I'd buy those decals ... then buy any 2-door sedan. Link to comment
Dguy210 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 I'd buy those decals ... then buy any 2-door sedan. Very good idea, 75 or 74 he would need later bumpers, bumper shocks, and the spacer piece. But so much better for no smog crap :D Link to comment
elmerfudpucker Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 If you get some decals, any B210 can become a Honey Bee! http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/pts/2691304198.html A smart person would have those scanned at a sign shop and save the file to a thumb drive for future use!! ;) Link to comment
barman1971 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 i have a 1976 honey bee in my garage right now.. not really looking to sell but you never know Link to comment
deserthoneybee Posted November 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Someone else told me my best/smartest option would be to get a 2-door sedan and then "clone" it to look like the Honey Bee. I would DEFINITELY be interested in that option. I hope this isn't poor form, and I sincerely don't mean to offend purists, but I really don't *care* so much about the inside of the car. I just really, REALLY want that original look, details and yellow/gold color on the outside. Truthfully, the beige interior offered on the regular B210s would be a lot more comfortable than the black vinyl anyway. Link to comment
king bee66 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 youll find more b210s for sale on craigslist then on here heres one in ca http://merced.craigslist.org/cto/2693032136.html Link to comment
ggzilla Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 A lot of regular B210s had black interior. Maybe most of them. I think no one here is a purist. Except maybe if you took a genuine rare HoneyBee and modified it a like the common GX -- that would be a tragedy. Link to comment
king bee66 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 datsuns are meant to be modified, build the car however suits you i say Link to comment
loveoldrice Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 hears a 77 in Reno , been on CL several times sale-ambkk-2690652208@craigslist.org Link to comment
NWOleman Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 i had one once...scrapped it tho. Link to comment
ggzilla Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Make sure it has the dog-dish hubcaps, they are almost impossible to obtain. Link to comment
barman1971 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 I have a set of 13in stealies and honey comb dog dishes that im not using.. i might part with them for the right price Link to comment
deserthoneybee Posted November 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 I tried to convince my better half that we NEEDED to take a road trip to Reno to pick up that sweet 210 for sale. Alas, doesn't look like it's gonna happen. I can't believe there aren't any B210s for sale here in the greater L.A. area. Link to comment
ggzilla Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 That's because of this: There are only two for sale today lynwood and upland Link to comment
Austinlwalker Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Make sure it has the dog-dish hubcaps, they are almost impossible to obtain. i got some but i only have 3 of them ill sell them i am looking for some new wheels to put on the 210 now Link to comment
BillM Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 I assume that you know about this: http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/2733984646.html -also- I have a B210 5-speed that could go in it. BillM Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 I assume that you know about this: http://seattle.craig...2733984646.html -also- I have a B210 5-speed that could go in it. BillM i think that car has new owner already . http://community.ratsun.net/topic/38085-b210-coupe/ Link to comment
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