Nissan Junior

Nissan Junior
Overview
Manufacturer	Nissan (Nissan Shatai) Zamyad
Production	1956–1982
Assembly	Yokosuka, Kanagawa Japan
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive

Nissan Junior
1956 Nissan Junior (B40)
Overview
Manufacturer	Nissan
Body and chassis
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Related	Nissan Caball
Powertrain
Engine	1883cc Nissan H engine OHV 4-cylinder 1488cc Nissan G engine OHV 4-cylinder
Transmission	4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,500 mm (98 in)
Length	4,290 mm (169 in)
Width	1,675 mm (66 in)
Height	1,820 mm (72 in)
Curb weight	1,475 kg (3,252 lb)

Nissan Junior
Nissan Junior type 140
Overview
Manufacturer	Nissan
Body and chassis
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Related	Nissan Caball
Powertrain
Engine	1982cc Nissan H engine OHV 4-cylinder
Transmission	4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,800 mm (110 in)
Length	4,655 mm (183 in)
Width	1,690 mm (67 in)
Height	1,745 mm (69 in)
Curb weight	1,485 kg (3,274 lb)

The Nissan Junior was a series of medium-sized Pickup trucks built from 1956 until 1982. It was introduced to fill the gap between the smaller, Datsun Bluebird based Datsun Truck, and heavier load capacity Nissans under the Nissan Diesel brand, like the 80-series trucks. After the merger with Prince Motor Company, the Junior and the Prince Miler were combined, sharing most of the characteristics, with the Junior sold at Nissan Bluebird Store Japanese dealerships, and the Miler sold at Nissan Prince Store until 1970.

While the smaller Datsun Truck always outsold the Toyota Hilux, the larger Junior always played second fiddle to the Toyota Stout. This may have been due to the decision to market it under the unfamiliar Nissan name, as well as "Junior" not being a very suitable name for a large, heavier payload truck. The last iteration of the Junior remains in production in Iran, where it is built by the Zamyad company.

The B40 Junior was launched in October 1956 as a medium-size truck which could carry a 1.75-ton load and three passengers. Wheelbase was 2,500 mm (98 in). While not as space efficient as a cabover, the bonneted layout provided a considerably better ride. There was also a VB40 Van version offered. The B40 used Nissan's 1.5 L (1,489 cc) "1H" four-cylinder engine. In December 1957, a cabover version of the Junior appeared, the Junior Caball, with chassis code C40. It was available at Nissan Store locations.

At first it had 50 PS (37 kW) at 4,400 rpm, which was enough for a 90 km/h (56 mph) top speed, but in August 1958 the B42-series (the B41 designation was skipped) was introduced, with 57 PS (42 kW) on tap. At the same time, the cabover Junior Caball underwent the same change, becoming the C42.

Various special versions of the first Juniors, such as a panel van, a glazed van (VSB42), a tank truck, and a vacuum car (EGB42) were also offered.