Datsun 1600

Datsun 1600. These cars are cool, I started to build one a couple of years back, but it was too far gone and although they are cool, I didn't really like the car enough to spend the next 5 years building it up. Also known as the P510, they were available in the USA in both 2 door and 4 door versions. They came with a 1.6 litre over head cam engine, which is still bullet proof, although many people install modern Japanese engines such as the SR20DET or the FJ20. The FJ20 is a stronger engine, but is getting harder to find now as they we not in any vehicle that was sold here in Australia.

They were revolutionary for their time, with independant rear suspension, and a great weight distribution, giving them a reputation for handling like no other car in their class. They are also popular as a rally car.