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The Daihatsu Compagno Spider

12 years ago
1 min read

by Michael Satterfield

When most people think of Daihatsu they often don’t think of cool sporty roadsters, but back in the mid-1960s, you could get a Daihatsu Compagno Spider, a car I wouldn’t mind having in my garage.
Built from 1965–1969 the Compagno Spider 1000, packed a 958cc, making a whopping 64hp. The car was never sold in the US market, but it did make it to the UK, Europe, and Austalia.

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Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados.

A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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