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.

• 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.

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1958 210 number plate light