Nissan Caball
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Nissan Caball is a light commercial truck manufactured by Nissan Motors from December 1957 until December 1981. The Caball was mainly sold in Japan
, Hong Kong
, South East Asian countries, Australia
, New Zealand
, and few European countries. While the Caball name came to an end in 1981, its replacement received the Nissan Atlas
name in the domestic Japanese market (Cabstar in the export). These are 2-4 ton trucks, the lighter versions in the Atlas truck range took over after the lesser Cabstar/Homer
.
. Like the Junior, the Junior Caball used the 1489 cc "1H" four-cylinder engine, developing 50 PS at 4,400 rpm. In August 1958 the C42 version was released, with power up to 57 PS.
also seen in the Cedric
. Power was up to 71 PS at 5,000 rpm. There was also a bus version called the Echo (GC140), which was introduced a month before the Caball. This was the first Caball to see export markets outside of Asia, reaching a certain level of success in Australian and Central American markets. There were also VC140 (van) and KC140 (microbus) versions available.
In 1962 the C141 Caball was introduced, which is when the "Junior" part of the name was dropped and the truck simply became the "Nissan Caball". While the 1.5-litre "G" engine remained available, the main engine was now the 1,883 cc H engine, offering 85 PS. In 1963 the Caball underwent a major change, with the front sheetmetal replaced and with a more bulging, "droopy-eyed" appearance. There was also a QC141 version available, featuring a 2,164 cc SD22 diesel engine producing 70 PS. In late 1965, the two petrol engines were replaced by the 1,982 cc H20 engine, with 99 hp. This (now the C143) was the last Nissan vehicle where the doors were hinged at the rear.
, a nameplate acquired with Nissan's takeover of the Prince Motor Company
. The C340 used the cab and chassis of the preceding C240, but received a different front treatment and was somewhat longer.
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, South East Asian countries, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
, and few European countries. While the Caball name came to an end in 1981, its replacement received the Nissan Atlas
Nissan Atlas
The Nissan Atlas is the name used in Japan for two lines of pickup trucks and light commercial vehicles sold by Nissan and built by UD Nissan Diesel, a Volvo AB company and by Renault-Nissan Alliance for the European market. The lighter range replaced the earlier Cabstar and Homer, while the...
name in the domestic Japanese market (Cabstar in the export). These are 2-4 ton trucks, the lighter versions in the Atlas truck range took over after the lesser Cabstar/Homer
Prince Homer
The Prince Homer was a small commercial vehicle manufactured by the now defunct Prince Motor Company. It was available as a van, double cab, or regular cab truck. The first model was known as the T64, and was sold as the Prince Homer or PMC T64. The T640 was introduced in 1966 and was sold as a...
.
First generation (C40)
First appearing in December 1957, the Nissan Junior Caball began as a cab-over version of the B40-series Nissan JuniorNissan Junior
The Nissan Junior was a series of medium-sized Pickup trucks built from 1956 until 1982. It was introduced to fill the gap between the light Datsuns and heavier Nissans such as the 80-series trucks. While the smaller Datsun Truck always outsold the Toyota Hilux, the larger Junior always played...
. Like the Junior, the Junior Caball used the 1489 cc "1H" four-cylinder engine, developing 50 PS at 4,400 rpm. In August 1958 the C42 version was released, with power up to 57 PS.
Second generation (C140)
This was introduced in April 1960 and continued in production until replaced by the C240 series six years later. While almost identical in appearance to the C40, it featured an all-new 1.5-litre G-series engineNissan G engine
The Nissan G-series engine was a pushrod engine produced in the 1960s. The G series was used in the Fairlady/Sports 1500 roadster, the Cedric, and Junior. It evolved into the Datsun 1600's "R"/H16 engine....
also seen in the Cedric
Nissan Cedric
The Nissan Cedric is a large automobile produced by Nissan since 1960. It was developed to provide upscale transportation, competing with the Prince Skyline and Gloria which were later merged into the Nissan family...
. Power was up to 71 PS at 5,000 rpm. There was also a bus version called the Echo (GC140), which was introduced a month before the Caball. This was the first Caball to see export markets outside of Asia, reaching a certain level of success in Australian and Central American markets. There were also VC140 (van) and KC140 (microbus) versions available.
In 1962 the C141 Caball was introduced, which is when the "Junior" part of the name was dropped and the truck simply became the "Nissan Caball". While the 1.5-litre "G" engine remained available, the main engine was now the 1,883 cc H engine, offering 85 PS. In 1963 the Caball underwent a major change, with the front sheetmetal replaced and with a more bulging, "droopy-eyed" appearance. There was also a QC141 version available, featuring a 2,164 cc SD22 diesel engine producing 70 PS. In late 1965, the two petrol engines were replaced by the 1,982 cc H20 engine, with 99 hp. This (now the C143) was the last Nissan vehicle where the doors were hinged at the rear.
Third generation (C240)
The second generation Caball first appeared in August 1966. Also renewed at the same time was the bus version "Echo", which received the GC240 chassis code.Fourth generation (C340)
The third and last generation Caball was introduced in May 1976. This generation was also marketed as the Nissan ClipperNissan Clipper
The Nissan Clipper nameplate has been used for two separate commercial vehicle ranges. Originally this was just a relabelled version of Prince's "Clipper" light/medium duty commercial vehicle range...
, a nameplate acquired with Nissan's takeover of the Prince Motor Company
Prince Motor Company
Prince Motor Company was a Japanese automobile manufacturer from 1952 until its merger with Nissan in 1966. Prince began as the Tachikawa Aircraft Company, a producer of the famous Japanese Zero fighter planes used in WWII...
. The C340 used the cab and chassis of the preceding C240, but received a different front treatment and was somewhat longer.