Racing red Datsun 1600s since the early 1970s, Andrew has stayed faithful to the model and colour ever since. While never achieving the success of other drivers of the era, he has been a consistent starter at Whanganui car club events and has been historic racing at Manfeild ever since. His devotion to motorsport is evident in the years he has spent on car club committees and his expansive collection of anything 1600-related.

Andrew Johnson - 1972 Datsun 1600

Racing red Datsun 1600s since the early 1970s, Andrew has stayed faithful to the model and colour ever since. While never achieving the success of other drivers of the era, he has been a consistent starter at Whanganui car club events and has been historic racing at Manfeild ever since. His devotion to motorsport is evident in the years he has spent on car club committees and his expansive collection of anything 1600-related.

1972 Datsun 1600:

Spurred by a late offer of sponsorship, the car was hastily assembled for the 1975 Heatway Rally. While the event was a good adventure for the young lads, unfortunately the Datsun was damaged during testing afterwards and tucked away in a corner. Late last year the car was lovingly restored based on the discovery of the original Heatway door cards, which along with other signwriting have been reproduced to return the car to its 1975 livery. While visually the car is the same, it has benefited from the addition of a modern cage, works 180b East African safari suspension and a modified L20b engine.