|
|
Mar 15, 2011 20:04:26 GMT
|
Datsun first went international rallying with the Bluebird and Cedric saloons in the early 1960s, scoring its first major success in 1966 when the Bluebird won its class in the Safari Rally. The first Datsun to make an impact on the European stage was the 240Z, a large, front-engined, rear-drive, six-cylinder coupe that was hailed as spiritual successor to the Big Healey. The Z possessed similar virtues too, being fast in a straight line, sturdily built and ultra reliable, and was at its best in events where these factors mattered most. The car's greatest successes was its two outright wins in the Safari Rally in 1971 and 1973, driven by Edgar Hermann and Shekhar Mehta respectively, while Tony Fall won the Welsh Rally in 1971 and Rauno Aaltonen came third in the '72 Monte. More info here.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mar 16, 2011 11:43:35 GMT
|
For a board so in love with J-tin this seems to have fallen through the cracks. Let's try again, shall we?
|
|
Last Edit: Mar 16, 2011 13:01:58 GMT by e21meister
|
|
|
|
Mar 16, 2011 12:05:40 GMT
|
It did pretty well in Africa too didn't it?
I love the 240/260Z but far prefer them decked than raised, it's just a look that works better for them IMO. I'll not argue with their rallying success though!
|
|
The journey of 1000 miles starts with a single coffee.
I don't like coffee!
|
|
|
|
Mar 16, 2011 12:57:00 GMT
|
For a board so in love with J0tin this seems to have fallen through the cracks. Surprised me too. I used to have a picture of the Japanese E-Type on my wall as a kid - I was so excited to learn that it wasn't just a road/race machine, but a knobbly-tyred forest-bouncer too. Having seen them in action, they just look so right pounding through the trees. A truly versatile machine.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mar 16, 2011 13:03:39 GMT
|
^Remember seeing that at the Robin Hood stages about 7 years ago. Is it Steve Perez's?
|
|
|
|
retrolegends
Club Retro Rides Member
Winging it.....Since 1971.
Posts: 3,717
Club RR Member Number: 94
|
|
Mar 16, 2011 21:36:20 GMT
|
|
|
1974 Hillman Avenger 1500DL1992 Volvo 240SE1975 Datsun Cherry 100a flying custard1965 Hillman SuperMinx Rock N Roller1974 Austin Allegrat Mk1 1.3SDL1980 Austin Allegro Mk3 1.3L1982 Austin Allegro Mk3 on banded steels2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible 220bhp TurboNutter1966 Morris Minor 1000 (Doris) 2019 Abarth 595C Turismo (not retro but awesome fun) www.facebook.com/DatsunCherry100a
|
|