Just a note, there are two different 1967 models - the '67 and the
'67.5. The "early" 1967 is virtually identical to the 1966, with the
chrome trim rings, single brake master cylinder, etc.
Adam
--- Andrew Murphy <solex67@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Jon,
>
> As far as what 1600 is the "marquee" version of the 1600, you have to
>
> remember that Nissan made more of the 1600 low windhshield cars than
> any
> other model. I have had a 67.5 1600 and I liked the car a lot. Still,
> I
> think that the 66 1600 is the best example of a low-windshield car
> there is.
> So much beautiful chrome and that awesome dash with the separate
> gauges. In
> 67, they came out with the 2000 and the 1600 cars that addressed some
> of the
> EPA and DOT requirements. All the chrome from the interior was either
>
> painted dull grey or removed altogether. Gauges went flat black as
> did the
> dash. Different seats with headrests, sunvisors and some other
> changes were
> made. The big deal of course was the 67 2000 which came out at the
> same
> time.
>
> So the 67 2000 is so valuable because there was only 1000 made before
> the 68
> high windshield cars came. The 67.5 1600 is a nice car too, but more
> were
> made (6000). So while it shares heritage with the 67 2000, the 67.5
> 1600 is
> not quite as valuable. So my idea of the best 1600 would have to be
> the 66.
> Beautiful cars with lots of chrome and the best dash ever put on a
> roadster.
>
> Just my .02
>
>
> Andrew Murphy
> 1967.5 2000
> 1964 1500
> SoCalRCO
>
>
> From: jon_wissler@pngc.com
> Reply-To: jon_wissler@pngc.com
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: 1600 Model Year (Final Question)
> Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 09:57:00 -0800
>
> Okie dokie, now that I have my facts straight, it's opinion time.
> What
> model year 1600 do most of you consider the "marquee" version of the
> genre? Aka the 67.5 2000. Is there any particular year that
> containes
> desired mechanicals, body work, etc. that sets it apart from the
> others?
>
>
> 69 SRL
> NOWROC
> Troutdale, OR
>
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