datsunmike wrote
>> Fellow Roadsterites,
>>
>> Is there such a thing as an Encyclopedia of Cars? If so, which
>> one do you suggest? What I'm looking for is something that shows
>> pictures of cars thru the ages, American, Japanese, British, etc.
I got this as a gift some years ago. there may be a newer edition:
New Complete Book of Collectible Cars 1930-90
Author:
Richard M. Langsworth and auto editors of Consumer Guide
Publications International, Ltd.
ISBN: 1-56173-303-2
Not "Thru the ages" exactly, but a hefty chunk of automotive history.
More of a quick reference than an enthusiast's guide, but interesting
with lots of photos.
Roadster Content: A few lines from the DatsunRoadster entry:
[Successful British-style '60s sports cars from Nissan, then mostly doing
business as Datsun. Replaced the firm's first such car of 1959-60.
Styling rather like that of contemporary MGB, which it predated by a full
year, and workmanship about on the same par. Engineering orthodox,
featureing cruciform-braced box-section frame, coil and wishbone front
suspension, live rear axle on leaf springs, drum brakes. Drivetrain was
ordinary but new: a 71-bhp 1500cc four mated to four speed gearbox.
There was also a sideways third seat (dropped by 63)]
And it goes on from there.
-Marc T
-Marc T.
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Marc Tyler TDROC Sisterdale TX
1970 1600 #SPL311-31016
1965 L-320 #L320 013642
http://datsun_marc.tripod.com/cgi-bin/datsun_homepage.html
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