Category Archives: datsun
Datsun 1200, Can You Feel the Love?
One of our favorite posts over at Jalopnik is Murilee’s Down on the Street series, in which he photographs random interesting cars just sitting curbside in the city of Alameda, CA. There’s already been over 250 such sightings, not all … Continue reading
Project Hakosuka is Back
A few months ago, we welcomed Kev’s Nissan Skyline (aka Project Hakosuka) to the family. And since JNC/grandJDM merge was announced, the continuation of his (mis)adventures has been a top request. Kev was gracious enough to replicate all the posts … Continue reading
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Happy 510 Day!
May 10th is 510 Day. We went out to Doheney Beach to hang out with the guys from Dime Quarterly. Click here for more pics. How did you celebrate?
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510 Day Coming Up This Weekend
This Saturday is May 10, known to Datsun sport sedan owners across the world as 510 Day. Check out DimeQuarterly‘s calendar for a list of events in your area. Oh, and get your mother something nice for Sunday! [Image: no281750gtv]
Nissan Skyline 50th Victory at Fuji in Pouring Rain
Even in modern cars, we sometimes still turn into little old ladies when driving in a torrential downpour. But in round one of the 1972 Grand Champion Series, competitors in vintage J-tin had to race through a water-drenched Fuji Speedway. … Continue reading
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1973 Datsun 240Z, 19,000 Miles on eBay
So there’s a 1973 Datsun 240Z with only 19,000 miles on eBay right now. The bad news is, it looks about as subtle as a late 70s porn star. Not only does it have an “IMSA body kit” and enough … Continue reading
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Jay Leno Gets Emotionally Involved with Nissans
Jay Leno. Comedian, talk show host, car nut, invoker of envy. He recently got the chance to test drive the new Nissan GT-R and in his review he revealed that his first car was in fact a Datsun 1600 Roadster. … Continue reading
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EVENTS: MSA Z-Car West Coast Nationals
Part II of the Datsun Madness weekend [LINK]
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EVENTS: Solvang Datsun Roadster Classic 2008
A new article is up in the events section about the Solvang Datsun Roadster Classic that took place over the weekend. [LINK]
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Big Datsun Weekend Coming Up
A quick reminder: there are not one but two Datsun events coming up this weekend for you lucky folks in SoCal. First, there’s Motorsport Auto’s Z Car West Coast Nationals in Irvine, CA which is an all-weekend gala from Friday, … Continue reading
BRE 510 Does 0-600% in One eBay Sale
A while back, this Datsun 510 sold on eBay for $13,000, a steep price for what appeared to be a BRE-themed Datsun 510 replica. Only, it wasn’t a replica. According to the seller, it’s a one-of-a-kind prototype for a Datsun … Continue reading
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Motoring J Style to Honor BRE Reunion
This recent article on Winding Road is a good read on the background of Martin Swig, a well-known California car collector. What it doesn’t mention though, is that Swig, along with his son David, in 2007 founded Motoring J Style, … Continue reading
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Datsun 510 Futures Looking Bullish
First it appeared on album covers, now there’s a casting call from Hollywood. Is the Datsun 510 the next big thing? It seems that whenever a classic Japanese car is called for, the 510 is becoming quite the sizzling ticket. … Continue reading
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Hot Rod Datsun
We’ve seen Toyota and Mazda-powered hot rods, but here’s a totally bitchin’ speedster pushing Datsun power. A 260Z inline 6 to be exact, and it’s even made to resemble a Miller/Offy from back in the day. Blasphemy to some, perhaps, … Continue reading
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Tata Motors to Buy Nissan, Revive Datsun Name
Not content with its recent purchase of Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford, India’s Tata Motors is turning their sights eastward with a lock on Nissan. The Ford deal netted India’s largest conglomerate three other hallowed marques too – Rover, … Continue reading
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Datsun 280ZX, Someday
Back when we were kids there was no Wii, MyFace, or whatever the hell kids are into these days. The bicycle was the king of birthday presents, and the freedom of movement it provided is probably what turned us into … Continue reading
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NEWS: Hako Concept revealed at NY Auto Show
Ha! You know you’re a true nostalgic nut when the first thing that pops into your head at that headline is, “OMG, A retro car based on the C10 Skyline!” No such luck, compadre. It’s just a new Scion concept … Continue reading
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Z Car Grows, 240 to 370 in 38 Years
Time for more unfounded rumors from the Japanese auto tabloids. This much is known. The next iteration of Nissan’s landmark sports car, the Fairlady Z, will have the 3.7L motor currently powering its Skyline/Infiniti G37 siblings. What’s pure conjecture, however, … Continue reading
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Skyline Racers on Display
If you happen to be in Japan in the next few weeks, be sure to swing by the Nissan Ginza showroom. Nissan’s putting on a special exhibit called “Potential for Your Driving” that will include some of the most legendary … Continue reading
Leap for Joy: Holy Jumping Mazdas!
In honor of Leap Year, here’s a car chase from a 1979 Japanese movie whose title translates as “The Man Who Stole the Sun.” It’s got a plot, but we haven’t seen it, so let’s just cut to the chase … Continue reading
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