Nissan Cedric 130

1968 - 130 Series Mark 3

Nissan continued it's trend of changing the tail lights on the Cedric with the introduction of the 1968 model. This model went into production in October 1967 and went on sale early in 1968.

The car remained largely unchanged, the only major difference being at the back of the car. The 1968 model has tail lights that are shaped like a 'C', with the top section being an amber indicator and the lower section a red stop light. In the middle of the 'C' is a clear reversing light. There is a large rectangular badge on the boot (trunk) lid that says either Datsun 2000 or Cedric. The badges on the sides say either Cedric, Datsun 2000 in chrome, and next to them in gold either Special Six, Super Six, Personal Six or deLuxe Six, depending on the model. Grilles and bumbers all remained the same as the previous model.

The engines all remained the same as the previous model, with the 1992cc 109hp OHV 6cyl. J20 engine for the Standard models, the L20 1998cc 123hp OHC 6cyl. engine for the Special Six and Super Six, and the 1983cc 99hp OHV 4cyl. H20 engine as an optional base model engine.

The Mark 3 Cedric 130 was in production until September 1968, and was replaced with the Mark 4 Cedric 130.

The 130 was available in an a very wide variety of different model variations, there are at least 68 different model variations that I know of. Only the main models available in 1968 are shown below.

Yue Loong YLN-801-A
A version of the 130 series Cedric was also built under licence by Yue Loong. Yue Loong was a Taiwanese car manufacturer who had the licence to build various different Nissan products, including the 31 series Cedric and the 312 and 410 series Bluebird. All Yue Loong Cedrics were based on the equipment level of the Standard Cedric 130.

Model Variations

130 - Cedric 4 Cylinder

This car is fitted with the H20 1982cc 4 cyl engine. Has painted door window frames, only one sunvisor and vinyl upholstery. Side emblems say 'Cedric'.

P130S - Cedric Standard

The Standard has the 1973cc 6 cyl engine. Has painted door window frames, only one sunvisor and vinyl upholstery. Side emblems say 'Cedric Six'.

Q130 - Cedric Standard Diesel

The Diesel version has the same equipment level as the Standard but has the SD22 4cyl. 2164cc 70hp Diesel engine with a 3 speed gearbox.

P130 - Cedric deLuxe Six

1973cc 6 cyl engine. Has stainless steel door window frames, hubcaps that cover the whole wheel, stainless steel roof drip channel mouldings and vinyl upholstery. Side emblems say 'Datsun 2000 Deluxe Six' or 'Cedric Deluxe Six'.

P130S - Personal Six

The Custom Six from 1966 has had a name change and in now the Personal Six. It has the J20 1973cc 6 cyl engine. Has painted door window frames, smaller hubcaps that only partially cover the whole wheel and vinyl upholstery. Side emblems say 'Datsun 2000 Personal Six' or 'Cedric Personal Six'.

H130 - Cedric Super Six

A new model for 1967 was the Super Six variant, which was essentially the same as the Special Six except it had bucket seats. It also used the L20 1998cc 123hp OHC 6cyl twin carb engine. Has stainless steel door window frames, hubcaps that cover the whole wheel, stainless steel roof drip channel mouldings, bucket seats and vinyl upholstery. Side emblems say 'Datsun 2000 Super Six' or 'Cedric Super Six'.

H130 - Cedric Special Six

The Special Six was the top of the range model. It had the 1998cc 123hp OHC 6cyl twin carb engine. Has stainless steel door window frames, hubcaps that cover the whole wheel, stainless steel roof drip channel mouldings, bucket seats and vinyl upholstery. Side emblems say 'Datsun 2000 Special Six' or 'Cedric Special Six'.

WP130 - Cedric Wagon Six

The wagon version had the J20 1973cc 6 cyl engine. It has stainless steel door window frames, hubcaps that cover the whole wheel, stainless steel roof drip channel mouldings and vinyl upholstery. Side emblems say 'Datsun 2000 Wagon.

VP130 - Cedric Van

The van variant has the J20 1973cc 6 cyl engine. It's equipment levels are similar to that of the Cedric Standard sedan. It has painted door window frames, smaller hubcaps that only partially cover the whole wheel, only one sunvisor and vinyl upholstery. Side emblems say 'Cedric Six'.

1968 Nissan Cedric 130 Specifications

Length - 4680mm
Width - 1690mm
Height - 1455mm
Wheelbase - 2690mm
Weight - 1280kg
Top speed - 150kph
Transmission options
Column change 3 speed
Column change 4 speed
3 speed Borg Warner Auto

Engine Specifications

OHC 6 Cylinder
Model - L20
Capacity - 1998cc
Bore & Stroke 78x69.7mm
Power - 123bhp@5200rpm
Torque- 125ft/lb@4400
Compression - 9.0 : 1
Carburettor - Twin 38mm Hitachi side draught

Engine Specifications

OHV 6 Cylinder
Model - J20
Capacity - 1973cc
Bore & Stroke 76x78.6mm
Power - 109bhp@4800rpm
Torque- 118ft/lb@3600
Compression - 8.3 : 1
Carburettor - Hitachi dual throat down draught

Engine Specifications

OHV 4 Cylinder
Model - H20
Capacity - 1982cc
Bore & Stroke 87.2x83mm
Power - 99bhp@5000rpm
Torque- 123ft/lb@3600
Compression - 8.2 : 1
Carburettor - Hitachi dual throat down draught