carterb Posted September 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Jim Froula's old coupe is for sale again. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Immaculately-Prepared-Datsun-P510-Bluebird-RHD-Vintage-Race-Car-FAST-RARE-/331645464321?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d379c2f01&item=331645464321 Quote Link to comment
Burabuda Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 what bugs about that car is it was a new to him built race car. no vintage history or logbook anyway the before shot Quote Link to comment
RandyWanger Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 It's the flush look rear end that bugs me about that car, the rest is so well done. Wonder if it'll get near to the asking price. Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted September 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Jim Froula's old coupe is for sale again. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Immaculately-Prepared-Datsun-P510-Bluebird-RHD-Vintage-Race-Car-FAST-RARE-/331645464321?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d379c2f01&item=331645464321 now on BAT http://bringatrailer.com/2015/09/04/racecraft-scratch-build-1967-datsun-bluebird-sss-race-car/ Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted September 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 ^^^ Coupes sure look purdy in red! Here's another: listed here: https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/nissan/bluebird/16816981/ 1 Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted September 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 listed here: https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/nissan/bluebird/16816987/ Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted September 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 listed here: https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/nissan/bluebird/16056071/ Quote Link to comment
RandyWanger Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 That red one is very nice. Kind of Coupe I'd be looking at if I didn't buy my race car resto project. Quote Link to comment
Burabuda Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 wow did you see this comment? Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 He's full of crap about his being first, though... :rofl: Quote Link to comment
Son_of_a_Datsun_Guy Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Mr. 510 is right. When the car was first built they were saying it was a 67 so that it could compete in a pre-68 category for historic races. Don't know why that was done, but that's how it was. In a recent Bring a Trailer add they mistakenly referred to it as a 67, thought the current seller correctly states the year in the Ebay ad. Technically a coupe shouldn't be allowed to compete in a historic race here to begin with since they never actually raced them in the US... but there are a lot of cars that they fudge the rules for in order to fill out the field at those events. So long as nobody breaking the rules is dominating the races they typically will let you slide. Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 What all makes the SSS different? I know it has a different head and carbs, roofline, gauge bezel, and tail lights. Were there any other performance modifications or even body differences? Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 The coupe has a more "fastback" roof line. The SSS was the performance option and offered on coupes, 2dr and 4dr sedans. But I don't think they made SSS goons. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 What all makes the SSS different? I know it has a different head and carbs, roofline, gauge bezel, and tail lights. Were there any other performance modifications or even body differences? Few other little things in addition to what you mentioned... From what I can recall, 4.11 diff instead of 3.90. Full length console. Package tray under glove box. Door panels that go all the way up to the glass instead of stopping 3" short. Cubby holes inside rear door panels. On the coupe, a fold-down rear seat. Fancier two-tone seats/door panels. Different chrome moldings on the windshields and side glass. Different grills. Different badges (naturally). There's honestly maybe 30-40 little differences. Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Cool, thanks DF. Quote Link to comment
Burabuda Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 He's full of crap about his being first, though... :rofl: you thinking that your yellow car was first? but wasn't that car sacrificed to build another? Quote Link to comment
DaBlist Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Jim Froula's old coupe is for sale again. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Immaculately-Prepared-Datsun-P510-Bluebird-RHD-Vintage-Race-Car-FAST-RARE-/331645464321?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d379c2f01&item=331645464321 Watched it race a few times, it's the only coupe I've seen in person Quote Link to comment
DaBlist Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Mr. 510 is right. When the car was first built they were saying it was a 67 so that it could compete in a pre-68 category for historic races. Don't know why that was done, but that's how it was. In a recent Bring a Trailer add they mistakenly referred to it as a 67, thought the current seller correctly states the year in the Ebay ad. Technically a coupe shouldn't be allowed to compete in a historic race here to begin with since they never actually raced them in the US... but there are a lot of cars that they fudge the rules for in order to fill out the field at those events. So long as nobody breaking the rules is dominating the races they typically will let you slide. SOVREN has changed there rules to allow later cars in the last few years to increase the number of participants. They used to field 400 pre 1970 cars in their big event here in Washington and this year they had 180. It's nice to see the Z cars running now. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 you thinking that your yellow car was first? It dates back to at least 1977, could have been imported even earlier. Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 ^^^looks like fun! Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 ^^^looks like fun! The owner of that car has built a ton of cool drag cars. That one is my favorite though... 2 Quote Link to comment
Anonymous Waffle Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Damn I love those sakura rims! 2 Quote Link to comment
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