What were they thinking?
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- Bwk2000
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What were they thinking?
A bit of old Datsun related memorabilia found at a local auction.
Who in marketing thought this was a good idea?
No wonder the datsun brand died out in the ‘80’s
Who in marketing thought this was a good idea?
No wonder the datsun brand died out in the ‘80’s
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Kai
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Re: What were they thinking?
Supercharged or Turbocharged? Regardless, you can own some for yourself....https://www.ebay.com/itm/144206435238?c ... 1b5c0ea0da
Joe
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1970 SRL311
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Re: What were they thinking?
Lol … Wow, someone actually kept one? And “almost full†to boot 
I wonder how 40 y.o. turbo-supercharged, Datsun approved cologne smells?
I wonder how 40 y.o. turbo-supercharged, Datsun approved cologne smells?
Kai
Halifax, N.S.
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Classic Cars - Because clean fingernails, free weekends, intact knuckles and financial stability are totally overrated.
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Re: What were they thinking?
Bwk2000 wrote: Mon Apr 18, 2022 3:22 pm Lol … Wow, someone actually kept one? And “almost full†to boot
I wonder how 40 y.o. turbo-supercharged, Datsun approved cologne smells?![]()
I suspect there is a reason it is nearly full, 40 years didn't improve things.
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Re: What were they thinking?
Best used in moderation. Or not at all.
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Re: What were they thinking?
It just 25 % nitro fuel & Wintergreen ( only for sport coupe owners )
Bet he got lucky
Bet he got lucky
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Re: What were they thinking?
"Doubles as a fuel injector Cleaner! So call before midnight tonight..."
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Re: What were they thinking?
But...don't you want to turn IT on! 

Joe
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1970 SRL311
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