I havent seen one of these in person in decades, neat car

[5thhorsemann]

One of my first cars was a Chevy Duce 2 door wagon, small block with a 3 speed. I loved that car, and this one reminded me of it. I'm sure the power isn't there though.

[sblake01]

I don't know; did you read the description of the engine?

LZ2.2 engine. L20B block bored to 87mm with L20 connecting rods and a Z2.2 crankshaft (the lower end is all balanced). On the top end, you will find a rare SSS219 cylinder head with oversized valves, ISKY stage 3 camshaft, Kameri adjustable cam gear, twin Mukini HSR motorcycle carburetors mounted on an SU manifold. There is a long-tube header and all new 2.25" exhaust system including a Borla muffler. It sounds very nice. The ignition has been converted to a Nissan blackbox distributor with MSD coil.

It might have given your Nova a tough time....

[5thhorsemann]

It might give my Z a hard time, but I don't think it would come any where close to the Nova. Granted, it would smoke it in the twisties, but on normal roads and highways I would have to think the old Duce would roll out on the Dime.

[72 OJ]

It SOLD for over 11K.....................................................................

[sblake01]

It SOLD for over 11K.....................................................................

Where did you get that from? According to the link in post #1, it closed Dec-17-11 18:03:27 PST with 0 bids.

[72 OJ]

it was there on EBAY.....active bids and took it out the post and sold it, to save fees, it happens a lot on EBAY.

Edited December 18, 2011 by 72 OJ

[sblake01]

One of the reasons I won't buy a car on eBay.......

[5thhorsemann]

Yea, thats where the Mega Million winning was required on my part. I thought it went higher than $11.

[colinc]

That car brings back memories. When my familiy emigrated from Scotland to Canada in 1974 a 510 wagon was our first family car. My brother and I used to borrow the car to drive around to local ice rinks looking for pick-up hockey games. Not a great winter car. I then bought a 2-door 510 as my first car when I turned 16. I now have a 72 260z

Edited December 19, 2011 by colinc

[sblake01]

Owned 3 2dr. and one 4dr. in the past. Never really cared for the wagons as they don't have the IRS, one of the things that made the 510 unique compared to the rest of the compact sedans available at the time.

[Reverend]

That's a beauty. By the way, for you all 510 wagon lovers: first ever made (vin nr #1) 510 estate is located here, in Finland. It was on sale recently, a bit rusty but otherwise in ok condition.

http://www.nettiauto.com/datsun/1600/4190397

Edited December 19, 2011 by Reverend

[five&dime]

IMO, that green wagon was quite a bit overpriced. 510 wagons are not that rare and are usually in much better shape than their 2 and 4 door counterparts. I would have estimated that car would sell for $8-9 tops. Hell, I sold my super clean 2 door with a very similar engine setup for $12k and the 2 doors generally bring quite a bit more than wagons. The fact that they have solid rear axles seems to hinder the value as well.