Nissan Bluebird Datsun Types 11-14
Nissan Bluebird (Datsun Types 11-14) was built in 1932, as a phaeton, roadster, coupe, sedan, van. Powertrain: 11: 495 cc DAT SV I4; 14: 722 cc Type 7 SV I4; 12/13: 747 cc DAT SV I4. Layout: FR layout. Size: 2,710 x 1,175 mm (L x W). Weight: 2355 lb.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. The picture illustrates the body shape, not this car; a photograph is added when a licence-safe one exists.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other van / MPV models in this database (40 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- 685 mm below the median of 3,395 mm, and shorter than 100% of the 38 other van / MPV models in this database.
- 300 mm below the median of 1,475 mm, and narrower than 100% of the 38 other van / MPV models in this database.
- 480 mm below the median of 2,360 mm, and shorter than 92% of the 38 other van / MPV models in this database.
Who it suits
- Families, groups and shuttle work: the people-carrier body is built around seating and access.
- Drivers buying for enjoyment rather than space: coupes and roadsters trade rear space for style and handling.
- Executive and chauffeur use: the saloon body prioritises rear-seat comfort and a quiet cabin.
Check before you buy
- Inspect for corrosion at sills, floor, subframes and suspension mounts, and replace perishable rubber (hoses, bushes, boots) at import.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
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Can I import a Nissan Bluebird (Datsun Types 11-14) from Japan?
By production year alone, Nissan Bluebird (Datsun Types 11-14) is inside the age window for United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia. Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Nissan Bluebird (Datsun Types 11-14)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: 11: 495 cc DAT SV I4; 14: 722 cc Type 7 SV I4; 12/13: 747 cc DAT SV I4.
How big is the Nissan Bluebird (Datsun Types 11-14)?
2,710 mm long and 1,175 mm wide, on a 1,880 mm wheelbase (phaeton, roadster, coupe, sedan, van). For container loading, use the container packer.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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