I totally agree. I get comments on my Roadster a lot - and the kids
absolutely love the Datsun - as they call it. Back when it was introduced,
the press could only see "MG" and gave it mixed reviews. Now people are
starting to notice the design elements of the Roadster as "retro" is getting
popular. I think Nissan would do well with a reintroduction of the
Roadster, but with the Miata only selling 9600 units last year it does not
look like a good move to Carlos Ghosn. If it was brought back now it would
be compared to the Miata as the first introduction was compared to the MG -
tough game...
Phil
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Alvin Gogineni
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 5:27 PM
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Design elements for roadster
When I was parked next to the Sunbeam Tiger a father and son were checking
the cars out. I heard the kid tell his dad..."I like lines on this one
better" and he pointed to the roadster.
This reminded me how our cars really do have so much character and it's even
more evident when I put a roadster model kit together.
-The jewel-like taillights
-Center rib from hood to trunk lid
-The teardrop shape from front to back
-The way the top of the rear fender blends in to the door
-chrome trim
-dash elements
Whenever a new car is released someone does a design analysis of the
body/lines...has anyone seen this for the roadster? The kind of drawing that
labels and explains why certain elements were used, influences, etc.
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