1971 Datsun 510

This 1971 Datsun 510 wagon was refurbished between 2014 and 2018 under prior ownership and acquired by the current owner on BaT in July 2022. Refurbishment work consisted of refinishing the exterior, refreshing the brightwork, re-trimming the interior, and building and installing an L18 1.8-liter inline-four along with a 280ZX five-speed manual transmission and a Mazda RX-7 limited-slip rear end. The engine is equipped with dual Weber carburetors, an Isky camshaft, a 2.25″ exhaust with a MagnaFlow muffler, an aluminum radiator with an electric fan, and a lightweight flywheel. Other features include vintage 14″ Crimson wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, a modified and lowered suspension, Japanese-market bucket seats and door panels, an aftermarket steering wheel, and Coco floor mats. This modified 510 wagon is now offered by the seller on behalf of its owner with the manufacturer’s literature and a clean California title. The car has been refinished in single-stage PPG Beryl Yellow with work beginning in 2014 and completed by 2018. During this period the brightwork was refreshed, the holes for overriders in the bumpers were filled, the rear marker lights were shaved, and the weatherstripping, fenders, turn signals, rear lenses, fuel cap, wipers, and rear emblem were replaced. Other features include a front air dam as well as fender-mounted mirrors. The front lip has been refinished, and the front grille is said to be a Bluebird SSS unit imported from Japan. Gold-faced 14″ Crimson Zed Compe Spoke 4 wheels were produced from 1978 to 1980 and are mounted with polished barrels and a mix of Federal and Yokohama tires. Wilwood front disc brakes have been installed along with a rear-brake assembly from a Mazda RX-7, and the suspension has been modified with the following components: Techno Toy Tuning 280ZX front coilovers FutoFab front lower control arms and tension rods Techno Toy Tuning roll-center adjusters and front camber plates Techno Toy Tuning rear leaf-spring lowering kit Rear air shocks to aid in adjustment of ride height Reclining front bucket seats are said to have been sourced from Japan and are trimmed along with the rear bench in black vinyl with textured inserts. The door panels were also imported from Japan, and the battery has been relocated under the rear bench. A rubber mat is located in the cargo area, and the window cranks, carpeting, and headliner have been replaced. The seller states that the wiper motor has been rebuilt and that Dynamat insulation was installed on the interior panels including the roof. The Hitachi AM radio is disconnected, and a replacement door tag has been fitted. A three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of instrumentation that includes a 120-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and horizontal temperature and fuel gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 6k miles, approximately 1,200 of which have been added by the current owner. True mileage is unknown. The L18 1.8-liter inline-four is said to have been rebuilt with Wiseco pistons, Maxpeedingrods connecting rods, an Isky camshaft, a polished crankshaft, and a ported and polished W53 cylinder head. The exhaust manifold has been ceramic coated, and the fuel tank was boiled and cleaned. Dual Weber carburetors are utilized along with a 2.25″ exhaust, a dual-outlet MagnaFlow muffler, a 280ZX oil pump, and a Koyo aluminum radiator with dual electric fans. The plugs wires were replaced recently. Compression test results are displayed in the gallery. Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission sourced from a 280ZX, while the limited-slip rear differential was taken from a Mazda RX-7. A lightweight flywheel and a Datsun roadster clutch are also utilized, and the final-drive ratio is 3.90:1.