Oom (uncle) Chris

Oom (uncle) Chris. A local Datsun legend. A man whois always available to give a helping hand, advice, a spare part or two, and offer his Datsun as transport to a few special people. This is a "Thank You" from everyone for what you've done for us all at All About Datsun!

This is oom Chris' pride and joy - an 1800 Datsun SSS GL Coupe. Come and drool with me...

  


  

Datsun Go+ (Sparco Spec)

Let me guess. Like me you are probably wondering what the heck Nissan / Datsun was thinking when they released the Datsun Go+ 1.2 L on our shores. Gone were our beloved straight body lines, the strong character and the joy of our beloved SSS badge(ing) and heritage.

Then we were flooded by videos of how exactly this "so-called car" failed miserably at the NCAP Standard Car Safety Test (read more here). And you thought how can such a great thing be re-introduced into the market and be so bad, the total opposite of what they were trying to achieve.

Well, perhaps there's some hope. If one can save an old Datsun and improve on the formula with some "new bits of technology..." Haven't you dreamt of a L28 or VVL Motor within that small shell? Perhaps one can make lemonade with the latest offering...

Introducing the Datsun Go+ Sparco Spec.... We'll probably never see it, unless someone from Vereeniging, Boksburg or Mitchells Plain goes "BOSS" in the backyard.... Hmmm?

For complete article and more images at Response JP

At the end of the day,

we are ALL ABOUT DATSUN!

We're about FAMILY!

On the Spot - Datsun 140Z

You just can't keep a good Datsun down. While driving from Zevenwaght Mall in Kuils River earlier today I spotted this beauty - a 140Z Datsun. Much to my surprise I notice a certain Facebook comment from Riaan Jacobs that he is expecting this lovely lady soon. Good to know she'll be looked well after once she reaches him. Riaan - You are indeed a lucky fellow!

All About Datsun - We're about preserving our heritage!

Cellpics, but enjoy!

Nissan IDX 510 Concept - Tokyo Motor Show

I can't recall when last we have had such a lot of discussions in the Group about Nissan / Datsun - perhaps with the planned release of the "new Datsun" when we were all dissapointed at the planned Datsun Go? At the recent Tokyo Motor Show 2013 Nissan (Datsun) unveiled a new concept (based on the previous P510 we all love) - the IDX Freeflow and the IDX Nismo Concept Cars.

Nissan IDX Freeflow Concept

Why Datsun?

When I created this collage, I had an idea on a post per the FB Group All About Datsun where I asked members how it came about that they drive and love the Datsun brand so much.

• Is it a family affair?
• Were you introduced into the brand?
• Did you see a specific ride that motivated you to get one?

Some interesting stories came to light. Some had Datsuns as the first owners, as their first cars, inheriting these rides, falling in love with Datsuns as they grew up... In the end, we can all attest that this is a brand that's stood the test of time... All of this resulted in the idea for a blog... and here we are!

Not just that: To think its going to be re-introduced soon: www.datsun.com

Launch on Monday, 15 July 2013!

Let's hope that one day Datsun will be true to its heritage and bring out an updated Old Skool ride.

DATSUN - Its a Lifestyle! AAD

*Note: Some of the images above were sourced from the web. Not all rides are AAD Group Members.