datsun65 Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Here are a few photos of my 1961 SPL212 Fairlady Roadster. It is one of 288 made. I've had this in offsite storage for a while, but I'm just getting a chance to snap a few pictures. The car was built in 1960, but was not titled/registered till 1961. It had undergone a restoration back in the 80's (I removed the craziest clifford style keypad alarm system!). However, it is filthy from sitting in long term storage. The car is fully registered & titled with antique plates here in TX. I haven't decided on what to do with this car yet. I'm thinking about maybe building a replica of the first USA Datsun race car which ran in SCCA races back in 1961. Maybe build into something like this? Quote Link to comment
datto510 Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Thats a gem! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment
FoxyRoadster Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 nice! looks actually nicer then the one the guy kept relisting on ebay that was on BAT Quote Link to comment
dat521gatherer Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 very nice and very rare. Quote Link to comment
Braden Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 sweet, isnt it number 113? not number 1? Quote Link to comment
datsun65 Posted November 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Thanks for the comments. sweet, isnt it number 113? Yes, this car is VIN #113. Quote Link to comment
67 411 Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Awsome car Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 so great! It would look even better parked in my garage next to my 1959! I love it, thanks so much for sharing! I wonder how many are still out there? I know of maybe 25-30 '59 sedans still out there. Quote Link to comment
datsun65 Posted November 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Here is one more photo... Underneath all that dust and dirt in the engine bay is an A series engine. Not sure if the car has a 4spd or 5spd, but the A-Series engine was a welcomed surprise to find! Supposedly, it only has 10,000 on the engine. Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Nice! I am guessing that the clutch and the brake M/C may have been swapped too, as the ones in my '59 are all cast metal including the cups. Quote Link to comment
67 411 Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 I love the paint its amazing. Your gonna restore it, keeping it stock right? Quote Link to comment
sinner720st Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 this car is awesome, i love the paint scheme, and it looks pretty nice and complete what is the max rated HP on the engine tag? the light blocks just those numbers Quote Link to comment
datsun65 Posted November 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 I really haven't decided what direction to go with this car. I might actually try building the replica of the original 1961 Datsun that raced in Palm Springs, Riverside and Pomona in 1961. what is the max rated HP on the engine tag? That is a whopping 48HP at 4800RPM ! Vintage high speed testing Quote Link to comment
dennis Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 That think is cool, I have never seen one before. Quote Link to comment
Braden Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 wiked awesome, keep that engine, freshen it up, throw on some 40's and refresh that awesome paint scheme!! whe you gonna pressure wash it so we can see what color it is under there? Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 whoa holy threadsurrection but would love to see updates Quote Link to comment
Abe Froman Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Wow, brought back from 2010. Quote Link to comment
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