Nissan Silvia CSP 311
You may know the Silvia for its popular S14 and S15 versions produced in the ’90s. These became the definitive drift cars, but the story of Silvia as one of Nissan’s most legendary sports cars dates back to the mid-’60s. The cool-looking Silvia CSP 311 coupe was one of the first modern and proper sports cars from the brand (via Nissan).
The Silvia CSP 311 was a big step forward for this still obscure manufacturer. The car had European looks and proportions. It was a luxurious sports coupe with rear-wheel drive. The Silvia had a 1.6-liter four-cylinder with 96 hp. Which gave it a decent performance. However, the first Silvia was an expensive car for the Japanese domestic market. It sold in just 554 examples, most of which stayed in Japan. Some of them were police cars.