This Datsun 510 Bluebird 1800 SSS is a highly desirable and characterful classic Japanese coupe, which has been enhanced with a number of discerning upgrades. Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 1.8-litre ‘L18’ inline-four fed by twin Mikuni carburettors, which sends its power to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. This example was originally a Japan-delivered model, which was imported into Australia in September 2019, where it has been with the seller for five years. The odometer shows 124,690 Kms from new. The Datsun 510 Bluebird coupe models were only available in the Japanese Domestic Market, and the 1800 SSS model was only ever produced for the 1971 model-year. This example is finished in the bold shade of Burnt Orange, over a black leather, vinyl and cloth-trimmed interior, punctuated by silver and chrome trim highlights. It rides on an aftermarket set of 14-inch RS Watanabe eight-spoke alloy wheels finished in gunmetal, and fitted with Bridgestone Potenza tyres. Equipment includes bullet-style wing mirrors, a heated rear screen, an analogue clock, a Hitachi push-button stereo, heater and ventilation controls, and push-out rear quarter light windows. This example has been enhanced with twin side-draft Mikuni carburettors, individual throttle body trumpets, retrimmed reclining Recaro front seats with ‘tennis racket’ headrests, a removable half roll cage, a classic Nardi steering wheel, a rare ‘Super Sonic’ front grille, a colour-coded front lip, coilover front suspension, upgraded front brakes, a Pioneer Mixtrax CD stereo with Bluetooth connectivity, USB and auxiliary inputs, a Koyorad aluminium radiator, a front strut brace, and an aluminium oil catch can. The car comes with the factory front seats, the original standard SSS front grille and headlight surrounds, the standard front suspension and brakes, the Japanese export documents, and a selection of Japanese maintenance invoices. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: a full respray was carried out in Japan around eight years ago, there are a couple of very small stone scratches on the front-end, and the Recaro seats have been retrimmed. This Bluebird’s most recent maintenance was carried out in September 2024 at 124,630 Kms by the seller, which consisted of an engine oil and filter change. Another engine oil and filter change was performed in October 2023 by the seller. Technicians at Cavalli Motorsports Mechanical carried out an engine oil and filter change, and replaced the rear wheel cylinders and spark plugs in October 2022. The seller conducted an engine oil and filter change in July 2021. Other notable maintenance includes an engine overhaul in September 2014, the gearbox being reconditioned, the clutch replaced, an electronic ignition system installed, and an engine service in November 2014, engine oil and filter changes in March 2015 and 2016, another engine oil and filter change in April 2019, a new radiator fitted, the brake pads replaced, and an engine oil and filter change in July 2020, and the rear differential being reconditioned in 2022. This Datsun 510 Bluebird 1800 SSS is a highly sought-after and engaging classic Japanese coupe, which has been enhanced with a number of choice upgrades. Only produced for a single model-year in the Japanese market, now presented with a striking colour scheme, and boasting instantly recognisable styling, and lively inline-four engine coupled to a five-speed manual gearbox, it would make a rewarding companion for weekend drives, fair-weather cruising, and classic car show visits alike. 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