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While currently the only assembly operation in existence for Datsun is in the Port of Los Angeles, a second facility is under study for the Pacific Northwest. Seattle is the area that has been decided upon. At this time there are no other assembly facility plans being considered. | While currently the only assembly operation in existence for Datsun is in the Port of Los Angeles, a second facility is under study for the Pacific Northwest. Seattle is the area that has been decided upon. At this time there are no other assembly facility plans being considered. | ||
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May 2, 1971 the Port of Seattle announced the at Seattle would be the port of entry for Nissans destined for the midwest and Eastern USA. This would save 22 days over the previous method of taking them through the Panama canal. | May 2, 1971 the Port of Seattle announced the at Seattle would be the port of entry for Nissans destined for the midwest and Eastern USA. This would save 22 days over the previous method of taking them through the Panama canal. | ||
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[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=153 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/153.jpg] DAS Sunroof ad circa 1972 | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=153 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/153.jpg] DAS Sunroof ad circa 1972 | ||
- | DAS is still in business. Having grown from one site in Long Beach, CA to eight sites nationwide. The Seattle location closed in 2002. | + | DAS is still in business, having grown from one site in Long Beach, CA to eight sites nationwide. The Seattle location closed in 2002. |
[http://dasauto.com/DAS%20WEB%20SITE%20-%20June%202005_files/page0001.htm http://dasauto.com]. Wallenius Wilhelmsen Lines Americas acquired DAS on April 30, 2005, from Nissan North America, Inc. Annacis Auto Terminals in Delta, BC Canada was also included in the acquisition. | [http://dasauto.com/DAS%20WEB%20SITE%20-%20June%202005_files/page0001.htm http://dasauto.com]. Wallenius Wilhelmsen Lines Americas acquired DAS on April 30, 2005, from Nissan North America, Inc. Annacis Auto Terminals in Delta, BC Canada was also included in the acquisition. | ||
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Distribution and Auto Service (DAS) in the United States was the company that prepped all new Datsuns when they came off the ships. Originally it was a separate company, but later was purchased by Nissan USA. If you're in the USA, chances are DAS prepped your Datsun 1200 before it went to the dealer. Their main office was at the Port of Los Angeles.
May 2, 1971 the Port of Seattle announced the at Seattle would be the port of entry for Nissans destined for the midwest and Eastern USA. This would save 22 days over the previous method of taking them through the Panama canal.
DAS is still in business, having grown from one site in Long Beach, CA to eight sites nationwide. The Seattle location closed in 2002.
http://dasauto.com. Wallenius Wilhelmsen Lines Americas acquired DAS on April 30, 2005, from Nissan North America, Inc. Annacis Auto Terminals in Delta, BC Canada was also included in the acquisition.