Category Archives: 510

A Visit to S&A Auto Create

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Ben

We’re still not finished with coverage from Japan. During our visit we had the privilege of visiting Kanagawa Prefecture’s S&A Auto Create. The owner has been doing modern engine swaps in older cars and fabricating the parts needed for almost … Continue reading →

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Big Gallery of Airborne Nostalgics

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Ben

One of our favorite recent threads has been “J-tin Raced in Anger” by JNCer Drew_TSi_Si_STi. From there we collected a subset of nostalgics that have briefly managed to divorce themselves from planet earth. Hang on tight, brace yourself for a … Continue reading →

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All Datsun Beach BBQ & Food Drive

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Ben

The folks from Dime Quarterly put on a great gathering today for all Datsun and J-tin fans at Doheny Beach today. They provided excellent barbecue and collected food for the San Diego Food Bank. Click here for more photos from … Continue reading →

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Hot Wheels Datsun 510 Recolor

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Ben

Since Kev has gone toy crazy with JDM minicars and other assorted goods, we might as well continue the theme. Earlier this year we got all excited about how Hot Wheels was introducing a Datsun 510 in their 2009 lineup. … Continue reading →

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The Ghost Factory's Hot Rod Datsuns

Posted on December 19, 2008 by Matt

Hotrod JNC’s are fascinating if for no other reason, they reflect the American hotrod’s influence in Japan. The JNC sub-culture took root some years ago thanks to the likes of Mooneyes and Crown Classics, but what shop has taken up … Continue reading →

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Newly Restored Datsun 510 in Fatal Crash

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Ben

As many of us can attest to, nothing beats the feeling of taking a finished project on its maiden voyage. That’s why it’s important not to get carried away before you familiarize yourself with your car’s limits. Tragedy struck earlier … Continue reading →

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Datsun 510 Does Mexico Too

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Ben

This year, team Lucha Libre Racing‘s Datsun 1600 roadster wasn’t the only nostalgic running in Mexico’s vintage road race, La Carrera Panamericana. Check out Francisco Ortiz Rivera‘s BRE-replica Datsun 510! Our Spanish is a little rusty (ie, nonexistent), but it … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: Datsun Heritage Museum Toy Drive

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Ben

Last week there was a car show and charity toy drive at the Datsun Heritage Museum. Click on the image above to see the gallery.

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SoCal Datsun Event This Weekend

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Ben

This weekend promises to be another one full of Datsun goodness for SoCal. First up, on Saturday Nov. 8 is the Southern California Datsun Roadster Club’s Show & Shine Toy Drive at the Datsun Heritage Museum. There is no entrance … Continue reading →

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Datsun 510 Reborn, in Hot Wheels Form

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Ben

Like, OMG. Back in July, we reported that a vintage import was on its way into the Hot Wheels lineup. Well here it is, the Datsun 510! And it looks fantastic, with a BRE-style front spoiler, fender flares, and perfect … Continue reading →

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