Today’s Nostalgic Wednesday is about the
Skyline C210, also known as the “
Skyline Japan”. Launched in 77, the C210 was the predecesor to the C110 “kenmeri”. Since the C210 is one of the not so popular skylines, I can share a little intel about this square beauty.
- shark-nose and kyusha style C210s
The C210 had a variety of engines to choose from depending on the trim. There were 5 straight-four and 5 inline-six optional engines. In April 1980, the C210 Skyline GT-EX (replaced the GT-R)featured a 2 liter L20ET turbo engine and it was the first Japanese production vehicle ever use a turbo-charged engine. The C210 was produced in 3 body styles; a 4-door saloon, 2-door GT, and the 5-door “rare” wagon.
Even though the C210 is not the popular kid in the skyline class, nor it never got the GT-R badge and it was never raced; it built its reputation almost as popular as the
“kenmeri” as base platform for “kyusha” or
“yanki” styled cars. Many of us ricers drool and dream about owning a Skyline specially if its a GTR, a hakosuka, a DR30, a kenmeri or a yonmeri; and I’ve never heard anyone say “oh Skyline? I want a 210.”
It’s also given that when we hear the name “Nissan Skyline” we think of the all-mighty GTR, the fast and legendary speed monster. But sometimes we neglect the fact that there are a couple of other cars in the Skyline family that were ment to be a fun cruiser. Specially if you’re the type who likes to drive along the country side enjoying the view or cruise the empty streets around 2 in the morning; then i suggest a slammed kyusha-styled C210 would fit you perfectly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YsTKGDrMr0
-Mark@MaydayGarage
