Remembering Japanese cars from the past
It is always sad to see an abandoned project for sale, especially if it may be a well known Nissan Silvia S12 Grand prix widebody:
According to the ad the Nissan Silvia S12 Grand Prix has been stripped to bare metal and all rust has been resolved and a cage has been welded in.
Everything has been properly coated except for the hatch and bonnet: Continue reading
On Friday I already promised some some photos of a spectacular Nissan. Well here it is: a widebody Nissan Silvia S12 Grand Prix!
Nissan Silvia S12 Grand Prix widebody @ JAF2011
The car looked very very clean. No spec of rust to be found and the whole car appeared to be 100% authentic!
The Grand Prix version of the Nissan Silvia was a limited edition (4.400 built) from which the majority featured the more powerful FJ20E engine.
Nissan Silvia S12 Grand Prix widebody @ JAF2011
This particular Silvia also featured that very same FJ20E engine. :)
The Silvia also featured a set of periodically correct shoes:
Nissan Silvia S12 Grand Prix widebody @ JAF2011
Most of the S12 Grand Prix widebodies featured these vintage Gotti 3 piece rims.
Nissan Silvia S12 Grand Prix widebody @ JAF2011
I never saw a Grand Prix before and I must admit I was blown away by its appearance! Hence I spent four precious pieces of celluloid on it. ;)
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