Nissan Cedric (30/31). 1960–5 (prod. 144,746 sold). 4-door sedan, 4-door LWB sedan, 5-door wagon. F/R, 1488, 1883 cm³ petrol, 1991 cm³ diesel (I4 OHV). Nissan replaces its BMC-derived Austin A50 Cambridge with a large car of its own design. American in flavour, with dog-leg A-pillar, vertical headlights, and tailfins. First monocoque for Nissan. LWB (extra 100 mm in wheelbase) appeared November 1960, seven months after launch, with 1·9-litre engine. Minor changes each year. Wagon added 1962, with seating for up to eight. Facelift (type 31) in 1962, with headlights now horizontal. Diesel from 1964, Borg-Warner three-speed automatic followed.

Manufacturing locations: Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan; Taipei County, Taiwan, Rep. of China

Marque: Nissan | Model: Nissan Cedric | Predecessor: Austin A50 Cambridge | Successor: Nissan Cedric (130)

q.v. Nissan Cedric Special