DATSUN REBORN: Second-Chance 1970 Datsun 510 Saved From Wrecking Yard Death | EP13

Once a horrific little car that no one wanted, Harry Klaus' 1970 Datsun 510 with its surprising drivetrain is now one of California's cleanest JDM restorations on the road, built in an ordinary two-car garage with inexpensive tools. Powered by what appears to be the original L-series 1600 engine, this sneaky Datsun uses an intriguing combination of an '83 Nissan 200SX Z22 block mated to a '78 Datsun L20B cylinder head, driving an '85 Nissan King Cab 5-speed transmission with an '80 Datsun 280Z bell housing.
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Created and Produced by Michael Badami and Nicole Johnson
Directed by Michael Badami
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[@3DPrintSOS]

You don’t have to have the fastest car to have the most fun. That thing honestly looks like a blast to cruise in. Props to the owner. Clean!

[@williamandrews1683]

She obviously has knowledge of datsun things and is asking questions to educate the viewers. She's awesome!!!

[@reecewatson773]

I just turned 55, and that was the first time I had heard, go across a railroad track touch a screw. Sweet 510...

[@terryjackson4538]

Australia - No Mirrors = No Rego

[@RobJ1929]

I had DATSUN 510 two door and four door. Yes that would be the one for me once again. Paul Newman raced the 510 .

[@LazyRetroGamer]

Car is like 50 years old looks amazing Nicole is from the same era looks amazing wish my car from 2021 looked that amazing and me looking that amazing and i am not even 40

[@Gomez561]

You can see how Nichole’s enthusiasm and interest in the cars story makes the owners so happy. Great to see cars lovers really enjoying themselves 👍🏼👍🏼

[@GnomoCS]

it's a lot like a KPGC10 omg

[@regsmith7604]

When I first came to Los Angeles in ‘75, those things were everywhere, in La Puente. I was in shock, having come from Detroit to Los Angeles. They were souped up 4 cylinder hot rods. I actually liked them.

[@GimmeDaBacon]

I like how everyone has this universal sensation to measure trunk space in dead body’s 😂

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

That car looks sweet. I love it. No computers just the basics. That's all you need.

[@markholloway3208]

I have a ton of respect for guys and gals who can build vehicles like these and make something special. Another great story, and the production quality is excellent! Well done, Nicole.

[@marvlombard887]

Harry smiling when you were driving so proud of his work. The car is gorgeous

[@magnusshawn4698]

I wish these came out weekly. Missed this Nichole!

[@worldsails2000]

That is a gorgeous car. I always liked that era of Datsuns.

[@GildredRacing]

Just got to the “probably a small dead body” part and I’m loving it. The pace is just right and you really feel like you know him when he gets talking about the project. I love stories like this!

[@CarbonGlassMan]

This is my kind of guy. The RC planes, the cars, the do it yourself kind of thing.

[@uknifesame380]

This gorgeous car.. it has some kind of zen stuff.. the owner has a long term commitment with the perfection in peaceful way. Just amazing.

[@brianhoward482]

Video quality gets better with each episode, what a cool survivor Datsun

[@smoath]

Cool couple building the car they dated in 👍🏻