Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
12/24/24 12:35 p.m.
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Not a replica or a tribute, but a genuine piece of Rad-era Japanese racing history.

Most notably, this Nissan Silvia was driven by Japan Grand Prix winner Moto Kitano in the first round of the 1984 Japan Supersport Sedan (JSS) series.

Similar to Group A racing but with slightly more flexible regulations, JSS welcomed wide fenders and big aero more commonly associated …

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j_tso
j_tso SuperDork
12/24/24 12:44 p.m.

I do need the FJ engine!

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
12/24/24 1:03 p.m.

Yes, please. 

Appleseed
Appleseed MegaDork
12/24/24 4:04 p.m.

Its  not the Silvia you want, its the Silvia you need.

Tom1200
Tom1200 PowerDork
12/24/24 4:13 p.m.

I do need this.........I also likely need more.money top pay for it.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
12/24/24 6:10 p.m.

In reply to Appleseed :

I know, right? My brother had a 200SX. The AE86 is a world treasure while the S12 is almost forgotten. 

Datsun240ZGuy
Datsun240ZGuy MegaDork
12/24/24 6:26 p.m.

I bought a 1985 new - kept it nine years.  There was not a lot of aftermarket parts except HKS and they seemed pricey at the time.  

Nice car for the era but now it's too futuristic to me like the 300ZX and that Subaru SVX thing.  

 

Sparkie
Sparkie New Reader
12/24/24 8:20 p.m.

My first car was a 1985 S12 Silvia 200sx! And i still own it! 😁

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
12/24/24 8:40 p.m.

Nice to see the S12 love. My brother’s was white over blue–very ’80s.

 

Datsun240ZGuy
Datsun240ZGuy MegaDork
12/24/24 10:49 p.m.

I upgraded from a 1980 1.4 liter, carb, 4-speed Datsun 310GX to a 1985 Nissan 200SX with a better engine and a 5-speed.  

This was a big deal to me to get a more sports oriented car.  In the end the 200SX was sporty rather than a performance car.

Here's the sticker for your entertainment. (OHC, fuel injected, 5-speed manual, 15" wheels, 4-wheel disc brake, rack/pinion steering and an independent rear axle similar design as the Z car and 510 with factory front and rear sway bars).

Then Nissan released a V6 version with 5 lug wheels and a better suspension - '86-'87?  That was a sweeter ride......

 

Datsun240ZGuy
Datsun240ZGuy MegaDork
12/24/24 10:53 p.m.

In reply to Sparkie :

Send pics.....

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