Classics cars are getting rarer and rarer, but it seems there is still plenty of enthusiasm around to support them. As highlighted by 2017 Nissan Datsun Nationals, which took place around Sydney over the weekend. The three-day event started in Penrith at the International Regatta Centre on Saturday, with registration […]
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2014 Datsun Day at Prospect Hotel in Sydney (mega gallery)
Old school Nissan and Datsun fans enjoyed a huge turnout at the annual Datsun Day held at the Prospect Hotel in Sydney’s west today, with perfect sunshine, good food, and cold beverages making the event even better. If you love your old school Japanese cars, you would have had the […]
Nissan IDx (Datsun 510) on hold for now – report
Nissan is said to be still deciding whether or not to produce the IDx concept car for international markets, despite the company’s product planning boss saying there is a place for the model in Nissan’s lineup. The IDx was created as a modern spin-off to the old Datsun 1600 – […]
‘Cars and Coffee’ event getting popular, new niche for Sydney
No one had any idea how big the concept would become and how quickly it would be embraced. The concept we’re talking about is Cars and Coffee, a Sunday morning car perv fest at a restaurant in a semi rural part of Sydney’s northern suburbs. Cars and Coffee at Cavalino […]
Nissan IDx confirmed for production, Datsun 1600 revival
As cool and creative as the Nissan IDx concepts are, inspired by the legendary Datsun 240k and 1600, the company’s vice president has confirmed they will go into production. Although they aren’t likely to hit showrooms exactly as is, Andy Palmer, Nissan executive vice president, spoke out at the Detroit […]
Nissan IDx concepts inspired by Datsun 1600 & 240K
There’s no denying the highly fashionable trend of anything retro. And to embrace this, Nissan has created two very unique concepts inspired by perhaps two of the most legendary Datsuns…
For Sale: 1971 Datsun 1600 GL station wagon with SR20DET
Up for sale is this clean 1971 Datsun 1600 GL station wagon. It features a Nissan SR20 turbo engine that has some cool HKS bits and pieces, as well as a Microtec ECU, PWR radiator, and a serious fuel system. With its mix of old and new, it certainly makes […]
New Datsun brand announced for emerging markets
Nissan has announced a new subsidiary brand will resurrect the old-school Datsun name. The brand will be set up for the production of cost-effective vehicles which will go on sale in emerging markets. Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn announced yesterday in Indonesia that the brand will be set up for the […]