Solved - NEH 3875: Nalle GT

[Carnut]

What's this and what is it based on, for 1 point?:

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[datsone]

Nalle GT based on a Datsun 280Z   

[Carnut]

Nalle GT based on a Datsun 280Z   

Yes; a Cobra Daytona replica.   Made in Australia? Or USA?
Is it well-known?
I'd never heard of it..

This particular one is No. 001 of very few; apparently they are exceedingly rare..

[datsone]

I've had Datsuns and these photos are on a parts site - got lucky on this one   

[Hiawatha]

Made by Tom Nalle, Richmond, Virginia, USA

[datsone]

From a Datsun enthusiast site:
"Tom Nalle designed and built a conversion kit to transform Datsun 240Z sports cars into a quasi-replica of the Cobra Daytona Coupe. The kit consisted of a set of fiberglass panels that were attached to the Datsun body. Datsun running gear could be used or an engine swap was available to fit a Ford 302 under the hood. Nalle was located in Richmond, Virginia."

-Harold Pace
page 151 of - The Big Guide to Kit and Specialty Cars

[Paul Jaray]

There are few lines in the Beaulieu's Encyclopedia and in Pace's Kit & Specialty Car's book. 

[Arunas]

One more photo:

[oko94]

Now that's what I call a front overhang.

[Arunas]

Enjoy!