Nissan Gloria II (S41) photos

Introduced in 1962, the second generation of the model, designated by the factory chassis codes S40 and S41 (originally developed by the Prince Motor Company prior to its 1966 merger with Nissan), featured a completely redesigned three-box body with distinctive early-1960s flat-deck styling and quad headlights. Compared to its Skyline-derived first-generation predecessor, the vehicle grew noticeably more spacious, gained a stiffer unitized body shell, and utilized a refined independent front suspension paired with a sophisticated De Dion rear axle on higher-end trims. The body style lineup consisted of a classic four-door sedan and a practical five-door station wagon. A major engineering milestone arrived in 1963 with the Super 6 variant (specifically carrying the S41 designation), which became the first mass-produced Japanese passenger car powered by a single-overhead-camshaft (SOHC) inline-six engine—the 2.0-liter G7 unit. Entry-level models retained the 1.9-liter G2 inline-four engine, while the flagship Grand Gloria (S44P) introduced in 1964 received an enlarged 2.5-liter G11 inline-six. Transmission choices included three-speed and four-speed manual gearboxes as well as an automatic option. A facelift in 1964 brought a revised front grille and upgraded interior appointments, and following the 1966 corporate merger, the vehicle was marketed with Nissan nomenclature until production ended in 1967. While primarily aimed at the Japanese domestic market, including imperial and government fleets, the car also saw limited export distribution across the Asia-Pacific region and selected European markets.