/TUNED - Turbocharged Datsun 510

[@hurricanealley8602]

My brother RIP had one of these 510's dad put a supercharger from a diesel tractor on it. It hauled ass ! Red in color. I miss them both dearly !

[@Max_VDV]

I'm sorry for your loss mate ❤️

[@money4life785]

im sorry to hear that brother i would love to see you build one again just to keep those memories forever

[@borisoliva8780]

Hola un gusto me podrás ayudar q puedo hacer para ganar potencia y por lo tanto aumentar las compresiones del motor fue ajustado Honda Civic 1983 desde El Salvador feliz navidad y próspero sano año 2021

[@Devilsgreedybelly]

HURRICANE....Build one and paint it Red, homage to your family and it will be a place to chill and enjoy your fond memories, all the best man 👊

[@1208aa]

RIP fam

[@100thMkey]

God Bless Men who restore and upgrade classic cars like this. True Heroes to Car Enthusiasts everywhere! Thank you for Sharing.

[@korymanuel6759]

Yes indeed

[@EvanMoon]

The car looks so clean. The wide body was done just right. Many a 510 has been made into a 300 hp death trap but this one is many levels above that. Thanks /Drive for sharing this. And the video opens with such a great vibe.

[@MrSlick208]

Still come back to watch this episode form time to time. Love it. True Inspiration

[@OldieProductions]

The Datsun is quite possibly one of the most beautiful cars ever produced, on all platforms! I'm a muscle car guy but these cars are dope.

[@samjericho5026]

Oldie Productions If not mistakenly the Datsun 510 was designed by the Italian Design House of Pininfinara

[@MrGoogelaar]

@@samjericho5026 The P510 was designed by Datsun/Nissan's inhouse designer Teruo Uchino, the predecessor of the 510, the 410 (ugly as it was!) was a Pininfarina design. The P510 had such crisp and clean lines that are still attractive today, beautiful cars! Here is some info: www.autonews.com/article/20080519/ANA03/805190345/teruo-uchino

[@geeksworkshop]

It really isn't and the idea that you think so just shows how bland you are

[@donziperk]

geeksworkshop go away fool

[@frankiegoes2placestravelvl507]

Philip Koen good article. 😎👍

[@chrisbullock6477]

absolutely beautiful.....actually liked his daily driver even more

[@fishermanmitch1]

me too

[@VictorPitstop]

This guy LITERALLY has built one of my dream builds. He actually has about 3 of my dream build from what I saw. I figured you could get very close to 50/50 weight balance with this kind of setup and he proved that theory right... GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS!!! I may or may not be crying.

[@jaguarblack5051]

My very first car was a 69" Datsun 510 with 13 inch deep dish rims with big flairs and it really catches your eyes on the road. It was back in 1985 and I was 19 years old. I bought it for $1000 plus $20 extra for batteries because the owner didn't have any battery in the car. He took a battery from another car then he put it my car. Then I spent another $1000 for body work and painted it red which was called: INDIAN RED which was super bright and it really caught people's attention! It was a 2 door with 4 speed, 1595cc, and I did my personal touch with Alpine stereo with all kinds of cool interior decoration and people loved it! I miss it so much!

[@jaguarblack5051]

***** yeah. I actually traded it in got a 75" Toyota Corollla SR5 instead and also spent some money to make a change. I missed that car too. It had black Enkei rims with chrome lips and I had completely white it out.

[@sergiomitra]

was it white interior inside and was in california

[@Honja999]

+Jaguar Black rip : /

[@oldfucker68]

I had a 71 510 lowered wagon. I'd love to get another. Bought it back in 1987 I think.

[@whatsupwithsteve]

I was a few years ahead of you but I can relate to your wonderful experience with the 510!

[@o2boutdoors]

Didn't notice that fenders had been widened until shown in the video; that means it was done really well in my opinion. This is the coolest 510 I've ever seen. Sweet car!

[@tunanocrust2642]

o2boutdoors right! No bolt on shit showing screws. A real widebody conversion and keeping the natural lines. Love it

[@letycabrera9583]

Datsun bluebirt 61

[@rolandocrisostomo2003]

That paint kind of absorbs the lines too, so in not so good lighting you can't pick out the curves.

[@andygranatelli8809]

Tires are way too wide not to widen the fenders.

[@frozenflame8319]

this car is made from the owners heart , its a pure personal time machine. Hope i can do the same thing one day. Respect to all car enthusiasts out there

[@robertsalmon6893]

One of the best cars ever produced, even in stock form, ultra reliable, quick, and great on fuel, what more could you ask? Handled well to boot.

[@jonwal]

I love 510s. This is such a beautiful build!

[@Radnally]

I had a tricked out 510 2 door, in the last 1970s...did all the work myself. Super fun. Tough engine. Should have never sold it.

[@crisgarcia1214]

I think TUNED is the best show on the drive channel. It just shows people's cars and what people can do with any car they set out to build and how badass they turn out.

[@RegularCars]

How did you mount a camera for the dead-steady POV shot at 5:47? It looks great!

[@ThatBlueKW]

Looks like some kinda roll bar mount go pro sells. Just used some extensions to get it low and in front of his face. Could be wrong but that car does have a cage.

[@JohnSmith-rx2nd]

Woohoo regular cars!! Youre the best/funniest man

[@RegularCars]

John Smith Thank you sir!

[@adrianacosta7715]

It could be a seatbelt mount...idk if they make those tho

[@AJd1996]

A mr. Regular sighting

[@Jasnmoo]

So pumped to see /TUNED back! One of the best shows on the net!

[@Jackaal77]

You can tell in this video that he's enjoying the hell out of that car. The song they help make this an excellent video. Bravo!!

[@davida1610]

Thanks guys for the trip down memory lane ! 510's were my first cars I truly enjoyed & built up, did some Autocross racing at San Diego Jack Murphy Stadium in ghe mid 80's ! They were considered old cars even then, lol. I recall a fine spring day in 1984 when about a dozen 510 fellows and I drove all Saturday making a high speed circuit N to Idyllwild / Palm Springs / Borrego Springs back thru Campo / Alpine. Our pack of buzzing 510s was a sight to behold. What a fun memory! Truly inspiring to see enthusiasts modding, driving them today, 35 years later keeping the spirit alive !

[@IrishDevil78]

The 510's are so cool, that 4 door would make a great daily family car.

[@whatsupwithsteve]

I had a 510 as my first car. What a love affair we had! I had the head rebuilt and put a suspension, air cleaner, exhaust and fender flares in it. Also added wide radial tires. It would get to 70mph quick but you needed to bring lunch if you wanted to see 100mph. But it did perfect 4 wheel drifts, especially when fitted with those new-fangled radial tires that came out in the early 70s. I'll never forget the fun we had together...:)

[@jasonriley6362]

This car is a work of art. Not overpowered, not rice, just vintage purity mated to the perfect amount of modern horsepower. This thing is genius!

[@geeksworkshop]

No it's design. If you knew what the word art meant you would understand a car that was a work or art wouldn't by definition function as a car

[@zweliisantsunguzi1807]

Whow! Guys I just shared tears on watching this video cause my dad had one in 1977 here in South Africa, I learned to drive on this car, for some time it couldn't start on its own, for some reasons my old man took time to repair the starter, we had to kick start the car, and he would call me to rerve it whilst he would go back inside the house to pick up something, you know after that as a young boy of 9 years I would feel so good having done that...lol...that's how easily I learned how to drive. If I could lay my hands on these I would restore it for my old man's memories...I miss him so much, may he R.I.P.

[@floaters292]

i wish i could be this dude. his car collection was awesome!!!

[@DrStrange1000]

Cant tell you lot just how much I like this review.. The music.. The location.. The cinematic shots (cut and edits).. ..And of course the car

[@RamblinAround]

This video is put together extremely well...it's impressive.

[@mustng9646]

When I was a kid I loved these cars. Still do. But I was the guy with the Camaro while everyone in the heights had 510s and corollas. Let’s not forget the z cars. Still have the Camaro blood in my veins but the 510 has a special place in my heart and soul! I remember everyone would flare the fenders out, put a crazy audio system in, sick paint and interior. But the exhaust note was always my favorite. I would run to my apartment window every time I heard the cars race up at Nicholas Avenue. Try to catch a glimpse of which one it was. Then I turned 16 and bought a 1973 Camaro with side pipes and headers. I officially joined the game. Wish I could do it again .

[@Rev1RN2]

As a Datsun lover, this was so enjoyable to watch. Thanks.

[@justkiddin1980]

I VOTE BEST CAR VIDEO EVER!!!! i keep coming back to this one...perfect visuals...perfect music...perfect car...perfect narration...just.......perfect!

[@olderrol1968]

I'll watch this review like 30 times already. best review Matt have ever done best car best story it wins the award. yay

[@reigPTzgM]

You have no idea how much i've missed you /TUNED! Now my year can begin!

[@JawshMann]

Holy shit a boosted Datsun? Fuck yeah! Little cars are the best! Excluding the "V-Tec Yo." You know what I mean C:

[@PeterSierraRacingSupply]

I don't know what you mean, you're saying V-Tec is better? lol

[@JawshMann]

Peter Karla Way off buddy Lawn Mo- I mean Hondas can't compete with real cars.

[@PeterSierraRacingSupply]

Haha that's what I was hoping! I just got back from lunch in my '72 240z and was happy to see another Datsun in my video feed.

[@MultiTerpen]

nah, f@ck import, 69 mustang 351 all the way

[@fordgtrocks1579]

MultiTerpen just shut up

[@SneakyDeeky355]

Keep 'em coming. I love getting to hear Matt's point of view on all these different home builds. So much good stuff out there... tip-of-the-hat to the owner.

[@ihor6841]

I support Drive. We all have paid jobs. We don't work for free. Drive makes these videos, and they are not free to make. Turn off your ad blockers and dont be hating at the beginning of the new year!

[@upsidedowndog1256]

That is one little sweet Datsun. Those cars were sleepers, even with 95 horses. 300+? Hell yeah!

[@KunoaKaomi]

This car is absolutely beautiful!

[@1SeanBond]

Thank you for bringing back the Memories! And showing the horsepower we could only have dreamed of Back in the day!

[@mabie551]

Been waiting for this one! Now let's get a video of this guys 240z!

[@11green11]

The beautiful simplicity and elegant contours of these cars are timeless. I had a 74' Corolla wagon in high school and miss it more each time I buy another vehicle. Something about the drive centric design,the lack of distractions always made driving exciting 😎

[@GhostTape]

Fastest car in Forza 3.

[@777RY]

shit pulls hard haha

[@FELiPES101]

LoBoost lol awd drop the hammer

[@R03333]

Shit, I remember those days, the thing would fly

[@cowpiekiller]

rather the 300 or cayman

[@CarlMCL]

I hated drag lobbies for that reason.. They pulled faster than any hypercar.

[@RACEMASTERyEAH]

"...scared the crap out of me and I wanted it ever since" I love that spirit :D

[@wmurray9800]

OH Man thank you for this road test . Worked at Datsun as a tech Built a lot of 510,s and led to high 9,s low 10s in the quarter mile. With the FIA. suspension, the car does not kick in the turns. One piece strut, angle of spindle to strut. Look at Bre's FIA alignment spec's. Go cart on steroids, thank's again Joe.

[@jborcz1014]

Without a doubt the prettiest 510, I've ever seen.

[@muhammadhasifmio2407]

This is definitely one of your best pieces Matt. The musics and the arrangement are spot on! Hope you can list out the musics that you used in this vid

[@tedshredz58]

I had a 1970 510 as a first car. I kept finding parts for it from race track (well, not “finding” them- I had to pester) builders. It lead to an improved experience and spoiled me for the rest of my driving some 45 years later. I came to expect minimal body roll from sway bars, and with the cam, Twin Webber 42’s on Cannon intakes, and a proper custom header gave it enough snap to keep me and everybody else reason to pay attention. It taught me how to drive. I really miss that car.

[@THATMOFODIRT]

I really dig these old Datsuns. Can we see an episode with the white 240z?

[@reecewatson773]

Beautiful Datsun, thank you for showing (sharing) it to (with) the world...

[@zeusdog34]

wow very nice.I always liked these little machines.nicely done.

[@marcryvon]

My '72 was Apple Green, 2 doors. Had to sell it in '74, my insurance was crazy expensive. Bought another some years later but 4 doors, in an yeck banana yellow, clutch toast. Had it fixed only to totale it in a crash. Brother in law helped me to rebuild the front end and the chain cover and pump. My wife painted it Green Apple of course, so we could go on our honeymoon trip tip top. A friend gave me his own 510 that would'nt start, with small Euro mags, nice aluminium/leather steering wheel, Stebro muffler (awesome sound) etc.. Drove it for, what 3 or 4 years and then gave it to my kid brother. He almost killed himself in it, hitting a huge rock in a ditch. I think he still has the bended wheel... WE both miss it dearly to this day...

[@Datsun510zen]

Unfortunately, Matt wasn't able to really air out that car. As I'm sure he would attest, that unassuming little car is an absolute monster in sheep's clothing. I've owned 510s most of my life, and still have one in my garage today with an SR20det, GT3071r @ 15psi, and Troy Ermish built race suspension. I've driven everything from a GT500 Mustang, BMW M5, Acura NSX, to a Tesla Roadster S, and I'd still take my 510 over any of them. Tuned right, the 40 year old suspension can hold it's own against a Miata, but with 400HP in a car weighing 2000lbs, you have a serious pocket rocket. To be honest, anything over 270HP in a 510 is tire smoke, but let's face it, sometimes too much is just what you need.

[@moreofjosem5363]

For real my dad swapped a z24 dual spark Nissan engine (Webber carb) and it has less than 120 hp and it spins the wheels all the way to third gear 😂 like dang tires need to be wider to get a grip

[@richardoboyd]

Gees.. this video brings back memories. I grew up in a town called kota Kinabalu, a northern state in Borneo. my first car was a Nissan Bluebird SSS 510. Yes it was a two door and it was my first girlfriend before any of the real girls. This car had 12 blubs in total for tail lights! it spanned from the left to the right end of the car. I kept the original 4 piston SOHC engine. At that time, finance wasn't great so I had to work with what I could. I remember having to build the engine. Kept the 1.8 block, oversized piston rings, skimmed a 1.6 nissan engine head, lighten the flywheel, threw in an older 240 Nissan ZX gearbox and kept the old SU side draft twin carburetors. She was fast, had her own personality, and the only other person who could every start up the car was my mum. it was a push button starter and not the common key version. You need to have the right timing to release the button and she would start. That was 33 years ago. I still have dreams of her till today.

[@mickeyhartsell6096]

Sad that he doesn't stop driving and film the body of this beautiful car....didnt really get a good view of this machine. 😣

[@zzz7zzz9]

I was about to say the same. wish they would have had more views of it sitting still.

[@korymanuel6759]

Because it was such a sweet driver's car you can't get enough of it don't want to stop

[@therainforest4314]

One of the cleanest, smartest, most tastefully customized Japanese cars I have ever seen. Wow! I love this one. :-)

[@AndreasLarsson95]

Fuck supercars man! I prefer old cars with a new heart ;)

[@sleekcartim]

+andreas Larsson agreed, but a few upgrades to make it more driveable would b nice

[@danielhillwick8430]

Best car ever! I have built many many of these cars, 4 doors, wagons, and insane coops! The mods one can do to this car are Unlimited for the most part. I like the fact that you can swap Factory parts from late model cars into this amazing little box. For instant, rear disc brake conversion adopted from the 200SX. The rear diff out of an all-wheel drive Subaru. The list goes on and on. it has been some time since I've been behind the wheel of a dime. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video!

[@MarcusSlater]

Favorite car on Tuned thus far. It's just fucking perfect.

[@york2600]

This is one of the most beautiful Datsun 510s I've seen. Looks brand new

[@Tony-1971]

lowering a car and sticking a nice set of rims on it can be a total winner.

[@littlepolarbears]

aesthetically

[@Tony-1971]

zum Obviously.

[@OwenHoover]

zum A E S T H E T I C

[@cusucito7]

Jesus H. Cristo! That Datsun is Beautiful. What a sight to see a proper classic Japanese car. Absolutely love it, then that camera shot in the garage and saw that 240 and I totally froze. My jaw hit the floor. Nice to see a good ole fashion Datsun enthusiast doing these cars proper work Himself. Not "paying" a shop to do a full restore. I too will one day finish my Z. Sweet video

[@MasterRyu3]

What's the song playing in the beginning?

[@thehaynesmp]

yes, please i must know this song

[@duweydang]

It did match the theme. Awesome episode. Wondering the same.

[@Vonwafenburg]

I third this notion on having a name to put on that lady's lovely vocals

[@kristiansvalland4595]

I need to know the song too. actually a few of the songs used in this video I would like, shazam can't identify any of them

[@RelentlesslyUnending]

Fourth the notion that a song list would be awesome! Even if its music from something like extreme music it would still be cool to have song track titles.

[@CruzinKrispy]

one of the best films ive seen from TST it was beautifully shoot and edited, thanks guys.

[@lgnlint]

Looking at a 510 is like an amazingly sexy woman. You just want to look at every angle. Such an amazing looking car to me.

[@klausphx]

Really?

[@Devstatham]

This guy wouldn't be behind the wheel of my blood sweat and tears ... That's a beast of a ride

[@GalacticBlader]

wish nissan would bring back this datsun or the 190z for 2020 or 2021

[@davebar2017]

The robot rooms that make todays rides couldnt do it. I wonder where the dies molds went

[@MetalDetailer]

This is a beautiful machine. Hats off to the owner for bringing her back to life!

[@Munkenba]

So is Drive+ still a thing then? Because while I'm very pleased that you guys are making efforts to please the masses, should I still be a paying customer? Because Drive+ has been pretty dead for a week but videos are still being made for the free users.

[@werecollie]

maybe they found a sponsor again?

[@Munkenba]

Kole Koons Nah, they uploaded a new video since I wrote that, false alarm.

[@cuchunaso]

thats why you shouldnt have paid in the first place

[@Munkenba]

Santiago Fischer Why? Because I want to help out my favourite youtube channel to keep them going strong? Do you walk into a grocery store and walk out without paying? Shit costs money, deal with it. Just be grateful that they're even giving you free stuff. Truthfully, KZbin just needs to give their hard working channels a bigger cut in the revenue, that genuinely would solve everyone's problems. Google is the real greedy entity in this whole thing, not Drive, Drive just want money to pay for expensive videos.

[@Munkenba]

SpyderRios I just wrote in my last comment how KZbin takes to big a cut from ad revenue. They take 60%, which is insane. Then there's the huge quantity of assholes who get adblock. Ad revenue is fine for people like fast lane daily who do low budget car shows with very little expense. Drive is very expensive to produce, they need more money than someone like Pewdiepie, who may have 30 something million subscribers but he only needs a mic, a computer and a camera and he's pretty much good to go. Cars are very expensive.

[@rizwanrafeek3811]

Beautiful, I remember in my childhood, I used to drive along with my Dad. This it brings back memories.

[@azarulnazimabdullah22]

Seriously want to know more about that white 240Z...

[@brendanlorente1968]

Hello from 2024 still one of my favorite 510 videos on KZbin

[@Proffa]

Farah is wrong, 510 as almost all Datsuns have hydraulic clutch as standard (unless his talking about new systems), but no way to tell from this video was it converted in this car because of this modification.

[@modifiedcarforums]

I was about to say the same thing and add to that, why would anyone let Farah thrash their car?

[@pgf202]

Look at the firewall it has two master cylinder reservoirs one for the brakes the other for the hydraulic clutch.

[@gajjar89]

what song is it at the start of the video?

[@justkiddin1980]

yeah exactly my question....

[@FullTimePRO]

+Madhav Gajjar soundcloud.com/ludemaster/paul-ressel-dissertation

[@justkiddin1980]

thnx very much...nice song to ride to

[@gajjar89]

Thanks a lot. This song is pretty awesome for any occasion .

[@davidremache4105]

My first car 1970 Datsun 510 color blue I bought it for 350.00 dollars in New Jersey in 1982 I was 17 years old this video bring back good memories that you for sharing god bless

[@jirace]

Perfectly balanced with no driver and/or with a driver?

[@kpkp1077]

I saved this video years ago...one of my favorite sound on a 510....damn beautiful car!!!!

[@peterdaka6487]

THIS MY DEAR FRIENDS, IF YOU LISTEN CLOSELY, IS A PERFECT LOVE STORY!!!

[@TheSuaveBOSS]

Wow. I fucking love these restored 510's! The boxy shape of the car gives itself character and history that cars today simply don't have enough of. I mean look at the rear lights--they're freakin' gorgeous! The raw, visceral structure of the 510 simply feels and sounds very mechanical, which in turn gives to a great driving pleasure. I'll own one of these in the future, for sure.Great video Matt!

[@isogamer12]

No one I know really understands how much I would fucking kill to have a garage. Ever since I was a fucking child I've wanted to build an e30 from the ground up, or even an rx-7 (FD). My first car currently is a '11 Infiniti g37xS, with the money my parents and I put towards this car I could be driving my dream vehicle, such a shame we are bound by limitations, mine being a fucking garage.

[@Bit01]

Keep working toward it and you'll get there.

[@ryancrow2876]

you dont have much to complain about kid my parents would never put a dime towards my first car

[@stukinit]

That's a very nice first car, man.

[@RazgrizNinjaEX8]

Don't complain with a G37, though. I got a 2000 Focus ZTS with 144k on the clock as a first...

[@ryancrow2876]

hell id take the focus. i got a 1996 mitsubishi galant that doesnt run. 202k miles

[@billbillmartin3754]

I've just been watching old mussel cars then clicked on this beast what a ride love it I had one of these old cars sold it now hate my self

[@GriffinBean]

No Hydraulic clutch? They came factory with a hydraulic clutch.

[@tomesky]

+Griffin Bean i thought that when he said it lol

[@dahorn100011]

I know this is 2 years ago but what I think he means is there is no servo assistance. Servo =/= Hydraulic Basically means there is no force amplification from your foot and force multiplication factors aren't at work

[@2oome]

I'm glad the show is back. It is about damn time

[@Krst22ify]

What's the song at the beginning? Shazam can't find it for me

[@charldaughter]

Darude Sandstorm

[@jwilh15]

this may be one of my favorite cars you've ever featured. Kudos Rick

[@dixy2k]

This is what a car still should be like. Not a fat pig pig on wheels full of electronics and a numb feeling while driving them.

[@MikroAnimations]

So true man. I'm a valet at a hotel, I can't believe how much useless shit is piled into cars these days.

[@Hi.Im.Andrew]

One of the best /Tuned yet. There were some really great shots in there! Keep up the good work guys!

[@Honja999]

i want song name pls

[@proftobes]

+Allen Thor Paul Ressel -- Dissertation soundcloud.com/ludemaster/paul-ressel-dissertation

[@rossarmstrong6731]

This was a great video and a refreshing change from the usual stuff that tuners head to. Hope to see more.

[@risingsun9595]

Did a Finnish man happen to build it during the summer?

[@MrProguitarist123]

:DD

[@KDUBIN90]

Attention MATT!! Continue to make these exact videos. Sincerely, A huge fan

[@Johnconno]

The car of choice for London coke-dealers. Circa 1973.

[@mdtransmissionspecialties]

I have a 72 510 wagon I’m restoring and this gives me so much inspiration.

[@just4funTony]

этож вазовская пятерка в тюнинге епта

[@vqpwr]

Seriously some amazing film work and editing! Amazing job Thad and Zack!

[@KentHenry8]

love seeing the work a diehard gearhead comes up and Matt's descriptive test drives

[@jeffsloane8628]

Matt and company. Thank you thank you for telling the 510 story! Nice piece of work.

[@sylvesterpedersen171]

its amazing to see these beuties come to live again, almost makes ur heart break :D

[@DJ_Dangle]

You have no idea how happy i am to see what /Drive is doing with their network... I understood why you guys made the switch to /Drive+ but, unfortunately I couldn't swing the budget. But with this new format I get to see my favorite shows and all of the amazing production that I've come to love you guys for. So, thank you, /Drive. And when the wells are less dry, I will invest in a subscription.

[@DJ_Dangle]

Also, that 510 is gorgeous.....

[@bensatunia8842]

I never liked Matt and his vids, but this is awesome work. Car is a fit, spots are a fit, music is a fit and even his comments fit. Matt, awesome work !!! The 1st I very very like. Great job.

[@holotropik]

Built and raced a few of these, such a fun little car to go club-racing in. Thanks for the trip down memory lane ;)

[@indoubt247]

Videos like this motivate me so much.

[@DaysWithDayton]

I bought a '72 510 FINALLY after watching this video 4 years ago.

[@79porsche911sc]

Very cool 510; I've got to say that it's so fun to watch these videos Matt or regular people doing awesome things to ordinary cars. The swag was def dialed way up on this Datsun!