Nissan Reimagines One of its Classic Models as an EV
Sometimes it’s just about letting the imagination run wild. Nissan has just shared renderings of a reimagined new all-electric version of one of its classic old models, designed by Matthew Weaver, vice president of Nissan's European design division. Meet the modern version of a classic car from the brand's history, the Silvia.
This is not Nissan's first nod to the past, not even its first this year in fact: the recently unveiled Z sports a design that pays clear homage to its illustrious past.
Matthew Weaver's design is inspired by the first generation of the Silvia model. The Silvia had made its debut at the 1964 Tokyo Motor Show and was released the following year. The car was partially hand-assembled and was based on the chassis of the Datsun Fairlady 1600 SP311. Incredibly, the company made only 554 of them over a three-year period, making it an extraordinary collector's item.
“The Silvia was ahead of its time, in a very quiet, understated way. It has aged very well and would still have its place on the roads today. It's also a great example of what is expected of a global product: high quality and universally appealing.”
- Matthew Weaver, vice president, Nissan European design division
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