Paris Van Gorder
Paris Van Gorder Associate editor
10/31/24 11:46 a.m.
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Never heard of a Mitsuoka La-Seyde? Here’s a history lesson to explain why it's so bitchin’.

The Mitsuoka La-Seyde combined the bones of an S13-chassis Nissan Silvia with neo-classical bodywork inspired by cars from the ’20s and ’30s.

Only around 500 La-Seydes wer…

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David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
10/31/24 12:38 p.m.

I saw this very car at the motorsports party at Classic Mazda earlier this year. It’s, um, something. 

Jesse Ransom
Jesse Ransom MegaDork
10/31/24 12:46 p.m.

I never imagined the Excalibur would get a reboot.

GameboyRMH
GameboyRMH MegaDork
10/31/24 1:20 p.m.

I wonder how it will drift with probably 30%+ more wheelbase...

dculberson
dculberson MegaDork
10/31/24 1:33 p.m.

In reply to Jesse Ransom :

The OG Excalibur was a heck of a car. 300hp, 2100lb weight in the 1960s, that would be a blast now. But the later ones, well, they were more like the Mitsuoka.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
10/31/24 1:33 p.m.

In reply to GameboyRMH :

Probably a little like this:

 

buzzboy
buzzboy UltraDork
10/31/24 1:50 p.m.

I would love a neoclassic restomodded. The silliest Qship. 

J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
10/31/24 1:52 p.m.
David S. Wallens said:

In reply to GameboyRMH :

Probably a little like this:

 

Can you really drift it? Yes. Check that box off.

Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
10/31/24 2:23 p.m.

In reply to David S. Wallens :

Dang. That goes pretty hard, actually.

z31maniac
z31maniac MegaDork
10/31/24 2:25 p.m.
David S. Wallens said:

I saw this very car at the motorsports party at Classic Mazda earlier this year. It’s, um, something. 

And bitchin' it is not. 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
10/31/24 3:36 p.m.

It’s unique. 

DavyZ
DavyZ Reader
10/31/24 3:38 p.m.

Yes, David, it surely is "something"   LOL 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
10/31/24 4:01 p.m.

Having owned an S13, seeing the seats and dash are my favorite parts. 

Woody (Forum Supportum)
Woody (Forum Supportum) MegaDork
10/31/24 4:05 p.m.

In reply to David S. Wallens :

I think those seats were the primary reason that I passed on buying an S13 when they were new. 

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