Datsun 510 reborn

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Dec 14, 2013 | 10:52 AM

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RMurphy

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Thanks for the link, based on the reviews that appears to be an excellent read. Christmas is coming.

It is an excellent read. I no longer have a copy of the book (went with one of the ex's I'm sure) but I did read it multiple times when I had access to it. Was a big highlight for me when I got to meet John and Sylvia at a race.

Dec 14, 2013 | 07:12 PM

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ralper

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Originally Posted by dlq04

The Italian looking rear pillar (Rob I think they copied that from your new toy) looks good on the Nismo.

Sorry Dave, I just don't see it, but I do think the car looks very nice.

I hope they go into production with this car. We could use to have some exciting cars to buy. Maybe cars like this would wake up some of the young people who have stopped paying attention to cars. I hope they make it available with a real manual transmission (with a clutch). I know that a manual choke it too much to wish for.

I agree with Gary. I think it resembles a circa 70s Celica.

Dec 16, 2013 | 06:55 PM

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Legal Bill

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[obie wan kenobie] This is not the Datsun you are seeking...

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http://jalopnik.com/the-nissan-idx-n...god-1468159303

This is. [/obie wan kenobie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IOJOwZomUU

Dec 16, 2013 | 08:50 PM

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dlq04

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Feb 4, 2014 | 11:01 AM

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EchoOfSilence

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Here are some photos I took from Super Car Sunday at Woodland Hills, CA during the IDx in SoCal tour IDxClub.co

More here on IDxClub.co

Feb 4, 2014 | 12:48 PM

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Terdburgler

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Originally Posted by RMurphy

Not feeling it. I looked at all the pictures full screen, especially the beige one, and I couldn't help but thinking that from the side it reminded me of a a cross between a current day Dodge Charger and Challenger and then sort of partially miniaturized. Squished, if you will.

I'm a big fan of what BRE did with the 510s back in the day and especially with John Morton behind the wheel, but I just can't quite warm up to this new interpretation.

Dunno. Guess this is why they make both vanilla AND chocolate ice cream.

P.S. For a bit of nostalgia, Sylvia Wilkinson's The Stainless Steel Carrot... http://www.amazon.com/The-Stainless-.../dp/0395172225

I would have preferred the Charger/Challenger to be this small. I've spent some time in the Challenger and it's a heavy beast. I'm also partial to the black/white/red model. The beige with the chrome bar on the lip area turned me off.

Feb 4, 2014 | 02:21 PM

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skunkworks

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Here are some photos I took from Super Car Sunday at Woodland Hills, CA during the IDx in SoCal tour IDxClub.co

More here on IDxClub.co

An A+ should be awarded for imagination and creativity for the design of this retro 510. It’s an off center hit for me, however I’m certain others love it.

gary