The second-generation Cherry was known as F-II in Japan and "Datsun F10" in North America. It was Nissan's first front-wheel-drive model to be sold in North America. Four-wheel independent suspension continued to be used.

1976 Datsun F-10 Minicar Doesn't Add Up The new F-10 has all the right pieces—front-wheel drive, transverse engine, five speeds, a hatchback—but they don't work together. By Stephan...

Jul 8, 2019 · If you're seeking a quirky car to drive to the beach in style this summer, look no further than this 1977 Datsun F10 wagon. It's a true survivor that's lived its whole life in southern...

Oct 11, 2019 · But only two years after the 510 arrived, Datsun was already going down a very different path stylistically. It started with the 1970 Cherry, the predecessor to this F-10. You can see two things going on in Nissan’s first FWD car, and one of the first from Japan.

Jan 23, 2023 · The Datsun side [We sold BMW as well] of the new car lot held mostly the more expensive 610 & 710 cars, Z cars, 4X4 trucks and the dreaded F-10. The general public just didn’t seem to like the F-10.

Mar 15, 2012 · Yes, the Datsun F10 (aka the second-gen Nissan Cherry), a weird little car so strangely proportioned that even Malaise Era car shoppers--accustomed to the likes of the Buick/Opel and AMC...

Sep 17, 2021 · This 1978 Datsun F-10 Sportwagon is finished in white over brown vinyl and powered by a 1.4-liter inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes chrome bumpers, bumper guards, dual side mirrors, 13” wheels, a rear roof wing, and push-button stereo.

This car represents Datsun’s first foray into front-wheel drive in America. A 78hp A-14 engine backed up by a dogleg five-speed meant this little anomaly could reach 60mph in a mind-numbing 16 seconds.

Apr 2, 2019 · Today’s entry is arguably rarer than either of those, as even local Datsun enthusiast and TTAC contributor Chris Tonn was surprised to see it. Say hello to the F-10 wagon from 1977. The model started out in 1970 as an all-new type of car for Datsun: a front-drive subcompact.

Feb 25, 2011 · But only two years after the 510 arrived, Datsun was already going down a very different path stylistically. It started with the 1970 Cherry, the predecessor to this F-10. You can see two things going on in Nissan’s first FWD car, and one of the first from Japan.