Joachim,
the 510 was also known as the"bluebird" in europe (at least in england).
The car I'm referring to was built from'68 -'73 ( I THINK, but I'm not too
far off on that time span) 2drs, 4drs, and wagons were produced. the
sedans have IRS, while the wagon had a beam rear axle/differential. They
were originally fitted with a very robust 1600 OHC engine. Same engine can
be found in a bunch of other Datsun products of the same era. It was a
very nice, and cheaper, alternative to the BMW 2002,actually.
If there are any true vintage Datsun fanatics on this list - Please, Jump
in and help Joachim out...
regards
Thom Kuby
>Tom,
>
>can you please tell me a bit more about the Datsun 510. I'm not sure, if
>I've ever seen one over here in Germany. When were they built. What engine
>do they have.
>
>Thanks in advance
>
>Regards
>
>Joachim Rabe
>'64 Mercury Comet Cyclone
>
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>> From: thom kuby[SMTP:thomkuby@iwvisp.com]
>> Reply To: thom kuby
>> Sent: Mittwoch, 26. Januar 2000 21:26
>> To: jfcowan@pacbell.net
>> Cc: vintage-race-digest@autox.team.net
>> Subject: Vintage Racer: what car to buy?
>>
>> John,
>> No doubt by now you have lots of suggestions to consider.
>> I think it's really neat to read the responses and find some of my
>> favorite
>> cars mentioned...but NOT mentioned (so far) is my #1 favorite-and I'll get
>> to that.
>>
>> Among other cars, This list has responded with:
>> Datsun 510 - Owned one...Great car, mean-as-hell autocrosser, easy to own,
>> vintage eligible (at least the earliest ones are).
>>
>> MGB - Class, pure class. I can't see how you can go wrong with a
>> "mig"...no, never had the pleasure of owning one but that's not the cars'
>> fault (hardly). they don't seem terribly expensive, or difficult, to own.
>>
>> Porsche 914 - Owned two of these. Probably the best entry level track
>> platform out there...I kid you not, I've gone very fast on the track in my
>> relatively stock 914s (both 4cyls by the way). Again, the four bangers
>> are
>> easy to own, a good value and easy to sell.
>>
>> Alfas - Again, very classy. I'll defer to the Alfa guys on this one.
>> Something about those coupes however. they are quick and they wind up in
>> front of the Porsche 911, alot of the time...
>>
>> My favorite? a pre-1974 Porsche 911...simply because it will challenge
>> you.
>> If you can successfully drive an early 911 at the limit, you can drive
>> damn
>> near anything. Pre 1969 cars are better for serious vintage
>> activity...but
>> the pre '74 cars are nicer platforms (longer wheelbase) for everything
>> else. Club events, track days, time trials etc.
>> I am currently working with a '68 912 time trialer car, simply because I
>> can't honestly afford to (properly) work with a 911 right now. However,
>> the
>> 912 is a real hoot too - a modern 356!
>>
>> WARNING: 911s are expensive...they can get very expensive, and they are
>> addicting as hell. You really can't go wrong with any of these other cars
>> I've (along with the list) have mentioned above.
>>
>> Most of all - good luck and have fun with whatever you choose
>> cheers
>> Thom Kuby
>>
>>
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