Hi,
The Datsuns you saw were probably the "fairlady" done in the
60s. The latest ones, just before the 240Z looked much like MGBs.
There were two versions. Tthe 1600 was a poor performer compared to
the B. It was a 1600 cc engine coupled to a four speed. The 2000 was
a 2 litre street rocket (I owned a 1969 version). Red line at 7,000 rpm
with a 5 speed. Top speed well in excess of 120 mph. Used to have a
great time blowing off tr6s. Car was fast but had no soul (another
conversation).
Ken Scott
77 MGB
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