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Post by Al Ramone on Aug 27, 2012 19:50:37 GMT 1
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Post by spottedlaurel on Nov 13, 2012 23:23:54 GMT 1
Datsun UK figures: A10 23,690 (A14 engine 4dr) PA10 14,142 (L16 engine 4dr) KPA10 8,394 (L16T engine SSS coupe) Misc LHD 75 Total 46,301 Interesting to compare that figure with 114,682 for Sunny B310 and 45,096 for 810. I think the Sunny sold well as it was a more obvious competitor to the Escort, but it seems buyers were split down the middle between Violet and Bluebird when it came to something competing against the Cortina. A few photos:  1979-80 Datsun 160J SSS (A10) x2 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr Turquoise one bought off Will, blue one a rusty shed picked-up for £35 for spares.  1980 Datsun 160J SSS (A10) 2 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr  1980 Datsun 160J SSS (A10) by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr It's probably through using it in weather like this that it eventually rusted away with its subsequent owner in Guernsey, though I believe the Enkei wheels live on with Preet! I did well over 40k miles in it during my 2+ years of ownership, it remains one of my favourite Datsuns.  1978 Datsun 160J SSS (A10), London 1994 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr Tatty early model seen in Chiswick which didn't make it beyond 1995.  1981 Datsun Violet SSS (A10) + 1977 260C (330), 1999 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr And for completeness, one of the very few facelift SSS's I've seen.  1979 Datsun 140J (A10) 2006 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr  1980 Datsun Violet 140J (A10) 2006 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr  1979 Datsun Violet 160J SSS (A10), 2006 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr A selection which were at CARS at Santa Pod in July 2006. Anyone know more about them? The yellow SSS sold on eBay in 2009 I believe, and DVLA says the silver one has a 2-litre engine.  1978 Datsun 160J (A10) c.1995 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr Early saloon which belonged to Will's mate.  1981 Datsun Violet 1.4 (A10) by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr And a late one seen at his when I went to look at my C230.  1979 Datsun 160J (A10) in 1994 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr Manky one which I bought for spares.  1981 Datsun Violet 1.6 (A10), 2002 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr And one I should have bought  DVLA says it's still around and on SORN however. Its owner was briefly on the old forum a few years ago.  Datsun Violet (A10) by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr Should have had the grille off this at least. Apparently it came here in 1987 and had an L20B engine, but it's RHD - wonder which market it came from?  Datsun Violet/510 (A10) on cover of "Car Makers" by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr  Nissan Stanza Resort 1800X-E (A10) by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr Shame we didn't get the 5dr, I think it offered something that Sunny and Bluebird didn't so could have increased sales a bit. I don't have anything scanned-in right now on the 2dr saloon or estate, which we didn't get in the UK or Europe. I saw one of the latter in Thetford years ago, probably off one of the nearby USAF bases. |
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Post by chrisdevon on Nov 15, 2012 21:55:35 GMT 1
My mum had a blue coupe it was X reg and had the square headlights, I think the rear ones where different from those in pics above too. It was the first car i drove in the late 80s and was a rare car even then.
It was tatty but cool and fast I thought.
When we trading it in we got £100 I remember they guy said it would have been £300 if it was the SSS as he pointed to his price book. But now I guess that it must have been the SSS, but just said 160J on the back.
I like cheap cars but would give proper money for one of these now
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Post by spottedlaurel on Nov 15, 2012 23:00:07 GMT 1
My mum had a blue coupe it was X reg and had the square headlights, I think the rear ones where different from those in pics above too........ Welcome! Yes, rear lights were a bit more plain. This is the back of that rough one I saw:  1981 Datsun Violet SSS (A10) 1999 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr You can't remember the full registration can you? |
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Post by gainsb1 on Nov 16, 2012 11:57:10 GMT 1
At what point did they change from twin-headlights to single square lamps? Also the bumpers changed and I can see a vent in the C-pillar?
I suppose it was just changing styles/taste but I do like the round headlights and the plastic bumper over-riders.
Leigh (Area rep)
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Post by spottedlaurel on Nov 16, 2012 16:54:36 GMT 1
I think the second facelift took place around late 1979/early 1980. I too favour the round headlight but updated model, with bigger bumpers, revised interior and open steel wheels.
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Post by datsfun on Dec 10, 2012 22:13:28 GMT 1
1980 Datsun 160J SSS (A10) by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr It's probably through using it in weather like this that it eventually rusted away with its subsequent owner in Guernsey, though I believe the Enkei wheels live on with Preet! I did well over 40k miles in it during my 2+ years of ownership, it remains one of my favourite Datsuns. [url=http:. I believe the car went to Guernsey/Jersey and when it died, I purchased the wheels They are awaiting tyres..  |
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Post by spottedlaurel on Jan 19, 2013 10:01:17 GMT 1
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Post by gainsb1 on Apr 6, 2013 17:16:36 GMT 1
LIFTED FROM WIKIPEDIA (6 MARCH/13)
Motorsports
The Violet 160J was Nissan's most successful car in the World Rally Championship. It won the Safari Rally in Kenya from 1979 to 1982 consecutively, all with Shekhar Mehta behind the wheel. The 1979 and 1980 winners were powered by an SOHC engine; the 1981 and 1982 winners were Violet GT models with a DOHC engine. These Safari records are only matched by the Toyota Celica GT-Four which won the 1992–95 events. Driven by Timo Salonen, the Violet also won the 1980 Rally New Zealand and the 1981 Rallye Côte d'Ivoire.
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Post by spottedlaurel on Aug 26, 2013 12:19:44 GMT 1
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Post by markthespark on Sept 6, 2013 20:05:04 GMT 1
This hurts a lot. My father bought this 1979 160J brand new. After about 5-6 years he sold it to me.
I recently came across this photo and tonight came across this site.
It was easily the best car I owned - easily out performing similar Cortinas in both comfort and specification.
The day after I put two brand new tyres on it an elderly driver drove straight into the back of it at about 30 mph,
writing it off. The force of the impact threw me backwards breaking the drivers seat.
As you can see, it has "Period" Hella spots and a black painted grille.
Still looks good, doesn't it?
I've still got the Haynes manual!!!
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Post by bananahamuck on Sept 6, 2013 20:32:31 GMT 1
That has tough look to it.. What does she look like now?? I'm new here too, one day.  My teenage son loves A10s , his is a 1979 wagon with a 280z 5speed  he has others ( they are very cheap here) but they are parts cars for one reason or another.,, his on right when we were bringing it back from the dead. green car is pushed back to strut towers on passenger side   |
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Post by markthespark on Sept 7, 2013 20:14:19 GMT 1
Sadly "Written off" is beyond economic repair. It was a saloon model, but the force of the impact twisted the chassis. The boot was level with the rear seats. That was about 1987. Corrosion was a real issue- but that was also true of European models - with the body's rotting long before the mechanicals let go.
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Post by spottedlaurel on Sept 8, 2013 6:32:24 GMT 1
This hurts a lot. My father bought this 1979 160J brand new. After about 5-6 years he sold it to me. I recently came across this photo and tonight came across this site. Welcome to the forum. I'd be interested to know the full registration of this car, nothing sinister but I keep a list of all surviving cars I come across plus those known to be scrapped. If you like you can send me a message through the 'PM' facility. |
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Post by spottedlaurel on Sept 8, 2013 6:38:28 GMT 1
My teenage son loves A10s , his is a 1979 wagon with a 280z 5speed Good to see these wagons, unfortunately we didn't get them in the UK. Do you see many of the 2dr sedans? We didn't get them either. |
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