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Datsun Cherry Race Car
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Datsun Cherry Coupe
It's a 1975 100A Datsun Cherry Coupe, built in japan as a racing car by nissan, and sent to NZ for Reg Cook to develop and race in the ShellSport series in 1976.
The car won the championship in 1977 setting new lap records at most of the tracks it went to. It was also
converted into a rally car for Leo Leonard to use in 
the 1976 International Rally of New Zealand, but he
crashed out in the second stage.

Vehicle
1975 100A Datsun Cherry Coupe Front Wheel Drive

Engine
1300cc ( A12 )
Twin Dellorto 45mm side Draughts
Cook Motor Racing, Head, Cam, Exhaust
No Alternator

Driveline
Standard 4 Speed gearbox with 
Factory Motorsport LSD

Suspension and Wheels
14" GOTTI 3 Piece racing wheels dunlop slicks
Fully Adjustable suspension with coil overs
 

 

 
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