HMC architecte britannique

[HMC]

20 minutes ago, Marm Toastsmith said:

Cedric, not Laurel... right? Lovely.

Yes that’s the one. Lots of velour and chrome effect plastic switches.

[Marm Toastsmith]

So nice. I might have to pop by and have a sit in it.

[HMC]

4 minutes ago, Marm Toastsmith said:

So nice. I might have to pop by and have a sit in it.

Definitely, and a spin. Maybe a group photo if you still have the micra?

[RoadworkUK]

Phenomenally impressed that this is the right kind of 300c, e.g. not the 300C.

[2flags]

My Dad had a Bluebird. It replaced his Volvo 240. 1.8 automatic with all the toys, power steering, windows and sunroof. Went pretty well. They normally ended up as minicabs doing intergalactic mileages, particularly the diesels. Very reliable and great as A Car. All of the Nissans at that time seem to have more toys than the European offerings.

[anonymous user]

14 minutes ago, RoadworkUK said:

Phenomenally impressed that this is the right kind of 300c, e.g. not the 300C.

Nothing wrong with a 300C as long as it has the hemi

[Spottedlaurel]

Marvellous news! Look forward to seeing more about it.

I used to run them 20-odd years ago as my daily drivers, first a black estate, then a couple of white saloons in succession. I found they have a real sense of occasion to driving them, with quite a high seating position. Steering not especially precise, but it does its job. The most amusing part is the square-rigged styling combined with the smooth, injected V6 making it surprisingly brisk. They can rust, though not too badly, and as they were never very common and not too many parts are shared with other models then spares can be an issue. Even 20 years ago I had to put a full stainless exhaust system on one as it was easier and cheaper than getting a standard mild steel one. There is also a component in the steering (idler arm?) which can be an issue.

I have a Nissan workshop manual to lend out if you need to go beyond basic servicing.

Good luck!

[sierraman]

These were a rarity in the day. Make sure you get a steering lock as they still get pinched for racing. 

[twosmoke300]

Fan bloody tastic . You are truly unstoppable at finding these gems 

[Schaefft]

Epic purchase, looking forward to seeing more photos of it! Hopefully its all solid enough to become a great driver.

[Clunk]

Corhhhh! Can't wait to see the interior on that!

[HMC]

it’s en route!

[HMC]

[wesacosa]

blimey, a Bluebird, Riva and Cedric in the space of a month.  Living the dream 

[Marm Toastsmith]

4 minutes ago, HMC said:

Yes.

[sierraman]

I love that. I didn’t know they sold them as late as C reg?

[HMC]

44 minutes ago, sierraman said:

I love that. I didn’t know they sold them as late as C reg?

This one is a D plate. Funny you should say that as there’s a letter in the history….

[phil_lihp]

That is outstanding, you've done it again.

Fancy a week's swap with a slightly dog-eared Puma?

[HMC]

Plus the original purchase invoice …

(looks like a 1981 Nissan 280c was part exxed against it @Spottedlaurel

[HMC]

And a Few general photos now work done with I’m able to drive it….

 

So much velour !

[HMC]

And so many buttons to press!

 

[Fabergé Greggs]

15 minutes ago, HMC said:

This one is a D plate. Funny you should say that as there’s a letter in the history….

I like the sound of the 1987 “Nissan computer link” 

[Hertz]

Wow. That's as Dennis Collins would say "The Holy Grail of Nissan 300c's"

[High Jetter]

Very well bought. How does it drive?

[Spottedlaurel]

Fantastic! Certainly brings back some memories.

On the late-reg madness thing, I believe there was an E-reg estate. They were even rarer than the saloons, from memory something like 300-350 sold against 800-odd 4-door models.

Interesting to see about the 280C - initially they look similar, but the 300C is just that less square (it's marginal!).

Edit: Looks like the 280C made it to 1996, getting into the peak era for them being banger raced.

[Broadsword]

Worth it for the velour alone. A truly outstanding purchase!

[HMC]

13 minutes ago, High Jetter said:

Very well bought. How does it drive?

Actually quite nicely. The engine is quite Spritely and sounds throaty. 
 

I breifly passed by a loca holstery to capture the early 90s pub landlord vibe

 

 

[Matty]

It looks really clean as well (rust wise). Is it as good as it looks?

[Schaefft]

Epic levels of win, the last one being sold new makes this even more special in my eyes.

[HMC]

On a bit of a late evening cruise, had a thumbs up from a banger racer I know (!) and just stopped for a random photo and a kebab