Dad fall in love with 510 Bought in around 1977 , Sold in 1983 , ,bought 710 ,
@davidparker334610 ай бұрын
I'm so glad Nissan put this on KZbin. Great film.
@cesarperez44492 жыл бұрын
I currently own 2 datsun 510s which I hope to pass on to my kids one day even though my wife hates them...
@FuckSlowShit2 жыл бұрын
She's cares about safety features, think new cars are reliable well it's got very low miles going to be reliable for now but not forever like the old cars did.
@ibschmidtknuckleblaster6768 Жыл бұрын
So she doesn't want you to leave the kids anything then? =D
@toyoaristto8 ай бұрын
I'm with u brother, I brought home a 73 toyota Celica all original and my wife hates this thing with a passion
@abesvenom6573 Жыл бұрын
God I just love this movie I have been watching it over and over since the 90s I never get tired of it I just love it Thanks for keeping it posted I own and collect Datsun's my self God Bless the 70s
@tommurphy430710 ай бұрын
f-10s and 710 wagons??
@llewellyn564 жыл бұрын
great video......Awesome cars 510
@Shehzaadable4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, my life was all about the Nissan u12 and Godzilla era
@Sick_Boy.3 жыл бұрын
Thank You Nissan for uploading this. ❤️🖤2️⃣3️⃣
@tyrsafray46404 жыл бұрын
Had a 68 ‘ 2 door, built the crap out of it.. inspired by BRE.. One of the best racing economy sedans of all time! Wish I still had mine.. sold it for a song when I was young and dumb
@pierredecine1936 Жыл бұрын
I bought a '73 Datsun 610 in '74 & joined the Air Force. By 1975 - I had a 1,000 $ pro-built motor (1800cc) in my lowered trick-ed out 610 .I drag-raced it and auto-crossed it ! I ended up working in the Race Shop of 2 Datsun Dealers, before I "lost" the car.
@Datsun510zen3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for uploading this. Brings me back to when I was 7 yrs old and saw Mortan diving the #46 510 at Riverside Raceway in 71. After hearing big V8s all day, the L16 scream was unmistakable. I remember the race announcer calling Datsun the little underdog, and rooting for them to win because of it. 10 yrs later, my first car in high school was a black 68 510 with red interior, I've owned many over the yrs, and still have a little underdog 510 in my garage to this day. Datsun 510 is recognized as the O.G. Japanese tuner car, and get's love from multiple generations. Thank you Mr. K
@tommurphy430710 ай бұрын
was your '68 a two-door also?
@Datsun510zen10 ай бұрын
@@tommurphy4307 No, in '68 the only 510s sold in the US were 4-doors. Unlike later years, the '68 grill, side lights, front suspension geometry, and interior design were almost identical to the Japan market 510 Bluebird. Only difference being left hand drive for export here.
@Sirskibumsalot6 жыл бұрын
Had 5 of these 510,s in my day in the early 1980,s ....had a lot of fun in my 1970 and a lot of tickets ( ha)!!
@SomeRandomIndvl5 жыл бұрын
510 was the car to have back then. Sort of like what 90s Civics and Integra are now
@jensnn3 жыл бұрын
@@SomeRandomIndvl l a a 6-
@tommurphy430710 ай бұрын
bring em on- mission blvd fridays and saturdays. only the new acura EVs are somewhat fast- that be our next benchmark. @@SomeRandomIndvl
@tommurphy430710 ай бұрын
our cops all know what 510s are- and they also know what a 13B sounds like- so theyre just too damn loud. stoplight cars have to be quiet and civilized.
@johnrodriguez98395 жыл бұрын
reminds me of street racing behind G.W. h.s. in Washington Heights every Sunday. Oooh those were the best times ever!!! Nobody made those things prettier n faster than we used to back then. Best car ever!!
@tommurphy430710 ай бұрын
you made the prettiest and fastest 510s- very non-believable
@johnrodriguez983910 ай бұрын
@tommurphy4307 , I do mean for the streets...I'm sure the Sharpes had better built cars back then. On a street level, the statement stands. For the streets, bets were usually not turned down by us. And for pretty...even with all his teams support, Bob Sharpes cars never came close.
@byronmilla98652 жыл бұрын
1/4 miles!!! With little cars is a lot of fun!!! That was my first experience seeing car racing in my town Ahuachapan El Salvador Central America. 🤘💀👹
@Datsunarca6 жыл бұрын
thank you for reposting this video, a lot cleaner and smoother than the one already up on you tube for years
@deanlucke7396 Жыл бұрын
Bb
@kgabris33873 жыл бұрын
I owned many 510's here in Canada. All but one (a BRE replica) rotted out. Most fun you can have with your clothes on! I often wondered how many would line up to purchase a couple of 510's if Nissan were to tool up and reintroduce the 1971 model? No better thrill than steering a 510 through a corner with your right foot.
@Colt45hatchback10 ай бұрын
I feel like many would buy a new classic car. Wether it a 510 bluebird, b310 sunny, c110 skyline, or e20 and e30 corolla, a22/23 celica, and especially the ae86. There were many cars from back then that were excellent for daily driving, and easy to modify for racing too
@tommurphy430710 ай бұрын
all the nissans you mentioned are/were JDM CARS- not sold here@@Colt45hatchback
@tommurphy430710 ай бұрын
that will never happen
@Colt45hatchback10 ай бұрын
@@tommurphy4307 i feel you are right, though it is possible to buy every single part to build an fj/hj40 landcruiser from toyota besides the chassis as far as i know, so thats a start in the right direction
@tommyjsullivan4 жыл бұрын
Wow what a fantastic find!!!!!!! Love this video and story. 510’s are the best!!!!
@ScottTaylor-ru3hi5 ай бұрын
Had a '71. Four-wheel independent suspension. Four-wheel disc brakes. A 1.6 liter that put out 1:1 hp/ci. Four-speed manual. Weighed just a hair over 2,000 lbs. It was a retired Hertz rental so it had all the service records.
@pearlmax2 жыл бұрын
I saw this car just a few months ago in the showroom at the stealership picking up a transmission seal.
@adamlemus75855 жыл бұрын
When you are so used to go-pro racing footage you assume that’s what your watching then you realize how old the footage is.
@altruismfirst64892 жыл бұрын
@15:00 Pete Brock told Morton to go in as he knew engine didnt sing good but Morton kept going till engine failure. Brock was underrated in what he achieved.@17:45 proper tin top celebration :)
@mdgattti Жыл бұрын
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@AaronAlcaraz6 жыл бұрын
this documentary always get me.... amazing story
@tinfoilhat16193 жыл бұрын
great video! My brother still has a 310b and a 510b.
@tommurphy430710 ай бұрын
no such thing in either case. there was a B-310 but that was just a 210 and no one would brag about that. no such thing as a '510b'
@tinfoilhat161910 ай бұрын
@tommurphy4307 sorry, I mean 510b as in 510 bluebird. But his 310b is a coupe, to my understanding is pretty hard to find. I mean the cars in general. He is the 2nd owner of both vehicles. Which I think is awesome.
I had 4, 510s and now I only have my dad's 72 station wagon 510
@ThomasJoeSanNicolas2 ай бұрын
Smile 😊😊😊 tryout this one ❤❤thanks for the tip 😊😊
@TURTLEMMC236 жыл бұрын
Restoring a 69 510 coupe. Amazing cars.
@sportysixfifty50403 жыл бұрын
I have a 69 complete. Only for parts now.
@camiladevia7804 Жыл бұрын
@@sportysixfifty5040 😮😅😮😮😮😅
@sheilastafford4983 Жыл бұрын
@@sportysixfifty5040 pl
@SomeRandomIndvl5 жыл бұрын
Something about the boxy look. It looks so good present day.
@NVRAMboi2 жыл бұрын
The entire car is understated, honest and straight forward. Something that is pretty much entirely lost in today's production cars.
@BananaBreadEnthusiast Жыл бұрын
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@yazlinsoriano6596 Жыл бұрын
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@leonelrosales4546 Жыл бұрын
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@elissamorales4524 Жыл бұрын
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@roist_14 жыл бұрын
Morton was brilliant on the wheel and pedals. Phenomenal.
@altruismfirst64892 жыл бұрын
@15:00 Pete Brock told Morton to go in as he knew engine didnt sing good but Morton kept going till engine failure. Brock was a genius pity he never worked with Peter Brock from Australia, best touring car driver they ever had till lack of sleep from traveling long hours died in a shelby gt.
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@norm18153 жыл бұрын
4:32 Handles great
@ronaldss8594 жыл бұрын
Me and my buddies in the 80s we’re doing 510s and 240 Z‘s triple side drafts double side drafts close ratio gearboxes Close ratio boxes came out of the nap Z200 SX differentials out of the front end of Nissan four-wheel-drive we did it all . Before it was ever cool. That’s why I laughed so hard when I watch the fast and furious we used to drift our cars called a rear wheel steering and we are running as hard as we could up and down the Mount Rose highway going from 4500 feet to 9000 feet in a matter of about 15 miles some of the most fun I’ve ever had in my life .
@tommurphy430710 ай бұрын
no- before nissan had cool stuff like R200 viscous LSDs, VG30DEs, R30A 5-speed transmissions, and before the junkyards had plenty of 80s z-cars. those diffs had to come from 88-89 Z31 turbos. we don't mess with side drafts anymore- its holley model #4412 two-barrels with custom venturis making 690cfm on the V65 intakes- which at nissan is NLA, but i know where to find them. i'm thinking about putting a VG in my '68 4-door just for fun. the front diffs are a little too tall and now they, too, are getting HTF. the turbo Z diffs are 3.700 (same gearing as the stock 510s) and are an easy install in the sedans. they are really hard to source and are way more $$$$ than the mazda, subaru, or isuzu diffs, but they hook up well and are quiet- like a bulletproof traction control.
@MosportRacingSchool3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for uploading this. I probably saw this on TV back in the day. Either that or something similar in which they reported on the Laguna Seca race. There wasn't much racing on TV then so this was a treat. "The Stainless Steel Carrot" is a book about Morton's and BRE"s two years running Datsuns in the 2.5. I re-read it every few years. Now out of print, unfortunately.
@valeriemacleod96273 жыл бұрын
My father worked for Datsun at their national headquarters during the BRE era and their shop was close to where we lived. My bride and I were at the final race at Laguna and it was a great race. I was very disappointed and then very happy the next day. Mr. Kateyama was president of Datsun USA at the time and was very supportive of the racing since his first assignment outside of Japan was running Datsun’s rally program in Australia. He also would fly kites on the lawn of Datsun USA at lunch. 50 years ago, man I’m getting old. A good book to read about this is “The Stainless Steel Carrot” by Sylvia Wilkinson. After years of SCCA racing, my son and I have a 370Z trackday car now.
@jordanaraujo25793 жыл бұрын
That's awesome
@saracody6611 Жыл бұрын
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@jovencarandang2227 Жыл бұрын
I’ve read about Kateyama. He sounded like a great guy.
@valeriemacleod9627 Жыл бұрын
Mr K as my dad called him came back to the national headquarters many years after he had returned to Japan. Mt father spoke with him and asked what he was doing for Nissan/Datsun at that time. He said his position with the company was “Window Watcher”. My dad asked what that meant and he told him that each day he came to work and and just watched what was going on outside his office window 😀.
@christophertorres3851 Жыл бұрын
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@Chewygsxr5 жыл бұрын
I had a 1971 510 and saw his win at Riverside raceway, I had a 12 inch Cherry bomb glass pack with a megaphone tip, it sounded in sane at red line
@salazmiguel5542 Жыл бұрын
I have a 1972 datsun 510 runs great, but I think I will sell it anytime because I haven't driven it for more than ten years
@nlpnt Жыл бұрын
0:17 The 510 he's daily-driving is a '69 model, first year for the 2 door. Utterly stock down to white stripe tires and the VW-type bumper bows could be had as a dealer-installed accessory.
@tommurphy430710 ай бұрын
the first two-door cars were 1968 models but they didn't produce any until june '68, so they are very rare- i've seen but one and i belong to UFO and only see the one (white) car at all the shasta lake meets i've attended. the bumper overriders were stock on '68 thru '72 models. the black rubber overriders were introduced in 1973. the tubular overriders you speak of were never made by nissan- they were ALL aftermarket. i'm sure there were dealers who would install aftermarket stuff on their cars, but it wasn't common at all as nissan would not extend warranty coverage for such parts. sure is a lot of misinformation and made-up stuff regarding 510s on youtube.
@russthomson6168 Жыл бұрын
we grew up Datsun and VW, Alfas & BMW's were beyond our pay rate
@mikegosecure68262 жыл бұрын
510 again with FTA # 1951 Michael Tresno from Indonesia enjoy life enjoy the ride and get spirit more for datsun 510
@TedS-kq9im Жыл бұрын
I learned how to drive in a 1972 510 SSS coupe. We knew the car was special but we never knew how special. My dad sold it at some point after I left home. Wish I knew where it went
@nissanusa Жыл бұрын
It's always nice to think back on memories made in those rides you will remember for a lifetime. ❤️
@tommurphy430710 ай бұрын
no coupes were sold in the USA. bluebird coupes WERE sold in the japan domestic market. only sedans and wagons here. to have a coupe here would mean you bought it JDM and had it federalized in japan and shipped it here- very unlikely expense to go thru for a $2000 car....
@TedS-kq9im10 ай бұрын
@@tommurphy4307, we're not in the US. Can't speak for the car's origins, we bought it used 10-12 yrs later. Was a factory rally car. No undercoating, no sound deadeners or tar. No door cards, back seats or radio either. The previous owner removed the twin carbs and roll cage but it still had the original 1.6 that was supposedly bored to 1.8L. We only knew that it stupidly fun to drive, didn't know what the SSS badges meant until many years later. We ended up swapping in a 2L with a 5 speed and made it even more fun later.
@rubenlopez71422 жыл бұрын
Just got to love those Datsuns 510s!
@thetreblerebel4 жыл бұрын
The small vintage box shape is in style. People try to achieve this stance with cars. BMWs and these 510s are my kind of race car
@tommurphy430710 ай бұрын
theyre not race cars until you change them into one. there are only a few ways to do it correctly and a zillion ways to hack one together.
@sharontaylor41482 жыл бұрын
My first "new" car. Sealed my love of a stick. Drove her til the floor fell out!
@tommurphy430710 ай бұрын
you can blame your road maintenance guys for the salt corrosion- don't blame the car. we have lots of solid dimes in california. hundreds of em show up at shasta lake for every meet....
@waltertx.60203 жыл бұрын
The 510 was an amazing, and fun car to drive ✌️
@briandeleon77533 жыл бұрын
Nissan please bring the 510 back next...🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@NVRAMboi2 жыл бұрын
And bring it back as the "DATSUN 510" (then underneath in smaller print) - " by Nissan"
@jzxtrd3372 жыл бұрын
8,000 rpm back in 71... damn the L series is a beast of a engine. No doubt that it played a crucial role in the seasons success.
@MaximumDecibels3 жыл бұрын
the Sound of Johhny Mortons #46 BRE Datsun 510 Racing, is a sound NO ONE will ever forget. the sound of them BRE Datsun's are equivalent to a nest of pissed off hornets. VERY distinctive
@micalealopes4961 Жыл бұрын
Boo this is boring😂
@tommurphy430710 ай бұрын
they sound like a four-cylinder- not overly distinctive nowadays.
@guyherman5764 Жыл бұрын
So Cool :) My fav a 510. Had 4 and built 11 way back when in the late '70's and early '80's. Super little street road racer :)
@tommurphy430710 ай бұрын
too bad you didn't get to build a VG30 dime- the VGs weren't around until 1984. i created the first VG car in san diego in 1986. a friend of mine owns it today. clark steppler at jim wolf's shop in el cajon had his VG30DE (4-cam) car stoplight ready the following year. another friend and i put together the first import car (510) to win pony stocks at barona speedway in 2009. barona is a dirt, half-mile oval. its too expensive (and the rules are wack) to build a RR 510 nowadays- i only do stoplight cars now.
@sarez96973 жыл бұрын
This Is amazing racing 🏁.world wide top of the line from that era 🍃 great memories from Datsun ! When I was a kid …💫…
@hatbpto51803 жыл бұрын
Had a 1969 510 in the late 70's still driving a 720 every day today. Datsun!
@NVRAMboi2 жыл бұрын
In the late 1970's - in the scorching hot and dusty parts of rural Alabama, there were (3) primary vehicle brands showing up every day for (7-days per week) newspaper carrier use: (in no order) Volkswagen beetles, Datsun 620's or 720's, and Toyota HiLux pickups or Corollas. Long, rural newspaper routes that could take up to 5-6 hours to completely deliver each day. Absolutely brutal on vehicles. So I paid close attention as a teenager about to buy my first car.
@hatbpto51802 жыл бұрын
@@NVRAMboi Good to hear. I had a couple of beetles too. Drove the crap out of those and they kept going. That number 3 exhaust could get you if you didn't keep your valves in adjustment, but the transmissions were nearly indestructible.
@山県新之助4 жыл бұрын
国内仕様 ダットサン ブルーバード510型ブルーバードです🎵
@ganktuh4 жыл бұрын
Heard they started off as street racers on Mulholland Dr
@miketreker9444 жыл бұрын
Nissan could save their company if they a brought back an updated 510. Use world class, off the shelf hardware such as Aisin transmissions and a robust manual transmission set-up. Don't invent anything just existing hardware that works! Offer a base model with an attractive price point of $16k USD. Offer great handling and a 160 hp naturally aspirated base engine between 1.6 to 2.0 liters and a throaty exhaust system. This is the vehicle for the masses but for those who want a robust, fun driving vehicle that has a reputation for quality and great value. Manufacture in Tennessee.
@peskypeet4 жыл бұрын
Would have to be 2000 - 2300cc for base model, and maybe a 2600cc with turbo for a performance option with a suspension package. The reasoning is all the added weigh from mandated safety features and emission controls. Not to mention all the added crap people can't seem to live without these days. Back up camera, power windows, power door locks, power steering, power seats etc.
@miketreker9444 жыл бұрын
@@peskypeet That would work, I would like to see it and I would buy one.
@jordanaraujo25793 жыл бұрын
Dear Nissan please for the love of God bring back the 510.
@NVRAMboi2 жыл бұрын
"Under the DATSUN badge, while you're at it. Thanks and stuff."
@jimhiscott29183 жыл бұрын
I don't expect anyone to know this answer but this was my time back then, we build 510's for road and show. I ran a L20B 2 liter bottom end, SSS ported head, .530 cams, duel 40mm side drafts dual carbs, Canon intake manifold and a 200sx 5-speed transmission that bolted right in. I should have asked Brock or Mortan at the time how they got there engines to 2.5 liters but I never did. Anyone have the answer???
@garrettbean96242 жыл бұрын
I would guess you'd have to stroke and sleeve an L20b. Though for this series they weren't allowed to increase displacement, they worked with the same 1.6 liters as the ones on the dealer showrooms.
@zounds13 Жыл бұрын
They never did. They started out at 1.6 and then went to 1.8. That was all.
@tommurphy430710 ай бұрын
they were smaller than that- and were permitted weight-savings based on the engine size/wheelbase. under two liters means the L20B engine was permitted at 1998cc with 1mm overbore. some teams cheated with the 610 trailing arms which are slightly longer but its easy to check in tech, so the serious teams used modified 510 trailing arms. thats too much cam lobe lift for the street and the toyota 40mm solexes are inadequate for max power- even with 40mm chokes which would have to be fabricated. a better combo for stoplight driving would be a .475" slalom cam and the later-style L18 44mm solexes with 38mm or 40mm chokes or the later-style 50mm carbs which cost about 3 grand and are hard to source as used. also those manifolds are NLA and a manifold would have to be a ported version of the 44mm manifolds. you could also go with the 55mm weber DCOEs which are pricey but cheaper than the solex carbs. the 63A dogleg 5-speed is inadequate for street use and WILL break with serious rear rubber- even with viscous rear end. you HAVE to use the 71B-series OD 5-speeds or the R30A OD 5-speed for the street- that would have to be sourced from a Z24 or KA motor pickup/exterra. the Z24 720 71B short case 5-speed will bolt in with stock driveline, but they are super rare- have to come from the 83.5-86 720 CAB & CHASSIS pickup. if you find one- do whatever you have to do to GRAB IT- thats a bona fide 510 goodie. imagine sourcing all this stuff and STILL having to abide by SCCA or IMCA rules! my 4-door car has a stroked L20B (Z22 crank) and i ported the '220' SSS manifold and fitted it with a pair of mildly-modded '72 240Z carbs (46mm) and it has worked out beautifully and has better fuel economy than the 38mm SSS carbs- can't figure that one out. the air cleaner horn was more fab. work than the carbs! cam is webcam 94A grind which is .430" lift (mild). its not a race car but gets out of its own way just fine and will smoke your typical dime. she's a solid, good-looking car with original sand beige paint and genuine amarillo hail dents all over the top and one side of her body. we've been together for a long time and i love her- dents and all. okay better go- bedtime for this oldster. cheers.
@tommurphy430710 ай бұрын
most likely they ran the L20B block plus 1mm (86mm) overbore which would give 1998cc. they might also have used a bigger configuration and took a weight penalty@@garrettbean9624
@maxwisdom32853 жыл бұрын
dual overhead cams, independent rear suspension , a four cylinder you could set in your lap a make it purrrrrr like no other Datsun lives on
@buckver14972 жыл бұрын
Why did you stop the versa. Model 2011-2012 hatchback those are in high demand now..........
@robertsmith-lv4fm7 ай бұрын
The days of bullet proof Nissan engines
@chucklubchenko46615 жыл бұрын
Video Needs a Bruce Brown narrative and soundtrack by the Sandals.
@MrDanty643 жыл бұрын
Chuck luchenko And I was just getting ready to KZbin Bill Nettleton...let me buy a CD of the best hits of the accoustics dudes first!
@wileecoyote57493 жыл бұрын
Hey Nissan how about releasing 510 again? With SR20 and 6 speed be nice.
@kgabris33873 жыл бұрын
I would be so happy with an original L16 with 96hp and a galvanized dipped body shell
@wileecoyote57492 жыл бұрын
@@kgabris3387 yeah man they rotted away here in Northeast.
@chejlr3 жыл бұрын
It should be noted that the BMWS were not factory supported. The scca would not allow the BMW'S to run parts that were homologated in Europe.
@Datsun510zen3 жыл бұрын
Actually the SCCA's rule didn't aim to discriminate against BMW or European manufacturers as you suggest; it disallowed ANY parts that weren't available in the America market. Hence the name "TransAm series", and not the TransPlanted homologated Euro market stuff you can't get here in America series. It should also be noted that the 2002 was the slow man's 510.
@Datsun510zen3 жыл бұрын
@Угон Харлеев The US market PL510 had a 1.6L. and that’s what the #46 car had its first season. Second season it had a 1.8L
@bakatzen62433 жыл бұрын
@Угон Харлеев 1.6 liter L series engine. that tomei 1300 is A series engine
@chejlr2 жыл бұрын
@@Datsun510zenit should also be noted that Morton in an interview a couple years ago described the 510 as a cheap ripoff of the 2002. Datsun had the advantage of having Peter Brock and aerodinamacist who later did the aero work on Nissans GTps of the late 80s. And a big budget that only Datsun had.
@Datsun510zen2 жыл бұрын
@@chejlr It should be noted that it's time you read up on TransAm racing history rather than quoting BMW fanboy excuse for the 2002's utter failure racing against the far superior 510. For the record, John said in his interview at MotoMan tv, "The 510 was basically a cheeper copy of a 2002." With the 510's 1.6L 10,000 rpm engine it was also much faster than the 2.0L BMW. Not that it would have made any difference but, a small front scoop was the only aero allowed on TranAm B sedans of that era. So no, the 510 had ZERO aero advantage over any other car. The Alfa Romeo's team had 2 seasoned professional drivers Horst Kweck and Gaston Andrey, factory support for crew and parts, and had a bigger budget than the new BRE team. While Bob Sharp's 510s continued to dominate TrasnAm B sedan on the East Coast for nearly a decade, BMW walked away with their tail between their legs after the 72 season.
@典重北嶋3 жыл бұрын
素晴らしい
@aliashtiani82463 жыл бұрын
Would love a color corrected version of this.
@vickturorteez Жыл бұрын
Datsun 610 is 👑
@tedledford43502 жыл бұрын
I find it funny how Alfa Romeo had to cheat with more cars, money, drivers but still scared of the little underdog 510. Makes me want to go find a 510 to build. Great memories.
@mr.febrian924811 ай бұрын
Vintage video
@michaelgray1601 Жыл бұрын
I love you so much
@1357-w7z Жыл бұрын
😘
@rikosway3 жыл бұрын
Great education
@norm18153 жыл бұрын
0:14 Apparently John did quite well off the track too
@Gunsgame19664 жыл бұрын
The Datto’s won by 2 seconds even with the cheating going on , , 16 second lead the The Alfa after the 10 second pit stop and the Alfa had its false win by 4 seconds , Datto’s won hands down !
@altruismfirst64892 жыл бұрын
to think Alfa used to use illegal GTAM model alloy panels, lightweight all alloy engine (likely not the rare and obvious GTAM 16v unit) and all round disc brakes from factory, we underestimate how good Morgans driving was and how hard working the team was with clear and altruist intentions compared to the cheating likely Italian team. Usually the mechanics, Peter Brock and other unsung hereos had much to be credited for their efforts. Maybe if the Alfa team left the car near the ocean for a week before the race, the usual alfa unitary chassis would have lost weight due to rust to match the 510 weight :)
@bogdanbodryi Жыл бұрын
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@boyfrmnewyork3 жыл бұрын
Had a clone of the BRE Datsun 510 45 years back with a 1.8L. BMWs ran and hid in fear...
@altruismfirst64892 жыл бұрын
I had a bmw 1602 with 2.1 2002 worked engine, it was still slower than my previous 510, cramped and dodgey overpriced service costs from dealerships.
@davidjamesgillespie4002 Жыл бұрын
Great teams specialising drivers for the job in hand, what won on Sunday sold on Monday, hay much later this is a great car driven on Sunday to church by an older women owner .LOL, 😊😊
@dustinh4175Ай бұрын
On any sunday car version
@Bbbuddy Жыл бұрын
Great that Alfa felt they had to resort to cheating to beat the Datsuns.
@nlpnt Жыл бұрын
Especially given the roadgoing Giulia's price started at 50% more than a 510's.
@MerlinOpeth4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the upload, check out my Datsun bluebird on my channel,cheers.
@johnstephens3829 Жыл бұрын
Good god miss Molly
@vincentcerfont975326 күн бұрын
topwagen!
@anonfrank5466 жыл бұрын
i wanna see his hot wife more
@wileecoyote57495 жыл бұрын
...um...this video nearly 50 years old.
@brandonle1836 Жыл бұрын
😮
@shanebrbich5698 Жыл бұрын
Didn’t realise that Alfa’s have such a big fuel tank 🤣
@blufilmsesa8 ай бұрын
Alfa cheating with an illegal-sized fuel tank. Wow.
@johnstephens3829 Жыл бұрын
L-18
@bladder10104 жыл бұрын
This was the heyday of Datsun. Why does Nissan build such shitty cars now?
@NVRAMboi2 жыл бұрын
Perhaps started with Nissan recalling Mr. K back to Japan in 1977 (forced retirement due to internal NISSAN politics). In my opinion, changing the USA company/vehicle badging from Datsun back to Nissan wasn't helpful either. They threw away their entire racing heritage by doing that, along with the original badge for the beloved 240z. BTW, Nissan still makes some solid models. You just have to know what models are best and/or which features to avoid if you plan to keep/run your vehicle 10+ years.
@dustinh4175Ай бұрын
Nissans sound like kawasakis
@jackjohnsonsr6806 Жыл бұрын
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@bluehatmimesmimosa6593 Жыл бұрын
That car is a ugly classic
@jubilee7236 жыл бұрын
Do not buy a Nissan. Only Nissan use fixed code for smart start engine system. It is too easy for an auto theft to buy signal hacking device that makes copy signal to unlock the door and start engine. So, Nissan cars have been targeted by a car theft. For example, more than 10 Nissan cars were stolen in a day within 1 mile Frankford@Marsh Lane in Dallas, TX, 75287. One of them were stolen in front of Walmart. She just stopped by the Walmart to buy some goods. After she shopped, she found out her Nissan Maxima was stolen. 2016 Nissan Maxima and 2017 Nissan Maxima, 2015 Nissan Juke were stolen in one apartment-Gardens at vail apartment around this place. Especially, 2016, 2017, and 2018 Maxima have been stolen a lot recently.
@dr8note5 жыл бұрын
This is a 510 circa 1969-9173 hardly an electronic ignition factor...
@thetangentshow47975 жыл бұрын
What. What does that have anything to do with this ?
@overland80814 жыл бұрын
@@dr8note 1968-1973 was the run years.😁
@tyrsafray46404 жыл бұрын
Joshua Kang what the fuk does your rant have to do with 70’s era 510’s?