I remember going to the junkyards after school and finding them littered with old Coronas, Carinas, 810s, and Colts. Now a decade and a half later, they're barely in scrap piles let alone rolling down the road. Finding such a period correct example of Japanese-American iron that hasn't become either part of the landscape or someones drift muse is indeed a rarity. Find this 1978 Datsun 810 Wagon for sale in Marietta, GA for $5,900 via craigslist. 
The first generation Maxima was badged (for the US market) first as the Datsun 810, later the Datsun Maxima, and finally as the Nissan Maxima. All we know is that it is a rear drive Japanese classic that deserves your attention. Find this 1983 Datsun 810 Maxima Wagon here on eBay offered for $7,500 buy-it-now or make-offer located in Cookeville, TN. Seller submission from Dave.
The final entry for Maximum Sunday is a classic rear-drive sedan from the Datsun era. The first generation Maxima was badged as the Datsun 810, later Datsun Maxima, and finally Nissan Maxima. This was the only generation of Maxima to be rear-wheel-drive and shared many components with the 910 series Bluebird. Find this 1983 Datsun Maxima (by Nissan) here on eBay
offered for $7,890 with 7 days go, located in Canton, GA.
1977 was an interesting year on many fronts. It celebrated the first time a man made vaccine eradicated a virus (small pox), the incorporation of Apple Computers, the release of Lucas's blockbuster Star Wars movie and the death of noted comedian Groucho Marx. It was also the year of some of the worst possible cars ever pushed from a factory due to oil embargoes, tightening emissions standards and quickly implemented fixes from the boys in Detroit. Which brings us to today's dual-feature...you are a senior in high school, it is the night of your prom and you've got two cars to chose from. Do you take Dad's 1977 Plymouth Volare Wagon 4spd manual or Mom's 1977 Datsun 810 Wagon Auto either of which can be had for about $2k today. Both cars are tips from fueltruck.