More.1960 Datsun Compact Truck1959 Datsun 1000 Pickup Truck Plays Important Role
The 1959 US auto market was made up primarily of gas-guzzling vehicles with V8 engines. Power was king. Into this climate steps Datsun, introducing a mini-truck with a 1000cc, 37-horsepower engine and quarter-ton load capacity. Could it compete with the powerful Fords, Chevys, and other trucks available to buyers?
It did compete, slowly at first, then picking up speed. The little trucks were sporty and easy to drive. Datsun listened to feedback, making changes to suit the wants and needs of their customers. Engine size quickly increased to 1200cc and horsepower to 60.
A revised 320 pickup hit the US in 1961, but popularity rocketed with the introduction of the Datsun 520 truck in 1965. Sales went from a few hundred units per year to more than 15,000, making it the top-selling imported pickup in the United States.
Nissan held that title for more than a decade.
Datsun Truck Firsts
* 1969, first half-ton compact pickup
* 1975, first long bed compacts
* 1977, first extended cab compact truck
Moving Forward
Import manufacturers watched Datsun's success and introduced their own compact trucks. US auto makers stepped in following the gas crunch of the early 1970s. Nissan continued to make improvements to their Datsun trucks to stay ahead of the game. The fourth generation, the Datsun 620, was produced from 1972 to 1979. The 720, manufactured in 1979, was the last truck to carry the Datsun name. After that time the badging was changed to Nissan.
Did You Know?
They were called Datsuns in the US before 1979, but most of the world knew these vehicles as Nissans.
Made in Tennessee
With the continued success of their small trucks, Nissan made the decision to become the first auto importer to manufacture pickups in the United States. They chose Smyrna, Tennessee, just southeast of Nashville. The first Nissan truck rolled off of the assembly line in 1983. Since then, Nissan has received many awards for having the most productive automobile plant in North America.
Enter Hardbody & Frontier
The sixth generation truck, the Hardbody, was introduced in 1987. It became one of Nissan's best selling products, averaging 100,000+ units each year.
The Frontier was introduced ten years later. It received the 1998 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study award for having the fewest quality problems in its segment.
Two new versions of the Frontier were unveiled for the 2000 model year. The 2-wheel drive Frontier Desert Runner and the Frontier Crew Cab, the first true 4-door compact pickup introduced to the US market.
Nowadays, it's hard to imagine a trucks market without compact pickups. There have been many changes since 1959, but it's obvious that there are just as many ahead.
Sacado de: http://trucks.about.com/cs/classicgallery/a/datsun_trucks.htm1980 Datsun 1500Este es un Datsun 1500 restaurado en Heredia por nuestro amigo J.Chaves
pueden escribirle a jchavesq@uinteramericana.edu
1974 Datsun B210Bragging Rights
est. 140 hp
est. wt.2586 lbs
Performance Mods
Exhaust MOMO
Ignition MSD
Electronics Fuzzbuster
Shocks KYB
Springs Mugen
Strut Bars Mugen
Brakes Brembo
Drivetrain / Trans. Mugen
Interior Mods Steering Wheel
Grant Styling Mods
Wheels American Racing
Tires Pirelli
Visto en Cardomain.1978 Datsun 1200 Pickup.Hola yo soy de el salvador y estoy facinado con los datsun 1200 en especial los pick ups por ke fue en uno de ellos ke mi papá me enseño a manejar luego el adquirio otro carro y herede el 1200 año 78, ahora lo manejo solomente yo y estoy muy orgulloso de el porque me es fiel, espero que ustedes me ayuden a la busqueda de piesas y consejos para tenerlo en perfectas condiciones.
Jorge Romero
1923 LILA Light TruckEste que os presento fué el primer pickup que la compañia
llamada LILA, y que luego se fusionó con Datsun y Dat Cars,
( posteriormente Nissan ) sacaron al mercado.
Lila built this super cute little truck in 1923. It too was powered
by an air cooled 850cc 10hp 4cyl engine.1973 Nissan Prototipo.Prototipo de camión Nissan con motor eléctrico.
Apenas se tienen datos de él. Si alguien sabe algo sobre este
vehiculo me lo haga saber.
1978 Datsun Modelo Desconocido.This curious little commercial vehicle was called the Sado and was named after the river running near the Entreposto assembly plant in Portugal where it was built. The Sado used Datsun 1200 Sunny running gear and an A12 engine under a very simple body. Only the engine, suspension and frame were sourced from Japan , the rest of it was locally produced in Portugal. Because over 60% of the vehicle was locally produced it was considered a domestic vehicle rather than an import and as such was cheaper. The Sado came is a variety os styles including pickup, van and mini-bus.
1937 Datsun Type 17TLight truck version of the Type 17 Dat sedan.
Type 17 - Sedan
Again, I have little information about any significant changes over the Type 16. The model range was still the same with sedan, tourer, alongside open and fixed roof coupes. More details soon hopefully.1952 Datsun 5147This little truck is really the great grandad of the massively popular mini trucks on our roads today. It looked rather old fashioned back in 1952 and was tiny in size. In fact it's chassis wieght was only 500 kg although, incredebly it's rated carrying capacity was 600 kg! It was powered by the D10 type gasoline engine which was a 4 cylinder "L head" 860cc unit giving 20hp at a leisurely 3,600rpm. The 5147 was also sold as a purpose built fire truck.