

Ready-made Datsun lamp
The Datsun 1600 earned a lasting place in Australian car culture as the humble, rear-wheel-drive sedan that could take a hiding on bush rally roads and still cruise to work on Monday. Light, punchy, and built with honest Japanese engineering, it became a backyard favourite for generations of local drivers. It carries the charm of an era when simple mechanicals and a good set of tyres were all you needed to have a cracking drive.
Etched into clear acrylic, the design highlights the crisp four-door boxy shape, quad headlights, flared guards, and deep-dish wheels. Powered from a neat round base, it is an easy fit for a workshop bench, office desk, or display shelf.
A great gift for anyone who still cherishes their Datsun 1600, remembers building one back in the day, or just loves classic Japanese metal.
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Drawing based on a photo by Datsungirl (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0). Not affiliated with Datsun.