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MODELS, IN EXTREME DETAIL (click the red link)
BLSIS-3 Standard Skyline coming soon
BLSID-3 Deluxe Skyline coming soon
BLVGS-3 Skyway wagon/van coming soon
 
ABOUT THE BLSI-3 PRINCE SKYLINE

Then, in September of 1961, the third release took place. The new model was the BLSI-3.

Again the powerplant was improved, this time the GB4 added in 1900cc format, increasing the horsepower to 89. Not bad for a 4-cylinder of the 1960′s and certainly nothing to sneeze at.

Very little changed cosmetically, the overall length of the car was 20mm greater than the ALSI-2 and 100mm greater than the ALSI-2, and the factory fit tyres increased to 4ply 7.00-14′s where they had previously been 4ply 6.40-14. Effectively giving the car 14mm more tread width front and rear thereby increasing the Skyline’s road holding performance.

MODELS (VERY BASICS)
BLSIS-3 Standard - 1.9 L GB30 I4, 89 hp
BLSID - Deluxe - 1.9 L GB30 I4 89 hp
BLVGS-3 Skyway - 1.9 L GB30 I4, 89 hp

Already with these first models and variants on the G*-series engine, the Skyline was becoming known for it’s surprising capabilities given that it was a family sedan in Standard form and a more a luxury sedan in Deluxe form.

What’s also interesting to note is that the Prince Gloria when it was conceived, was simply a more luxurious version of the Skyline, using the same body with more accessories and trim and options over and above what was offered in the Skyline Deluxe. Of course, the Gloria went on to the S40 shape thus seperating it’s look from the Skyline.

Main thanks: www.retro-classics.co.nz


INFORMATION - IN BRIEF
 

PRODUCTION
- 1961 to 1962

ENGINES
1.9L GB30, I4

BODY STYLES
4-door sedan
5-door wagon

TRANSMISSIONS
4-speed manual

LAYOUTS
Front engine, rear-wheel drive

WHEELS
14"

ASSEMBLY
Mitaka, Japan

RELATED TO
Prince Skyway
Prince Gloria
Prince Miler

DESIGNER
Takuya Himura

 


 
 
 
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