The Greatest Datsun/Nissan Collection in America?

Randy Jaffe is obviously a man of fine taste, and one with a serious affinity for vintage Nissans and Datsuns. To a point where his collection more or less encapsulates the entire history of Datsun race machinery. His collection has Larry so geeked out, that we straight up filmed a one hour and twenty minute special of his wild collection.

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[stevemcrichards]

I don't care who you are, that is a damn fine collection of automotive history.

[nismo]

Randy’s a great guy and a good friend. His collection is truly amazing. I feel honored to have one of my old car in his collection.

[s_wggns]

I love hearing a person talk who has a passion for a specific manufacture of car, this guy has such an insane level of knowledge for Datsun/Nissans its insane and seriously what an amazing collection!

[Arrieon]

I’m a simple guy, I see Datsun, I click immediately.

[kerrywilliams]

A 1:20 hour episode and I loved every minute of it. Thank you everyone who brought this episode to life.

[andwooo]

My jaw would slide all over the floor if I ever got to see this collection

[weaponizedmemes]

I'm a simple man. I see a 1 hour 20 minute Hoonigan AutoFocus video, I make a nice vanilla latte, take the family for an evening walk, put the kids to bed, tidy the kitchen and TV room, make a bowl of popcorn, crack a cold nitro stout, put my feet up, and press play.

[markelliott]

GREETINGS FROM COLORADO, LARRY! Thank you so much for this series. I grew up in CT in the 60's and 70's and you and Randy have provided memories that, because I inhaled in the 60's and 70's...were LONG gone. I've had to trim my Hoonigan watching time down to essentially just you. Since the old garage, Ken Block, Scotto, you and the guys (and a few gals) came into being there's just so much stuff that NObody can keep up with all that they woulda, coulda, shoulda wanna watch. Your sense of history, your cars, your shoots are always as good as 'it' gets. All that I want and can handle. So. Thank you so much to you and your crew...AND everyone at everything Hoongan.

[Pengajim]

I remember seeing those GTP cars at Sears Point. I was just a kid in high school and I was watching the cars come out of the Esses, going into the hairpin. I literally said "you can see the downforce". The tunnels under the car were amazing to see in action. The RealTime Acuras were there as well in a support race. What a day!

[duneattack]

Thank you, you guys! It's great to finally "meet" Randy. I've seen so many of his cars at ZCG. I get emotional every time I hear my friends Rob and Josh mentioned in all the different nissan/datsun videos and write ups. Proud to be a part of the Z Car Garage

[ronanlansang]

I could’ve spent a day watching this interview. Seriously fascinating. Appreciate you Larry bringing this collection to light.

[Rkenshin]

i loved every second of this. it speaks so much to who i am and not just what but why i love the things i love, and all that came before me paved the way for me to love cars like this at all. Incredible. Im so glad that Randy not only has all these cars but the stories and artifacts with them. Gosh. And Thanks for documenting all of this. This was truly wonderful and spoke to my soul in many ways hard to encapsulate. Thank you.

[jaybeeson]

Great interview bro! Randy is as good a story teller as he is a collector. Very down to Earth fellow and super nice to meet in person also.

[sbfhawk]

Its just amazing and I enjoyed watching this in all its fullness. Nissan\Datsun collectors dream.

[michaelmiller]

I just found this video today. I have been a Datsun fan since the early 70's, and am thrilled someone is taking good care of these iconic masterpieces. I did have to pause when they began talking about the 620 Kingcab. There is a lot of misinformation concerning year models. I have even had several so-called Datsun experts who have tried to convince me the Kingcab started in 1977, along with the 5 speed transmission. As a 19 year old, in June of 1976, I purchased the first Kingcab sold in Chattanooga, Tn from Standefer Datsun. It was Eggshell white, with a 4 speed, and was titled as a 1976 truck. I was told by Buzz Standefer there would be no 5 speed trucks until the 1977 model year, which was due in November or December of 1976. He told me all 1976 Kingcab trucks were either 4 speed or automatic. I currently own a truck ( a 4 speed), that was manufactured in June of 1976, and has been titled as a 1976 truck since new. There are probably only a handful of true 76 Kingcabs left, and I think it is important that there is distinction. The only way I have been able to find that differentiates these trucks is the center console, and 5 speed tranny. My current truck has the correct 76 console, and that is the first thing I look at if someone claims to have a 76 truck. Maybe I am nitpicking, but as these vehicles go up in value, it is important, and there aren't many people left with first hand experience with them. Over the years I have owned 8 620 trucks, 4 of them have been Kingcabs, and have logged nearly 1 million miles in 620 trucks. I can honestly say that owning and driving a 620 is the most fun I have ever had in something with 4 wheels and a steering wheel. That includes cutting my teeth on go-karts, farm equipment, a Z-car, and trucks and cars of all shapes and sizes. There is nothing like getting into a stoplight match with a Super duty, a Duramax, or some other unsuspecting victim, starting off in second gear sort of easy and holding second gear to 60 mph (about 6700 rpm), and watching the other driver beating on their steering wheel. But the most fun is on a twisty road. Yeah, I know a 510 or Z will eat my truck alive, but very few people expect a little truck to handle like a kart. The coolest thing thing is that you can run through the gears, like you are in a race, and the cops don't even pay attention. Fun stuff!

[odizcvw]

What an amazing collection. Randy is a great curator of Datsun/Nissan. I had a 510 in the late 70's. Love my Infiniti G coupe today. Well shown. Thanks

[georgebull]

I love this.. your intros are always amazing. Keep it up!!

[luckyth]

I watched the whole 1:20:49 this video has and these long videos are the best in my opinion, so much nerdy history

[esdontrun]

I cherish these videos.

Larry really allows people to express themselves about there cars. These stories are priceless.

Very well done!

[rokdee]

Hands down your best episode larry. It was spinning me out when he was talking about peter brock. It took me a while to realise that american peter brock is a different person from australian peter brock!