18 - Friday. July 1, 1994 - North Shore News AUTO RACING... North r driver Don Nimi piloted his Nissan 510 to victo- ry on a sain-soaked Portland International Raceway in the fourth round of the Nasport Championship Series. The race saw the North Shore driver go from first to last to first on the slippery cir- imi, the pole-sitter in the race, lost the fead on the start to California’s Steve Ziotkin, but fought back on the second lap to puss Ziotkin’s Scirroceo, Nimi then traded the lead with Monterey’s Jolin Olson, also in a Nissan 510, until Olson experienced a sticking throttle spring. Midway through the race, Nimi collected some stray body parts and dropped to the back of the pack. A spirited driving effort saw Nimi steadily move up the leader board. When the checkered flag came out, it was the North Vancouver resident who crossed the finish line first. With the win, and the points awarded to the pole sitter, Nimi moved into fourth position in : on : irik th etd : : i the GT-4 class with 40 points. NEWS photo Neil Lucente The next Nasport Series race : is this weekend at California's THE COMPACT Nissan Hardbody pickup truck doubles as a light-duty workhorse and a surprisingly fun-to-drive commuter. A 2.4- newest racetrack, Thunderhill litre four-cyiinder engine is standard and a 3.0-litre V6 is optional. Prices range from $11,790 for a base 2WD pickup to $20,890 for Motorsports Park in Willows, a King Cab SE V6 pickup. inquire about the pickup at Regency Nissan, 1160 Marine Or., North Vancouver. California. B.C. FERRIES... The dock reconstruction and upgrading of the Horseshoe Bay terminal was completed on Wednesday. ing yesterday. the regul year-round seheaute wand | NeW 1995 models to be from Bowen Island was put Scieautvengaee2a | DUALt at Tennessee plant ose ing the fridge is not strapped in the bed). NISSAN CAR MEE g The Hardbody's optional 153- Owners of Nissans and s horsepower, single overhead cam Datsuns from the past 40 years V6 engine is the same motor used will descend upon the in the Pathfinder and the Quest Canadian Museum of Flight ; an. It’s a powerful, free- and Transportation for the revving powerplant that offers fourth-annual All Nissan _ quick off. e acceleration, Inter-nationai Meet on plenty of passing power. and a Sunday, July 17. = ~| sporty exhaust note. Along with hundreds of fine : : ae Even more surpr examples of the Japanese H smooth, quick-shifti automaker’s vehicles, the day } : manual gearbox. | ci will include a vintage aircraft " y reservation that th display and helicopter rides. i more precise and easier toc The event, scheduled from : : we than some sports car transm 10 . to 3 p.m., is sponsored . though the throws are longer. bed (41 in. between the wheel hous- by Nissan Canada, and pre- ———__— For those who prefer an auto- ing sented by the Datsun Roadster TEST DRIVE matic transmission, a four-speed Equipped with a manual trans- Association. Cost is $3 per unit with an on/off overdrive switch — mission, it can tow trailers up to person or $10 for a family (up is available as an option. Keep in 1,599 kg (3,500 Ibs.); with an auto- to six people). Children under 4 . mind though that an automatic matic transmission, it can pull trail- Price as tested: $18,405 six wetin tree. COMPACT PICKUP trucks transmission limits trailer-towi ers up to 907 kg (2,000 Ibs.). Type: two-door, four-passenger The museum is located at often double as everyday ability. Base models have a standard extended cab pickup 13527 Crescent Rd., Surrey transportation for com- The Hardbody’s base engine isa three-passenger, cloth-covered front Layout: longitudinal front (from Highway 99 south, take muters since they offer rea- [34-horsepower, 2.-4-litre four- bench seat, while King Cab pickups engine/rear-wheel-drive exit 10 at White Rock and sonable fuel economy, cylinder single overhead cam offer wo front reclining bucket Engine: 3.0 litre V6. SOHC, Crescent Beach). they're small enough to engine. the most powerful standard seats and lwo sideways-facing rear multi-point fuel injection. - . engine amongst import trucks. jump seats. When the jump seats Horsepower: 153 @ 4,800 manoeuvre and park in Since the 2WD pickup has ¢ are folded up, there‘s a useful 408 Lp.m. urban environments, and lower centre of gravity and is litres (14.4 cu. ft.) of enclosed stor- Torque: 180 ft.-ibs. @ 4,000 VEHICLE ACCIDENT... A extended-cab models can lighter in weight than the 4WD age area behind the front seats. r.p.m. 39-year-old West Vancouver seat up to four passengers. model, its handling is more stable. The interior was re-designed for ‘Fransmission: five-speed manu- woman and a one-year-old Of course, ride and handling are 1994 with rounded edges, a greater al (four-speed kutomatic) child were taken to hospite And when you're ready to move limited by the Hardbody’s solid simplicity of design, and controls Payload: 692 kg (1.525 Ibs.) Monday. June 20, after their that 2E cubic-foot refrigerator they rear axle. leaf springs. and relatives that are easier to see and reach. Wheelbase: 2,949 mm (116 in.) 1986 Mercedes collided with a come in mighty handy. ly narrow tires. Standard equipment on all Nissan Length: 4,826 mm (190.0 in.) parked vehicle and overturned. But it’s not often that you hear Front dise/rear drum brakes are pickups includes power steering. an Width: 1,651 mm (65.0 in.) The woman and child of a pickup truck that’s fun-to- standard equipment and 4WD mod- AM/FM stereo cassette, dual out- Height: €.575 mm (62.0 in.) received minor injuries as a drive. els offer rear anti-lock brakes. AE side mirrors and intertnittent Tires: 5/75R-14 all-season result of the mishap in the So it was a pleasant surprise to is not available on 2WD madels. wipers. radials 2600-block of Marine Drive, discover that the Nissan Hardbody T dbody’s sporty character The SE V6 adds a tachometer, Fuel consumption: city: 12.2 according to a West Vancouver two-wheel-drive SE pickup, with a sit detract from its practical clock, chrome bumper and grille, LAOO km (2 n.p.g.) Police spokesman. 3.0-Htre V6 engine and a five-speed abilities. The V6-powered Nissan cruise control, adjustable driver's hwy: 9.1 L/100 kar a1 m.p.g.) Police are considering manual (ransiiission, is actually King Cab pickup truck will haul up seat, tilt steering-wheel, rear win- Ww arranty: Basic — three charges. No names were more fun to drive than many com- to 692 kg (1,5 s.) of miscella- year/80,000 ku: major compo- released. pact cars Pve driven lately Cassum- neous payload in its 6-f. by 5-ft. See Nissan page 22 nents six years/100.000 km.