Thank you for viewing! The 1971 Datsun No. 11 car won the overall championship at the East African Safari Rally. This victory was a very important event, as it proved the ability of Japanese cars in the world's most challenging international rally. ⭐︎Rally Participated and Results Event Name: 1971 East African Safari Rally • Result: Overall Victory • Number: 11 • Drivers: Edgar Herrmann, Hans Schüller The East African Safari Rally is known for its long distances of several thousand kilometers, unpaved roads, heavy rain, mud, rocky terrain, and high temperatures, making it a difficult race to complete. In the 1971 race, many cars retired, but car No. 11 ran to the end with high reliability and drivability, achieving victory. ⭐︎Historical Significance of this Victory The victory of car No. 11 in 1971 has great significance in that: • It overturned the then-current evaluation that Japanese cars were cheap, practical cars. • A Japanese manufacturer topped the international rally, which was led by European manufacturers. • It spread the image of durability and reliability of Datsun (later Nissan) to the world. With this success, Datsun further increased its evaluation in the world market. ⭐︎Current Evaluation This 1971 Safari Rally winning car No. 11 is treated as a legendary car that symbolizes the motorsports history of Datsun/Nissan. It is also subject to restoration and preservation, and is very popular as a model car and exhibition car. This "Kyosho 1971 Datsun 240z Rally" delicately reproduces such a Datsun 240z. It shows a run just like the real thing. Battery is not included. There are no optional parts. Reverse gear is weak. Thank you for your consideration.