The Datsun 1200 was the first car to receive the Samuri treatment. It was built in England by Spike Anderson of Race Head Services in Harbury, Warwickshire, England. The Samuri 1200 had 105bhp. Other Sumari specials followed including Datsun Cherry KE10 and Datsun 240Z Super Samuri.
References:
- http://www.samuri.eu Sumari site
- http://www.g8bgm.com Samuri Register
- Magazine Articles: Car & Car Conversions Apr 1973 - Datsun 1200 Coupe by Samurai is tested;
- Book Datsun Fairlady Roadster to 280ZX: The Z-car Story by Brian Long
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