Datsun 100A

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These are fun little things. Went picture hunting to see what appeared.







This one is on RR somewhere, can't find it atm.



Starkers & Crutch style


Hints of potential with that colour, those front wheels and that body shape.


Interesting... some info here: datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=160235


Trad Custom with a chop top by the looks of things. Fantastic. More pics here: www.minunauto.com/auto/19216

[leigh]

Cool little things indeed



This is very interesting, there's a lot about this shape that works I think

[e21meister]

And also a lesser-known rally car - just perfect for Retro Rides Rally Week!

[retrolegends]

And my very own-

;D ;D ;D ;D

[zetecvan]

Mar 14, 2011 21:36:09 GMT retrolegends said:

And my very own-

;D ;D ;D ;D

My dad had a '77 one that colour.

[nomad]

A quick history lesson from someone who had an original 100A many years ago (early 80's ?), shape like so
Neat styling, and you can change the clutch without disturbing the engine or gearbox ;D ;D Shame they rust while you watch
Great fun little cars with surprising turn of speed on a long downhill stretch

Don't forget they also came as 4-door (the 70's colour doesn't improve it's looks )



The facelift model was called a Datsun 100A-FII (ie. F2)
Wheels and arches on this one may not be standard ;D

[datsundrew]

I love my f11 coupe.......really cool and still worth nothing!

[sheffieldcortinacentre]

steve28 has an F11 angyl

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My brother used to have a 100A FII (never was convinced by the grille on the FII, the original 100A is much nicer looking) that had some Janspeed bits and bobs on it. Seemed to have had a bit of rally history behind it, but the rot meant it was too far gone to save and due to the previous owner not much was worth salvaging on it either. Blue emulsion bodywork with yellow household gloss brightwork was definitely an 'individual' approach to modifying by the previous owner of the poor old thing.

[wilko]

I was wondering the other day whether the 120a coupe:



...was a syling influence on the new flippy roof Renault "wind" thingy:

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It could equally be argued that styling queues are shared/taken/given to the Lotus Europa.

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Mar 14, 2011 23:52:03 GMT sheffieldcortinacentre said:

steve28 has an F11 angyl

He should bring it to an RR meet so I can photograph it

[sheffieldcortinacentre]

think hes restoreing it at present (had all the bits i had to fit one),have to ask him on motonutz

[jamesg]

Don't forget they also came as 4-door (the 70's colour doesn't improve it's looks )


Hi there, got a 71 moggie minor pickup with a datsun B320 engine,
just wondering what the stud patern is on these wheels and would they fit a moggie?

[Jowey]

[retrolegends]

A few more from the bucket



And one of our fellow RR members

[uncle silvia]

Perfect!!! ;D

[retrolegends]

[thebaron]

One being used in anger at the start of this video.

[retrolegends]

I think the word is OOOF!!!