Today, I get to sit in and take a closer look at one of the most beautiful Datsun 510s I have ever seen. This car has gone through a complete restoration, and honestly, it’s hard to describe just how beautiful this thing is in person.
The attention to detail, the classic Datsun 510 body, the Skyline Hakosuka front-end conversion, the aggressive stance and the Nissan SR20DE powertrain all come together to create an absolutely incredible build.
This isn’t just a clean Datsun 510 — it’s a carefully built classic with some serious performance upgrades underneath.
Watch the video and let me know what you think! 🔥
🔧 BUILD SPECS
US-spec PL510 Datsun 510
Original Skyline Hakosuka front-end conversion
Nissan SR20DE inline-4 from an S15 Silvia / 240SX platform
S15 5-speed manual transmission
Nissan 240SX rear end
Rear disc brake conversion
Wilwood BBK front big brake kit
Wilwood combination proportioning valve with tubes & RH mounting bracket
Custom front oil cooler
CarbonSignal Automotive front-end body kit
Complete restoration
Fender flares
Watanabe-style wheels
Front: 15x8”
Rear: 15x10”
Scale Coilovers
Every detail on this car was carefully thought out, from the restoration and bodywork to the suspension, brakes, wheels and Nissan power.
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🇨🇦 Filmed in Montreal, Canada.
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