Merlin’s Japanese Car of the Day
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Car of the day and or historical tidbits from my Japanese car archives.
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DAT is the initials of three Japanese automotive pioneers. Kenjiro Den, Rokuro Aoyama, and Meitaro Takeuchi… but the initial company that made DAT’s was founded by Masujiro Hashimoto and was called Kaishinsha automobile, established 1911
August 23, 2024 at 1:20 AM
DAT is the initials of three Japanese automotive pioneers. Kenjiro Den, Rokuro Aoyama, and Meitaro Takeuchi… but the initial company that made DAT’s was founded by Masujiro Hashimoto and was called Kaishinsha automobile, established 1911
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In the 1930’s, Datson, Datsun, and Nissan cars and trucks were all produced, the latter Nissans were based on Graham Paige’s design and tooling for the Crusader. A different engine was used in Japan, but it was a GP design.
August 23, 2024 at 1:29 AM
In the 1930’s, Datson, Datsun, and Nissan cars and trucks were all produced, the latter Nissans were based on Graham Paige’s design and tooling for the Crusader. A different engine was used in Japan, but it was a GP design.
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From a 1958 Japanese TV Show. The Indian Jonga version has a cult following and are often heavily modified.
January 12, 2024 at 7:25 PM
From a 1958 Japanese TV Show. The Indian Jonga version has a cult following and are often heavily modified.