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At least a Takuro isn't mentioned....

...neither is Nozz-o-la...dammit!...

 

[Neesy]

Hi all and thanks for the welcome.

Sorry, I was taken aback by the reference to the 1997 Datsun as I've only seen really old Datsun's in the US. I haven't seen a Datsun dealer in decades. I learned to drive on an early 70's model. I assumed the story was based in the US. Guess that's what I get for assuming huh?


Yes, I'm aware Datsun had brought back the name plate over the past couple of years, the name plate (I believe Datsun means "small car) in other countries but not the US. (your link is for South Africa)

You must have heard this old joke (it is from many years ago):

Spoiler: Datsun

A fledgling Japanese automobile company asked a veteran German auto maker to suggest a name for its new car.

"We need a name no later than tomorrow," said the Japanese official.

"Dat soon?" replied the surprised German.

And Nissan's famous Datsun series was born