This Datsun 510 vintage race car is for sale by our client and current owner. It has genuine racing provenance, a fresh engine and spares package. Details and photos below. Please contact Rob Fuller for pricing: rob@zcargarage.com or call 408-452-0350
History: Sold new to Paul White in Yakima Washington and immediately built into a race car. The car went through various owners over the years and raced SCCA throughout the Pacific Northwest and as far East as RoadAmerica. Included is a list of 9 previous owners and some race result sheets dating into the 1970’s. Current owners purchased the car from Mary (Liford) Wheaton through Jim Froula of RacecraftNW who did a pre race prep in early 2023. Raced a total of 6 times, most recently at Laps For Laguna in May 2024.
Status of the car:
Engine is out undergoing a full refresh with Dave Rebello.
All new Aramid oil and water lines with black anodized hose ends
Engine compartment detailed and painted
Interior of the car disassembled, cleaned and painted
Fresh AGM battery mid 2023
Fresh front brake rotors and pads
Front and rear suspension arms fitted with spherical bearings
Elite gearbox with 1 race weekend
Currently has a 4:38 rear end installed, but there are spare 4:10 and 3:90 rears
New CV joints mid 2023
2 spare sets of AR Libre style wheels (3 total sets) all with current race tires with less than 5 heat cycles.
spare starter, alternator and various hoses, belts bushings, ignition parts
Short shifter, removed from the Elite box.
More photos in the gallery below
Z Car Garage has maintained and performed race-preparation on this 510 since July 2023. We have enjoyed racing with the current owner/client in B-Sedan at vintage events throughout Northern California, including Laguna Seca, Sonoma Raceway and Thunderhill courses:
CSRG Charity Challenge
David Love Vintage Races
