I need a 510 in my life

[BlackbirdM3]

The racers used an "expanded" 2.5L I-6 that won the 1972 Trans-Am championship for under-2.5L so hard, they cancelled the series. Then, they basically embarrassed all the 2002's and everyone else in B Sedan racing for a couple years, especially with the help of Bob Sharp and Peter Brock. The 2002's are great road cars, but not exactly terrifying race cars. But I guess since this is a road car discussion, that's a pretty important distinction.

The BRE 510 that won the '71 and '72 U2.5L Trans Am series was a 1.8L 4 cyl L-18 motor. The Alfa was a 2L. The '70 SCCA championship was won by BRE with the 240Z running an L24 (but they qualified with the roadsters, and up till the final laps the roadsters were winning until they both had axle failures handing the win over to John Morton in the Z.) This is absolutely worth watching. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5XAP4pCRps. It is the story of BRE's win with the 510

I'd love a 510 done in the Newman (as in Paul Newman)/Sharp racing colors like this It would go nicely along side my BRE influenced 2L roadster.

Will

[SkiFree]

The Datsun's were lighter due to the thinner gauge steel used (cheaper). I enjoy watching the GTV, 510, and 2002's all go at it in vintage racing. The 510 guys often spend ALOT more money on their setups as compared to the 2002's (which is a good reason why they're often faster).

The whole story about Datsun "borrowing or heavily influenced by" the suspension from BMW is true. Leif Anderberg recounted the story of Datsun purchasing (and then shipping) two 1600's from the Vasek Polak BMW dealer in Los Angeles in early 1967. Its a shame he died this last year before his stories could be recorded.


My dream garage would be one of each.

[BlackbirdM3]

Oh, you might read this as well. http://jalopnik.com/5969713/the-103+...&post=55410115

Since it pertains to the subject at hand.

I'll say the 510 is the best handling of the group. I had a '69 Alfa GTV and it had nothing against a similar set up 510. It wasn't even close.

Will

[RUFFLZ]

Call me crazy, but if I was ever in a slim-chanced debacle between the choosing of a 510 and a 2002, I would hands down pick the former.
And save the e30 for my German fix:o

[M-technik-3]

My Mom owned one, while fun it was a tin can. We were involved in an accident in it in 82 and boy that thing crumpled up like nothing. Having wrecked in an 02 I'd rather the 02. It stood up to more damage than the 510 did. I broke my leg and Mom had broken wrist.

We were stationary the other car a 77 Monte Carlo hit us offset in the front end my side. It was ugly.

The BRE 510 that won the '71 and '72 U2.5L Trans Am series was a 1.8L 4 cyl L-18 motor. The Alfa was a 2L. The '70 SCCA championship was won by BRE with the 240Z running an L24 (but they qualified with the roadsters, and up till the final laps the roadsters were winning until they both had axle failures handing the win over to John Morton in the Z.) This is absolutely worth watching. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5XAP4pCRps. It is the story of BRE's win with the 510

I'd love a 510 done in the Newman (as in Paul Newman)/Sharp racing colors like this It would go nicely along side my BRE influenced 2L roadster.

Will

See post 29

[JRKOUPE]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=U5XAP4pCRps

friggin you tube is just amazing. I cant even calculate the hrs Ive spent on it just looking at car sheeet....and here you post this vid which is great...and Ive never seen it.....Im always amazed.

[M-technik-3]

The photo kills me look at the old cars in the background. How most of us old guys would drool for either MG. I see a rambler station wagon too.

[JasonC]

The photo kills me look at the old cars in the background. How most of us old guys would drool for either MG. I see a rambler station wagon too.

I'm not old but did spot a 63 plymouth in the picture. Don't know about anyone else, when i see an old photo of an race event. I keep looking to see whats in the background more then i do to whats on the track lol.

[JRKOUPE]

ol skool stuff

really cool vintage /racing tid bit..

@ 16 : 21 of that vid youll notice a bare chested dude...he looked familiar to me....

he was the friggin originator of fast food joints on the East Coast....WETSONS!!!!!..his name is Herb Wetson..or Wetton or something similiar to the fast food name he chose.. his proper last name is Wetanson.....I went to a Wetsons in Bklyn back in the friggin late 60's!!!!

anyhew, the dude has had a full wonderful race career, racing ferrari's , porsche's etc..he surely had the funds...lol

The Kwech Alfa was sponsored by Wetsons at one point!

aaaaand....Mr Wetson is still involved in vintage racing, and is quite good...he owns some uber hi end vintage metal......

here is one rad ride of his...

running the e30 on the track at the same time w/ this beast is something Ill not forget.



He presently runs in a 2 day event at Lime Rock that I run in as well..... and due to his history in the food world , the event has a kick ass BBQ that he sponsors......its great.

here he is again......small world....bare chested again......he is kind of a slick hollywood rolex/patek kinda dude. A cool a car guy too.

http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&sa=X&tbo=d&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7ADSA_enUS365&biw=1280&bih=824&tbm=isch&tbnid=nlkYB3ODnB9owM:&imgrefurl=http://www.1966shelbynotchbackmustang.com/TAphotosBridge.htm&docid=3NHJY23z7RiUWM&imgurl=http://www.1966shelbynotchbackmustang.com/Bridgehampton/69BridgTARayHerbRGB.jpg&w=1415&h=934&ei=UCrSUNSMF-qP0QG58oGYCg&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=140&sig=114674883169199964779&page=1&tbnh=139&tbnw=226&start=0&ndsp=24&ved=1t:429,r:11,s:0,i:125&tx=179&ty=54

[M-technik-3]

http://bringatrailer.com/2012/12/23/bat-exclusive-1970-datsun-bluebird-sss-coupe/

Right hand drive 510 for you at only 40K

and a dreaded ugly 610

http://bringatrailer.com/2012/12/10/bat-exclusive-300hp-1974-datsun-610-turbo/

for 25K

[Todd Black 88]

Love the 510.
I originally wanted a 510 when I was looking for my FIRST car, many moons ago, but they were hard to find then because of rust.(22yrs ago)
I ended up with a crappy little 310 Datsun that got rear ended, then got the Z bug.
Second car was a 72 240z with blown rings that looked like James bond put a smoke screen up, when you drove off. My step dad and I did our first swap, a chev 350 4/speed...........fun:)

[!kid]

so does anyone on hear own a 510?

[BlackbirdM3]

http://bringatrailer.com/2012/12/23/...ird-sss-coupe/

Right hand drive 510 for you at only 40K

and a dreaded ugly 610

http://bringatrailer.com/2012/12/10/bat-exclusive-300hp-1974-datsun-610-turbo/

for 25K

The $40K 510 is F-ed up with the modern motor in it. Total waste of a car. It will cost a good $10K to fix it the way it should be.

Will

[vert_this]

here you go:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-Datsun-510-/230901284019?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item35c2c9fcb3#ht_500wt_1182

[brutus87]

Lately Ive been in the mood for an old school Japanese RWD coupe....this doesnt help