Gateway Classic Cars is proud to present this awesome 1977 Nissan

　　Patrol! Japan was in rebuild mode after all the devastation of

　　WWII. The government needed a versatile 4WD vehicle that could

　　transverse the terrain ensuring military and civil personnel could

　　get the job done. Based off the American Jeeps, the Patrol was home

　　brewed 4x4 that became a legend in its own right. This second gen

　　77 Nissan Patrol hails from Columbia and was blessed with a full

　　restoration. Everything on this utilitarian truck appears and

　　functions as new. Under the hood is a 4.0L inline six backed by a

　　3-speed manual transmission and spinning both axles through a

　　two-speed transfer case. The body is finished in a cool shade of

　　orange and complimented by a tan canvas roof over black vinyl

　　interior. Utility is the name of the game with the 77 Patrol, from

　　the stamped steel body panels, mil spec tires wrapped around 6 lug

　　stamped steel wheels and heavy duty leaf springs. The big 4.0L six

　　roars to life like a bullet proof, military grade engine. The lack

　　of power steering and brakes is nostalgic and strangely reassuring.

　　You can't shake the feeling of reliability and refined engineering.

　　The ride is surprisingly compliant, and the driving position

　　reminds you the people of the 70s were A LOT slimmer! A 1977 Nissan

　　Patrol is a rare sight on American roads. This classic is also a

　　cool driver that can be used daily and be little worse for wear.

　　Add this unique piece of Japanese 4x4 history to your garage. Every

　　drive is sure to be an adventure!