This Datsun 510 got away, but there are more like it here.

Modified 1972 Datsun 510 5-Speed

Bid to $18,500 on 7/21/22

This 1972 Datsun 510 was acquired by the seller in 2010 and subsequently refurbished and modified. Work involved a repaint in white and installation of a turbocharged 3.3-liter V6 mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Additional equipment includes 16″ Enkei basketweave wheels, upgraded brake and suspension components, Porsche front bucket seats, a JVC touchscreen stereo, Speedhut instrumentation, and a MicroSquirt engine management system. This modified 510 is offered with a clean Texas title in the seller’s name.

The car is said to have been refinished in BMW Alpine White during current ownership, at which time rust was repaired. The bumpers have been removed, and the inboard passenger-side headlamp has been replaced with an air intake. Additional exterior details include dual side mirrors, a locking fuel door, and a single exhaust outlet. Replacement window seals were reportedly installed during current ownership. Various dings and scratches are noted by the seller.

Silver 16″ Enkei multi-piece wheels wear 205/45 BFGoodrich g-Force Comp-2 A/S tires. The brake system is said to have been upgraded with front calipers, rotors, and five-lug wheel hubs from a 1987 300ZX, as well as a Datsun B210 brake booster and 280ZX-sourced rear calipers, rotors, and hoses. The suspension has been fitted with 200SX front struts and QA1 adjustable rear coilovers.

The cabin features front seats from a 1978 Porsche 911 that are trimmed in black vinyl with Porsche-script cloth inserts. Replacement black carpets have been installed over Dynamat sound deadening, and amenities include Seatbelt Planet front seat belts, VW-sourced rear seat belts, and a JVC touchscreen stereo.

The three-spoke steering wheel frames a Speedhut 120-mph GPS-based speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. Auxiliary gauges for boost pressure, air-fuel ratio, oil pressure, voltage, and water temperature are mounted below the dashboard. The digital odometer shows 2k miles, which is said to reflect the distance covered since installation of the replacement drivetrain. True mileage is unknown.

The 3.3-liter V6 was reportedly sourced from a 2002 Nissan Quest and is equipped with a Garrett T3/T4 turbocharger, ported Nissan Pathfinder cylinder heads, a 240SX throttle body, custom intake pipes, and a fuel tank that was modified to accommodate a 300ZX Turbo fuel pump. Additional equipment includes a MicroSquirt engine management system, Mitsubishi 3000GT coil packs, an upgraded radiator, and a cut-out exhaust system linked to a dash-mounted control switch. An oil change was performed in preparation for the sale.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a FSR30A five-speed manual transmission and a 3.90:1 differential. A list of modifications supplied by the seller can be viewed in the gallery below.

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Auction Result

High Bid	USD $18,500 (Reserve Not Met)
Auction Ended	July 21, 2022 at 10:19AM PT
Bids	8

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