Photo: yasiddesign/Instagram
As you've probably noticed, as the American pickup market continues to expand, the compact segment is getting more attention than it used to, with both domestic and overseas automakers entering the arena. And while the Datsun truck we're here to discuss is a small one, it comes from a totally different era.
Before Nissan introduced the Frontier/Navara in 1997, it offered a line of models known as the Datsun/Nissan Trucks (the brand switch took place in 1983). And this example seems to be the 620 series built between 1972 and 1979.
The oil crisis meant those were difficult years for carmakers willing to make it big in the U.S., especially when it came to performance cars.
For one, Nissan was forced to retire the second-generation GT-R right after its first year of production (1973). And that came despite the sustained American marketing efforts that even led to the vehicle gaining the Kenmeri nickname (it was born following a popular ad showing a young couple, Ken and Meri, having a good time with the machine).
As such, the carmaker had no interest in delivering go-fast versions of the 620. However, the retro styling of the Datsun truck and its compact nature make it quite popular among customization fans nowadays.
The restomod showcased in this rendering brings a futuristic take on the front end, contrasting with the simple classic lines of the machine.
The current Nissan GT-R might be a bit long in the tooth, but the front fascia styling cues it lends to this truck seem anything but old. Of course, an important part of the credit for the fresh appearance goes to the slim LED headlights, whose approach is mirrored by the daytime running lights sitting below.
Digital artist Al Yasid (a.k.a. yasiddesign), who remastered this pickup truck, doesn't mention anything about the motivation of the beast. However, a simple glance at the monstrous widebody kit and the fat wheel/tire combo it accommodates is enough to build sky-high expectations for what lies behind the discreet intake adorning the retro hood.
So we're glad the Bride bucket seats that now adorn the cabin provide proper lateral support.
The oil crisis meant those were difficult years for carmakers willing to make it big in the U.S., especially when it came to performance cars.
For one, Nissan was forced to retire the second-generation GT-R right after its first year of production (1973). And that came despite the sustained American marketing efforts that even led to the vehicle gaining the Kenmeri nickname (it was born following a popular ad showing a young couple, Ken and Meri, having a good time with the machine).
As such, the carmaker had no interest in delivering go-fast versions of the 620. However, the retro styling of the Datsun truck and its compact nature make it quite popular among customization fans nowadays.
The restomod showcased in this rendering brings a futuristic take on the front end, contrasting with the simple classic lines of the machine.
The current Nissan GT-R might be a bit long in the tooth, but the front fascia styling cues it lends to this truck seem anything but old. Of course, an important part of the credit for the fresh appearance goes to the slim LED headlights, whose approach is mirrored by the daytime running lights sitting below.
Digital artist Al Yasid (a.k.a. yasiddesign), who remastered this pickup truck, doesn't mention anything about the motivation of the beast. However, a simple glance at the monstrous widebody kit and the fat wheel/tire combo it accommodates is enough to build sky-high expectations for what lies behind the discreet intake adorning the retro hood.
So we're glad the Bride bucket seats that now adorn the cabin provide proper lateral support.
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