I got alerted to a rare Datsun that had found its way from New Zealand to Kumamoto, which is kinda near where I live. Just 800 of these SSS versions of the Datsun 1200 sedan were built and featured a highly tuned engine; cam, twin Delloro carbs (plus airbox), extractors, plus some styling tweaks; bonnet blackouts, SSS emblems inside and out, plus 5-slot jellybean wheels, a three-spoke sports steering wheel, 8,000 rpm VDO tacho.
The B110 Series Sunny was built from Apr 1970 to 1976. This Sunny was built in 1972. It has a 1,171cc inline 4 engine.
I've set myself an ambitious target, and that is to unearth all of Japan's rusting, nostalgic gems. It's not going to be easy. They're shy creatures and prefer to remain hidden. And, limited time and funds mean they're likely to stay that way, which would be not cool!<More>
