Andrew and list,
So how big an advantage is the dual circuit versus single brake
master cylinder between the 66 and 67.5 1600's? Sounds like an
improvement, but what do I know. I do like the wider fender flare
concept, as well as the headrests. The gauge difference doesn't bother me
much at all, but I haven't really looked closely at a pristine early 1600.
I'll keep my opinions open until I see a few more close up and personal.
Thanks for all of your responses. I value everybody's opinions on this
list immensely (except for those of you who don't like the teardrop side
markers of course).
69 SRL
NOWROC
Troutdale, OR
"Andrew Murphy" <solex67@hotmail.com>
03/20/01 10:27 AM
To: jon_wissler@pngc.com
cc: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: 1600 Model Year (Final Question)
Jon,
As far as what 1600 is the "marquee" version of the 1600, you have to
remember that Nissan made more of the 1600 low windhshield cars than any
other model. I have had a 67.5 1600 and I liked the car a lot. Still, I
think that the 66 1600 is the best example of a low-windshield car there
is.
So much beautiful chrome and that awesome dash with the separate gauges.
In
67, they came out with the 2000 and the 1600 cars that addressed some of
the
EPA and DOT requirements. All the chrome from the interior was either
painted dull grey or removed altogether. Gauges went flat black as did the
dash. Different seats with headrests, sunvisors and some other changes
were
made. The big deal of course was the 67 2000 which came out at the same
time.
So the 67 2000 is so valuable because there was only 1000 made before the
68
high windshield cars came. The 67.5 1600 is a nice car too, but more were
made (6000). So while it shares heritage with the 67 2000, the 67.5 1600
is
not quite as valuable. So my idea of the best 1600 would have to be the
66.
Beautiful cars with lots of chrome and the best dash ever put on a
roadster.
Just my .02
Andrew Murphy
1967.5 2000
1964 1500
SoCalRCO
From: jon_wissler@pngc.com
Reply-To: jon_wissler@pngc.com
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: 1600 Model Year (Final Question)
Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 09:57:00 -0800
Okie dokie, now that I have my facts straight, it's opinion time. What
model year 1600 do most of you consider the "marquee" version of the
genre? Aka the 67.5 2000. Is there any particular year that containes
desired mechanicals, body work, etc. that sets it apart from the others?
69 SRL
NOWROC
Troutdale, OR
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