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1978 Datsun 120 (120a Coupe, blue and black, classic)

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Updated 26 September 2026

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Make: Datsun
Model: 120
Variant: 120a Coupe
Year: 1978
Decade: 1970s
Colour: Blue and black
Types: Classic Coupé

This catalogue entry records a 1978 Datsun 120 120a Coupe in blue and black, a coupé, from the 1970s.

The 1978 Datsun 120 120a Coupe in blue and black is filed under Classic and Coupé, within the 1970s picture cars.

1970s on screen

A journey between an estate and a town centre can use the changing surroundings to tell the story, with the car linking the locations rather than dominating them. The wider pavement matters in a seventies exterior, with signs and shopfronts providing period clues that remain visible after the car has left the frame. Plate references should be tied to the year of a seventies scene, avoiding a broad retro choice that looks plausible but does not fit the intended date.

Possible roles in a production

A departure from a quiet address can let the coupé’s shape remain incidental, keeping the audience’s attention on the last exchange before the journey. Side-profile stills can give a coupé a clear place beside wardrobe and location, provided the photographer knows which parts of the car need to remain visible. A coupé parked outside a venue can be ordinary character transport, without needing speed, spectacle or an invented account of the journey to make the scene work.

About this listing

Blue and black is the colour listed for this 1978 Datsun 120 120a Coupe, categorised as Classic and Coupé. 1 entry make up the current Datsun 120 selection. The dated vehicles in this selection share the recorded year 1978. For context, our make listings total 4 Datsun vehicles, alongside a period selection of 379 cars from the 1970s.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1978 Datsun 120 in blue and black for filming?

A listing gives you a vehicle reference, not a reservation: send the dates and location for your Datsun 120 enquiry so we can check availability properly.

Is the photo of this exact car?

No: this photograph illustrates the Datsun 120, rather than the individual car being offered; we identify the exact vehicle and confirm its colour when sending options.

What if this Datsun 120 isn't available?

If availability rules out this choice, our 4 Datsun vehicles selection and 379 cars from the 1970s collection widen the search beyond the 1 Datsun 120 currently listed.

Can it be driven on camera?

This Datsun 120 listing does not promise on-camera driving; the particular action, owner's agreement and insurance must be checked, alongside the required transport and driver arrangements.

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