Where was my car built?

[bamble]

Hey Guys,

I have just bought a 1972 SSS and was hoping you could enlighten me as to where it was built?

Car Jam Says: Imported Built-Up, country of origin: Japan.

Does this mean what is says, or was this still assembled from a kit in NZ? I am mainly trying to work out if this will be a little more unique when I take it back to Australia with me... ie, is it closer to JDM spec than the Australian built models?

From Wikipedia:

"A few automatic and twin carburettor SSS versions were imported built-up from Japan, primarily for buyers who had access to funds overseas and could utilise the country's 'no remittance' new car purchase scheme to avoid lengthy waiting lists"

Cheers!

[datsunboy]

what model of car?
1200, 120y, 1600, 180B ????

[classicdat]

Yeah you read it right bamble, 1600 SSS where imported CBU (Completely built up) from Japan as new. I wouldn't be too sure the 510SSSs weren't in Aussie too, as I have heard that 710 SSSs came to New Zealand after being destined for Aussie, CBU then being cancelled and diverted here.

[bamble]

Sorry for lack of model... yes a 510. Thanks for the info, very helpful!