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1971 Datsun 510 Station Wagon 5-Speed Project

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Nov. 8, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$6,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1971
Make and model
Datsun 510 (Bluebird)
Generation
510
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
PL510922562
Title
Clean
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 22 comparable sales, 73% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$11,440 to $30,010
Median$17,330
Sales behind it22Likely

From 22 sales of the Datsun 510 (Bluebird) 510 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $11,440 and $30,010.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
L20B-Powered 1971 Datsun 510 2-Door Sedan 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 6, 2026$17,150
1971 Datsun 510 2-Door SedanCars & Bids, July 17, 2026Cars & BidsJuly 17, 2026$25,000
1971 Datsun 510 SedanCars & Bids, June 5, 2026Cars & BidsJune 5, 2026$13,510
BRE 2.0L-Powered 1971 Datsun 510 2-Door Sedan 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 14, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 14, 2026$19,000
Modified 1971 Datsun 510 2-Door Sedan 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 18, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 18, 2025$38,000
SR20DET-Powered 1971 Datsun 510 2-Door Sedan 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 6, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 6, 2025$38,000
L18-Powered 1971 Datsun 510 2-Door Sedan 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 6, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 6, 2025$13,775
1971 Datsun 510 SedanBring a Trailer, Nov. 3, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 3, 2026$9,510