We are nothing without the knowledge of past days. So we collect and digitize old records, documents and books and show you here old advertisements and brochures.
In addition, we want to share with you the differences between individual parts.
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The knowledge is in the details.
The European “Final Spec” Datsun 240Z
When Nissan started selling the 240Z to Europe, they didn't just take the US version and put in translated manuals.
No, they realized that the cars had to be significantly modified for the EU market.
Spoilers, a modified suspension, different lights...
It was a long road, and yet the EU-Spec project came about by chance.
Uncovering the secrets of the Portuguese S30
Portugal is a country in Europe. But the S30 models from here are very different from those from other countries.
Kobe Seiko magnesium rims and transparent front indicators are certainly the most obvious features.
Why this looks like a mixture of Japanese and American options and why this story actually has its origins in Mozambique/Southeast Africa, you can read here.