10/05/2026
Huge congratulations to Francis A. Jr and Francis Anand for placing 2nd in best Datsun 510 class at JCCS in its first public appearance !!! I’ve never seen so many Datsun 510s, 240z and Hakosuka in one place and the competition was tough!!! From all the rare NOS parts, custom paint(Garageworks) and custom machined engine bay parts by his father (Francis Anand). It truly is an amazing backyard build. I truly appreciate the opportunity to have small part in the build and to have attended the show with you both. If you haven’t already seen the super street article on them and their Datsun builds check it out.
As far as the prep for the show, it was thankfully drama free. The car was discreetly washed in the hotel garage and covered with a one time use car cover overnight. Luckily the next morning, I didn’t have to deal with any morning fog as it was a scorcher. Once parked at the show, the wheels and windows were the only things that were wiped down. No detail spray, waterless wash, or Costco towel touched the actual paint 😆😎. Even with a layer of dust building up towards the end of the day, the car was still looking super wet!!!