I had 5 of these, absolutely loved them. Best car I have ever owned. This car in your review is stunning.
@pokerclown7922
5 жыл бұрын
I actually had a cherry turbo many years ago, absolutely loved it
@julienbee3467
4 жыл бұрын
I didn't it existed in turbo ☺
@Skoda130
4 жыл бұрын
@@julienbee3467 actually, it did: lh5.googleusercontent.com/-phsuiUye8gA/Ux5BjxEgtLI/AAAAAAAADbM/XUC7Ptw3Xr0/w848-h565-no/IMG_9960_web.jpg
@niceviewoverthere4463
5 жыл бұрын
In Oz, they were the 5 door Datsun or Nissan Pulsar. Bought one new in 1984. Never let me down but I never fell in love with it. Perhaps the problem with Japanese things is that they are just so well designed that everything falls to hand, everything just works, it's all balanced. Overall, the ease of ownership makes what should be perfection, tends to feel boring. Bertrand Russell wrote about a comfortable level of wrong. He was right.
@idriveaclassic
5 жыл бұрын
Loved it!
@samkaur4098
4 жыл бұрын
Remember Holden sold it as the astra.Looked fairly identical to the pulsar in the mid 1980`s.
@andrewcrowther1973
2 жыл бұрын
Watching your amazing review took me back in time as my dad had a 5 door version of that Cherry on an A plate in white and agree such a lovely car thank you for brringing back the memories and will follow your channel for sure 😊
@nelsonwanja1a
4 жыл бұрын
I think you should do the gearbox walk through in all videos, Steph, because when I was growing up most of these cars didn't run well at all. It's great to see them looking this good for once!
@iEnofadov
5 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely brilliant and looks to be in showroom condition!! What a fantastic 'survivor' and I hope it continues! Big compliments to the owner! Fun fact - Here in Australia, the N12 Nissan Cherry was sold as the Nissan Pulsar and was also shared with GM-Holden (Vauxhall/Opel) and so was also sold in Australia as the LB Holden Astra! While the Nissan Pulsar was sold as a 4dr sedan, 5dr hatch and 2dr Coupe (N12 Nissan Pulsar EXA) the Holden Astra version was sold only as a 5dr hatch. The N12 Nissan Pulsar and LB Holden Astra were also built in Australia. The 3dr hatch was never sold in our market. Really enjoying your channel Steph, keep up the great work! Two thumbs from Australia!
@idriveaclassic
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers my love
@RichieRouge206
5 жыл бұрын
What an awesome car, pure 1980s guilty pleasure. And gold 😍 great video as always
@julianlangdon3456
10 ай бұрын
Fabulous! These were as common in the 80's and 90's as the Qashqai is now
@stevengreen3082
3 жыл бұрын
Loved watching this - took me back in time to 1988 when I learnt to drive and passed my test in one 👍
@paulbennell3313
5 жыл бұрын
I learned to drive in a 1979 Datsun Sunny 120Y. It had nearly half a million miles on the clock. The paint had no gloss. The bodywork was like a lace curtain. And yet the original engine and gearbox were still perfect. The engine couldn't be heard on tickover. I was amazed by it. I think Nissan/Datsun cars of the period are very quiet as a breed and amongst the easiest cars to drive.
@idriveaclassic
5 жыл бұрын
They are lovely ❤️❤️❤️
@ianjamesgrantham6602
4 жыл бұрын
My dad bought me one of these for my 21st back in 94,it was sky blue and i hated it when i first saw it,not cool enough for a young lad,but when i drove it i loved it!!very nippy car and lovely to drive,very light clutch and gearbox, and loved the raspy exhaust note!embarrassed many boy racers in their xr3i's!!
@gaijingabber1056
3 жыл бұрын
i just discover your channel while looking for wallpaper on google images, i am completely in love with your channel from this first video, ill be binging all your videos all night now, thanks for these awesome reviews, you choose the best cars to review.
@simonheap4294
5 жыл бұрын
Introduced late 83 (A reg) I think and lasted on the UK market until 1986 (D reg). You could have 3 levels of trim, the L, GS and SGL. Both 3 and 5 door bodies were offered. In 1985 there were special edition Maxima models and there were run-out added value Spirit versions, too. I liked the streamlined look of these Cherries and once again loved your review of this sadly now very rare cars. They all rusted away...
@Simon-nc6gq
5 жыл бұрын
You like a bit a comfort now You're getting old? Girl, I laughed so hard I nearly fell off my Zimmer frame ;-) Great review as always! What a great little car.
@idriveaclassic
5 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha. I am so OLD. or feel it
@kennyscott1089
5 жыл бұрын
Another good vid Steph and in beautiful condition. A credit to everyone that’s looked after it for sure.
@idriveaclassic
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Kenny x
@waxfrenzy
4 жыл бұрын
My mum had a C reg Cherry (also gold) and was the car I learned to drive and pass my test in back in the 90s. Seeing that interior again gave me major flashbacks to those simpler times. Lovely to see such a glowing review of a modern classic :)
@markharris7662
5 жыл бұрын
What a lovely car. It's in such good condition.
@Aarontlondon
5 жыл бұрын
This brings me back, it reminds me of the 1988 Nissan Sonny RZ-1 coupe my Mum had back then, I loved it as it was sporty and cool, those were the days!
@idriveaclassic
5 жыл бұрын
Such cool cars 🙌🙌🙌
@MichaelBosley
4 жыл бұрын
Nice to see one of these in such good condition. My first car was a Nissan Cherry Europe, probably one of the last left in the country, but it definitely wasn't in as good nick as this. Loved the Alfa engine, but it wasn't the most reliable after 22 years. I finally managed to crash it and couldn't get the spare parts, so donated the carcass to the local fire dept. Was pretty gutted as it would probably be a rare collectible now.
@sebastianborchers6319
4 ай бұрын
Omg childhood memorys. I remember the climate controls, i used to Play with IT. I also remember the handle for the Seat to climb in the back.❤
@retro-gamingemulated8203
5 жыл бұрын
I took my driving lessons in this car, back in 1986. great car
@julienbee3467
4 жыл бұрын
Was it nice to drive or too slow ?
@dillanmistry
3 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful car, glad i came across this video
@chrisskelhorn5727
5 жыл бұрын
My dad had a Bluebird a few years ago, and the daughter of a friend had a Cherry, very similar to the one you drove! I was pleased with the comfort and quietness of both cars! My dad preferred the armchair-like front seats of my Renault 20! Lovely video, and I'm glad you enjoyed your drive! :-)
@idriveaclassic
5 жыл бұрын
Aww thanks Chris x
@chrisskelhorn5727
5 жыл бұрын
@@idriveaclassic It's my pleasure Steph! :-)
@bumbleo8993
5 жыл бұрын
Very nice condition can’t be many left as good. Lovely review as always 🙂
@martinevans1256
5 жыл бұрын
Great review again what a cracking little car haven’t seen one in years.
@idriveaclassic
5 жыл бұрын
I knowwwww
@leegreveson
Жыл бұрын
My Dad had a 1.3 GL Y reg 5 door. Had these little sliders just behind the handbrake centre console which operated the rear door locks (this was before remote central locking) . We took in foreign families who were learning English during summers for a while, one family from Munich, the Dad was in quality control at the BMW factory, was taking mental notes of the car to see how well built it was. A year later we went across Europe in this Cherry and stayed with the same German family and got a personal tour of the BMW factory (on a weekend mind). Topped by the journey there in a 7 series which merely floated along their autobahn at speed I'd never experienced before then (obviously we're only allowed 70mph in UK 😉 fur cough cough)
@pauldavies6037
5 жыл бұрын
I'm jealous I want one you can keep your modern cars this is perfection
@idriveaclassic
5 жыл бұрын
Tell me about it 😩
@davidhobbies7712
5 жыл бұрын
I had one of these car Its much a lovely little car to drive
@idriveaclassic
5 жыл бұрын
It is indeed!
@hugovanherck5437
5 жыл бұрын
Great review. I had two of them back in the eighties. I loved driving those cars
@ianallan44
5 жыл бұрын
Another great review steph ! Had a cherry turbo to use for a week many years ago , fast wee thing it was too , 😊
@idriveaclassic
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah this was nippy!
@Skoda130
4 жыл бұрын
I had an '83 Nissan Sunny once. It basically shared its underpinnings, engine and gearbox with the Cherry. It's incredible how a mechanically simple car can feel so refined.
@lexburen5932
4 жыл бұрын
I love and adore this car. I have an nissan cherry n12 from 1985 1.5 N/A 8V automatic. Tuned the engine with period correct engine modifications from that time, Stage 2 camshaft, double webber carburetor setup, exhaust manifold, inlet manifold, worked head, different pistons, higher compression, custom exhaust. R32 GT-R brakes, rear conversion to disc brakes 75HP stock, 145HP now. I own it now for 15 years and never gonna sell it. yeah parts are very hard to come by, i use mostly second hand parts to keep it going, engine parts are relatively easy, but bodyparts like trim mirrors fender, interior parts are also very hard to get. keep that in mind while buying one its not easy
@mattw8332
5 жыл бұрын
Laurel, Cedric, Silvia, Bluebird, Sunny, Cherry 🍒. Datsun/Nissan had some great names for their cars! This fabulous N12 Cherry is like the 'great grandparent' to my 2003 Almera, which is N16.
@idriveaclassic
5 жыл бұрын
I love these old Datsuns and Nissans
@sunilayya8948
4 жыл бұрын
I agree with you that 80s Nissans were damn well built and so very pleasant to drive and own, despite not being very exciting to look ar.
@raffaelerussotto2312
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video's keep up the good work👍
@steffanhoffmann8937
4 жыл бұрын
Apart from striking workers, another reason why Leyland collapsed was the rise of cars from Japan. OF which this is a fine example
@dean6816
Жыл бұрын
I had a 1.3 Maxama on a C plate. It was my first car when I passed my driving test in 1996!
@KarlAdamsAudio
5 жыл бұрын
What a cracking example - looks very tidy indeed. Back in the early '90s my then partner bought a Nissan Pulsar of the same vintage, with a 3-speed auto - 'twas as slow as a wet week, as I recall.
@davidconnelly
4 жыл бұрын
I had one. It had faults on top of faults but it was my favourite car ever. Thanks for this excellent review. I'm grateful.
@dansgarage2004
Жыл бұрын
I have a cherry turbo in black on an 84 or b reg and I love it it was my dads but he passed it down to me. I love it it’s just a great car it’s a phase 1 with phase 2 interior turbo steering wheel clear corners etc. we have owned the car around 13 years
@RichieRouge206
5 жыл бұрын
Can’t believe how clean it is too! A true timewarp
@rydermike33
5 жыл бұрын
Another great review, thank you Steph. Jamie has a lovely car there. I didn't realise that there was a connection between Herbert Ausin and Nissan! ( A Nissan 'Ruby'.) What a thought! Thanks again.
@stephenreynolds6378
5 жыл бұрын
Seen this car around Doncaster so many times
@jamierobinson8103
5 жыл бұрын
Thats me 😊🍒
@deanebird007
4 жыл бұрын
My first car was a 1983 Nissan Sunny. I sold it when it had done 200,000 KM. Nothing was wrong with it when I sold it. The car was a gem to own.
@williamhumberhawk8187
5 жыл бұрын
Very nice 😊 I remember 1985, I was 9 years old. These cars were around but I was mad on the General Lee at the time
@idriveaclassic
5 жыл бұрын
Aww lovely
@michaelhalsall5684
3 жыл бұрын
I'm restoring a later Nissan N13 Pulsar here in Australia. The "Cherry" was callled a "Nissan Pulsar" in many markets including Australia. It's quite an easy car to work on for a non-qualified mechanic like me. Thanks for putting this video up here!
@steffanhoffmann8937
4 жыл бұрын
Perfect descriptive analysis
@barryphillips7327
Жыл бұрын
Datsun/Nissan, the Nissan name was used more for prestige models they were proud of and knew would do well, the Datsun name was used on the common everyday cars!! Yes i think this car is an import. Around WW1 & WW2 most car manufacturers were building tanks planes etc for the wars, so there were less new cars plus steel was in short supply dew to the wars!! I own a 92 Nissan it is a great car very reliable on Long trips i know i am going to get home and get good fuel economy depending on the right foot i have gotten 43mpg from a 1.8 auto!! Japanese cars like mine are worth little right now but in the future their value will go up, my Nissan is a beautiful car, nice to look at, comfy good ride, but when asked to do not worry it will GO very well, fuel economy will suffer but thats how it is!!
@fulwell1
4 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love that car! My mum had a Sunny 2-door saloon in the same colour on an A-reg, and it was simply a gorgeous wee car (until some idiot slammed into the back of it and wrote it off!), One of those cars that I would love to have a shot at driving, and to be honest if I could afford it, owning!
@kevinwhelan8126
3 жыл бұрын
That would make sense the car being assembled in Japan with its indicators being mounted on the RHS of the steering wheel. I would like to add one more thought to the Nissan-Datsun conundrum, I own a 2002 Nissan-Datsun ute that was imported from Japan to NZ. With that in mind I think Nissan used the Datsun name as a model identifier for commercial vehicles assembled in Japan at that time. Love the video, love the car, great watch 😀
@RichieRouge206
5 жыл бұрын
I had to laugh at the ridiculous i3 thing stopped by the cops at 17:13 😂 I hate them as they represent everything thats gone tragic about modern cars. Buggery ugly too yet people buy them simply for the badge nailed on 🤦♂️
@damiencrowley5546
5 жыл бұрын
My sister had one as her first car. It was white and the interior was totally red. Red seats, dashboard and steering wheel. I remember it was very comfortable.
@kylejames7424
5 жыл бұрын
It's funny when you see cars like these now because they look so small compared to today's cars lol but it is a gorgeous car lovely colour
@waz007
Жыл бұрын
Thanks this video keeps the great work
@timbuktug3321
3 жыл бұрын
These old compacts or economy cars are in fantastic shape. These are cars from my childhood growing up.
@jeevansingh6944
3 жыл бұрын
Ive owned Minis, beetles, mgs, jaguars and the car I miss most was my old Datsun Cherry. Bought for £50. Was so simple to work on and just went on and on. Great cars.
@derekjohnston1183
3 жыл бұрын
I had a Gold Datsun Cherry. It was the coupe model with a contrasting brown roof. I loved its sporty looks. The intermittent wipers had an adjustable timing knob.
@BobWilliscorgi
5 жыл бұрын
I used to own a “D” reg Nissan Sunny! Beautiful little car 😃
@clivehunte3026
Жыл бұрын
I loved my first car the Datsun Cherry, my first journey to London in this car was to watch Michael Jackson at Wembley Stadium in 1988
@RexWaldron
5 жыл бұрын
Great choice of car for a review Steph! I owned a 1981 Cherry back in the 1984 - 87 period, so it was the previous version to this one. Mine also had the built in radio which was a little unusual back then. It drove smoothly, with light controls and was quite nippy too. Needless to say, it never let me down. I loved it!
@idriveaclassic
5 жыл бұрын
Aww lovely!!!
@davidjames2910
2 жыл бұрын
I learned to drive in one of these - boring but very sound car. The Cherry Europe/ARNA mashup was different from this and didn't sell much. This gold example is pure Nissan.
@kimallen4132
3 жыл бұрын
Great vid, they are magic little cars and very reliable. I had an 85 model with a 5 speed box which was even more civilised on the motorway!
@merlin3830
5 жыл бұрын
You can tell where the car was manufactured by the VIN. If it begins with a J it was built in Japan, if it begins with SA through to SM, it was built in the UK.
@andyfield7397
5 жыл бұрын
I think SA would be South Africa and SM South 'Merica.
@merlin3830
5 жыл бұрын
Andy Field South Africa is “A” and South America is the number 8 or 9
@idriveaclassic
5 жыл бұрын
Oohhhh I love facts like this cheers lovely
@MalcOfLincoln
5 жыл бұрын
Love your research Steph. That gearbox pattern is perfect for a reverse turn. Empty clear car park etc. Get a 'scrap' car. Go flat out backwards, spin the steering wheel to the right. As the car is spinning gives you time to change from reverse to second. Floor it when it straightens and 99% of the people will think you are better than James Bond.....or later films that I've not seen. Honestly, this will boost your cred 1000%
@MalcOfLincoln
5 жыл бұрын
Oh. Also Steph, just for your research bio. When Datsuns were first imported, they rotted worse than an BL or Ford. I saw one, not 3 years old, with rust holes in the ROOF. True story.
@idriveaclassic
5 жыл бұрын
Hahahah cheers!
@mrshoney2624
3 жыл бұрын
Wow what fantastic condition, we've aged in a sort of way but the car hasn't, thanks for sharing.
@muaythai193
3 жыл бұрын
Nice review. Would be nice if you included a short POV ride without talking and a 0-60 in your videos as well. 👍
@idriveaclassic
3 жыл бұрын
Ahh you’re watching an oldie. We do this nowadays x
@muaythai193
3 жыл бұрын
@@idriveaclassic Thanks for letting me know!
@stephengame4229
2 ай бұрын
I love the Datsun sunny bluebird micra and cherry as my mum and dad had the sunny and my uncle had the bluebird and my aunt had the cherry and the old 1980 sunny mark 1 I would love to drive these vehicles as I am autistic. I have a new 20 plate Micra at the moment.
@jack7431
5 жыл бұрын
My Granddad had one of these. It was the first brand new car he ever bought, it was an A reg in red. The week he had it he parked up at work and some one had keyed the paintwork on the side of the car. Unfortunately as well, he was driving with my Mom and Dad in the car talking about their wedding cake in 1989, he went over the lights on green but someone came over on red and crashed into them, wrote the car off. Being a very superstitious kind of man, he swore he'd never buy a red car again because, of the bad luck he had since owning it. I believe after that he bought a second hand Austin Princess.
@Pmjs
3 жыл бұрын
My Dad had the Datsun Cherry N10 1978-1982 1.4 Automatic.
@Bryn42
5 жыл бұрын
The Cherry Europe was sold in Nissan dealers and the Alfa Arna was sold in the Alfa dealer . Also the n12 has a Nissan engine the Europe and arna had the flat 4 Alfa engine.
@pb5x5
5 жыл бұрын
Also didn't the Europe version have Alfa front suspension too. The version tested here had no Alfa parts, it was made in Japan.
@Bryn42
5 жыл бұрын
pb5x5 yes it did and it was. built in Japan.
@stephenborsbey4350
5 жыл бұрын
have there been any cars that you didnt like. when you drove them.
@idriveaclassic
5 жыл бұрын
At the risk of upsetting people I really REALLY dislike the VW Golf MK2 and I didn’t enjoy Ian’s beetle much either
@nikolanikola8543
5 жыл бұрын
@@idriveaclassic Golfs are overpriced and overrated... Just a bad car...
@mr-wx3lv
5 жыл бұрын
I had a passat in the 1970s, nice bright orange, but felt boxy and tinny..
@chinalad1049
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah alan carr 😂
@helmutwinkelbauer2685
4 жыл бұрын
So nice this review! I own the red Cherry.😊
@patscanlan2678
4 жыл бұрын
Ah ,I bought a 1985 cherry back in the nineties for the princely sum of 200 quid,never missed a beat,nothing spent on it,ultra reliable,alas in ended it's days in a desolate bog...rip old pal.
@nnnormski2208
5 жыл бұрын
I think Japanese cars, brought modernity to cars ,forced western manufacturers to raise their game in terms of reliability & equipment .... We should all be grateful 👌
@robsawalker
4 жыл бұрын
I had a cherry turbo for a while, loved it so much! Probably pretty much all gone.
@addaceflixxyy8468
4 жыл бұрын
My dad had a datsun
@alexgarnett5373
5 жыл бұрын
My mum and dad had one same colour .... fast in 2nd😉
@leegreveson
Жыл бұрын
Ha ha ,.... even faster in third, red lined at about 69-70 in a 1.3 🤣
@michaelhalsall5684
3 жыл бұрын
Regarding the ARNO it was a Nissan with an Alfa Romeo engine in it. The Arno was criticised for having boxy Nissan styling and a complicated Alfa Romeo engine. If the Arno had been built the other way around, a stylish Alfa Romeo with a sturdy Nissan engine in it then it would have been a much more popular car!
@samcrow2488
Жыл бұрын
Mum had a red c reg one, what a classic
@lucythemoggy1970
5 жыл бұрын
i always like the shape of the dials lol
@idriveaclassic
5 жыл бұрын
Same 😂😂😂
@jameswarden9136
5 жыл бұрын
Very nice!! I really love old Nissan's!
@idriveaclassic
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers James x
@Lee_1971
2 жыл бұрын
Learned to drive in one of these in 1988, it was a similar age to this one, but in a horrible maroon colour. An absolutely yawn-inducing car back then, but certainly got retro appeal now!
@quinny2478
Жыл бұрын
I just found this exact same car for sale I then searched “1985 nissan cherry” and this came up
@idriveaclassic
Жыл бұрын
I’m really shocked it’s up for sale. Guy really loved it.
@Anthologylife14
5 жыл бұрын
She's pretty!
@davidrumming4734
11 ай бұрын
The 1980s cherry is miles apart from the 1970s version in the other video. I can’t remember ever being in a 1980s one. Not sure how this relates to the sunny..which one is bigger.
@paulecrosby2006
3 жыл бұрын
I have a Datsun /Nissan 300zx fairlady 1984 with only 83 k targa top which is my pride nd joy.. My car my photo.
@mpkcleaningservices-cardet2835
5 жыл бұрын
Nice review so rare to see these early Nissan’s the N12 was sold as a Nissan pulsar here in Australia there was even A Nissan Pulsar ET turbo version we never got the three door body only the 5 door Hatchback or 4 door sedan plus with partnership with Holden or GMH with model sharing due to the political climate in Australia at the time it was sold as a Holden Astra not to be confused with the European Astra we didn’t get many European GM products back in the 80’s
@markprendergast1718
Жыл бұрын
Love it my first car was one of these same colour
@andyfield7397
5 жыл бұрын
I had the previous version of this, a 1981 blue Datsun Cherry 3 door. It had plenty of room and was extremely reliable. I remember the Alfa version of this car - very rare then and even more so now I also saw a Triumph Dolomite last night as reviewed in a previous presentation
@idriveaclassic
5 жыл бұрын
Oh lovely x
@mickles1975
5 жыл бұрын
I used to have a green one of those. It was a cracking little car. The remote opening rear flap windows were a cool touch.
@idriveaclassic
5 жыл бұрын
They were a light relief on a hot day!
@luckyme4136
4 жыл бұрын
My first car was a white Datsun Cherry X Reg. I bought it in '91 the day after I passed my test.
@waz007
Жыл бұрын
My dad use have Nissan cherry my dream car Nissan cherry
@davidfos84
4 жыл бұрын
The interior is odd. It has elements of the 70's with the archaic radio and the exposed metal on the doors. Then it has elements of the 90's with its relatively curvy dash and ergonomic layout. It's almost like it's a car from an indefinable era but in a good way. P.S. the Sunderland Nissan plant wasn't actually opened until Summer 1986. The Cherry was never built there.
@hi2lenduffy837
2 жыл бұрын
Wow my mum and dad had exactly the same car in gold
@0161pumaste
4 жыл бұрын
all 1980's cherrys,sunnys and micras were built in japan, we built the bluebird in the uk from 1986 :-)
@btrdangerdan2010
2 ай бұрын
I drive a 1989 B12 Sentra here in California which is similar
@dongardner9189
5 жыл бұрын
so Steph,youve sort of "popped your cherry" in a cherry then! haha......great vid as always
@chrisbury4635
5 жыл бұрын
What a minter 😍 but it’s all Nissan gubbins under the bonnet that I can see, the Alfa’s used their own Boxer engine and their own gearbox if I’m not mistaken 🙂
@snork44
5 жыл бұрын
Alfa Romeo Arna's were sold in the UK, I had one and they were great! A fantastic boxer engine and Alfa mechanicals.
@idriveaclassic
5 жыл бұрын
Hey I’m so sorry. I go off enthusiast pages and info from others so I’m sorry I’ve made a mistake this time x
@Italian144
8 ай бұрын
Beautiful nissan
@MikeLawson-cj4kt
Жыл бұрын
If I'm not mistaken the Cherry was sold as the first-generation Sentra, here in the U.S.
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