1982 Datsun Laurel C31 from Malaysia - Comments

Practically nothing! A very reliable car (like every Datsun).

Had to replace minor wear and tear parts like water pump, brake shoes, and rubber lining around doors and trunk.

Body started rusting badly inside the trunk near the rear-left light cluster. Caused by water leaking into the trunk due to worn rubber linings. All rust is patched and treated now after a new coat of paint.

Very comfortable car, minimal engine and wind noise even at high speeds. Consumption around 26mpg.

Quiet engine, no problem starting on mornings, never overhauled although the overall distance has topped 280,000Km.

Still can cruise up to 160 Km/h. Straight-6 engine delivers 110hp.

Quite difficult to find spares, had to import rubber linings from Japan.

I can vouch for this car. I bought my first Datsun Laurel C31 in 1989 with 126000km on the dial. I overhauled the engine on 380000km because it was smoking. All it really needed was a set of valve stem seals! It now has 730000km on the dial. I still drive it daily in city and open roads.

I bought a second Laurel in August 2006 for spares. It had 230000km on the dial. It was not necessary to strip as everything was in perfect working condition! I now have the two of them running daily.

I must get a third one for spares now, but as I know these cars I most probably end up with three daily runners.

Can anyone tell me where I can get hold of headlamps and tail lamps for this Laurels?

Heyyyyyyy... my favourite car ever, It's Datsun laurel 200L model 1982,it's wonderful car no big difference in it's performance in 2007, great driving experience... powerful motor, stable and nice sport body..I'm still having some races with my friends with this ultimate car, they are having lancer2001,toyota1996,opel and fiat... stability is supreme even at 170 km/hr...I love this car... it has reached 210,000km without any re-build, just replacing spark plugs, separator, platinum and dynamo, changing oil and filters and some preventive maintenance annually...I love it... If nissan made a car like this model 2008 but same specifications and shape I'll buy it for sure.

Laurel? BEST CAR!

Please visit to Nissan Laurel Club Hungary:

http://nissanlaurelclub.uw.hu or my blog (only Hungarian language) and photos: http://kovacspeti.freeblog.hu.

Is this one allowed?? THE BEST CAR I EVER OWNED... as I can't find much by the way of details about my much loved Datsun 1800cc laurel registered in the U.K. made in 1972 on a K REG. Colour light green metallic. These cars were very thin on the ground, I only knew of about two other examples in a 30 mile radius of Liverpool. This car was the forerunner of the very first 160b and 180b Bluebirds that were imported into Great Britain in 1973 L reg. The Laurel had a far higher spec than most of the competition of the day; the most common being the Ford Mk III Cortina.

MECHANICAL STUFF; I only replaced the usual parts like brake shoes/pads it did suffer from seized calipers later on and a propshaft hardy spicer joint, it was rear wheel drive all round independent suspension. oh and the camshaft double chain (metal not rubber) needed adjusting due to it rattling. It rusted away at bottoms of the doors, the petrol tank leaked from the seam half way up then fell off.

But apart from these "minor" problems, it run forever, started every time and never suffered any serious mechanical faults. I have still got the workshop manual I bought for it with nice pictures of the Laurel and a colour one of a Primrose Bluebird 180b.

IT'S NICE TO SEE ; you enthusiasts out there with similar interests as myself, and I hope the bit I have added about this lovely rare old car can be added to the little information that is available now for others to see.

Hey, I have a Nissan Laurel c31, it's my first car, I am 17 years old, and I'm from Peru. I need somebody to help me tune it, everyone disposed to help me tune it up, please write me to me e-mail: chato_sb7@hotmail.com so I can send photos and give any opinions! It's gold coloured, classic rims, and you should know everything about that car, thanks!