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. Bluebird family includes the 210/310/410/510/610/810 model series -- but not the 710 which was of the Violet family.

Overview

the original Datson Light Car

The first Datsun to be called Bluebird was the 210 model series, apparently during mid-run.

• 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/810/180B/200B
• 1980-1983 910 Datsun/Nissan Bluebird/810/Maxima (to 1986 in Australia)
• switch to FWD starting with U11 model series Bluebird/Maxima

Bluebirds often feature Independent rear suspension (IRS) starting with the 510 series. Wagons are a notable exception, although export sedans may also may have a live axle.

Later models, starting with the G610 and the G810 -- stretched models, may be considered D-class (mid-size) cars.

1958 210 number plate light

310

312 minor change
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410/411

410

411 minor change
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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

510

Datsun model series 510 was marketed in Japan as the Bluebird, in America as the 510 and in some countries as 1300/1400/1600 depending on engine (L13, L14 or L16).

 510 1300 L13 engine
N510 1400 L14 engine
P510 1600 L16 engine
H510 1800 L18 engine

 510  4-door Sedan
 510R 2-door Sedan
K510  2-door Coupe (semi-fastback design)
V510  4-door Van (Wagon)

2-door Sedan vs 2-door Coupe

Coupe
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Wagon
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Sedans

One-off custom 510 Coupe Utility
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610

The Datsun 610 was the Bluebird model for the 1973-1977 Model years. It was marketed in various countries as:

• "Datsun 610"
• "Datsun Bluebird"
• "Datsun 160B" or "Datsun 180B" depending on engine size

See main article: 610

Coupe

Sedan

Wagon

810

Datsun model series 810 was produced 1976-1979. In some countries it was marketed as "Bluebird", in others as "200B" or "180B" or "160B" depending on the engine fitted. Not the same as the 1980-1984 Datsun 810 north america, which is actually model series 910.

North America 1977-1979 "810"
Australia 1977-1982 "200B"
Japan 1976-1979 "Bluebird"

  810 Bluebird 1600
 P810 Bluebird 1800/180B
RG810 Bluebird 2000 G6 L20 engine
HG810 810 L24E engine

810 180B (with swapped-in FJ20 engine)

810 200B

810 200B SSS

early 810 Bluebird script emblem

910

1980-1983 910 Datsun/Nissan Bluebird/810/Maxima
1980-1986 in Australia

• 1980-1983 910 Datsun/Nissan Bluebird/810/Maxima

  SSS

  With Z18ET (Japan):

  

  • Australia: Bluebird Series I/II 1981-1984 (L20B engine, no IRS, H165)

    Difference between series I and II is most black rubber bumper trim

    

    

    Bluebird TRX with L20B engine.

    Trim: front air dam, alloy wheels, a small rear spoiler, internal reading lights.etc.

    Rear disc brakes and 15" alloy wheels

    

  • Australia: Bluebird Series III/Bluebird TRX 1985-1986 with CA20S engine

910 Europe RHD
L16S
L18S
L18T
Z20E
LD20

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