Driven by Design with Car Designer Bryan Thompson :: Episode 2 :: Nissan Pulsar NX

[@cuzinaddie2022]

I miss this car. I had 2 of them, an 89 bought new and the 88 NX SE bought used, and I loved them both (but the 88 one a little more).......

[@Devotchka161]

Thanks for the informative video, and for saving this beauty from being scrapped! I love the look of the Pulsar, especially with the sportbak.

[@tifaniletcher4856]

this was my very first car. I love this!

[@felipegaray854]

I had one too

[@digitalrewindvideos]

Samesies!

[@beninglis8097]

My first car was an exa (NX). Love your attitude and perspective!

[@Jake-st2qj]

LOVE this car and LOVE the canopy.

[@patrickmclaughlin7193]

I'm glad to finally see a video from someone who appreciates these cars. I still have my '87 Pulsar NX XE Sportbak. It's engine and transmission are gone, and the car is not restorable due to rust, but I don't have the heart to junk it. I've had it for over 20 years, and put 150,000 miles on it during that time. These are so rare to see, even without the Sportbak. With the Sportbak, it draws stares. Some like WTF?, and some appreciative. I guess it's time to list it for sale. I'm someone would want the Sportbak hatch, if nothing else from the car.

[@BTDOESIT]

Oh, man, I can relate to that feeling. And yes, the car gets lots of looks. Funny: My red one and white one got stares, but people OFTEN think the silver one is a Delorean.

[@cutecupcakes5980]

Hello ! Quick question ! Do you still have the sport back ?

[@tedmrunt]

We had an 89 growing up I miss this car the interior was so space aged to me the biggest remembrance to me was the flip out vents in the doors and we called it the gadget car :D

[@cbh148]

Would love to hear you speak about some of the experiences you had working for Nissan, as i'm a big Nissan and Toyota fan myself and particularly love their vehicles from what I consider to be the golden age of automotive style -- the late 80's and 90's. I've had many 240sx's and currently have 2 of em. You should make a video talking about your years with Nissan!

[@BTDOESIT]

Good idea! Will do.

[@davidpierce5594]

I’ve always thought these were one of the nicest, cleanest designs of a small flexible car. It still looks timeless in my book. Thanks for restoring this bit of cool automotive history!

[@wendylyn-taps3426]

Had one in high school...red...very fun car!!

[@Superta7]

I never seen that kind a car in Europe. I love it.

[@Jake-st2qj]

And love the back canopy, it's a unique look

[@freddyburger5574]

These cars came out when I was 12 and I was fascinated by them! The modular aesthetic shared a certain style language with the GoBots and Transformers and Voltrons I was obsessed with .

[@euphrentic]

Bears and japanese cars: my favorite things about life!

[@ResilientCounty]

Congrats on getting ahold of this fantastic piece of history.

[@KNGDMGAMING]

This is my favorite car!!!! I was born and this was my moms first car. I grew up in this car and I have so many memories! I would love to own my own one day! I actually made a song about it too lol it’s called ‘87 Pulsar by Dluxthegod

[@fabianboone8148]

I've always had a love for the Pulsar. A friend of mine had one way back and I had always wanted to drive it but never had the chance!

[@Jake-st2qj]

I love the exa canopy one of my favourite jdm cars I love this car.

[@terbennett]

You need to get the twin cam 16 valve SE version to compliment this one; This is the Base model with SE wheels. I used to have the SE and I loved that car. Mine was red (like the photo you were showing) but I didn't have a SportBak. I loved that car.

[@ClemensInJapan]

Very entertaining video. Do you by any chance know who designed the technically similar Sentra B12 Rz1 sports coupé? Nissan cars of that era are so pleasant to the eye, I would love to honour the persons who came up with these designs.

[@Scientists_dont_lie]

It's sooo great.. man.... I had one

[@johnjacob688]

These cars have a special place in my heart, I had one as my first car 17 years ago. I'm planing on getting another one at some point but they are hard to find especially in running condition.

[@BTDOESIT]

Please share photos when you do!

[@robitcha]

My 1st car was a Pulsar NX. Had so much fun in it. Loved it and love your videos!(please stay shirtless)

[@jsupra]

Bryan, great job on the restoration. I really wish that Nissan would build a car today that captures the quirkiness and fun to drive factor of the Pulsar as well as its successors like the NX1600/2000 and B14 based 200SX. It seemed like while you were at Nissan, they actually designed and built cars! The designs on Nissan products from the 80s and 90s are my all-time favourites and I just wanted you to know that(still own a '94 Altima)

[@BTDOESIT]

I completely agree. And thank you!

[@SvenQ45]

If this is possible with modern safety standard it´d be cool to have such an EV.

[@flamezombie1]

Looking at one of these right now as my "first" car. The one I was learning to drive on died basically immediately and I've been looking for something that's got some late 80's/early 90's character and man do these just embody that. You could tell the designers cared about making a car for enthusiasts and the everyday person, not just appealing to committees and focus groups. A different time in auto manufacturing indeed.

[@BTDOESIT]

You're exactly right. You can sense that love and passion in the styling.

[@vwestlife]

Did you work on the Nissan Hardbody, or just yours? 😀

[@diegocabral1610]

Saw one today for the first time and I fell in love instantly

[@515klrkillahoobie6]

I love this car I now have one

[@reviewyourownadventure2083]

Most fun car I ever owned was an 85 Pulsar NX. I loved that thing. Drove it for many years. I really wish Nissan would create a new version of this car. It shared so much of it's parts with the Sentra which is still around so come on Nissan, just make another front wheel drive two door sporty looking car based off the Sentra. I thought were going to several years ago with the Azeal concept car and then... nothing. Both the first gen and second gen of these NX cars were so cool. We need cars like this again.

[@JackS425]

looking at picking one of these up soon, I think they're such cool little cars, you rarely see anything modular now which is a shame. it's funny the sportbak looks like a 2 door Pathfinder.

[@jsupra]

You are so right! I used to love those 2 door Pathfinders.

[@JackS425]

Dude I love mine, I have a 1988 and it's the best little shop truck.

[@BTDOESIT]

Excellent note! Same designer styled both vehicles.

[@bxpress6507]

I had an '88 NX SE CA18DE engine..the direct ignition system was great but had its problems too..i had many electrical issues with it but still loved it..i wanted a sportbak but very hard to find even in mid 90s! Over 250,000 miles was on her and still miss her😕

[@aviibes7316]

This car is a really rare one!

[@brianc5537]

They could definitely make something like this again. The Wrangler has different tops.

[@Linescrew1Canada]

I owed 4 of them: 87, 2x88, and a 90. The sportbak sure altered the look of it but did increase the storage. They were fairly reliable cars for their time.

[@TCZ1]

Man i just wish aftermarket companies would make aftermarket parts to keep this car alive, right now (for me anyways) it's sooooo hard to find any parts without relying on a spare parts car, such an awesome car, the modularity, the style, the idea, so cool. sucks slot of them in the US are becoming parts cars just to keep a handful of pulsars alive. im probably exaggerating, but in my point of view and opinion it's sadly becoming like that, maybe there is a company that specializes in this car that I don't know about (and i hope there is) but the internet comes up short. Love this car and i hope it lasts throughout the years

[@三本杉ヒューマンガス]

1:05 Nice smile ! &Nice car !

[@Rolsvt]

Great car Bryan, it only looks like the front bumper needs repainting to me. Is it an auto box?

[@alduswong]

The sport back gives an illusion it is keep on going like TRON movie

[@NightBrEedzZ123]

Hello Bryan, I'm sorry to bother you, I own a 88 Nissan pulsar and was wondering did your Popup headlights ever stop going up and down? On the driver side it stays up, but on the passenger side it doesn't go up. I have the problem on my and cant seem to find anything online on how to fix it. I was just wondering if its happened to you. -Thank You Ryan G.

[@LedZeppelin13k7]

This was my first car! It became a running joke because for some reason it would cut off at every red light without any logical explanation 😂. All kidding aside, I love that thing until it blew a head gasket.

[@mikeallmon1]

I have 1989 Pulsar here in austin with both hatch backs!

[@BTDOESIT]

You lucky man! Would love to see photos

[@voltaire2001]

Haven't seen you around town, darn it

[@carlosvela3742]

It's a awesome car men and look sporty too

[@Aaronhouston33]

Did you install a OEM head unit

[@CarolReidCA]

I'm curious where you went to design school? My grandson is interested in auto design and we're looking into schools. Pasadena??? I have a feeling the kids today are dumping sedans & this, & other cars like it, are becoming "classics" for young adults. These cars are more useful in many ways... Perhaps you could design something new? Or have something on your drawing table? Thanks for sharing! I love your enthusiasm!

[@MD-wq6on]

I almost bought one of these back in the 80's but could not find one with the sport hatch.

[@heggygonzalez8793]

I have one to that I’m working on! She’s red just need to find a dash

[@Shyzah]

love it.

[@ruttsunagasaki4059]

Sir I'd like to ask for your help on fixing my nissan pulsar NX but I have no money and its only me and my step dad trying to find parts for her and fix her up.

[@Kaioken1986]

I miss my 1990 s3 Exa... i had replica targa bags as well.

[@mediacoregroupph]

You also have the sedan and sport back rear tops...

[@robb9966]

I have an 87 5 speed fun little car to drive

[@shaunydepp3665]

This is my first car, bought it for the body, restoring it with my father. Its a black 1.8L stick shift model.

[@MD-wq6on]

Dang, I almost bought a Pulsar in the 80's. I never knew a Modular Sportbak was an option. In the southeast I never saw one.

[@mybnz190]

Man where is your shirt

[@RealmsofPixelation]

Rick Rude? Is that you?

[@SergeRustic]

Rick rude wasn’t fat

[@casualsuede]

This was my first car. 70 hp and 3sp auto (I think?). Awful reliability, loved the ttops.

[@LivingWithTheX]

i would do bad things to get a black pulsar gt-ir

[@2BArchives]

#gaymuscle in the description

[@stavroskalaitzakis4742]

Very nice video! I have a 1987 Nissan Pulsar N13! My profile picture shows the engine of my car

[@BTDOESIT]

Thank you!

[@stavroskalaitzakis4742]

Unfortunately i had to sell my car 1 month ago! It was still running perfectly.

[@BTDOESIT]

Ah, bummer. I would have bought it from ya. ;-)

[@stavroskalaitzakis4742]

Hahahha. although i live in Greece and you live in US. It was a 1.0L 55hp and sold it for 1000$. Also I don't think the 1.0L came to US.

[@stavroskalaitzakis4742]

I have a lot of pictures to show if you want! and one cold-start video too!

[@wheelzwheela]

Keep it silver.

[@sakari___]

Damn I'm high

[@mosesberkowitz3298]

I like these cars, but they're TOTALLY gutless.

[@matthewwilliams9288]

For the damn near exact same car looks wise, I'd rather have a 1987 integra.

[@ltp9735]

Yes the later they made 2.0/16v -DOHC , but only survive for 3 years without pop up headlight Nissan Sentra SER motor , old day Nissan was more interesting, and more committed to quality , but some how later year 86’ and beyond Nissan become weaker, so much transmission problem unbelievable, like changing brake pads , even sometime 3 technician competition with each other to see who’s change the most transmission under warranty . Sad sad very sad for Nissan

[@josecansecoismyhero]

What the crap. Why aren’t you wearing a shirt

[@Ferraridude13]

you look like a manly tobias funke

[@samuelbroad11]

classic never nudes