I have an old magazine from Finland which pictures a webber manifold for a LHD 1200. Anybody seen this type before? Not sure how that throttle linkage works!<br><br>

A B210 is ALL 1973 to 1978 Sunny models in ALL countries, it just happens to be called a B210 in the US and a 120Y elsewhere ...the model is still B210 (LB210 if LHD).

Early B210's had the same suspension as the B110 (1200) and the early style A12 with the front mounted distibutor. These early models also had 12" wheels. This was revised after a short
period and 13" wheels fitted along with revised front suspension and crossmember (it now had a rear sump). We got both these versions here in the UK. I think the early model was only sold
for 1974 here. The USA might not have got these early B210's with the small wheels etc. Were B210's locally built in Australia?

Eddie

Nissan USA slightly confused thing by calling some models by their chassis code ...but not on all models. For example, 510, 610, 710, F10 and B210 were the actual chassis codes of these
cars. Thus it was logical to use that as a name. However then they go mess it up with the models 210, 310 and HL510... none of which are chassis codes but numbers given to the cars to show
some kind of family lineage. The 210 is actually a B310, the 310 is actually an N10 and the HL510 is an A10. Confused yet?

The LHD varients of any model are designated by an "L" preceding the chassis code. So an Aussie 120Y is chassis code B210 whereas an American B210 is LB210.

Eddie

Here's the family tree...

Datsun B10: sold in Japan as a "Datsun Sunny", Australia and Europe as a "Datsun 1000".

Datsun B110: sold in Japan as "Datsun Sunny" and as a "Datsun 1200" in all other countries.

Datsun B210: Sold as a "Datsun Sunny" in Japan. Sold as a "120Y" in Europe and Australia and as a "B210" in America.

Datsun B310: Sold in Japan and Australia as a "Datsun Sunny". Sold in Europe as a "Datsun 120Y" (or 140Y or 150Y depending on engine size). The last ones were sold as "Sunny".
In America it was sold as a "Datsun 210".

By far the simplest method of identifying models is by chassis code, i.e. B10, B110, B210 or B310 as this remains the same in all markets where-as engine sizes and names differ.

Eddie

Any of you live around St Petersburg or Tampa, Florida? This poor old lady has
had her 1200 stolen...

http://www.sptimes.com/2002/01/18/Sou ... ere_has_her_Mishi_M.shtml

She'd owned it from new too Sad....

I like my two door sedan as much as my coupe, it's really well proportioned for a small car. I had a four door of my own before I had the two door and although it's a neat looking car it's
still not as cool. I have a ute too which is my personal favorite but it's very rare here so that might influence mt choice I have seen a few wagons and they are really cool, I'll get
one if I ever see one for sale (unlikely). Did you know there was also a two door wagon and a van 1200? The van is just the two door wagon with the rear most side windows panelled in. The
two door wagon would be my number one choice if I could find one but I've only ever seen pictures in a brochure. Anybody want's to see a pic of a two door wagon I can email one.

Eddie

I just haven't got anything covering GT1 from the 90's so I guess the only info I could find would be online anyway. I'd imaging the Y series motors would be well suited to curcuit
and endurance racing.

I've driven a 1980 President with an injected Y44 and was most impressed with how well it went. I visited a guy in Finland when I was there who had no less than four Presidents
including an H150 model with the Y40 engine. I took a load of pictures. If anybody wants to know what an old Nissan V8 looks like I can email some pics.

Eddie

There were two early nissan V8's. The first was fitted to the H150 President from 1965 and was the Y40. It was a 90 degree OHV V8 of 3988cc (243.4 ci). Horsepower was a measily 195hp
at 5000 rpm and that's SAE not brake horsepower. The torque output is respectable at 237ft/lbs at 3200 rpm. This motor was joined by the Y44 of 4144cc. I've read a lot of different
outputs for this engine varying from 200hp to 220hp. This one came with either a four barrel carb or Bosche fuel injection. Both engines are cast iron blocks with alloy heads.

I have read somewhere about the old V8's being used by Bob Sharp before but can't remember where. I can only find mention of the V6 powered cars at the moment but I'll look it up.

There was a Y series V8 and tranny for sale on ebay a while back. I think it was in the US and was about $350 when I saw it. I bet being such a short stroke motor you could build a
real screamer out of one.

Eddie

Here in the UK we had the A10 from 1968 and as you say it's the same as an early A12 but with a three bearing crank. Then we got the A12 with a forward mounted dizzy in the B110 and
early B210's with 12" wheels. The Later B210's with the 13" wheels got the later A12 with mid mounted Dizzy and the B310 got this as well as A14 and a15 engines. We never got any A13 or
A12A engines in any UK cars at all.

So basically there are three different A12 not counting minor differences like GX motors.

BTW the A10 has the same bore as an A12 so the pistons fit. The stroke is only 59mm and the rev like crazy!

Eddie

Mareo, Do you mean the TVR Griffith? That was built here between 1964 and 1967 and had a 289 Ford V8 and was built on the earlier TVR Grantura III chassis. They were good for about
150mph! Only around 300 were built. If you search for stuff on the net use "TVR Griffith 200" or "TVR Griffith 400" if you want the 60's model as there is also a current Griffith
made by TVR.

TVR are one of the few British car manufacturers still going and have a pretty awesome product lineup these days like the Tuscan speed six ...here's a pic... http://www.b-link.co.uk/
talkingtvr/tuscan/tuscan01large.jpg.

Check out TVR's own site at http://www.tvr.co.uk or go to http://www.b-link.co.uk/talkingtvr/index.htm

Cheers,
Eddie