Automobile brake service in White Bear Lake MN is available for a variety of import models, including those manufactured by Nissan Motor Company. When this manufacturer phased out the Datsun brand name in the mid-1980s, the move was confusing to many people. It looked as though a manufacturer named Datsun had changed its name to Nissan, but that’s not how it worked.
Datsun: A Nissan Brand
Actually, Datsun was a brand and not a manufacturer, but the mix-up occurred because Nissan sold its exports under that brand. People generally didn’t see Nissan-brand vehicles in North America back then except for a few higher-end models. Datsun was known for affordable cars. For instance, its hugely popular sports car the 240Z was not out of reach for many buyers.
Collector’s Items
Although the Datsun brand was gone from the scene for a couple of decades, many individuals have continued to own and love their vintage Datsun and Nissan cars. The 240Z, 280Z, and 300ZX are collector’s items. Automobile Brake Service in White Bear Lake MN is still available to owners of these older vehicles, some of which can be seen out and about after being stored over the winter.
Celebrities and Datsuns
The late Paul Newman included car racing among his many talents, and he had a fondness for Datsuns. Comedian Adam Carolla has picked up the torch, having bought some of Newman’s Datsuns for racing along with other Datsun sports cars. Jay Leno, a well-known vintage car aficionado, has an impressive 1971 Datsun 510 in his garage.
Today’s Nissan
Nobody has to be a famous movie or TV personality to love the brand or to appreciate other sporty Nissan models that have appeared over the years. In addition, Datsun is back and has been since 2013. The company is using this brand for emerging, high-growth markets such as Russia, India, Indonesia, and South Africa. In North America, the Nissan brand continues to be seen on numerous models, and so does Nissan’s luxury brand, Infiniti. When brake service becomes necessary for Datsun, Nissan, or Infiniti vehicles, the owners can trust that work to skilled automotive mechanics at a facility such as American Imports.
