Posted September 15, 201311 yr comment_431737 Apparently someone is restoring the car that won the East Africa Safari Rally in 1970 and 1973:Club to restore amazeballs Datsun Safari Rally Z - AutoblogNot much more than a mention, but interesting. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/47420-datsun-safari-rally-restoration/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 16, 201311 yr comment_431806 Am I alone on this? but; I think the car is much cooler in its current post race condition. Restoring it will only strip away the awesome post race patina. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/47420-datsun-safari-rally-restoration/#findComment-431806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 16, 201311 yr comment_431812 I agree about not restoring. There is the old adage about it only being original once. Having said that, I would hate for it to be hidden away (original or restored condition). Build a perfect replica but keep the original original, body damage, bad paint and all! Am I correct that Nissan has the East African Safari #11 in it's museum?Oops, wrongo, it is the 1971 Monte Carlo Rally winner car #5 in that collection. Edited September 16, 201311 yr by Persimmon240 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/47420-datsun-safari-rally-restoration/#findComment-431812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 16, 201311 yr comment_431818 Then there is this replica that was at the 2012 Z Convention in Phoenix. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/47420-datsun-safari-rally-restoration/#findComment-431818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 13, 201311 yr comment_437817 Am I alone on this? but; I think the car is much cooler in its current post race condition. Restoring it will only strip away the awesome post race patina.Agree 100%, 'restoring' such a car is almost vandalism. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/47420-datsun-safari-rally-restoration/#findComment-437817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 13, 201311 yr comment_437838 I'd love to see this car at a future JCCS. I agree about the patina but I have a feeling we're going to like the results. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/47420-datsun-safari-rally-restoration/#findComment-437838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 17, 201311 yr comment_438022 BLUE Posted This to another thread - thought I'd copy it here as the Subject Line will make it easier to find, or draw more attention.interesting updates: dec 2Nissan Restoration Club Safari Rally Z - Import Tuner Nissan Restoration Club Safari Rally Z Members Examine Undercarriage JPG Photo 5Should answer Montezuma's concerns about over restoring the car.FWIWCarl B. Edited December 17, 201311 yr by Carl Beck Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/47420-datsun-safari-rally-restoration/#findComment-438022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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