Students from Nissan technical schools at Japão developed three personalized retro-inspired vehicles.
These cars will be displayed at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026, an event that takes place from January 9th to 11th at Makuhari Messe, in the city of Chiba.
The projects involve models such as Nissan March, Datsun Sunny Coupe and Skyline R30, modified by students on maintenance and customization courses.
The initiative allows students to apply practical skills in customizations that pay homage to the brand’s past.
March with classic Bluebird look
Nissan Kyoto Automobile College students transformed an Nissan March into a version that takes us back to the Bluebird from the 1960s.
The model received a new hood, grille, headlights and bumpers inspired by the classic.
The blue paintwork Sky Mirage with a white ceiling contrasts and was chosen to attract a female audience.
- Fiberglass molded to reproduce double round headlights.
- Characteristic grid of Bluebird.
- Redesigned rear trunk to complete the nostalgic look.
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Datsun Sunny gets Silvia engine and sporty attitude
Another team from the same campus in Kyoto started from an Datsun Sunny Coupe to create a more aggressive version.
The car gained dramatic fender flares and aftermarket wheels.
The bodywork was repainted in bright red.
The original engine was replaced by the SR20, the twin-cam four-cylinder made famous in the Silvia S15.
These changes increase performance and reinforce the sporty character of the classic model.
Skyline R30 receives aggressive kit
Nissan Aichi Automotive College students completed a customization on the Skyline R30 in just two and a half months.
The vehicle adopted a red and black paint scheme.
Highlights include an oversized front splitter and an imposing rear wing.
The body kit drastically changes the look, giving it a more imposing presence.
Details of student projects
The three vehicles represent the work of specialized courses in automotive maintenance, customization and bodywork.
The modifications combine classic Nissan elements with modern techniques.
- Use of welding and modeling to integrate parts.
- Focus on functionality, with operable doors.
- Adaptation to contemporary tastes without losing references to the 1960s to 1980s.
The projects will not go into production, but they demonstrate Nissan’s potential to train talent for the automotive sector.
Participation in Tokyo Auto Salon
Tokyo Auto Salon brings together customizations and innovations from Japanese industry annually.
The presence of these student cars reinforces Nissan’s commitment to practical training.
The vehicles will be on display alongside other models from the brand at the January event.
The exhibit allows students to showcase skills in painting, welding and custom design.
