Melakukan restorasi mobil tua memang bukanlah sebuah perkara mudah. Orisinalitas tampilan merupakan salah satu kondisi yang menjadi tolak ukur keberhasilan dalam kegiatan pemulihan ini. Berbicara soal mobil lawas, berbagai jenis Datsun retro juga cukup favorit diburu oleh para pehobi mobil klasik. Dengan demikian, restorasi menjadi salah satu tahap penting sebelum siap dipakai mengaspal. Mengingat sulitnya mendapatkan kendaraan yang satu ini dalam keadaan masih bagus, termasuk suku cadangnya.

Beberapa tahun belakangan ini, Datsun menjadi merek yang mulai banyak diperhitungkan oleh sejumlah pengendara roda empat di Tanah Air. Tak hanya produksi keluaran terbaru saja yang digemari, tetapi juga mobil-mobil keluaran lama (70 dan 80-an). Tak heran karenanya saat ini, ada begitu banyak komunitas pecinta Datsun retro yang terbentuk di berbagai daerah. Salah satunya yang paling terkenal adalah Old Datsun Indonesia (ODI).

Bagi Anda penggemar otomotif lawas, pastilah sudah mengetahui suka duka dalam hal perawatan hingga restorasinya. Tidak seperti mobil-mobil keluaran terbaru, tak banyak bengkel bisa menangani permasalahan seputar bodi dan mesin mobil lama. Selain itu, Anda mungkin sewaktu-waktu membutuhkan sejumlah suku cadang yang mungkin sudah tak diproduksi lagi. Kesulitan seputar perawatan dan restorasi mobil jadul tersebut juga tak jauh-jauh menghinggapi para penggemar Datsun jadul.

Meski beberapa tahun belakangan ini mobil Datsun sedang naik daun, nyatanya merek yang satu ini bukan pemain baru dalam pasar otomotif. Menariknya, masih banyak diantara para calon konsumen yang tidak mengetahui bahwasanya Datsun sudah keluar terlebih dahulu dibandingkan Nissan. Jelas saja anggapan ini akan langsung ditepis oleh banyak pihak, terutama orang-orang dari kalangan pecinta mobil retro. Mereka tahu benar bahwa mobil ini sempat meramaikan suasana jalanan Tanah Air pada kisaran tahun 70 dan 80-an.

Classic cars sometimes define as old cars. Actually, there is no standard definition. People just define the meaning of classic cars based on their own assumption. The word ‘classic’ itself refers to the class of the taxation in some states in America. In the north side of America, there is a different criteria includes the age of the cars. While England also has the special criteria but it is said to be not so strict to classify. How about Indonesia? 

Classic car are very identical to the word old. The reason is because most the cars that categorized as classic were launched long before we were born. For example, there are some people say that the cars were released close to the world tragic event, World War. The age of the cars generally is more than 50 years. It's such a gold age. And in that long time, it is impossible for the just to have few experiences on the street.

All You Need to Know About Indonesian Classic Car Association - Those who love classic and vintage car must have heard about "Perhimpunan Pecinta Mobil Kuno Indonesia" (PPMKI) or Indonesian Vintage and Classic Car Association. It is a legendary association that has been established for 40 years. In this association, you will found people with vintage cars that are mostly produced before the 70s.

A Classic American Car Lovers Based in Yogyakarta - People with similar interest tend to get along very quickly and gather around to express their interest. This is when a community usually formed, one of which is the car lovers community. In Yogyakarta, you will find a unique automotive community that calls themselves the Hotrodiningrat. So, what is so unique about this community?

Oplet, classic Car in Indonesia - In Indonesia around the 30s to 70s, oplet is commonly found around Jakarta. It is the classic car used as public transportation and has become the most popular one in Jakarta because the bus was still rare at that time. When the Kampung Melayu station was built, oplet became even more famous. Oplet was no longer public transportation since 1979 and was replaced with mikrolet, a more modern type of transportation.

When you are planning to explore Mount Bromo, you will see a lot of Toyota Land Cruiser of Hardtop type offered to you. This car is perfect for difficult terrain like those found in Bromo. However, if it is Mount Merapi that you are visiting, you will see a lot of Willys Jeep. Willys Jeep is another classic car widely used in Indonesia, especially in Mount Merapi National Park.