Do you know what this car is....

[Ian Patmore]

So car lovers, do you know what this model of car is......?

 

[Arkwright]

lancia?

 

[260Z TT]

Mid 60's Nissan Silvia

 

[JakTheRuby]

Yes I do.

 

[Rob Gaskin]

260TT would appear to be spot on:

http://www.angelfire.com/ns/silvia/

 

[Martin W]

alfa or lancia

i think alfa tho cant be sure


martin

 

[twoforty]

copy of the fulvia

 

[SeanDezart]

Rollocks is it a copy of the Lancia - it came out (based upon the Roadster chassi) in 1965 - it's a CSP311 ! Very expensive in it's day !

To confuse things, the Fulvia coupé came out also in 1965 - the Fairlady Roadster came out in 1961 - the MGB roadster in 1962 !

Please forget about Japanese cars being copies - that's Clarkson talk !

 

[Mr Ex]

Mid 60's Nissan Silvia

Yes agreed after seeing the drawings from Robs link it confirms it.

 

[SeanDezart]

So, you've bought one Ian ? I hope you're short !

 

[pmac]

So car lovers, do you care what this model of car is......?

Nope! I dont give a toss.
You guys need to get out more!!!!

 

[Wyn]

Ford Sierra

What is it then, Fiat - Lancia - Alfa

 

[Mr Ex]

Mid 60's Nissan Silvia

It's one of these.

 

[Ian Patmore]

Well, I picked up from the shippers yesterday....so its mine. Yes this a 1965 Nissan Silvia (model code, as Sean said, CSP311). I imported it from Australia, needs a shed load of work, certainly do able, and since this car is so rare (especially outside Japan that is) I feel it is worth it. Apart from Symon's one in Spain, this is the only other one in Europe, both Symon and I know of. Though I do hear of another one imported (I know more about this car than its location). So, this is my next project after I finish my current 260z, and thus my other (the yellow one) will be up for sale. Buying this Silvia is the main reason I have taken so long in finishing the current 260z. Yes I can see why it maybe confused with a Lancia, but please

One chuffed chap,
Ian

 

[twoforty]

That will look really nice when its finished,,,,have the rain channels been removed or is that standard? what engine does it have? fulvia probably has better one only kiddin. Rear end looks like a bit like a Viva

 

[Ian Patmore]

Thanks twoforty. Does not have rain channels as standard, as is in picture. I think the rear profile is not its best view, but I thought that, but seeing it in the flesh, it is better than I thought. Standard engine is 1.6L...R series engine.

 

[Nidge74]

Looks great Ian

But I think that the tape holding it together adds to the character.

 

[Ian Patmore]

Well, there is a member on here who swears to how gaffer tape is great!!

 

[Arkwright]

You're a glutton for punishment Ian. Best of luck with this one.

 

[Rob Gaskin]

Good to see such a classic rescued.

Don't tell me - you're going to put a Skyline engine in it!