Which One Is More Desirable and Rare?

[derek72_521]

I'm in the market for a 510 goon and I have several in mind but don't know which one to go with. Please advise

- 1968: nice rust free body, L16, speed dogleg $2000

- 1969: nice rust free body, L16, 4speed $2000

- 1971: ok body, needs interior, L20 speed $3000

 

Any help is appreciated :thumbup:

[INDY510]

1968 is more rare/desirable, but also more rare/expensive, hard to find 68 only parts

 

if it's complete running/driving, it's worth more . but not much more than a complete 1969 goon with a 4speed

 

unless one has new suspension, shocks, ball-joints, tie-rods, all new bushings, and non 45 year old parts... NO 510 is a "cheap" daily driver

[bonvo]

i would go with a 68 but if you really want something rare and different look into a 610 or 710 wagon there not as common as a 510 90% of parts interchange and at least in my opinion they have some body lines and arent boxes

[Dat Lurka]

710 > everything else

[datzenmike]

i would go with a 68 but if you really want something rare and different look into a 610 or 710 wagon there not as common as a 510 90% of parts interchange and at least in my opinion they have some body lines and arent boxes

710 > everything else

 

The aboves.

 

Ignoring the price...

The '68 is most rare, but many parts are unique to that year making it expensive to restore or replace parts. Every year that supply of used parts becomes even more rare and hard to get. The dogleg makes it not stock or original, but a nice touch if you aren't into that.

 

The '69 would be second hardest to find parts for.

 

The '71 shares much of the '70-'73 parts and will look ok with mix 'n match parts where the '68-'69 will stick out like a sore thumb. The L20B makes it non stock but the power and torque is way better. Needs interior.

[derek72_521]

Are the 68 & 69 exactly the same?

 

[bonvo]

no there are subtle differences like the dashpads are a little differnt i dont think the 68 had rear markers stuff like that

[Tristin]

Are the 68 & 69 exactly the same?

 

No they are not. Out of those 3 I would really choose between the 68/69. I dont think the L20 is worth the extra $800. And since your minimal description of those two years makes them sound identical I would go with the 68 due to the rarity. Its going to be harder to find parts, but it will be nicer once youre finished. I have a 69 and love it, but would take a 68 easily too. Theres nothing (other than larger engines) in the later years I like enough to want to switch to a non 68/69 ride.

[hobbes_the_cat]

Yeah I would go with either the 68 or 69. Whichever one has the cleanest most rust free body. Just keep in mind that you will get way more flak from Ratsun if you mess up/wreck/never finish a 68. ;) :)

[Tristin]

Just keep in mind that you will get way more flak from Ratsun if you mess up/wreck/never finish a 68. ;) :)

 

100% true.

[derek72_521]

Someone freaking bought the 68! GRRRRRRRRRR!!!! Oh well, I'll check out the 69 tonight, 71 tomorrow and will try to post up some pictures.

thanks guys :thumbup:

[Rustina 510]

BEFOR you buy any of them check the comin rust areas and take a magnet . Place the magnet on the body to search bondo and bad body repairs.

 

Rust is a bitch, and all it does is grow

[yellowdatsun]

That's what happens with indecision. Never wait, buy it when you see it. Now your choice is easier.

[MicroMachinery]

You saw a 68 in straight, rust free condish for $2k and didn't jump in it immediately!? Ouch.