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Datsun's New F10 has power, manoeuvrability and good mileage, but a poorly designed gear shift and a cramped interior, says Star test driver Len Coate(...)
Datsun's New F10 has power, manoeuvrability and good mileage, but a poorly designed gear shift and a cramped interior, says Star test driver Len Coate(...)

Datsun's New F10 has power, manoeuvrability and good mileage, but a poorly designed gear shift and a cramped interior, says Star test driver Len Coate(...)

Date6/17/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: Datsun's New F10 has power; manoeuvrability and good mileage; but a poorly designed gear shift and a cramped interior; says Star test driver Len Coates. This Liftback version of the front-wheel-drive car costs $4;360.
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