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Title: Solved - NEH 3875: Nalle GT
Post by: Carnut on January 21, 2015, 07:26:37 AM
What's this and what is it based on, for 1 point?:

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Title: Re: NEH 3875
Post by: datsone on January 21, 2015, 11:08:33 AM
Nalle GT based on a Datsun 280Z   8)
Title: Re: NEH 3875
Post by: Carnut on January 21, 2015, 11:13:36 AM
Nalle GT based on a Datsun 280Z   8)

Yes; a Cobra Daytona replica.   Made in Australia? Or USA?
Is it well-known?
I'd never heard of it..

This particular one is No. 001 of very few; apparently they are exceedingly rare..
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 3875: Nalle GT
Post by: datsone on January 21, 2015, 11:23:00 AM
I've had Datsuns and these photos are on a parts site - got lucky on this one    ;)
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 3875: Nalle GT
Post by: Hiawatha on January 21, 2015, 11:38:35 AM
Made by Tom Nalle, Richmond, Virginia, USA
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 3875: Nalle GT
Post by: datsone on January 21, 2015, 11:40:39 AM
From a Datsun enthusiast site:
"Tom Nalle designed and built a conversion kit to transform Datsun 240Z sports cars into a quasi-replica of the Cobra Daytona Coupe. The kit consisted of a set of fiberglass panels that were attached to the Datsun body. Datsun running gear could be used or an engine swap was available to fit a Ford 302 under the hood. Nalle was located in Richmond, Virginia."

-Harold Pace
page 151 of - The Big Guide to Kit and Specialty Cars
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 3875: Nalle GT
Post by: Paul Jaray on January 21, 2015, 11:42:19 AM
There are few lines in the Beaulieu's Encyclopedia and in Pace's Kit & Specialty Car's book.  ;)
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 3875: Nalle GT
Post by: Arunas on January 21, 2015, 12:29:55 PM
One more photo:

Title: Re: Solved - NEH 3875: Nalle GT
Post by: oko94 on January 21, 2015, 12:38:57 PM
Now that's what I call a front overhang.
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 3875: Nalle GT
Post by: Arunas on January 21, 2015, 12:40:02 PM
Enjoy!