Bluebird

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Bluebird is Nissan's C-class (compact) model family, which grew out of the original Datson (DAT Light Car) model, the Datson Type 10 of 1931. For additional details, see History. The first Datsun to be called Bluebird was perhaps the 210 of 1957. Bluebird family includes the 210/310/410/510/610/810 model series (but not the 710 which was Violet family).

• 1957-1959 210 Datsun Bluebird/1000
• 1959-1963 310/311/312 Datsun Bluebird/1000/1200
• 1963-1967 410/411 Datsun Bluebird/410/411
• 1967-1973 510 Datsun Bluebird/510/1600,1300,1400
• 1973-1976 610 Datsun Bluebird/610/180B
• 1976-1979 810 Datsun Bluebird/810/200B
• 1980-1983 910 Datsun/Nissan Bluebird/810/Maxima
  • Australia: Bluebird Series I/Bluebird TRX 1981-1984 with L20B engine
  • Australia: Bluebird Series II/Bluebird TRX 1985-1986 with CA20S

Bluebirds often feature Independent rear suspension (IRS) starting with the 510 series. Wagons are a notable exception, although export sedans also may not have IRS.

• switch to FWD starting with U11 model series Bluebird/Maxima

Later models, starting with the 810, may be considered D-class (mid-size) cars.

410/411

410 = C1 engine (998cc)
P410 = E1 engine (1189cc)
P411 = J13 engine
R411 = R16 engine

SS = 410 with E1 (1200) Twin Carb
SS = 411 with J13 Twin Carb
SSS = 411 with R16 Twin Carb

S = Standard
D = Deluxe
F = Fancy
N = automatic clutch
L- = left hand drive
-L = handling package?
R = 2-door sedan
SS = Sport Sedan
SS-R = 2-dr Sport Sedan 
U = export
W = Wagon

410 JAPAN Carburetors
C1 = 2-bbl carb
E1 = 2-bbl Hitachi DAB-308-7
E1 = 2-bbl Nikki 2D-30CE <> 2D-30CE-2 Pedal clutch
E1 = 2-bbl Nikki Pedal clutch
E1 = 2-bbl Nikki 2D-30CF <> 2D-30CF-2 Automatic clutch
-K = SS = Twin Carburetor Hitachi HJE38W-1

610

1958 210 number plate light