Yeah, most Cedrics had European LHD models.
Which model are we talking about? Some were sold new in North America. All the early ones were column shift.
I've never seen one in NA. The first time I saw one was when I was in Hong Kong in 2005, it was a Y31 taxi. I believe it was a 2.2L or 2.5l diesel, manual, but it was a floorshift model
The model could be a 30, 130, 230, or 330. I would prefer one with an L series six, I love the sound they make. I really like the bodystyle of the 230 and 330 but the earlier cedrics have that timeless 50's style that simply never looks bad
Naturally I would prefer a 4 door hardtop or a coupe but considering the rarity of these cars (Especially in the USA) I don't think bodystyle would matter, it would turn heads no matter what.
I'm sure somebody would wonder why I'm so into these Datsuns when I have access to American iron from that era, but I guess I'm simply addicted to old Nissans. I still miss my 280z to death, my favorite car ever. (Seeing how ridiculously overpriced classic american iron has become gets my gag reflex going as well.)
To put that last point in perspective, (sorry if I got off topic) this is the Buick Skylark I had, which I paid $2500 for. The body is pretty much gone but the frame was solid. It was a 4 door hardtop with a 350 2bbl , 4 wheel non power drum brakes, and a TH350. It got about 12mpg on it's best day. I had to rebuild the motor and trans after. I had to sell her due to losing my job.
It was a cool cruiser but I think I like the datsuns better. Sorry about the size of the photos!
The 350 I rebuilt with a holley on top
The gauge cluster, overstuffed with a whole 1 and a half gauges. Still wonder what american engineers were thinking back then...