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  • Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
  • Larry Chen attended the GT-R Festival in Australia and came across a very special build that is the brainchild of a pizzeria owner. In the 18 years Larry has been shooting car photography, he has never seen something this insane or unique. It's a 1985 Datsun Ute powered by a 2015 Nissan VR38 GTR motor with a one-of-a-kind turbo setup and fuel tank system.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 117

  • @Weidjeep
    @Weidjeep Рік тому +38

    Without Larry Chen none of us would know about 90% of the cars and events that go on around the world. Larry is Car Culture and we all appreciate Larry's dedication and hard work to bring us the best automotive content in the world. Again thanks Larry.

  • @LarryChenPhoto
    @LarryChenPhoto Рік тому +41

    Thank you guys as always for watching. I always try to find the builds that inspire me.

    • @GeoD7788
      @GeoD7788 Рік тому

      I’m definitely excited about having joined the Hagerty Drivers Club…. AMAZING work Larry.

    • @louKushh
      @louKushh Рік тому

      this is absolutely great and inspiring content.

    • @simonjoshuafriedrichs1267
      @simonjoshuafriedrichs1267 Рік тому

      Nissan 1400 South Africa

  • @cj41079
    @cj41079 Рік тому +63

    Aussies JDM passion is out of this world.....

    • @electrikoptik
      @electrikoptik Рік тому +10

      Yes, Australians have a long history with Japanese cars. However a Datsun ute is not JDM.

    • @connoisseuroftigolbitts
      @connoisseuroftigolbitts Рік тому +2

      Anybody know that’s guys IG? I would love to keep up with his clean builds

    • @markusgeimer3099
      @markusgeimer3099 Рік тому

      If only he could pronounce key words correctly. Like Geedy-R.

    • @chadchadderton
      @chadchadderton Рік тому +1

      @@markusgeimer3099 It's like how americans say mazda and nissan wrong and how brits say nike wrong.

  • @sporty196071
    @sporty196071 Рік тому +17

    Beautiful, insane build, I am at a loss for words. It's everything a hot rodder ever wished for. You are a master builder.

  • @johanloots4646
    @johanloots4646 Рік тому +18

    In South Africa we call them "bakkies" and the 120 Datsun is one of the OG's here. Later it was updated with a 1400cc motor, square headlights and finally a 5 speed box. They are considered indestructible. He would not be able to drive 1km here without someone stopping him and making an offer. Until eventually he would just be hijacked.

  • @berky1976
    @berky1976 Рік тому +2

    I love engine swaps into things unexpected but cool and this is right there at the top for me. You can see how much the owner just loves the Ute. He did it exactly how he wanted it done and worked around issues with ingenuity. Plus I love those old imports. They just never had power and with so many options today, it is great to see what motivated people dream up. Great pick Larry. More like these please.

  • @jeffhaddock4238
    @jeffhaddock4238 Рік тому +8

    Once again, Larry has shown us a crazy cool car. I love watching Larry's content. The production is top shelf!!

  • @snaggo6666
    @snaggo6666 Рік тому +16

    always love australia content, feels great seeing footage of buildings I've walked past 😊

  • @dan3162
    @dan3162 11 місяців тому +1

    What an amazing build, love seeing something completely different from every other build out there

  • @fullboost
    @fullboost Рік тому +1

    Great video guys :)

  • @somerandomfella
    @somerandomfella Рік тому +8

    Welcome back to Austraya mate! 👋

  • @Fester_
    @Fester_ Рік тому

    That is real car enthusiast work. Sticks out so much from year by year motors. Great job fella, so impressive.

  • @warrentopping4442
    @warrentopping4442 Рік тому +1

    Such a clean unique ute...... Great content.

  • @Vtecyo81
    @Vtecyo81 Рік тому

    Much respect to the builder!!! Classic straya build!!! Hectic!!!

  • @МиколаЛазаришин

    This is a real masterpiece in mechanical engineering

  • @teddyjones8027
    @teddyjones8027 Рік тому +4

    Soo FRIGGIN BAD AZZ, I don't have any other words to explain just how incredible this truck is. Mad Respect to our Aussie brothers and sisters, their passion for JDM is on another level. Thank you for sharing, everyone keep yourselves and love ones safe and healthy and remember to SMILE 😊

    • @justme307
      @justme307 Рік тому +1

      He said he looked around for the right ute and he found this one which was really clean. I took that to mean it's an Australian market pickup, unless of course he went to Japan to search for a pickup and brought it to Australia.

    • @teddyjones8027
      @teddyjones8027 Рік тому +1

      @justme307 I understand the truck isn't but Thank you

  • @sim-sam
    @sim-sam Рік тому

    Nice, highly nice, highest grade! Man, on how calm and sublte you bring that content on! Very nice to take us to those trips! Great stuff, man.

  • @blueblood5297
    @blueblood5297 9 місяців тому

    What a beautiful rig I love how you can just drive it anytime you want

  • @Kwhopperfan
    @Kwhopperfan 8 місяців тому

    Incredible build! Love it

  • @Predikant
    @Predikant 9 місяців тому

    This vehicle is so nicely packaged, I really cannot fault it.

  • @kpkpss
    @kpkpss Рік тому +1

    Iconic Sydney car .. frank is a top bloke 👍🏼 great video Larry

  • @jonathon_bradford
    @jonathon_bradford Рік тому

    Felt a sense of pride watching the Aussie Datto on this channel

  • @MegaRetr
    @MegaRetr Рік тому

    Incredible build.)))

  • @dabraka681
    @dabraka681 Рік тому

    Such a cool build💎🌟 and owner seems so chilled and likeable 👑

  • @SoMDHarleyRider
    @SoMDHarleyRider Рік тому +2

    I expected to skip through this video with very little interest but holy hell! That has to be the baddest truck ever!

  • @finemasterviolins
    @finemasterviolins Рік тому

    Magic build…i love that its fully street-able race car.
    No doubt some cleaning after the shoot with the rain 😅

  • @christophecamus3295
    @christophecamus3295 Рік тому

    Perfect sleeper pick up , love it❤❤❤❤❤

  • @carllindgren7130
    @carllindgren7130 Рік тому

    this is CLEAN

  • @antonioneves7451
    @antonioneves7451 Рік тому +3

    This build is soooo clean, great job!

  • @thetruth1862
    @thetruth1862 Рік тому

    This is the most over the top build I've ever seen.

  • @hansgruber1946
    @hansgruber1946 2 місяці тому

    Kinda wish I could do something like this to my 1992 Mazda B2600i 4x4. Mine is red but could probably need a respray. I feel like it has so much potential. Love this Datsun. I saw a Chevy Luv last week that had been customized. What a nice truck.

  • @nicholasgreen3655
    @nicholasgreen3655 Рік тому

    Incredible build.

  • @flyonbyya
    @flyonbyya Рік тому

    I’m an American that lived in South Africa in the mid 80’s…
    I visited in 2006 only to find that Nissan STILL produced this exact Nissan 1400 Bakkie with the SAME A15 4 cylinder carburated engine that I had in my 1981 Datsun 210!

  • @matthewbrown7659
    @matthewbrown7659 Рік тому +2

    If this guy puts as much thought and care into his pizza as he does his cars then I'm putting that on the "must experience" list for when I visit Australia.

  • @FernandoSchulman
    @FernandoSchulman Рік тому

    Beautiful City, Car and Location. I’ve been there at night a couple of years ago

  • @CAROLDDISCOVER-2025
    @CAROLDDISCOVER-2025 Рік тому

    I really enjoy seeing some of the different variations of models compared to what we would have here in the USA

  • @rickharper1497
    @rickharper1497 Рік тому +2

    Thanks Larry! Makes me wished I'd kept my 84 Chevy S-10 and done this type of build.

    • @brent829
      @brent829 Рік тому

      S-10 with an LS? I'm sure it's way more common than the build in this video, but would be super cool nonetheless.

  • @ProPotato
    @ProPotato 4 місяці тому

    Insane build guys, never thought I'd see this setup!
    And people think it's not possible to register & engineer an SR20DET swap haha

  • @ilovelimpfries
    @ilovelimpfries Рік тому +14

    It's a pity that it rained that day otherwise knowing aussies, we could've seen a few full throttle pulls.

  • @Mohammed_AliA
    @Mohammed_AliA Рік тому

    The first to be a single turbo for sure!

  • @josi9321
    @josi9321 Рік тому

    Absoluty insane

  • @McBeamer94
    @McBeamer94 Рік тому +8

    There are quite a few of these small Datsun Utes in Greece. I think it's time I start looking at them from a different perspective! 😅🤟

  • @Derf1313
    @Derf1313 Рік тому

    Fun build. Sure would have liked a couple of pulls, & A few slices of pizza too! Great video ! Thanx !

  • @elloyale9200
    @elloyale9200 Рік тому

    Beautiful ute, this was on hoonigan's this vs that

  • @langamtimkulu6846
    @langamtimkulu6846 Рік тому +8

    Dude......we have a ton of these in South Africa, we love our Nissan 1400 Bakkies........you`ll find K-swaps, 2JZs, V8s and 13Bs.

  • @sssautodetailingsemarang7623

    Dope!! 💯💯

  • @connoisseuroftigolbitts
    @connoisseuroftigolbitts Рік тому +1

    I love when Hagerty puts out Pure Craziness death traps 😂 😂
    Awesome build 👏 😎

  • @JuicyJLee
    @JuicyJLee 4 місяці тому

    In South Africa you could buy one brand new in 2008, we also kept making the vw mk1 golf till 2009

  • @daveditcher4059
    @daveditcher4059 Рік тому

    If his estimate on weight is correct, this is a 1000# vehicle with around 500 rwhp. That is super bike power to wt ratio. What a great build.

  • @DainSmart-vm7pc
    @DainSmart-vm7pc Рік тому +1

    All i can say (WOW) THE PERFECT PICKUP ❤ AUSTRALIANS KNOW HOW TO DO CARS 🇬🇧♥️💂🏻‍♀️

  • @vwrxlasvegas
    @vwrxlasvegas Рік тому +1

    This is definitely my favorite engine swapped truck!

  • @dan3092
    @dan3092 Рік тому

    good choice very well done build

  • @Harleyworkshop
    @Harleyworkshop Рік тому +2

    It's a great car, I have one like it

  • @mikeydangerous8808
    @mikeydangerous8808 Рік тому +2

    Such a nasty build! I love it!

  • @Predikant
    @Predikant 9 місяців тому

    The gentleman says that it is an 85 model, the platform originally dates back to the early 1970's.

  • @agitbagus2747
    @agitbagus2747 Рік тому

    this is definitely my dream built, if I could afford them 😂

  • @neilperry2224
    @neilperry2224 Рік тому

    You should see the lowered lwb datsun sunby ute ran by the ex barrell bros alloy wheel refurbishment Co.
    And hes building a Viperccino.....

  • @brownhues
    @brownhues Рік тому

    The front tires are so small and the back where the power goes are so wide. Does it have understeer and oversteer at the same time?

    • @clubsport9334
      @clubsport9334 Рік тому

      Built for straight line racing mate. Hence the skinnies up front and drag meats at the back. Made to party. 🍻 Cheers

  • @PrakosoKoko
    @PrakosoKoko Рік тому

    Maybe i needs datsun car like thah to work right now 😂

  • @zlinedavid
    @zlinedavid Рік тому +2

    Makes me want to track down my Dad’s old ‘73 620 pickup and try something similar.

    • @ACommenterOnYouTube
      @ACommenterOnYouTube Рік тому +2

      $$$$$$

    • @justme307
      @justme307 Рік тому

      I knew a guy who had a 520 1300 back in the 70's. I drove it many times. Seemed the more heavy-footed I drove it the slower it went. It ran better with a light foot feeding throttle gently after upshifts. Probably carb issues, but that's my main memory of the vehicle. Learned to drive a stick with that 520.

  • @nzsaltflatsracer8054
    @nzsaltflatsracer8054 Рік тому +1

    Young fella is wearing that cute ute! 😎

  • @ruftime
    @ruftime Рік тому

    Sweet Mid-Mount Turbo😎

  • @opiealvin
    @opiealvin Рік тому +1

    Best series on Hagerty. Good work Larry and crew. Tom Cotter is second. Sorry Tom.

  • @Predikant
    @Predikant 9 місяців тому

    These cars had 48 kW with the original 1400 cc engine, torque was 130 N.m
    Top speed 155 Km/h
    I think the earlier 1200 engine had a top speed of 135 - 140 Km/h

  • @kieren7763
    @kieren7763 Рік тому

    I just did a metal restoration on one of these datsuns it was a rusty mess new quarters new door skins new sills new floor pans new tray in the back cowling off it was a mission

  • @ChiefRickyRC
    @ChiefRickyRC Рік тому +1

    Nice rc truck

  • @arctictruck10
    @arctictruck10 Рік тому +1

    My BMW E30 feels tiny next to the new Porsche 911s

  • @gorfercr
    @gorfercr Рік тому

    9:45 that’s what she said lol

  • @stevencuenca1980
    @stevencuenca1980 2 місяці тому

    Haha the same black lip spoiler lz has just chucked on his 1200

  • @AngelLopez-hc2df
    @AngelLopez-hc2df Рік тому

    ❤ Toyota Corolla GR ❤

  • @jamesonpace726
    @jamesonpace726 Рік тому

    Most awesome....

  • @thomasshimizu3527
    @thomasshimizu3527 Рік тому

    He should have left the old school double square headlights ❓️❓️❓️

    • @aaronb1320
      @aaronb1320 Рік тому

      Its a 1200, they had round from factory

  • @ridhobaihaqi144
    @ridhobaihaqi144 Рік тому

    Power-to-weight ratio: 📈📈📈

  • @noduh736
    @noduh736 Рік тому +1

    Sweet car hey Larry wanna buy a 260z

  • @markchapman2585
    @markchapman2585 Рік тому +3

    Such a beautiful setup sounds great too. Can't believe the price of gas in Australia $2 a liter it's a $1.4+ a L here in Canada. Stupid gas company making billions of dollars in profit and stll not enough.

    • @connoisseuroftigolbitts
      @connoisseuroftigolbitts Рік тому +2

      8 dollars a gal in California
      Do not move to California

    • @markchapman2585
      @markchapman2585 Рік тому +1

      @@connoisseuroftigolbitts Really dam

    • @connoisseuroftigolbitts
      @connoisseuroftigolbitts Рік тому +2

      @@markchapman2585 yeah sucks like hell

    • @markchapman2585
      @markchapman2585 Рік тому +1

      @connoisseuroftigolbitts I am happy we got rid of emissions or my car wouldn't be on the road. But we don't have E85 that kinda sucks.

    • @energymc22
      @energymc22 Рік тому

      1.4 CAD? don't complain at all, last time prices were in that ballpark in Europe was 18 years ago...!

  • @ACommenterOnYouTube
    @ACommenterOnYouTube Рік тому

    Who is Larry Chen

  • @akumaz78
    @akumaz78 Рік тому

    this should be called Datsun Abomination Truck AKA from Hell,,

  • @CMC3rd
    @CMC3rd Рік тому

    God I want it!!!
    Another build idea
    a BEAMs swap Toyota Publica Ute drift spec

  • @onlysilv
    @onlysilv Рік тому

    Larry, hmu next time you're in Seattle! Let's get a cup of coffee.

  • @kitemett
    @kitemett Рік тому +1

    damn. respect/.

  • @smisondlovu6541
    @smisondlovu6541 Рік тому

    Nissan 1400?

  • @larrylongprong5219
    @larrylongprong5219 Рік тому

    Datto 1200’s used to be worthless now mega bucks.

  • @Ving820
    @Ving820 Рік тому

    Like I said, like I said,
    like..

  • @BingBangBrine
    @BingBangBrine Рік тому

    4:27

  • @Mango_KisserYT
    @Mango_KisserYT Рік тому

    huh... it's empty down here...

  • @jimduyck
    @jimduyck Рік тому

    Yo that engine’s from a GT-R? Yeah mate. GEE. DEE. RRR. 🇦🇺

  • @emilianosc335
    @emilianosc335 Рік тому +1

    While Americans are the most insane on any kind of cars modification, the only limit is imagination, Australians are the most insane in fitting any kind of engines in any kind of improbable cars...😁

  • @heiner71
    @heiner71 Рік тому

    In Germany Ute is a girl's name.

  • @mrflynn01
    @mrflynn01 Рік тому

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🫣