AAD Family Picnic

AAD Family... Its been a while since we had a friendly get together (and update per the blog). Let this be a start for us again.

Come Friday, 1st of May 2015 we plan a Family Picnic at Nantes Park (behind Vangate Mall) from 10:00am. Bring the whole family. (No Braai facilities are unfortunately available). We could maybe meet at the Mall beforehand.

As always a meeting will be held to update all on developments / feedback and other discussions.

PLEASE NOTE: Only positive vibes will be allowed so leave any negativity at home.

Check the Facebook Group for uodates and feedback.

AAD - IT'S ALL ABOUT FAMILY!

https://www.capetown.gov.za/en/parks/Pages/Nantes-Park.aspx

Nantes Park
​ Address: Appledene Road, Bridgetown, Athlone  Opening hours: Every day from sunrise to sunset Size: 17 hectares Entrance: Free        Nantes Park is a lush, large public open space situated in Athlone, Cape Town. The 17-hectare park is ideal for picnics, leisurely walks, playing sport, skateboarding and simply enjoying the beauty of Cape Town. The picturesque Vygekraal River, which runs through the natural riverside park, plays an integral role in adding to the overall character and charm of Nantes Park, and forms part of a broader network of river greenbelts that serves the Athlone, Kewtown, Vanguard Estate and Heideveld communities. The skateboard and BMX area is one of the most popular with local youth, as it helps keep them active and fit, and assists in preventing anti-social behaviour.

AAD Toy Run 2014

AAD Charity

All About Datsun - We're about family. And at times families have to look out for one another. On Sunday 07 December 2014 a few AAD Members got together to visit Sive Nathi Care Centre in Blackheath.

The Front Entrance to the NPO

Sive Nathi is an Non-Profit Organisation who cares for physically disabled children, aged between 1 & 18, with Muscular Dystrophy. The NPO is dependent on donations and through various donations bought two (2) adjacent houses and with their staff cater for these children on a permanent basis, for all their needs. As expected, the needs of this NPO is extensive. All About Datsun would like to get involved wherever assistance is needed.

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...

  


  

Postage Stamps

Here's something a little different - part of my Postage Stamp (Random) Series. Hope you like. John

All About Datsun - We're about FAMILY!

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!