Lengthy earlier than Datsun got here to America, an automotive model in Japan was referred to as DAT, an acronym for the initials of the corporate companions. DAT automobiles had been full-size, and when the corporate determined to make a small automotive, the title chosen was Datsun, (son of DAT) however they didn’t wish to name it “Datson” as a result of in Japanese, “son” means “loss.”
He discovered a wonderful mechanic who had labored on quite a few racing engines. To maintain the associated fee down he would solely work on it when he wasn’t busy in his store. It took him six months to complete the job, however the wait was value it. The two.4-liter, six-cylinder engine ran effectively, and the horsepower was elevated to about 200.
It nonetheless wanted paint and a brand new inside, although. Talatala had the automotive repainted 24 years in the past, and it nonetheless seems fairly good. The automotive is a two-seater, and two new seats had been bought and put in at the moment. Talatala says he thinks his automotive’s market worth is round $40,000 however has no plans to promote it. If somebody comes by and needs it, although, I believe he’d negotiate.
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