Nissan Silvia S12
Nissan's S12 Silvia adopted sharp-edged 1980s design language and introduced turbocharging to the Silvia lineup with the CA18ET engine. Available with pop-up headlights or fixed lights depending on market, the S12 offered a compelling mix of style and performance. While often overshadowed by the S13 and S14 that followed, the S12 established the turbocharged four-cylinder formula that would define later Silvias and became an affordable platform for modification.
Turbo models are rare in USA. Check for rust in rear quarters and hatch area. Verify turbo functionality. Most have been modified. Pop-up headlight mechanism often requires repair.
Available with both pop-up and fixed headlights depending on market. US market received naturally aspirated version only. Japanese market got CA18ET turbo.