The shared its platform with the , plus the larger sharing an engine with the ; Nissan decided to duplicate the success it had with a Bluebird-based pickup truck for the new Sunny platform. Despite only minor cosmetic changes, these are some of the rarest B210s on the market. The latest versions of the Sunny were larger than the early models, and may be considered compact cars. In 1975, Japan models were fitted with emission control technology, called to be in compliance with Japanese Government emission control regulations enforced that year. Just so you know, I have owned twenty-something Datsuns and Nissans during the last 40 years. Its concealed wipers, an upswept tailgate and an agresive slant nose gave it slippery aerodynamic lines.
Let's talk about rust and get that out of the way first. It was often used as a taxi and rental car. Nissan Sunny B15 series Overview Also called Production 1998—2006 Assembly , , Japan , Mexico , South Korea Body and chassis 4-door Powertrain 1. These changes increased its power output to 66 hp 49 kW ; a 4 hp, or 6. And he drove a 411 Wagon! A special edition called Buen Camino was sold to celebrate the end of the Tsuru in Mexico according to Nissan there is no plan for a successor for the Tsuru with the being sold the year 2018 as its successors. In Japan the B15 was marketed as the Nissan Super Sunny.
Check out our for the major Datsun B210 parts categories. I know a guy back in the day who hotrodded his and lowered it, air dams and body kit, tires and suspension and good sway bars. It continued in production there long into the 21st century. The B11 was the first Sunny to be badged in Mexico as the Nissan Tsuru, a nameplate used until 2017, when it was discontinued, and replaced with the. Like some Nissans of this period, it was considered overstyled.
Both cars were well maintained and not driven hard. I have the factory racing parts book in my collection that I was given new. Datsun 1200 2-door sedan Europe The Datsun 1200 featured front suspension with optional and an economical. Facelift Nissan Sunny In Japan, the Sunny was offered with 1. Terrible rusters, and I remember more than one of these with the front shock towers rusted out, deeming the car undriveable.
The five-door van was discontinued in November 1982 when the new and even boxier range was introduced. Door cards are excellent, vinyl floors excellent, etc. These vapor lock so upgraded fuel pump and optimize the system. Any Z is a mechanically simple and robust car with good parts availability, and a lot of fun to drive. The 1968 model, introduced in October 1967, added to the lineup the four-door sedan B10 in both DeLuxe and Standard form. The final Sunny from model year 1978 to 1982 featured numerous variants, including a station wagon as well as more squared-off, utilitarian models with three and five doors, a coupé, and two- and four-door sedans.
It was based on the B110, but with new hood, fenders and grille, and featured a 1. Could it run a bit better? Nissan Sentra 2-door sedan — the North American version of the Sunny In Mexico, the Nissan Tsuru was until 2017 the best-selling car in its category, as it is much bigger and cheaper in maintenance than its direct competitors: the and the. It was introduced at locations and went on to be sold globally, although this concept did not take off in Europe until the huge success of the in the late 1990s. The carbureted 1974 260Z, which gave a 200 cc bump in displacement was only a stopgap solution. The B310 was known for its high equipment levels and build quality at the time.
Nissan Mexico sold versions of this as the Sentra with a 1. I never post negative comments about cars but make an exception for the B210. It was also part of the image of the former Mexico City mayor , who was driven around with a white Tsuru. This increase the car length by over 5 inches from other B210s produced for other markets. As it sits, the car runs and drives well right now!! It got me around everywhere. I still have some of the old Performance catalogs of the factory race parts for the whole range.
The aftermarket mesh wheels look great here, and help fill out the wheel arches nicely. The car shows like a 30,000 mile car without a doubt. As usual for Japan, the wagon three- and five-door models alike was marketed as a van for commercial use, where it was only available with the lowest-powered 1. The 120Y was sharply criticized by magazines such as Wheels of Australia, which felt that it offered no true improvement on its predecessor. Archived from on 22 January 2009. I believe the small cut could be repaired from the backside easy access.