The Figaro was a fixed convertible with limited seating that was built by Nissan. It was only offered in 1991 and only through Nissan company stores. With its innovative retro styling, it’s not known why Nissan didn’t pursue multiple-year… more»
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ACC Convertible Conversion: 1983 Nissan 200SX
In the 1980s, if you wanted a convertible and the factory didn’t offer one, life was pretty darn simple. You just called up any number of shops, regardless of their actual talent, and asked them to build you one…. more»
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Rare Sportback: 1987 Nissan Pulsar
When different generations become the majority group in any society, it’s tempting for them to assume they are the smartest, the best, the strongest, what have you. We all think we’re better than the ones that came before us… more»
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Subaru Dealer Trade: 1991 Nissan 300ZX
There was a time when the used car lot of a new car dealer would hold all sorts of treasures. These days, it seems like those trade-in surprises are few and far between, but cars like this 1991 Nissan… more»
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Diesel Survivor: 1982 Datsun Maxima Wagon
Datsun must have enlisted Ford’s Color and Materials design team to help with the incredibly creative name for the paint on this car: Medium Gray! It’s hard to see, but there’s a tiny DIESEL badge on each front fender… more»
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11k Mile Survivor: 1990 Nissan 300ZX
Perhaps it is a sign of aging, but the thirty-five years since 1990 seem to have passed in a flash. That is when this Nissan 300ZX rolled off the line. Time has treated it incredibly kindly, although the fact… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1987 Nissan Maxima Wagon
Show of hands if you remember Nissan’s Maxima station wagon. I’d completely forgotten such an animal existed until I noticed this listing for a 1987 model surfaced by Mitchell G. It is in surprisingly nice condition and has to… more»
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Low Mileage Sports Car! 1978 Datsun 280Z
The Datsun 280Z was an evolution of the 260Z, which in turn was the successor to the popular 240Z. All of these were 2-door sports cars designed in Japan to compete against the outcrop of English runabouts of the… more»
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Parts or Restore? 1969 Nissan Patrol
The Nissan Patrol has lived in the shadows of its more stylish competition, namely the FJ40-series Toyota Land Cruiser, for years. Due to this obscurity, far fewer Patrols are on the road today, but the Toyota also dwarfed the… more»
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Same Owner Since ’85: 1979 Datsun 280ZX
The Datsun Z-car has gone through many iterations in its life, from game-changing sports car to luxury coupe to a turbocharged GT that combined impressive technology and speed. In the late 1970s, Datsun was reading the tea leaves that… more»
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Never This Nice: 1995 Nissan Hardbody Pickup
There are certain vehicles that are routinely used and abused to such an extent that it’s next to impossible to find them in decent shape. This also has the effect of making good examples hard to find, and thus… more»
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T-Top Survivor: 1987 Nissan 300ZX
I’ve discussed in previous articles how cars from some eras have been treated as disposable items. Many cars from the 1980s suffered that fate, making their final journey to the scrapyard years ago. However, occasionally one surfaces that seems… more»
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RHD Stick-Shift RV! 1992 Nissan Civilian
Most stories about ’90s Japanese imports mention drool-worthy modern classics like the Nissan Skyline or door-mat sized cars with the crash protection of a Cozy Coupe. If you prefer more comfortable vehicles of a certain size, feast your eyes… more»
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Rare Japanese Classic: 1989 Nissan S-Cargo
Some classics are designed to be taken seriously, while others appear to be tongue-in-cheek creations by the manufacturer. Released in 1989, the Nissan S-Cargo falls into the latter category. Not only is its name a play on the French… more»
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Original and Unrestored: 1985 Nissan 300ZX
The Z31 chassis Nissan 300ZX remains an eminently accessible sports car, with prices hovering at very reasonable levels for even nicely kept survivors. The car shown here is the most captivating example from a purely visual standpoint – the… more»
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JDM Sedan: 1968 Nissan Prince Skyline S57
The lineage of the Skyline reaches back to the mid-fifties, when Prince Motor Company launched the car into the luxury niche. Prince merged into Nissan in 1966 and by then, Skylines had been used for every shade of commuting… more»
