New on board
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DatsunLover
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New on board
New on board and greetings to all. I was never much into Japanese cars in general but from a nostalgic reason, bought a 1965 Datsun 1600 SPL311 couple years back and thoroughly enjoying this car. The car was located in northern Japan and shipped to Yokohama (Japan) where I reside. Supposedly a fully restored car when purchased, but as usual there were quirks and things needed attentions. Nevertheless, the overall condition is very good and hope to enjoy her for years to come.
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S Allen
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Re: New on board
Nice looking roady. Welcome.
S
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66 Stroker-Going Orange
67 SRL311-00279-resto project
Stock '72 240Z-Blue
2002 Ford F250 7.3 Diesel 2WD Hauler
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
2009 Smart ForTwo Passion Coupe
2013 Fiat 500 Abarth
67 SRL311-00279-resto project
Stock '72 240Z-Blue
2002 Ford F250 7.3 Diesel 2WD Hauler
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
2009 Smart ForTwo Passion Coupe
2013 Fiat 500 Abarth
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DatsunLover
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Re: New on board
Thanx, being a left hand drive, she must have been an export model to the States and came back home.
w/ smiles
Jimmy
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Jimmy
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S Allen
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Re: New on board
That would most likely be a true statement. She does look good.
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66 Stroker-Going Orange
67 SRL311-00279-resto project
Stock '72 240Z-Blue
2002 Ford F250 7.3 Diesel 2WD Hauler
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
2009 Smart ForTwo Passion Coupe
2013 Fiat 500 Abarth
67 SRL311-00279-resto project
Stock '72 240Z-Blue
2002 Ford F250 7.3 Diesel 2WD Hauler
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
2009 Smart ForTwo Passion Coupe
2013 Fiat 500 Abarth
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bikermike
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fj20spl311
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Re: New on board
Very nice car. Please post to our registry.
The dash and gauges look to be from a 67.5 model.
Be careful opening the hood without a support or you will dent your grille.
The dash and gauges look to be from a 67.5 model.
Be careful opening the hood without a support or you will dent your grille.
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Phil
67.5 SRL311-00148 Blue (FJ cruiser VOODOO Blue)
67.5 SPL311 FJ20E teal SDS EFI
69 SRL311 SOLD
19 Raptor SCAB
67.5 SRL311-00148 Blue (FJ cruiser VOODOO Blue)
67.5 SPL311 FJ20E teal SDS EFI
69 SRL311 SOLD
19 Raptor SCAB
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notoptoy
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Re: New on board
Welcome, nice looking ride!
"When all else fails, force prevails!" Ummm, we're gonna need a bigger hammer here.
67.5 SPL311 H20 w/5 speed
65 Impala Convertible
2017 C43 AMG
67.5 SPL311 H20 w/5 speed
65 Impala Convertible
2017 C43 AMG
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AC77
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Re: New on board
Welcome. Car looks great!
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DatsunLover
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Re: New on board
Thanx for the welcome and comments. I am still new to Datsun and may not understand the details as much. The previous owner did commission a "full" restoration few years back and the result is not perfect but the overall condition is very good. I do have photo records of the restoration works and they do look complete. All the details may not be exactly period correct but I can live with that.
Recently I added another Japanese micro sports car, 1967 Honda S800 coupe, LHD, also a returnee from the UK. These two are similar yet so different but suffice to say that they are both very enjoyable to drive.
Do have much more photos but they require downsizing to post here and that's a bit of a chore for me at this moment. In time.
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Jimmy
Recently I added another Japanese micro sports car, 1967 Honda S800 coupe, LHD, also a returnee from the UK. These two are similar yet so different but suffice to say that they are both very enjoyable to drive.
Do have much more photos but they require downsizing to post here and that's a bit of a chore for me at this moment. In time.
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Jimmy
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DatsunLover
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Re: New on board
Thought I would add few pics of the restoration work done by the previous owner.
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Jimmy
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Jimmy
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Linda
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Re: New on board
Welcome. Would love to see some pics of the Roadster out and about in Japan. How is the response to the car in Japan?
Linda
Linda
Sadly-Linda has passed away 2022. She was the 311's den mother and drove the first Rare-Parts ball joint project. RIP.
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spags1986
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Re: New on board
Love that color, welcome!
1967.5 2000 (In Frame off restoration)
1966 1600
1969 2000
1966 1600
1969 2000
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DatsunLover
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Re: New on board
Hello Linda, I would assume that back when they first came out, these roadsters were targeted for exports mainly.
As you may know that Japan is aging rapidly with swelling retiring baby boomers, seems like they are the main driving force for the popularity of these vintage cars. There are not many available but demand seems to be increasing reflected in the steady increase in market values. Do get compliments by men mostly in their 60s and 70s. Even taxi drivers roll down their windows to say few words now and then.
As suggested, I would post picks of the car in this natural Japanese settings over time.
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Jimmy
As you may know that Japan is aging rapidly with swelling retiring baby boomers, seems like they are the main driving force for the popularity of these vintage cars. There are not many available but demand seems to be increasing reflected in the steady increase in market values. Do get compliments by men mostly in their 60s and 70s. Even taxi drivers roll down their windows to say few words now and then.
As suggested, I would post picks of the car in this natural Japanese settings over time.
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Jimmy
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dynaguy
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Re: New on board
Hi Jimmy,
I have a son who lives in Yokohama with his Japanese wife and daughter. Perhaps, when we visit in the future, I can take a look at your fine car.
Pat Mahoney
'69 sr20
I have a son who lives in Yokohama with his Japanese wife and daughter. Perhaps, when we visit in the future, I can take a look at your fine car.
Pat Mahoney
'69 sr20
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DatsunLover
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Hello Pat, that sounds swell. I am located in the heart of Yokohama (Naka-ku). You may enjoy my other cars too. Feel free to contact me via email or otherwise.
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Jimmy
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Jimmy