Before the Z-car, there was this: just 20 S211s were ever built, hand-assembled with Corvette-inspired fiberglass bodywork, making it the rarest Datsun Sports model of all.
Lead trim: 988 cc C-series
Nissan Sports 1000 S211S211 · 1959–1960
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Nobody in Burbles has spotted a Nissan Sports 1000 S211 yet. See one on the street, point the app at it, and the first card is yours — with your @handle permanently credited on this page.
FactBefore the Z-car, there was this: just 20 S211s were ever built, hand-assembled with Corvette-inspired fiberglass bodywork, making it the rarest Datsun Sports model of all.
The first Datsun Sports model, the 1959 S211, based on the Datsun 211 sedan and designed by Yuichi Ohta, who had previously designed the Datsun DC-3. Its fibreglass bodywork was influenced by the Chevrolet Corvette. Only 20 examples were built, making it the rarest of all Datsun Sports models.
Collectors Spotted in the Nissan Sports 1000 Lineage
No member has published a public street spot of the Nissan Sports 1000 yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Trims & Figures
One published trim in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 988 cc C-series | 1959–1960 | 1.0 L Inline-4 | 36 hp | — | — | RWD | manual | — |
Owning one
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Owners’ builds
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Rivals
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