DATSUN: Nissan's American Origin Story | Up To Speed

Nissan’s Datsun took the American streets and tracks by storm in the 1970s. From the BRE 510 and 240Z to compact trucks and the B210 Honey Bee, this is the story of a brand that built a huge name for itself and then decided to leave that name behind.

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[Donut]

It's Pumphrey's Birthday! How should he celebrate while social distancing? Most creative suggestion gets pinned!

[glenntlol]

Thank God that weird dude in the audience is back, he's really amped James up

[epicstar]

My father recently passed and he was the one driving the blue datsun. I want to say thank you for featuring him in the video.

[Crabbe__]

is no one gonna talk about James having a r34 behind him

[RexRaces]

Editors: how can we kill 40 seconds?
James: Lightning, lightning, lightning!!!

[vedsrivastav]

Donut protecc
Donut attacc
But, most importantly

They bring James bacc

[huynguyen-ftyn]

5:01 deleted scene from Cars, lighting McQueen and chick hicks

[BlackPoint]

1:03
James: Waddup Marty and Moog, let's friggin' hang!
COVID-19: I don't think so

[probablynotleo]

When I was young, I used to be mad at Datsun for stealing Nissan's cars.

[mattkraig]

The 240Z is my favorite classic car 😍 Thank you, Donut

[dannyvee]

when you say "nissin" it just remind me of those cup noodles

[PaganiGaming]

Day 90 of asking James to do an Up to speed on his Dad

[Vociferous]

Datsun: Introduces 240z

240z lovers: *_you just changed our lives forever_*

[evo]

When i saw Marty and Moog i lost it !!!! I've been following them for years, and now i'm here for the constant need of donuts.

[philmaples]

"The guy who invented salt." Hi-larious!

[Splashdown]

We called the Datsun 510 we had, “The Tank”. It was unstoppable. Totally reliable and we loved it. Thanks guys.

[HausOfCustomMods]

Not gona lie that "Lightning, Thunder" bit had me giggling 😂

[alexmendez]

7:06 "Excuse me, this dog is biting my child" L M F A O

[John-mfky]

I learned how to drive manual in a Datsun. They'll always have a special place in my heart.

[adamlemus]

Should make a Mo’Power Baby movie staring James and which will kick off the Donut Media Cinematic Universe