Today is Mr. Yutaka Katayama’s 100th birthday (actually, it’s over by Japan’s timezone). He is a legend of a man, having brought the Datsun brand to the United States. Without him, the s30 would be another lustful Japanese car that only rich people with funds to import could afford. After a brutal World War 2, he helped establish a new place for Japan’s economy and offered hope for automotive enthusiasts. He put drivers first in regards to car design and marketing, and was known for being focused on the act of driving.
My hat goes off to him.
You can read more about this legend of a man on the Datsun Heritage Museum.
