Datsun Deluxe Sedan (DB) 1948-1954

[Ferrer]

The first postwar passenger car was the Datsun Standard Sedan (DA), which in March 1948 was followed by the Deluxe Sedan (DB), distinguished by its American-style streamlined body. The chassis was the same as the DA and at first it had the same 722cc engine. DB-2 (September 1950) had a 860cc, 20ps engine, and with DB-5 (February 1953) output was increased to 24ps.

Specs

Overall length
3,805mm
Overall width
1,480mm
Overall height
1,560mm
Wheelbase
2,150mm
Tread (front/rear)
1,048/1,180mm
Curb weight
890kg
Engine
Type D10 (4-cyl. in line, SV)
EngineDisplacement / Max. power
860cc / 18kW (24PS)
Seating capacity
4
Top speed
78km/h

[Ferrer]

Datsun DB Series #2

[f6fhellcat13]

This design is strongly reminiscent of a Crosley, though at 1,950lb with a measly horse-or-so more than the CoBra engine, this thing must have been a real dog. I think Crosleys usually tipped the scales south of 1,200lb (540 communist).

That could all be fixed with the simple addition of RB26DETT.

[Ferrer]

That could all be fixed with the simple addition of RB26DETT.
But then you'd probably have to drive from the back seat.