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In the world of off-road heroes, most enthusiasts go for old Land Rover Series models (including the Defender) and the Suzuki Samurai to some extent. However, connoisseurs are with the Toyota Land Cruiser J40 crowd or this fellow here – the bewitching second-gen Nissan Patrol 60 Series.
The 60 Series is one of those off-road machines you can't help but fall in love with whenever you see one parked in a back alley or rolling on the street at snail speed. Better still, when you come upon a fully restored 60 Series like the one at hand, chances are you will start questioning yourself if that private retirement plan you've heard about is necessary.
The 1977 Nissan Patrol LG 60 featured in the photo gallery below is listed on eBay and, after 50 bids and a current bid of $30,100, the reserve hasn't been met. "Preposterous! How can a bucket of bolts like this Japanese offroader cost so much?" There are multiple answers to this question. One of them is: "this unique truck has been in the same family from new," with the original bill of sale available for added peace of mind.
After two years of restoration, including the replacement of nuts, bolts, rubbers, and paint, the owner then overhauled the drive- and powertrain to perfection, then he replaced the original fiberglass hard top with a durable soft top. The "money no object" mantra has been applied to the interior as well, where the owner rebuilt the instruments and electronics. The seats and door cards are in top condition as well, making this one of the most desirable second-gen Nissan Patrol vehicles available in the U. S. of Red, White & Blue.
As with any other 1977 Nissan Patrol out there, the engine is a 4-liter OHV inline-six with 145 PS (107 kW) available at 3,400 rpm. Thanks to the fully balanced seven-bearing crankshaft, this is one smooth and durable six-cylinder mill. If you had the choice, what would you fill your garage with - this iconic off-road warrior from the late 1970s or the more modern dune runner known as the Nissan Patrol?
The 1977 Nissan Patrol LG 60 featured in the photo gallery below is listed on eBay and, after 50 bids and a current bid of $30,100, the reserve hasn't been met. "Preposterous! How can a bucket of bolts like this Japanese offroader cost so much?" There are multiple answers to this question. One of them is: "this unique truck has been in the same family from new," with the original bill of sale available for added peace of mind.
After two years of restoration, including the replacement of nuts, bolts, rubbers, and paint, the owner then overhauled the drive- and powertrain to perfection, then he replaced the original fiberglass hard top with a durable soft top. The "money no object" mantra has been applied to the interior as well, where the owner rebuilt the instruments and electronics. The seats and door cards are in top condition as well, making this one of the most desirable second-gen Nissan Patrol vehicles available in the U. S. of Red, White & Blue.
As with any other 1977 Nissan Patrol out there, the engine is a 4-liter OHV inline-six with 145 PS (107 kW) available at 3,400 rpm. Thanks to the fully balanced seven-bearing crankshaft, this is one smooth and durable six-cylinder mill. If you had the choice, what would you fill your garage with - this iconic off-road warrior from the late 1970s or the more modern dune runner known as the Nissan Patrol?
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