You Need This: Nissan Pulsar NX with Rad-tastic Erebuni bodykit

Is it a coupe? A wagon? A convertible? A targa-style sports car? The Nissan Pulsar could be all of the above thanks to its unique modular design.

This example from 1987 is billed as an SE model fitted with the five-speed manual gearbox and its original CA16DE inline-four engine.

The Rad-era points don’t end there, though, as this Pulsar also features an Erebuni aero body kit–the only complete kit verified to exist that includes the matching front bumper cover, according to the seller.

The listing also notes that some $20,000 was spent over the past three years in restoring the car to its current condition.

Parts replaced during the restoration include brakes, struts, tie rods, axles, fuel tank, fuel pump and the entire HVAC system. Likewise, the body was repainted earlier this year.

Comments

Colin Wood Associate Editor
10/15/24 12:59 p.m.

I can't totally explain it, but the NX just scratches an itch.

The bodykit is just the icing on the cake.

David S. Wallens Editorial Director
10/15/24 1:42 p.m.

Back in the day, Erebuni had the raddest body kits: Testarossa slats, side scoops, giant fog lights.

I wonder if I have a catalog somewhere....

David S. Wallens Editorial Director
10/15/24 1:43 p.m.

To be period-correct, though, this Pulsar really needs 14- or 15-inch wheels–ideally something chrome and from the Prime or Ultra catalog.

David S. Wallens Editorial Director
10/15/24 1:51 p.m.

Wrong bolt pattern, but these Ultra alloys would work:

Colin Wood Associate Editor
10/15/24 1:59 p.m.

In reply to David S. Wallens :

Oh yeah, those would be perfect.

J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
10/15/24 3:14 p.m.

In reply to David S. Wallens :

I'd like some white wheels, please.

Tom1200 PowerDork
10/15/24 3:41 p.m.

My wife owned one of these when we were dating; it was the standard hatch with some BBS knock off wheels.

Her favorite memory was a guy in a 911 getting his car wobbly trying to follow here around an off-ramp. These cars actually handled really well and were fun to drive.

Hers was a 5 speed as well.

Colin Wood Associate Editor
10/15/24 3:50 p.m.

In reply to Tom1200 :

So what I'm hearing:

The Nissan Pulsar NX handles better than a Porsche 911

Sounds like a great reason to buy one.

Tom1200 PowerDork
10/15/24 3:59 p.m.

Colin Wood said:
In reply to Tom1200 :

So what I'm hearing:

The Nissan Pulsar NX handles better than a Porsche 911

Sounds like a great reason to buy one.

Yes..............with my wife behind the wheel.

DavyZ Reader
10/15/24 4:42 p.m.

I was (and still am) a Datsun/Nissan guy, but the styling of the Pulsar never did interest me much. I do confess to being wowed by the modular capability of the NX, though. But it didn't really take off, did it? Too bad.