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Darrel
03-19-2006, 12:51 PM
Had a z club drive to a museum featuring datsun cars for the winter.
Here are a few pics, I'll link them since they are so big.
1st roadster (http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c301/dlh2460/Ft%20Morgan%20Museum/ftm003.jpg) ( some people need to use more sunscreen ;-) )
writeup on 1st roadster (http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c301/dlh2460/Ft%20Morgan%20Museum/ftm010.jpg) Try glancing at the name of the city and say it without thinking.
1st roadster 2+2 (http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c301/dlh2460/Ft%20Morgan%20Museum/ftm009.jpg)
2+1 (http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c301/dlh2460/Ft%20Morgan%20Museum/ftm007.jpg)
2+1 writeup (http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c301/dlh2460/Ft%20Morgan%20Museum/ftm006.jpg)
some of the cars that made the trip (http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c301/dlh2460/Ft%20Morgan%20Museum/ftm001.jpg)
2000 (http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c301/dlh2460/Ft%20Morgan%20Museum/ftm011.jpg)
nice paint (http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c301/dlh2460/Ft%20Morgan%20Museum/ftm013.jpg)
sblake01
03-19-2006, 03:19 PM
I don't know how true that claim is about the 213 being the first roadster. My friend has a 60 SPL 212. He brings it to most of the So Cal Datsun/Nissan and import shows. It's left hand drive, it''s definately drivable and older than the one you linked. You can see Jim McAdory's 510 in the background and I believe that's our own Victor Laury sitting behind Edgar's car.
Yeah, I've seen a 212 as well.
Cool pictures. I have a 1968 2000 currently undergoing restoration and it is nice to see these pics.
sblake01
03-20-2006, 10:26 AM
One of my favorite cars that I ever owned was my 1970 1600 (w/2 litre crank, rods, pistons, etc.)
They are sweet little cars.
Check out my project: http://www.mydatsunroadster.com
zman525
03-20-2006, 12:06 PM
awesome project AWC... looks like she'll be another beautiful datsun classic
26th-Z
03-20-2006, 12:17 PM
One of the best things I like about this site is that if you make a mistake or post something erroneous, somebody will jump down your throat, slam you to the mat, and make you feel like an idiot. With that in mind, I would like to post some pictures of the the 1935 Datsun Road Star, and the 1952 Datsun DC3; both sport roadsters. There is also the SP211 from 1959. Typically, cars from that vintage had seating for four. There was no such thing as 2+2 lingo in those days. In any case, the SP213 was not the first Datsun roadster.
ron carter
03-20-2006, 01:31 PM
It is great to see these cars out where people can come to see them.
BUT, The statements on the plaques are not correct...
Here is a link to one of several registries.
http://groups.msn.com/BADROC/_homepage.msnw?pgmarket=en-us
There are a number of the early cars running around. see the promotional photo from last years Solvang show. Next to my 2000 (#33) third row back is a very early roadster.
Victor Laury
03-20-2006, 01:35 PM
I believe that's our own Victor Laury sitting behind Edgar's car.
No, That's Edgar's Father-in-law.
They are sweet little cars. Check out my project: http://www.mydatsunroadster.com (http://www.mydatsunroadster.com)
I was going to invite you to the Roadster Forum www.311s.org (http://www.311s.org) , but after seeing your photos, I realized that you're already there. As "Conner" right?
One of the best things I like about this site is that if you make a mistake or post something erroneous, somebody will jump down your throat, slam you to the mat, and make you feel like an idiot.
No, that only when you make the mistake :)
Darrel
03-20-2006, 04:29 PM
All I did was take the pics. Check out the colorado wyoming roadster owners site. I don't know who wrote up the plaques. I'm sure you could probably ask them and correct them like it seems you are itching to do. ;-)
I will have to admit, I took liberties with the 2+2 , 2+1 designations.
http://www.wycroc.org/
ron carter
03-20-2006, 04:34 PM
Yeah you know Darrel everyone seems to find the problems listed on these posts, and you know I got sucked into that as well...Sorry... Great photos thanks for sharing.
R
Darrel
03-20-2006, 04:41 PM
Yeah you know Darrel everyone seems to find the problems listed on these posts, and you know I got sucked into that as well...Sorry... Great photos thanks for sharing.
R
Don't worry, I don't take it personally. ;-)
It was a nice drive and perfect weather. There are a couple guys in the club that actually take their roadsters to the track with the z club and other track days.
ron carter
03-20-2006, 04:46 PM
No worries! See you at the track!
Victor--you found me!
Yeah, the "C" stands for Conner and the "A" is for Andy. I actually joined this forum first because I was going to get a 240 before I decided on the roadster. I still cruise this site all the time because there are countless excellent general and Datsun-related restoration tips here. I also plan to get that 240 at some point, after the roadster is done. Maybe I'll do a 510 first...(mydatsun510.com???)
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