This 1971 Datsun 510 has four SCCA logbooks dating back to 1977. The car was built by Jahn Hawkins and then traded to Mike Rickman, who the seller has been in touch with. More recently it has run with SOVREN but it has seen track duty on both the East and West Coasts. It is described as track ready with a 200hp Rebello L20B and all the tricks. Find it here on eBay in Milwaukie, Oregon with no reserve. Special thanks to BaT reader Tim M. for this submission!

This 510 is admittedly more extreme than many vintage groups would accept, but we like the DZUS-fastened rear flares. The car has been heavily modified for speed and paddock repairs without losing the right shape and charm of the 510. And 200hp with those tires and brakes? Yeow. We wonder what Carrera class this could be snuck into. (Insights, Taz?)

The inside is totally gutted and includes a fabricated dash, extensive cage, and remote fluid reservoirs. Like the seller says, run it fast as-is or restored it to a former look if you demand better aesthetics. It would be cool to see the car in some of its earlier configurations.

The engine bay looks very clean with a cage that triangulates the strut towers. Big fuel lines feed the thirsty 50mm Mikuni carbs. The fact that these Datsun engines were built to run and beat the twin-cam Alfa engines will always be impressive.

The V8-racers tend to look down on the 4-cylinder guys, but we suspect that in the right hands this one could show a fair number of Mustangs and Camaros its taillights. 510’s deserve all the respect they have earned and more.