One of my biggest regrets was getting rid of my U11 Turbo in 1998 after blowing the turbo. Mine was badged as just "Bluebird Turbo". Youthful inexperience let it go far too easily in favour of a BX GTi... such an error. Cracking interiors and great toys for the time. The U11 came with an adjustable height electric aerial, electric mirrors yet manual windows all round, a remote boot and petrol flap release (very cool for the time) and no central locking. Radio played from the front speakers and seperate tape player with tone controls and FF/RW from the rear speakers. Cloth interior was grey with red pinstriping stitched in and very hard wearing, not carried over to the T12/72. Sadly we never got the SSS version of the U11 in the UK. I think there was a V6 version available in JDM form. They always keep the best for themselves.... Just to add, I think yours is missing the front valance/spoiler/air dam below the front bumper, and unsure if that grille is period correct. The rear box originally had twin pipes with chrome trims. Bodywork looks suspiciously good.
My dad bought a white one of these with about 3000 miles on it in 1987 ran it for 8 years or so only problems it had was a front shock gave up .and a clutch. nice car to drive not that fast. sold it to a friend who ran it for many more year. Great car.
Such a fantastic car I had an 85 which was the first imported from Japan and called an sr turbo, the pre face lift looked much better and had electronic suspension
Got to be saved and restored. That would make a great series and if front wheel drive torque steer is your thing this is one way of getting your fix. As a very young Nissan main dealer tech, I worked and drove many of these and they were a great car. The Bluebird Executive model had the same engine with the leather trim. I don't think I ever saw a ZX with leather but it was a long time ago. I am pretty sure that the black radiator grille on that one in the video is wrong, I remember them being body coloured but cannot remember if they had front fogs. The dash switches would give the answer to that one. I'm definately looking forward to seeing more of this car on the channel.
This is an excellent car. Built Quality and engineering quality is superb. This is the one with the CA18 engine. I wish I had the chance to have my hands on one of these!
I was 19 whent to DC Cooks and bought myself a brand new ZX in red just like that one. I had black leather electric seats, 3 way electric adjustable suspension, same wheels as that one i also had gold & black ZX Turbo decs, down both sides Great car and fun to drive.
I ran the non turbo 1800lx for about 5 years, never a problem with it, sold it for twice what I paid for it 😁 Looks a solid & straight rust free car, easy project, can't be many left?
I can speak from experience (see my thumbnail pic) that parts availability is a mixed bag. Obviously interior is very hard so definitely a case of repair rather than replace. Good project worth saving - rare
Quality find Google it gets saved my granddad had an early Datsun bluebird rwd estate 1.8 always reliable in yellow but a bit of a rust bucket of had body work done and a respray in the end rust was it's end ,90 mph flat out and 70 with the roof rack with suit cases for holiday.
My dad had Nissan blue birds in the 80s is last one was a 1.8 in the 90s thay were nice cars in the 80s my big brother game back from the army and head a shot it was fast wean he was driving it to
It's looks a nice car in red some one do it up and keep it onthe road pluseput it away in the winteter to then bring it back out in the summer inscotlnd roads
End of Q1 03/24 "Data from How Many Left" 11 Licensed & 57 SORN, so rather depleted yes, but worth saving, if only to get another ZX Turbo back on the road hopefully.
Got to rescue it Chris it could be a gem!!
One of my biggest regrets was getting rid of my U11 Turbo in 1998 after blowing the turbo. Mine was badged as just "Bluebird Turbo". Youthful inexperience let it go far too easily in favour of a BX GTi... such an error. Cracking interiors and great toys for the time. The U11 came with an adjustable height electric aerial, electric mirrors yet manual windows all round, a remote boot and petrol flap release (very cool for the time) and no central locking. Radio played from the front speakers and seperate tape player with tone controls and FF/RW from the rear speakers. Cloth interior was grey with red pinstriping stitched in and very hard wearing, not carried over to the T12/72. Sadly we never got the SSS version of the U11 in the UK. I think there was a V6 version available in JDM form. They always keep the best for themselves....
Just to add, I think yours is missing the front valance/spoiler/air dam below the front bumper, and unsure if that grille is period correct. The rear box originally had twin pipes with chrome trims. Bodywork looks suspiciously good.
I had a 1978 180b my favourite car ever and a 1989 gsx 2.0 both great cars.
Please restore this car 👍
Both mine were saloons
Definitely worth saving 👌 👍👍👍
These are turning up here n there now. Proper rare. I had a 1.8gs as a first car. Luxury whip.
Save it. Finished serving my time on Nissans. The things were bonb proof.
No brainer, save it 👍
Save it!! Especially the ZX Turbo!!
Amazing!
It needs to be saved and have a good life in scotland.
My dad bought a white one of these with about 3000 miles on it in 1987 ran it for 8 years or so only problems it had was a front shock gave up .and a clutch. nice car to drive not that fast. sold it to a friend who ran it for many more year. Great car.
Such a fantastic car I had an 85 which was the first imported from Japan and called an sr turbo, the pre face lift looked much better and had electronic suspension
I had a 1985 previous model to this bluebird jap import it was was a turbo x with the SSS on the front grill it also had the pillerless doors
That red has survived quite well and still vibrant. A you say these are like rocking horse poo these days, would be great to get it back on road. 👍
Got to be saved and restored. That would make a great series and if front wheel drive torque steer is your thing this is one way of getting your fix.
As a very young Nissan main dealer tech, I worked and drove many of these and they were a great car. The Bluebird Executive model had the same engine with the leather trim. I don't think I ever saw a ZX with leather but it was a long time ago.
I am pretty sure that the black radiator grille on that one in the video is wrong, I remember them being body coloured but cannot remember if they had front fogs. The dash switches would give the answer to that one. I'm definately looking forward to seeing more of this car on the channel.
Save it, I had a blue two tone ZX turbo, brilliant car, Portsmouth to Dunfermline and back every two weeks and never had a problem with it.
Must be brought back to glory
I nearly bought a black one of these about 28 years ago,to be honest it wasn’t a patch on my mk2 golf gti I had at the time.
They had adjustable suspension, adjustable from a switch on the dash
This is an excellent car. Built Quality and engineering quality is superb. This is the one with the CA18 engine. I wish I had the chance to have my hands on one of these!
Rescue for sure
Rescue 👍👍👍👍
I think that needs saved. Not too many Bluebirds of that shape still around, never mind the turbo version.
Go to save it. Your the man for the job
Save it , its great content......
Very good cars when first introduced and this one as it's the rarer turbo needs to be saved if the underside is ok
Save it definitely
Save it it’s got to be rare. Would like it for myself love 80’s Nissans and Toyota’s.
Defo worth saving , not many left at all really.
I was 19 whent to DC Cooks and bought myself a brand new ZX in red just like that one. I had black leather electric seats, 3 way electric adjustable suspension, same wheels as that one i also had gold & black ZX Turbo decs, down both sides Great car and fun to drive.
That needs to be saved.
I ran the non turbo 1800lx for about 5 years, never a problem with it, sold it for twice what I paid for it 😁
Looks a solid & straight rust free car, easy project, can't be many left?
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Rescue. They were the most reliable cars ever. I had 1.6premium. They could do 700000 miles easily.
Would love to own this car in all fairness had a few bluebirds in my time.
I can speak from experience (see my thumbnail pic) that parts availability is a mixed bag. Obviously interior is very hard so definitely a case of repair rather than replace. Good project worth saving - rare
Save her pal I had one in 1998 F535 XAJ a black zx turbo saloon still one of the best cars I've owned
Rescue it Chris !
Definitely save it!!!
Can still remember how to do tappets on Bluebirds. Did so many during the initial 500 mile service you never forget.
Save it, you know it makes sense Rodney 🤔
Rescue it you will struggle to find another
Had the zx turbo . Had the boost turned up to 15psi and it had 180hp on the rollers. It went extreme well and so did the 5 gearboxes lol
Rescue 100% it's a piece of history
Restore it 👍
Nissan at its finest ❤
Quality find Google it gets saved my granddad had an early Datsun bluebird rwd estate 1.8 always reliable in yellow but a bit of a rust bucket of had body work done and a respray in the end rust was it's end ,90 mph flat out and 70 with the roof rack with suit cases for holiday.
I'm in two minds, part of me thinks let it rot.
Oh go on then, save the damn thing.
Save it Chris
No brainer......take it home....do your magic 😊
rescue as it will be the first I have seen in years and is surely classic status ?
You HAVE to save the Bluebird; it's in TOO good a condition NOT to! 👍🙂
Save it 100% mate
Save the ZX Turbo!
Jonny Smith would love this lol
Rescue it!
Had a d plate sr turbo love it to bits for four years rust ft it up shit
Taxied in one of these was quicker than cavalier Sri I taxied in after it
rescue and restore
The Bluebird has to be saved my dad had a bluebird it was well specced for the day a lot more toys than the standard british Ford/Austin Rover.
Id take that and save it!
Get it saved lad
Not bad looking blue bird
Save it please🤞
A piece of British history
Save it please as I drove one Leeds to London and back in 1989 drove better than today's crap cars ❤
Bluebirds were very common in Scotland back in the day. Every find I've seen recently is north of the border. Restore her bud
5000 and definitely save it
Front grill should be colour coded and back box supposed to be twin tail pipes
Save her!
Defo needs saving.
135bhp back in 1990 or so was quite a lot. The car probably doesn't weigh much either.
If you go one bearded explorer channel he to a place last year in England there was a place full bluebirds
My dad had Nissan blue birds in the 80s is last one was a 1.8 in the 90s thay were nice cars in the 80s my big brother game back from the army and head a shot it was fast wean he was driving it to
Yes worth saving it will be free road tax in a few years
save it. i dont recal ever seeing a turbo version. 👍👍
It's looks a nice car in red some one do it up and keep it onthe road pluseput it away in the winteter to then bring it back out in the summer inscotlnd roads
Rescue it.
Save
A definite rescue they where wonderful before the Renault thing came along
Please save it
Save it
Buy it and fix it up I look good
How many left?
End of Q1 03/24 "Data from How Many Left" 11 Licensed & 57 SORN, so rather depleted yes, but worth saving, if only to get another ZX Turbo back on the road hopefully.
need to rescue its
Restore it mate a had a executive back in 02
Does it need other things than air to tires? xD
Buy it and fix her up
SAVE
Only 2k views to go!
rescue it
If you don't want to save it, I'll buy it DM me a price 🙏
Just let it go. It's over
Restore n take to show
Restore it.
Donate it to me if ya like.
Defo save it!!!
Please fix it omg not seen one for years my dad had hatch back in black it was awesome car