Check Out Three Nissan Sports Cars Designed by College Students in Japan

The Tokyo Auto Salon is coming up quick, and students from the Nissan Automobile Technical College have been hard at work to complete their one-off custom creations in time to be displayed at the show.

The wild builds include a Fairlady Z-inspired bright yellow Nissan Z Lealia Wagon and a “Neo Skyline” concept that could be described as a reverse restomod. From a separate group of students from another college in Japan is a “Bluebird Kiwami,” a build based on the Bluebird Maxima, a luxury hardtop derived from the seventh-generation Nissan Bluebird sedan and created for the North American market between 1984 and 1988.

Nissan Z Lealia Wagon

The Nissan Z Lealia Wagon, based on a second-gen Nissan Stagea (2001-2007), was, according to Nissan, created as a “sports wagon for families” that blends “excitement with everyday life.” Its name comes from the combination of the words “Lead” and “Familia.”

After the six-month build, the Lealia Wagon sports several genuine Fairlady Z components and custom body panels, most notably the Nissan Z (or Fairlady Z in Japan) front end. The wagon’s rear end comes from a Nissan Leaf hatchback. The exterior is finished in the signature “Ikazuchi Yellow” shade, which contrasts with the 19-inch aftermarket wheels. Inside, the custom wagon features a Z-sourced steering wheel and exterior-matching black and yellow upholstery.

Performance and chassis modifications were not disclosed, so we’re only assuming those details are unchanged from the Stagea donor vehicle, which was factory equipped with V6 powertrains and shared underpinnings with the Nissan Skyline V35 / Infiniti G35.

Neo Skyline

The Neo Skyline’s custom bodywork was inspired by the fourth-generation Nissan Skyline from the ‘70s. The build began as a factory stock a V35 Skyline Coupe, otherwise known as the Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe in the North American market.

Somewhat of a reverse restomod, the build retains its original engine and most of its mechanicals, while its looks were enhanced with quad round headlights, a vintage grille, a greenhouse shape, and sculpted rear fenders. The Tomoaki Blue sets off the black 18-inch wheels and the two-tone interior is color-matched.

Bluebird Kiwami

The Bluebird Kiwami was created by another group of students from the Aichi University, also in Japan. The project, which is based on the Bluebird Maxima from the 1980s, sports a body kit with more pronounced bumpers and boxy fender extensions. Despite the bpdy kit, the car’s original silhouette, pillarless design, and luxurious interior of the V6-powered sedan is preserved. It reportedly took the students 2.5 months to complete the build.

All three vehicles will be showcased at Japan’s Tokyo Auto Salon this January on the 12^th through the 14^th at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City.

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