DATSUN REBORN: Second-Chance 1970 Datsun 510 Saved From Wrecking Yard Death | EP13 

I had DATSUN 510 two door and four door. Yes that would be the one for me once again. Paul Newman raced the 510 .

Sooo Good to see that Beautiful Smile again Nicole...... That is a really great job Harry and his Wife have done...... I have missed you.... I hope you are starting to feel a little better.... Gone but never forgotten.... :-))) xxxxx

I absolutly love this car....DATSUN!!

What an absolute toy!! I love it!!

That Datsun is clean! good find!

"Datson Dating" I'm sure this will being back some good memories for a lot of folks.

You don’t have to have the fastest car to have the most fun. That thing honestly looks like a blast to cruise in. Props to the owner. Clean!

Those are the coolest windows ever! Glad to finally see another video up, your content is always awesome!

I love this dang channel

I remember that car up here in Washington, I saw it for months and months online and was wondering who was going to fix it and restore it

Nice build.

Where have you been!! Really miss your vids! Cheers

She obviously has knowledge of datsun things and is asking questions to educate the viewers. She's awesome!!!

You can see how Nichole’s enthusiasm and interest in the cars story makes the owners so happy. Great to see cars lovers really enjoying themselves 👍🏼👍🏼

Just got to the “probably a small dead body” part and I’m loving it. The pace is just right and you really feel like you know him when he gets talking about the project. I love stories like this!

I wish these came out weekly. Missed this Nichole!

That is a gorgeous car. I always liked that era of Datsuns.

Outstanding episode Nicole. Great interview and interaction with the builder. The 510 has always been a favorite of mine having grown up watching the BRE Datsuns race at Laguna Seca as a kid. This one is a testament to the builder’s passion and dedication. Love what you do!

I have a ton of respect for guys and gals who can build vehicles like these and make something special. Another great story, and the production quality is excellent! Well done, Nicole.

it's a lot like a KPGC10 omg

“Help Me” Haha, I’d say the cars’ wish was answered

I've never seen a restoration or resto-mod done on one of these that I didn't like.

Loved this episode! What an amazing car! I had a 510 when I was in high school and have been looking for one for the last two years. This video just made me want one even more. Thanks for sharing and inspiring!

Great job Nicole, first time watching your channel and glad I did. I was hoping you would talk about the independent rear end, but that's okay. My very first car was a 1971 4-speed manual Datsun 510 4-door sedan, light yellow with a black vinyl top and black interior. I bought the car near SeaTac airport in 1975 from a women (she purchased the car brand new in downtown Seattle) who just got married and worked for the airlines. So needless to say the car had less than 9,000 miles on it. I had to work and save the money to buy the car and have enough for insurance. My Dad and I had been looking for cars that were less than $1,500, but this car was selling for $1,800. I talked my Dad into going to look at it anyway, even though it was over my budget. The women sold the car to us for $1,400, but I didn't have enough for insurance, so I talked my Dad into lending me the extra $200 I needed with the promise that I had to pay it back within 6 months (He really liked the car also and knew it was like new, so he let me buy it). I had the car for just shy of 8 years. I modified the exhaust with a high RPM long header and 2 and half inch pipe with what was called at the time a turbo muffler (Exhaust Specialties did the work in Ballard or Seattle area). I had it dyno tuned at the only place around that did it (never heard of that before, a friend told me about the shop just off of 145th and Highway 99 in 1976). With the header and the exhaust it pulled a 104 HP out of that 1600 engine, yeee haaa! It did 17 second flat quarter mile runs at between 70 & 74 MPH at SIR in Kent, could not get to go any faster even with speed shifting. The car could cook and the front end started floating over 120 MPH, no spoilers (speedo only went to 120). When I owned the car I didn't even know it had a independent rear end. I learned a lot since then because of others teaching me all about those Datsun 510's from fine people like yourself and others in the last 40 years. Thanks again and I hope you and your dear family have a wonderful week and weekend!! [[ I'll be watching for more for sure. ]]

Cool couple building the car they dated in 👍🏻

Harry smiling when you were driving so proud of his work. The car is gorgeous

Your show is something really special. I even tear up sometimes watching it lol. Your crazy enthusiasm and aura, the way you interact with people mixed with mental machines, sounds and people. It's really a one of a kind gem this show of yours. Thank you and keep up the good work!

Wow, what an amazing story. Truly a labor of love.

So glad to see a new episode. I've been hanging for it. Down under they were called 1600's.

Welcome back. I don't know where you're finding these DIY restorations but it's awesome.

that is an insanely cool datsun ! Love watching this show! can’t wait for more

and you do a great job btw..stopping to explain the cross flow ..nice

This beauty looks so much like the 71 510 I had, years ago. Had a 2 Litre from a 78, 710. Same colors and everything. Damn it was fast and fun. When I was done with it, my little sister had it for years after. And to that guy in the GTI that tried to race me down the Clackamas River Hwy........... HEE HEE HEE!

Quiet scaring, how she looks at 17:39:... very scared! But i like very much this and other episodes... - thank you!!

Awesome car Harry & Shelley! Loved seeing it and chatting with you guys last week at the Carmel Mountain - Cars & Coffee!

My first new car was a 1970 510, I had oversize tires on it and it was a runner. Loved to drive the Southern California mountains and baja California....the only thing bad about it was the interior vinyl. In 2 years in Southern California heat it was starting to crack.

Love hearing that story about he wanted to get the car that “got” his wife again.

The looks and the X flow engine reminds me of a mark 2 Ford Cortina built in the UK.

Got my attention with the two beetles, ended up binge watching all of the episodes. I like your style of calm, low key , quiet conversation, with the owners, and let the cars "talk", by your quality editing, and footage. A lot of passion is shown, without the " in your face " flair. It's really.....intimate.

You find some of the coolest cars to review. I'm so glad they let you enjoy them the way they do!! Keep up the content. Between you and Larry Chen I've learn so much about the story of the cars your looking at its amazing to see that kind of story that goes with the cars

This gorgeous car.. it has some kind of zen stuff.. the owner has a long term commitment with the perfection in peaceful way. Just amazing.

There is all kinds of people doing car stuff on RU-vid but the cars and people that you choose to do is outstanding! I love the Oddball stuff and outside-the-box builds. two is you're a great interviewer and fun to watch! Cheers from New Brunswick Canada👍😎🇨🇦

That car looks sweet. I love it. No computers just the basics. That's all you need.

My girlfriends Dad had a Datsun 1600 as they were called here in NZ back in the 70's, was a great car, zippy and had personality plus. I had a 1200 SSS back in the 80's too, was also great apart from those factory Dellorto's which while not being too too bad were never quite as good as Webers.

Ooooh look at you bringing out the 90 degree sunshine!! Datsun that's my screensaver!! Hopefully I can find one to rebuild later!! Excellent vid!!

Awesome, Nicole... The 510 was the "every-person's" vehicle. I love those cars!

You looked like you enjoyed this little car...lots of smiles. I really liked this guy's build. Very interesting mellow fellow, what a talented man.

Just a nice sweet build! Awesome looking Datsun 510! And them back windows💯🔥🔥🔥👌🤝✌i also love how i you really enjoy driving these cars in your vids! Its AWESOME!🍻

What a great car. Interesting about the names they were given for different countries. In Australia they were just called the Datsun 1600. I didn't know they were called a 510 in the States until recently. When I got my licence in the 80's, I remember that the guys who had 1600's were always fanatical about them.

great video! already looking forward to the next one!

This is my kind of guy. The RC planes, the cars, the do it yourself kind of thing.

That brings back some memories, my first car was a 1971 Datsun 510 4 door, not as cool as the coupe, but still fun to drive , it was a great little car. Thanks Nicole

First time I heard the thing about stopping at the RR tracks. NEVER heard that!!!!

Nice! That car brings back memories.

I'm impressed how much mechanical and automobile historical knowledge you have.

I owned one of these back in the early 1970's as I was learning my mechanics trade, in a Datsun shop. Mine was almost the same blue but not supersonic :) . I wish that I had never let it go but I wanted to buy a 200SX Datsun. It was also lots of fun to drive. Thanks for the great show.

Car is like 50 years old looks amazing Nicole is from the same era looks amazing wish my car from 2021 looked that amazing and me looking that amazing and i am not even 40

great looking ride, love it

Video quality gets better with each episode, what a cool survivor Datsun

love all the questions, you really know this car by the end. Great work on both the car and show!

The very first car I drove - at the age of 13-14 something - was a Datsun. A dark purple hatchback. Very cool and with a decent engine powerwise. 👍

Hi Nicole what a lot of fun to watch .. Seeing you drive without mirrors old style concentration in your eyes spot on & a car of my era having had both the 1600 & the 200sx.back then as new cars. My shopping car now is a Honda Accord Vtec 2.4..emmm..what can I do with that omg what have you started. Be safe & Hello from Bathurst Australia.

This is an inspirational story. If you have the vision and desire, you CAN make amazing things happen. Obviously he is also very talented and mechanically inclined, but this was built in a regular garage. 👏👏👏👏

Took me back to the good old days of driving down the road on my little Toyota, thinking I was a race car driver.

Nicole, I've followed your career since the old pirate4x4 days, and I have to say it really feels you've found a great niche to showcase your love and knowledge of autosport. I haven't owned a 510 yet, but I have owned many 620's, including my 1st, a '75 that I still have, and am starting a full rebuild on. I love datsuns, they just have a unique feel to them

When I first came to Los Angeles in ‘75, those things were everywhere, in La Puente. I was in shock, having come from Detroit to Los Angeles. They were souped up 4 cylinder hot rods. I actually liked them.

I love the 510’s

Hi Im fred from sydney australia ,i have a 4 door 510 z18turbo eng injected out of a 80s import bluebird ,had her since i was 17 now 50yrs old . my 510 is 51yrs old , i love it 2nd resto coming soon i hope

It's simple & done just right, best part is that it's a project of a couple that loves cars & that's a very rare thing to see. We can also see a second project car in the garage hopefully we can revisit them.

"A car has a soul"...Nicole, you understand so well.....I hope someday you do an autobiographical video about yourself...it would be really fun to see that.

Omg I was so excited to see a new Episode, keep them coming Nichole! Super cool

I had one in L.A. back in the late 70s. Canary yellow, lowered with Webers. The IRS really makes these cars handle. I must have driven mine 4 or 5 times round trip between L.A. and Seattle. Definitely needed a 5 speed though. Miss that car.

Their ride is just gorgeous! The color, the white stripes across the body, wheels, engine bay, seats, everything. I wonder if Harry has very small cameras hidden somewhere, so he and his wife can look around without spoiling the car's look. Hats off to his wife for being together with him in the project. Usually women don't like to do this kind of stuff, but I can see (supposedly) why she got involved: that's the feeling of the "car we used to ride when we started dating" which brings back good memories and eventually some nostalgia. ♥️ Thank you once more for sharing these precious things with us! P. S.: Is there any trend that I am unaware of, regarding light blue painting? I really like the color and I was wondering if it's just a coincidence or if there's anything else pointing to that direction, since there's the Beetle featured in the channel which has also a light blue hue.

Love your videos thanks so much for the time you put into each video much appreciated . The stories are what keeps it interesting and wanting more..thumbs up from New Zealand 👍

Well that made my day seeing that beautiful car the 510 Datsun has always been one of my favourite cars since I was a little boy. I've never been able to own one but hopefully one day that'll still will happen. Thank you Nicole for showing this car it brings back so many memories.

Nice to see one of those survived this long. Owned four 510 and a couple 240z. I could fix those L type motors in my sleep.

Fascinating little car. Had a B210 back in the day, never would have considered it collectable. I like that blue with the stripe quite a bit. Good one Miss Johnson, more please!

I love your show thanks for be strong enough to do this type of work as a woman, it is refreshing to see knowledgeable women invovled with the car business. Keep up the good work.

Looks like my area. I'll have to keep an eye out for it!

A relative of mine had a school bus yellow 71 510 2dr when I was a teenager. I loved to drive it around town. Those were fun cars.

Awesome video about the Datsun 510 I once owned and loved the attention I received thanks for sharing

I had a yellow 69 510. Was an awesome car. Traded it for a 77 Datsun king cab, also ultra cool. In Canada.

Such a joy to have your work pop up. Nicole you are just wonderful at car personing. Thank you so much. In the 70's I got bored with grad school and started a 'furrin' car repair shop in the middle of nowhere. Had a state cow university and an army base, so there were plenty of Jags, Healeys, Alfas, Bimmers and a few Spyders, and a herd of the usual stuff. We had maybe a half dozen of these depend on us, and i loved 'em. They were (unlike the European stuff) bulletproof (we didn't see 'em much, so yes, you didn't hafta worry about breaking them), they were, in the true sense of the word, ELEGANT. Simple and functional. They were wonderfully engineered, so they were easy to work on. And for the day, FAST. They were fun as a DD and at the local autocross runs and, in the right hands, would run with the best of the Bimmers and Alfas. Lovely, lovely cars. Thanks for bringing back those memories. Please keep up the wonderful work, kid.

So great Datsun 💙💙🤍🤍 510 😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰 Lovely smile 😍😍😍😉❤️❤️♦️♦️♥️♥️

Love the 510! Excellent build. I appreciate that you are finding really great cars with interesting stories. Thanks, Nicole!!!

Magic. Dato 1200s done under, worth a mint now.

What a beautiful build and fun car. I wish the prices didn't skyrocket on these. I would love to have one. 🤙

@19:13 totally agree. it's funny what us car enthusiasts enjoy most people call an inconvenience... this car is BEAUTIFUL, the 510 is a dream car for me great stuff

The Datsun 1600 was still being used as a club rally car here in NZ in the 1980s and possibly the 1990s. There are probably a few circuit racers stashed away as well. Nice bit of engineering.

These are one of what I call the “trinity” of most beautiful 3-box 1960s-70s car designs that also include the BMW 2002 (esp. the round-light rear-end) and the Alfa Romeo Giulia. I don’t know how many people are kinda weird like me and call these “nickel-dimes,” but there you are. I have always wanted one, unfortunately I missed my chance to buy one when the prices were reasonable (of course, I REALLY missed the boat with the Giulia quite a while ago). Great job, Harry; this thing is a masterpiece! I know it’s sacrilege but I would have a hard time resisting the urge to put an SR20 with a small turbo in the engine bay if I were to build one (probably with a CD009 trans for bomb-proofness). Cheers, and thanks Nicole for allowing our eyes to view this pinup!! 🖖😎👍

Now she's a real beauty. And that car, looks pretty good too. Nice to see you back Nicole. I love these videos on the old customs that you don't see anymore. Well done.

We had one.Called a Datsun 1600.Column shift.

Another fine episode. I like it when you geek out over the cars...but it's much more entertaining when you are also geeking out over the guy! 😉

Another great story, thanks heaps, keep em coming.

Stoked to see another video!! And one that hits home for sure. We had a 72' 510 quite a few years ago and it was hands down one of the most fun cars to drive.

High Nichole your show is top shelf gurl ! Obviously it's easy to adore you but more than that I'm so impressed

Sorprende, Supersonic SKY blue. Saludos.

My wife had one sky blue in high school. It would be fun to Resto mod one for her. Great build, Harry!

510 maravilhoso, excelente reportagem como sempre. Parabéns e até a próxima.

I had an orange one, not a dent in it, all original, sold it about 10 years ago with 30,000 miles for $2500.😩