So obscure, in fact, that it doesn’t really exist.
I give you, the Nissan 270X concept, introduced at the 17th Tokyo Motorshow in 1970:
Look at that glass! And I even like the color. But, it’s a concept car. So I can’t have it. Probably just as well, since, apparently, its looks were deceiving:
“For reasons unknown Nissan decided to fit this exotic looking car with the engine and mechanicals from the new E10 Datsun Cherry. This meant that the car had a 1171cc 68hp A12 engine. The front wheel drive system from the Cherry was also used, with it’s 4 speed gearbox. The only modification made to the drivetrain was that the engine had to be slanted at an extreme angle to fit it under the very low bonnet.”
Here’s a couple more pics. Looks cool from the front, too—like a bad guy from Speed Racer. And it opens in an interesting way. It:
“…featured a one piece lift-up canopy arrangement instead of doors. This meant that the roof, windscreen, and sides all lifted up in one section, with the canopy being hinged at the front just under the windscreen.”
Found this on PinkTentacle.com. Quotes are from EarlyDatsun.com.
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