Guides

This buyers guide / identification guide has been written for those interested in the 1968 - 1970 Datsun 2000 roadster (known as the Fairlady roadster in markets outside of the U.S). Please note, due to significant changes between the 67/68 model years, we have a separate ID guide for the 1967 Roadster (click here). This guide bundles the 1968 - 1970 SR311 and SRL311 cars into one ID guide, as these cars are all quite similar other than minor aesthetic modifications between the years which are outlined in detail below. The 1968 - 1970 Datsun 2000 roadsters are a very

This buyers guide / identification guide has been written for those interested in the 1967 ½ Datsun 2000 Roadster (Known as the Fairlady roadster in markets outside of the U.S. This guide specifically covers the SR311 and SRL311 “Low windscreen” roadsters of 1967 only, being a particularly desirable version of the 2 litre roadster due to several unique features as outline in this guide. The 1967 ½ Datsun 2000 roadster is based on the same chassis and body of the 1600cc Datsun roadster of the same era, and occasionally these cars are re-birthed or misrepresented to unsuspecting purchasers as 2000

This buyers guide / identification guide has been written for those interested in the 1967 ½ Datsun 2000 Roadster (Known as the Fairlady roadster in markets outside of the U.S. This guide specifically covers the SR311 and SRL311 “Low windscreen” roadsters of 1967 only, being a particularly desirable version of the 2 litre roadster due to several unique features as outline in this guide. The 1967 ½ Datsun 2000 roadster is based on the same chassis and body of the 1600cc Datsun roadster of the same era, and occasionally these cars are re-birthed or misrepresented to unsuspecting purchasers as 2000

This identification / buyers guide has been developed for those interested in the Nissan Stagea 260RS Autech edition. This guide focuses on the Series 2 car, noting that only aesthetic changes differentiate it from the series 1. A guide for the Series 1 can be found by clicking here. The Stagea 260RS Autech, (otherwise known as the GTR wagon), is a special tuned version of the Nissan Stagea produced by Autech in Japan. These cars were essentially standard RS Four stageas sent from the Nissan factory to Autech, where they then underwent extensive modifications. These cars demand a premium above

This identification / buyers guide has been developed for those interested in the Nissan Stagea 260RS Autech edition. This guide focuses on the Series 2 car, noting that only aesthetic changes differentiate it from the series 1. A guide for the Series 1 can be found by clicking here. The Stagea 260RS Autech, (otherwise known as the GTR wagon), is a special tuned version of the Nissan Stagea produced by Autech in Japan. These cars were essentially standard RS Four stageas sent from the Nissan factory to Autech, where they then underwent extensive modifications. These cars demand a premium above

This identification / buyers guide has been developed for those interested in the Nissan Stagea 260RS Autech edition. This guide focuses on the Series 1 car built between 1996 and 1998, noting that only aesthetic changes differentiate it from the series 2. A guide for the Series 2 can be found by clicking here. The Stagea 260RS Autech (otherwise known as the GTR wagon), is a special tuned version of the Nissan Stagea produced by Autech in Japan. These cars were essentially standard RS Four cars sent from the Nissan factory to Autech, where they then underwent extensive modifications. These

This identification / buyers guide has been developed for those interested in the Nissan Stagea 260RS Autech edition. This guide focuses on the Series 1 car built between 1996 and 1998, noting that only aesthetic changes differentiate it from the series 2. A guide for the Series 2 can be found by clicking here. The Stagea 260RS Autech (otherwise known as the GTR wagon), is a special tuned version of the Nissan Stagea produced by Autech in Japan. These cars were essentially standard RS Four cars sent from the Nissan factory to Autech, where they then underwent extensive modifications. These

This identification / buyers guide has been drafted for those interested in the Renault 5 GT Turbo Phase 2, otherwise known as the “Super 5” GT Turbo. This car, much like the MK1 Golf GTI, has a somewhat cult status in the early hot hatch sector, and are becoming increasingly sought after. Information on these cars is fairly scarce in English, even on dedicated forums, so this guide has been drafted to assist those who want to be able to easily distinguish between the GT Turbo and other models in the Renault 5 range, as there can be a substantial

This identification / buyers guide has been drafted for those interested in the Renault 5 GT Turbo Phase 2, otherwise known as the “Super 5” GT Turbo. This car, much like the MK1 Golf GTI, has a somewhat cult status in the early hot hatch sector, and are becoming increasingly sought after. Information on these cars is fairly scarce in English, even on dedicated forums, so this guide has been drafted to assist those who want to be able to easily distinguish between the GT Turbo and other models in the Renault 5 range, as there can be a substantial

This identification guide / buyers guide has been drafted for those interested in the Renault 5 GT Turbo Phase 1, otherwise known as the “Super 5” GT Turbo. This car, much like the Golf GTI, has a somewhat cult status in the early hot hatch sector, and they are becoming increasingly sought after. Information on these cars is fairly scarce in English, even on dedicated forums, so this guide has been drafted to assist those who want to be able to easily distinguish between the GT Turbo and other models in the 5 range, as there can be a substantial

This identification guide / buyers guide has been drafted for those interested in the Renault 5 GT Turbo Phase 1, otherwise known as the “Super 5” GT Turbo. This car, much like the Golf GTI, has a somewhat cult status in the early hot hatch sector, and they are becoming increasingly sought after. Information on these cars is fairly scarce in English, even on dedicated forums, so this guide has been drafted to assist those who want to be able to easily distinguish between the GT Turbo and other models in the 5 range, as there can be a substantial

This identification guide / buyers guide has been drafted for people who are interested in the BMW 2002 Tii. The Tii (which stands for “Touring International Injection) represents one of the most desirable cars in the 2002 or “new class” range, and demand a price premium above standard 2002 coupe models. It is therefore important that those looking at purchasing or restoring these cars have a good understanding of the individual characteristics that make a BMW Tii original. Please note that this guide has been produced for the Tii Coupe, however, much of the criteria for identification of an original