The Datsun Fairlady was a roadster made by Nissan in the sixties. It was the first real sports car that Datsun produced. The first roadsters had a unique third seat in the rear that was positioned sideways. The car's name was based on the Broadway musical of the time, My Fair Lady. During the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics, Nissan held a search for Miss Fairlady. They chose five winners to represent the brand and at the same time, help them market it.
These cars were recently released by Tomica on their Limited Vintage line. In spite of the small scale, Tomica again has amazed me by the intricate details that they put in these model cars. The roof is a separate part that can be taken off. The paint job is excellent and the instrument panel is well detailed too. Well done for a car that measures a little over two inches!
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