Here is my Datsun Coupe 1600 as they were sold in Austrailia, but still badged, and better known as the Nissan Silvia.

Nissan made 554 of them between 1965 and 1967. 49 of them were sold in Australia through Datsun dealers. Most of them remained in Japan. Built on the same chassis as the Fairlady roadster, with a body designed by Kazuo Kimura.

I bought it ages ago, but haven't had any time to do much to it (busy with work and a 240Z). I've fixed the brakes that were leaking, fixed a engine problem. Needs new tyres and a general tidy up. It's had the guards flared, wider mags and Koni suspension.






(Mum checking out the view from the drivers seat)


The tow truck driver "A Nissan, eh? I've never seen one of them before."


Old School.

The early silvia has been one of my favourites ever since i saw pics in a car mag when they were released.
In one way its a pity about the mods/ flares.
Then again the fact that its been done allows you to modify
without feeling the guilt.
five speed will be nice addition.
Lovly

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holy , man i cant belive the condition :O man nice work!!

keep her stock as a rock

I'd never noticed how Bertone-ish the styling looks. Do you know who designed it?
Nice find

Looks unreal for its age. It resembles quite a few other cars, like the front of an early Z. The pillars of a HR30 skyline and so forth. Great find looks nice!

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I like it.... A lot. Although I agree with Baz ... the flares detract a bit ... don't suit the angular body... if I can say that in the nicest possible way! Interior and engine bay look in good shape too. Mr C ... care to tell us how much you paid for it?

Cheers, Neil.

ooohh Nooooice. I saw a red one for sale on Ebay not long ago. I was tempted but didn't have the cash at the time. Nice find mate.

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1928 Model A CC Pickup

Looks a bit like a Lancia Fulvia HF I reckon

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1971 Datsun P510 SR20DET 276 rwkW
2005 Mercedes AMG E55 350 kW
1969 Datsun P510 L20B EFI 95 rwkW
1975 Ford XB Fairmont GS Wagon 179rwhp
1980 Escort Van SR20DET unfinished
2002 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa 185hp

He told you already, "Albreacht Goertz," though I believe his first name is actually Albrecht.

Interesting related article here.

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'71 510 estate

The "Albreacht Goertz" bit was edited into the first post after Zac posted his question about stylist for the car.

There's another really good site here http://www.angelfire.com/ns/silvia/

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1970 ex Group A Rally P510
1971 P510
1972 180B SSS
1965 SP310 Fairlady
1966 SP311 Fairlady

Thanks, thought I was going mad

Looks alot like an Isuzu 117 Coupe IMO. These were styled by G.Guigaro.



Nice classic Datto either way.

Nick-

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Project - G200z EFI Turbo 76 Gemini coupe, GT3076R 525hp roller bearing turbo. 6years and counting...

Daily - G161z EFI Turbo Gemini Sedan, T3/T4, Deltagate, standard engine, 160rwkw

So Mr C why haven't we seen this at a meeting? love to see it in the flesh!

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120Y Coupe- longest build ever!

because it's in pieces....like all my other datsuns

What will be happening with the car?
Gives us even more confidence in your experience and expertise Baz

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