1983 Datsun Sunny B11 coupe...with a twist.

[Digby]

Ok, so it's not at home with me just yet, but it's paid for, so soon will be and I thought I would share anyway.

So, my fondness for early Japanese tin continues, only this time, something a little more interesting is lurking under the bonnet
because this one is sporting a Saab B204 turbo engine conversion with numerous fancy bits accompanying it.

It has only had 1 previous owner, too.

I'll probably change the wheels in time and I'm not sure of the BHP output, but it's using a regular Garrett T25 with uprated pump, custom map and exhaust upgrade etc but then even if the numbers are not huge, I still think it's going to be a bit 'lively' in such a shell.

I will report back when it lands.

A couple of quick pics for now..

[Google [bot]]

Strongly approve.

[InitialDave]

Needs smaller wheels, and tyres that fit them. If given such, very cool indeed!

[Digby]

InitialDave said:

Needs smaller wheels, and tyres that fit them. If given such, very cool indeed!

Yep, completely agree. It's on the list!

[CoolHands]

Not sure you need to worry about anyone cloning the plate

[Cambs_Stuart]

That's fantastic, I'd love to see more pictures when you get your hands on it.

[Rider007]

Crikey, I'm surprised anything wearing a Datsun badge isn't rust contained in a teapot by now.

[Tommie38]

FWD or RWD?

Guessing the former...

[Nuisance]

CoolHands said:

Not sure you need to worry about anyone cloning the plate

What about tracking it down and pinching it?

Looks really nice, OP, but agree on the wheels. Something smaller and period correct (and not reps) would be cool.

[Dave Hedgehog]

looks fab in that colour combo

as already said how has it not rusted away

[samoht]

Tommie38 said:

FWD or RWD?

Guessing the former...

Introduced in late 1981 (at the Tokyo Motor Show), the B11s were the first front-wheel-drive Sunnys, predating by a year and a half the switch to front-wheel drive by their main Toyota Corolla rival
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Sunny#B11_(19...

[Tommie38]

Ahh OK. I was thinking an alternative to the AE86 for a moment.

[Matt Cup]

That looks great!

I bet it goes well too!

[Escort3500]

Ditch gash rims + slight lowering + steel rims/sensible profile tyres = cool motor

[carboy2017]

Good buy
if I remember correct these were sold as Nissan California in South Asian markets and was quite popular

[designforlife]

Looks awesome! Shame it hasn't got a nissan engine in though, would be fantastic with an RB26.

[InitialDave]

designforlife said:

Looks awesome! Shame it hasn't got a nissan engine in though, would be fantastic with an RB26.

OK, an SR20 I can see working, but how the hell would you fit an RB engine in one?

[designforlife]

InitialDave said:

designforlife said:

Looks awesome! Shame it hasn't got a nissan engine in though, would be fantastic with an RB26.

OK, an SR20 I can see working, but how the hell would you fit an RB engine in one?

Admittedly an SR20 would be a lot more practical/cheaper.

Got to be honest I didn't know these Sunnys existed in coupe form, not sure i've ever seen one IRL.

[Nexus Icon]

I remember my old man buying a W reg one of these at a couple of years old. He didn't keep it long though as his insurance tripled from a 1.6 Capri just because it was Japanese. It looked cool, went ok (even in standard fettle) and was pretty uncommon, even in its heyday. Nice car.

[StescoG66]

Nexus Icon said:

I remember my old man buying a W reg one of these at a couple of years old. He didn't keep it long though as his insurance tripled from a 1.6 Capri just because it was Japanese. It looked cool, went ok (even in standard fettle) and was pretty uncommon, even in its heyday. Nice car.

A W reg would have been the previous RWD car I think. they were nice in their day too - My old man had a T reg one (140Y Coupe)