1970 Datsun 510

History

This 1970 Datsun 510 is a historically significant and continuously developed race car. It has competed since it was brand new, and comes with documented participation in B Sedan and GT3/GT4 classes.

• 1971: Purchased new and built into a race car by Paul White (Yakima, WA).
• 1975–1979: Raced by Ron Rankin (Yakima, WA) in ICSCC, liveried in red, white, and blue (#442, #142, #23).
• 1979–1981: Owned and raced by Ron Lawson (Spokane, WA) in ICSCC, painted blue and silver (#13).
• 1982–1983: Raced by Jeff Moe in ICSCC; transitioned into GT3/4 class in 1984 due to category changes.
• 1984–2012: Owned by Steve Beaudry (Dalton Gardens, ID), who began a restoration, fitted GT4-style flares, and returned it to original livery, but never raced it.
• 2012: Acquired by Randy Bohn (Post Falls, ID) as loan collateral; restoration remained incomplete.
• 2013: Purchased and fully restored by Ken Garchow (Portland, OR), returned to early ’70s B Sedan spec, and began vintage racing (#25).
• 2015–2018: Raced by Kevin Shaha (Dover, ID).
• 2018–2023: Owned by Mary Wheaton (Seattle, WA); raced by David Wheaton.
• 2023–Present: Purchased by the current owner; professionally prepped by Jim Froula Racecraft NW and Z Car Garage, and has since competed in several vintage races. The 510 remains ready to go.

Description

This 510 features a Rebello L18 engine with only three hours on it. The engine has new forged pistons with the long Honda rod conversion. Dyno test results show 283 h.p. and 183 lbs.ft. torque. Fluids are fed to the engine through Aeroquip lines.

The transmission is a dog-ring gearbox. It has only two weekends on it since a Troy Ermish refresh. The car also comes with multiple limited slip rear end options. A 4.38 LSD is currently installed. There are two other spare OS Giken LSDs: a 4.10 and a 3.90. These, alone, are valued at approximately $3,000 each. 

The suspension is fully adjustable with spherical bearings throughout. Koni racing shocks are employed up front with QA1 adjustable shocks at the rear with ride height control. The car comes with spare sets of Libra-style racing wheels.

The cockpit features a custom aluminum dash with integrated gauges. The car is also wired for a cool suit.

This is an original 510 race car with rarely seen racing history to day one. It is also a top level prepared and maintained historic 510. It is ideal for historic B-Sedan racing with CSRG, SOVREN, VARA, SVRA, HMSA, and other historic racing series across the U.S. It is also an excellent choice, with its period and continuous racing history, to receive invitations to premier events such as the Rolex at Monterey, and the Velocity Invitational.

Regardless of where you race this historic 510, you can expect sizable grids of similar cars, great racing, and lots of fun.

The 510 is currently located in Northern California.

All vehicle descriptions are accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of writing. Corrections, and supplemental information, are always welcome. Buyers are responsible for confirming vehicle histories, condition, and authenticity to their own satisfaction prior to purchase. Motorsports Market is not the owner of the vehicle and assumes no liability for errors and omissions.

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