I have never thought that the Roadster looked particularly like the MGB,
myself. The 'B is
lower and wider, proportioned altogether differently than the Roadster.
Gary McCormick
San Jose, CA
snyler wrote:
> 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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> 1965 L-320 #L320 013642
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