I've often thought the same myself, the nissan's in general seem to get a bit of a bum wrap, I mean how big was even the Datsun 1600? 260z, 300zx, group c cars etc etc.
this would be a great car for Jules i think, same class as the Folgers Mustang gte, albeit almost 10 years later.. If slot.it did it jeez it'd be quick...