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Datsun Roadster Reinvented
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2004 9:03 am
by bedwyrbannog
August 23, 2004
Datsun Roadster Reinvented
Have you ever wondered what a modern interpretation of the Datsun Roadster would look like? Take a look at this Japanese company's efforts to reinvent the Roadster.
http://www.ducks-garden.co.jp/015_road- ... d-lady.htm
Saw this on Datsun.org and wanted to get some first impressions and of course the word out.
Not bad..
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2004 9:08 am
by nking79
It reminds me a little of a mix between our Datsuns and an old Ford Escort... Maybe its just me though.... They lost something in there.
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2004 11:02 am
by spl310
That is quite interesting. For some strange reason, it reminds me of an old Chrysler product though...
A new Roadster has been discussed in the past, and some interesting ideas were bandied about. I think that it could be refined more.
Just my not so humble opinion...
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2004 11:29 am
by Redtail
I agree, it really dosen't look right. Seems like they just slapped a raked back windshield and some fiberglass on an old R. A tastfully modified original looks better IMO.
Those wheels are really ugly though
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2004 12:11 pm
by spl310
Now that is a sweet looking picture! It looks photoshopped though. I don't see how the wheels could be mounted (no lugs visible, no center cap lines). If I were any good with photoshop, I would work up my ideas for a current generation Roadster. It would still be old school by current standards, but it would be interesting.
So, am I the only one that sees the Chrysler Cordoba or whichever old Mopar it is in the front end of the Duck-Garden car?
Updted roadster
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2004 12:21 pm
by sgriffin
It's not nearly as aesthetically satisfying as our varios models. Interesting concept. I really like the red model above with the wide variety of modifications. Those wheels can't be real can they?
Reinvented
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2004 12:55 pm
by bedwyrbannog
When I saw the "road lady" on ducks garden it became a love/hate fasination. The front end is just not right perhaps if a 2k grill and datsun badge was added then maybe it would look better.... if the guy did a bit more research to the little touches then maybe we could say that they reinvented it.
lacking
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2004 1:04 pm
by nking79
I went back to look at it and I think the problem may be the lack of chrome. Its very bare. Maybe they should have chosen to work from a miata instead...
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2004 1:09 pm
by G----
I can see where they tried to get to 311 look with the tail and headlights, but it doesn't have any of the classic lines of the original. I think the roadster shows a great balance between classy and sporty.
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 12:49 pm
by ppeters914
Ha! The best part is the 'engrish' in the ad. My fav is "you can enjoy the life with this antique tasted vehicle."
Don't see the Cordoba, Sid, but those side vents scream Dodge Corona or Charger from the late '60's-early '70's.
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 8:57 pm
by SLOroadster
Redtails picture is rad. There are some wheels that look like that. They fit a miata. Thats sort-of the direction I will eventually go with mine.
I dig it
Will
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2004 2:04 pm
by SER240Z
Those wheels on the Red picture look like some old-school Hayashi racings that my friend used to have on a 77 Celica. If they are, the lug nuts are in the black areas between the spokes.
Also that thing on top just isn't a roadster. I think you're right, it does lack something without all the chrome. It is also started from a miata, or that's what it looked like to me.
Scott
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2004 2:56 pm
by SER240Z
You guys ever see one of these?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 09438&rd=1
This seems like it would be more of a revisited roadster, it's even a Nissan. Circle headlights, '69 side markers....
Scott
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2004 4:49 pm
by Redtail
Whoa! That Nissan Figaro is pretty cool. Not available in the U.S. though, that is for sure.
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2004 2:23 am
by Minh
I have seen reference to it once a month ago. It was a JDM last I read. It's a cutie car. A fine candiate for a sleeper project.
The Redtail's photo above, is that the Datsun stock or Parrish smoothie hardtop? The car, I like it! It only needs the luggage rack to be complete. The rims are not old school looking, but I am guessing are a rare item.
I don't the know road lady looks like reinvention but is definitely missing something. I am sure the interior is the main selling point to bad there are no photos. The exterior looks like an extensive plastic surgery procedure. "Not bad... but something aint right."
BTW:Does anyone have the information of the the company that owns the old Parrish hardtop mold now. I remember reading it in a thread and seeing the webpage and everything, but I have lost it with no success.