Datsun 521 Saved From The Junkyard 1969 Ratsun Minitruck Ugly Truckling Rat Rod

From The Last of a Driving Breed #21, Randy Latuska shares how he got into classic Datsun pickup trucks, from picking up an old drift truck to showing his current truck to it's former owner, Harold.

[@jimlegalley6656]

I know the feeling!
Got 2-71 Datsun 521's having one for 46 yrs while the other 28 yrs. Simple, reliable, easy to work on and highly modifiable which is why I kept them to this day even at age 65!!!

[@danbasta3677]

I would have loved to saved this 521 series Datsun/Nissan truck from the junkyard myself to. Wish these 521 series Datsun/Nissan trucks would be manufactured again, they are easy on gas and tires, and for a little bit of light hauling, they worked perfectly. Gas is up to 5 dollars a gallon these days and these little 4 cylinder trucks and cars are what the world over truly needs.

[@hotwheel6663]

What a great story.

[@LukasKoh]

I saw the thumbnail for the video and thought oh that looks like Randy’s truck. Oh it is literally Randy’s truck lol

[@maxpain9111]

Love the story bro ❤️👍

[@daftenclassic]

Glad you enjoyed

[@tlister67]

My dad had an early 70s Datsun truck in the mid 70s when I was very young. I never see them in the northeast from rust.

[@daftenclassic]

There's a solid following in Oregon where they were popular (west coast) and we don't salt the roads in winter even in the snow.

[@rickburns4572]

Cool video. There is a truck like this near my house just sitting behind a business. Not moving. I’m thinking about trying to buy it. Long time Datsun owner, but currently without one. Yours looks super cool and this one looks similar. I’m not sure mechanically how it is.

[@object13]

more real than some of ed bolians guests

[@daftenclassic]

My friends have stories that are at least as interesting as his, indeed.

[@jodyyounger9430]

Cool

[@jodyyounger9430]

I like a little bit of everything. I have A 66 chevy truck and a z car.

[@daftenclassic]

Randy's got a TON of different cars and he's acquired some particularly special cars I want to film next time I'm near portland.

[@danbasta3677]

Should have left the wheels and tires that this little truck had on it along with the Dog dish hubcaps. It looked better that way instead of the ugly wagon wheels and thin tires that was put on it.

[@Nik-sq5tv]

This is awesome. I’ve got a 521 also! I already wanted the blue but I got a patina red and it really grew on me. Post your @ for ratsun or others so we can follow the forums!

[@daftenclassic]

Randy is @latuska521