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choose your eternity

PCH, Rear-Drive Japanese Sedan Hoonage Edition: Cressida or Maxima?

Amazingly, a Chevy (well, Chevy/Buick) managed to beat an obscure, 40-year-old German microcar in a heads-up Project Car Hell competition, with a 57-43 split in yesterday's voting. Today we're going back to the common-theme idea; inspired by all the love for the DOTS Cressida, we decided we ought to do a Project Car Hell matchup featuring a pair of Late Malaise boxy Japanese midsize sedans, complete with luxury features, independent rear suspensions, and big inline-six engines. Japanese stuff isn't normally hellish enough, however, due to their boring reliability and tediously good build quality. In order make things more interesting, these projects are going to require massive horsepower upgrades. Boost, engine swaps, whatever it takes!
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6:40 PM on Wed Jul 9 2008
By Murilee Martin
2,165 views, 52 comments

Latest by mr.chophoppers: I want both. I think that one wants either both or none of these, seeing as how they're both cut from the same cloth after all. I guess that it depends on which replacement engine is sitting in the garage, more »

choose your eternity

Project Car Hell, Co-Prosperity Sphere Edition: Nissan Fairlady Or Mazda Luce?

The low-miles AMC beat the NASA-built Fairmont in the Electrocutioner Edition Choose Your Eternity poll, though the Fairmont did make a respectable showing. Today we're jumping back into a pool of flaming gasoline, because there's no telling how much longer the smell of incompletely burned hydrocarbons will hover around our garages. After seeing a Datsun 610 in the junkyard and then the '78 Toyota brochures over at Japanese Nostalgic Car (thanks, SOS10), we decided to find a couple of Japanese cars built before they'd discovered focus groups (and airtight quality control) over there.
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5:20 PM on Fri Jun 20 2008
By Murilee Martin
2,731 views, 55 comments

Latest by donkeyassman: Mazda is tempting.. Only a short drive from me too... Too bad I just bought that damn civic. more »

junkyard find

Doomed Datsun 610 Remembers When People Drove Small Japanese Wagons

It was Half Price Day at the local self-service yard last weekend, and I had my eye on a Porsche 928 that had been there the week before, thinking I could buy that purty Porsche intake manifold to hang on my wall. Sadly, the 928 had already gone to The Crusher, so I decided I might as well check for other interesting stuff... and, sure enough, here was a super-rare '74 Datsun 610 wagon. The L20B is still there, and so is the factory 8-track player. Well, the 8-track was there, since I felt compelled to grab it. After buying all those 8-track tapes for the Junkyard Boogaloo Boombox, I need a backup deck!

2:00 PM on Fri Jun 20 2008
By Murilee Martin
1,758 views, 22 comments

Latest by brandegee: @DannyBN: Remember the first-gen. Hyundai? My GLS 16v was painted in something called Chameleon. It was almost impossible to determine if it was brown or gray or a hue of purple. It was the color of cooked liver. I've never more »

down on the street bonus edition

DOTS-O-Rama Sunday: Datsun 1000

Let's leave San Francisco and follow the route taken by gold-crazed sailors who abandoned their ships back in 1849, as we head up into the Sierra foothills and visit the Gold Country town of Placerville. Reader Parrish spotted this Nissan-built Austin Cambridge (sold as the Datsun 1000 in North America in the late 1950s), which isn't so much down on the street as outstanding in its field. Those of you who missed out on the Datsun 1000 PCH entry might still be able to head up to Placerville and make a deal for this car! Parrish's description after the jump.

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4:00 PM on Sun Jun 15 2008
By Murilee Martin
629 views, 14 comments

Latest by TheTooth: @layabout: By "Wast of money", you mean "awsome", right? more »

down on the street

1980 Datsun 210 SL Station Wagon, With Bonus Datsun Poll

The Malaise Era Japanese cars are just about all gone by now, and it's especially obvious with Datsuns. The Datsun-Nissan changeover happened during the early 80s, just as digital engine controls and less restrictive catalytic converters signaled the end of the Malaise Era and the beginning of the Turbo Mullet Era (feel free to start throwing that name around). Today we're going to look at one of the last of the rear-wheel-drive econo-Datsuns, sold during the crazy gasoline price spikes of the 1979 Energy Crisis. Yes, back when disco was king and the echoes of Jimmy Carter's Malaise Speech were still reminding us of the diminished expectations that lay ahead.
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9:00 AM on Tue Jun 10 2008
By Murilee Martin
1,660 views, 39 comments

Latest by Naturally Exasperated?: There's too much Datsun in my rust. more »

classic ad watch

Two-Tone Roller Coaster Of Malaise: 1979 Datsun 200SX!

The Datsun 200SX for '79 didn't have TURRRRRBO power yet, but it packed a not-too-shabby-for-its-time 92 fuel-injected horsepower. Weighing just 2,268 pounds (about 650 pounds less than the '08 Sentra), the 200SX didn't feel particularly Malaise-y, and it even came with a Sky Roof! It wanted you to open it up and watch its moves!

11:00 AM on Thu Jun 5 2008
By Murilee Martin
6,887 views, 38 comments

custom cars

Desert Runs In A Turbine-Powered Datsun 280Z

While the turbine-powered Porsche 928 we found on eBay was admittedly pretty neat (and ended up selling for a measly $7,150), the accompanying video didn't really prove the car's kerosene-guzzling potential to us. Not so with this turbine-enhanced Datsun 280Z. This baby proves its mettle with Knight Rider-esque high-speed desert runs. Over and over again. Aside from the repetitive cinematography, we do get a glimpse of some rad digital gauges straight out of the turbo-boost era along with a glorious turbine symphony. Mmmmmm, high RPM goodness. [Youtube]

12:45 PM on Tue Jun 3 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
2,528 views, 22 comments

Latest by n/a: One question: Will it do a burnout? more »

choose your eternity

PCH, Japanese Nostalgia Edition: 1969 Toyota Crown or 1959 Datsun 1000?

It would appear that our readers are Lamborghini purists, given the 82/18 shellacking the V12-powered Espada issued to the Chevy-powered Espada in yesterday's Choose Your Eternity poll. Either way, who would have imagined owning a genuine, almost-running Lamborghini for the price of a new base Camry? Project Car Hell beckons! As we say so often here: what could go wrong? Today we're going to leave PCH Superpower Italy and head to a nation not so well known for maddeningly difficult Hell Projects; yes, we're feeling so inspired by the vintage Japanese steel at the Motoring J Style show that we have no choice but to descend into the fiery furnace of Vintage Japanese Car Hell.
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5:20 PM on Wed May 28 2008
By Murilee Martin
2,274 views, 45 comments

Latest by n/a: "what could go wrong"? What could go wrong?! Look, this nonsense has got to stop. Today I was in some god-forsaken industrial estate, and I happened to notice a series 1 Landy; the sole remaining purpose of which was to more »

car shows

Bluebirds, Fairladies, Colts, And Crowns At The Motoring J Style Show

It does our hearts good to see Japanese cars from the days before most of the weirdness got focus-grouped out of Nippon's automakers. That's why I was eager to head over to Vallejo for the Motoring J Style show on Saturday and check out what DSwig and his crew had put together this year. The unseasonable rain made life miserable for the drift guys, but it was good news for me- cloudy skies make for easy car photography. We'll be taking a closer look at a few of these cars later in the week, but for now let's get an overview of some vintage and not-so-vintage Japanese iron.

3:00 PM on Tue May 27 2008
By Murilee Martin
1,578 views, 23 comments

Latest by LamerX: The lack of Hondas (aside from the NSX) at the show was a little disappointing. I was hoping to see at least a couple 1st gen Civics or maybe just a clean old Prelude. Maybe an S600, S800 or something... The more »

down on the street bonus edition

Datsun 710 Endures 30 British Columbian Winters

Remember the Datsun 710? You still see 510s around, maybe the occasional 610, and the early Maxima was actually an 810. A 710 sighting, however, doesn't happen every day, so we were very happy when Anthony sent in these excellent shots of a 710 wagon he spotted in New Westminster, B.C. It's rusty, but doing pretty well for such an oxide-prone vehicle in a wet climate.

2:00 PM on Fri May 23 2008
By Murilee Martin
1,391 views, 33 comments

Latest by n/a: I know this discussion is a month old, but i happened to stumble upon this site. i am the proud owner of this 1977 datsun 710. got pics of my old 510 wagon and 620 pickup, if at all more »

classic ad watch

America's Best-Selling Import: 1985 Nissan Sentra

Overhead camshaft! Front-wheel drive! Computer-controlled carburetor! Life was good back in '85, because the cheapest Nissan was also the most technologically advanced (though we're pretty sure you couldn't get the futuristic "Door Is Ajar" talking alerts in the Sentra that year). And why don't car ads have voiceovers like the Nissan Guy any more?

10:00 AM on Thu May 15 2008
By Murilee Martin
1,469 views, 22 comments

down on the street

1971 Datsun 1200

The little Datsuns of the early 70s are just about gone now, though a few still roam the streets of the Island That Time Forgot. We saw a '75 B210 last fall, and now we've got an even rarer machine in this early-70s 1200. I'm calling it a '71, but it might be a '72 or maybe even a '70; we'll need to rely on the serious Datsun fiends out there to nail down the exact year. More »

9:00 AM on Mon May 12 2008
By Murilee Martin
2,564 views, 39 comments

Latest by n/a: When I was growing up my older brother had one of these modified for rallying. Full roll cage, extractors, two Weber 40DCOE carbs, some wild cam grind (not much action below 6000rpm) and a rare factory LSD (as used by more »

choose your eternity

Project Car Hell: Dangel Peugeot Wagon or V8 Datsun Fairlady?

Wouldn't you know it, the 60s BMW coupe beat the 80s one in our last Choose Your Eternity poll. Sure, the 633CSi is more complicated, but you might be able to find a parts car or three in your local wrecking yard... and where's the Hell there? Today we're going to return to the perennial France-versus-the-world battle for the All Time Global Project Car Hell JiggaChampion Trophy (which leaks rusty water and has to be jump-started), and- just because we love an underdog- we're going to let Japan take on the mightiest of PCH Superpowers!
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5:20 PM on Thu May 8 2008
By Murilee Martin
3,675 views, 49 comments

Latest by n/a: France does win! more »

classic ad watch

What's The Magic Word For '84? TURRRRRBO!

Was there any word that summed up the 1980s better than TURBO? Turbocharging was a magical thing back then, with electronic fuel injection finally making the technology work pretty well for street-driven vehicles. Turbocharged cars such as the Mitsubishi Starion and Buick Grand National let everyone know that the Malaise Era was finally over, and Nissan's 200SX Turbo was packed with all manner of 80s-tech gizmos in addition to forced induction. As the man says: "Give me a turbo and I come alive!"

11:00 AM on Tue May 6 2008
By Murilee Martin
3,468 views, 34 comments

Latest by n/a: Whose is that announcer's voice? Hear it a lot in ads. more »

engine of the day

Engine of the Day: Nissan SR

How many engines can you think of whose names are known by millions of 20-year-olds who have never touched an engine in their lives? The SR20DET version of the Nissan SR series is such an engine, having achieved pop-culture status beyond that of many movie stars. Nissan has been making the DOHC-equipped SR for more than 20 years now, and it has seen service in the Sentra, Altima, 200SX, and many other vehicles. [Wikipedia]

3:20 PM on Mon May 5 2008
By Murilee Martin
2,538 views, 46 comments

found on ebay

1980s New Jersey Time Capsule: 19K-Mile Datsun 240Z Could Be Yours!

Those of you who believed El Suburbanimo to be the ultimate New Jersey vehicle might want to reconsider after you take a look at this '73 Datsun 240Z. Back in the early 80s, with just 19,721 miles on the Z's clock, its owner decided some custom touches were in order. A little body kit here, some stripes and TURBO emblems there, and then the finishing touch: a small-block Chevy engine. It's awesome! BZR found this gem for us; make the jump to read his description. [eBay Motors]

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8:00 AM on Fri May 2 2008
By Murilee Martin
3,145 views, 71 comments

Latest by n/a: The rear spoiler is hollow, and has a pretty large volume. All the better runnin' coke into New Jack City. more »

retro

Delicious Datsuns At The Z-Car West Coast Nationals

Our friends at Japanese Nostalgic Car recently went to the Z-Car West Coast Nationals in Silverado, California. As you'd imagine, there was quite a selection of tasty vintage Datsuns and some newer Nissans too. We just love the timeless proportions of a long hood and sloping back on the older Datsuns, so we've included a gallery of some of our favorites. If you wanna see more, there's plenty to check out over at Japanese Nostalgic Car.


5:05 PM on Wed Apr 30 2008
By Mark Arnold
2,027 views, 24 comments

Latest by SuperCarnitas: This reminds me to go catch up on those Wangan Midnight episodes...+ Watch video more »

racing

Duct Tape Saves The Day For Vintage Racer's Datsun 510

A '68 Datsun 510 race car is a pretty good handling machine, but when you race in the sleet, rain, and snow of a Pacific Northwest springtime (as VintageRacer does) sometimes your car ends up taking an unscheduled detour off the track. Make the jump for VintageRacer's story.
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3:00 PM on Mon Apr 28 2008
By Murilee Martin
1,598 views, 23 comments

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