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Modified 1971 Datsun 510 2-Door Sedan 5-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Aug. 18, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$38,000Confirmed

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
PL510266130
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 21 comparable sales, 33% over its top.

Middle half of sales$10,750 to $28,510
Median$17,150
Sales behind it21Likely

From 21 sales of the Datsun 510 (Bluebird) 510 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,750 and $28,510.

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
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
1972 Datsun 510 4-Door Sedan 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 31, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 31, 2026$9,250