Description
The Datsun Bluebird 510 sedan, also known as the "Poor man's BMW", was one of the most popular Datsun cars ever made. Built from 1967-1973, the Datsun Bluebird 510 was also known as the Datsun 1600, Datsun 1500, Datsun 1300 and simply Datsun Bluebird. The Datsun Bluebird 510 was originally designed by the Nissan-Datsun company in Japan, but the Bluebird 510 was not just produced in Japan, the Bluebird was also built in Australia and New Zealand as the Datsun 1600, and in Mexico as the Datsun as the 1600. Interestingly, the Name "Bluebird 510" was only used in Canada and the United States, while the nameplate "Datsun 1600", "Datsun 1500" and "Datsun 1300" were used outside The US and Canada.
The Datsun 510 released to the U.S. market came originally with the Hitachi downdraft carbureted 1.6L L-series I4 engine, with an advertised gross power of 96 hp (72 kW) and a claimed top speed of 100 mph (161 km/h).
Versions
The Datsun Bluebird 510 has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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| 037 | 2009 | 2009 New Models 37/42 | Light Blue | White, Red & Black tampos | Chrome / Plastic | Clear | Black | Chrome rim, Black OH5 | N4040 | Malaysia | 
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| N/A | 2009 | Hot Wheels 2-Pack | Light Blue | White, Red & Black tampos | Chrome / Plastic | Clear | Black | Chrome OH5 | Malaysia | Only available at Target | 
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| 037 | 2009 | 2009 New Models 37/42 | Black | White, Yellow & Silver tampos | Silver Painted | Clear | Grey | Chrome rim, Black OH5 | N4040 | Malaysia | A casting flaw is appearing on the rear pillar - see Casting Flaw | 
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| 037 | 2009 | 2009 New Models 37/42 | Metalflake Light Copper | White, Yellow & Silver | Chrome | Clear | Black | Chrome rim, Black OH5 | N4040 | Malaysia | Same casting flaw as above
Base Code(s): B30 |
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| 097 | 2010 | Night Burnerz 9/10 | Pearl White | Red & Blue tampos | Chrome / Plastic | Clear | Red | Blue J5 | R7522 | Malaysia | 
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| 097 | 2010 | Night Burnerz 9/10 | Yellow | Red, Black & Blue stripes, Black hood w/ "Datsun" | Chrome / Plastic | Tinted (Blue) | White | J5 | R7522 | Malaysia | Base code(s): C40, C47 | 
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| 22/30 | 2011 | Vintage Racing | Red | Red & Blue stripes, "Bre Datsun", "Morton" & "46" | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RR 8 Spokes | T8455 | Thailand | Base Code(s): D34 | 
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| 092 | 2012 | Faster Than Ever | Red | Black Hood w/ "32", "IMAI", "SHAPIRO", "KANE", "Colucci" & "CS" | Black / Plastic | Clear | Beige | FTE2 | V5398 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): D39, D36, D34, D42, D44 | 
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| 092 | 2012 | Faster Than Ever | Metallic Silver | Flat Black hood w/ Yellow racing tampo "32" | Black / Plastic | Clear | Beige | FTE2 | V5578 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): D48, E02 | 
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| 2012 | Team Hot Wheels | Metallic Silver | Flat Black hood w/ Yellow racing tampo "32" | Black / Plastic | Clear | Beige | J5 | Y3827 | Malaysia | Available at Target-Top Rides Yellow Driver Picks | 
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| 27 / 30 | 2014 | Hot Wheels Cool Classics | Spectrafrost Gold | Black stripe on hood, roof, trunk and sides. | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RSW | BDR33 | Thailand | Base Codes: H05 | 
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| 04 / 18 | 2015 | Heritage Series - Real Riders | Metalflake Pearl White | Black & red stripes on sides, hood, & trunk, "92" on sides & hood, racing decals on sides | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | Chrome & Red TRR | CFN92 | Thailand | Base code(s): H18, H20 | 
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| 5 / 5 | 2016 | Car Culture - Track Day | Maroon | Black hood, '16' on sides & top, White stripes & sponsor logos on sides | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | Dark Grey RRSteelie | DJF97 | Malaysia | Base code(s): J32, J37 | 
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| 2017 | Kmart Collector Edition Mail-In | Spectraflame Yellow-Green & Black | Hot Wheels Logo on sides, 2017-2, and two yellow stripes. | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted | Black | Dark Grey RR4SP w/ Redlines | FFY67 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | 
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