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DATSUN 1600 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 6 DATSUN 1600s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 7 in 2022 Q2 — only 86% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the DATSUN 1600 is rarer than 83% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 6 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 83% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the 1600
The Datsun 510 was the third generation of the Datsun Bluebird, sold from 1968 to 1973. "510" is Nissan's internal model code but was also used as the car's name in the United States. In Japan it was sold as the Datsun Bluebird, a name also used in some export markets. In most markets outside of Japan the car was sold as the Datsun 1300/1400/1500/1600/1800 (depending on engine variant), although the "Bluebird" would sometimes be referenced in advertising. The rear-wheel drive 510 Bluebird's engineering was inspired by contemporary European sedans, particularly the 1966 BMW 1600-2 – incorporating...
DATSUN 1600 — questions & answers
How many DATSUN 1600 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 6 DATSUN 1600 were still registered in the UK — 4 licensed and on the road, plus 2 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the DATSUN 1600 rare?
The DATSUN 1600 is genuinely rare, with only 6 left, making it rarer than 83% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the DATSUN 1600 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of DATSUN 1600 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most DATSUN 1600 use?
Most DATSUN 1600 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the DATSUN 1600 peak?
The DATSUN 1600 peaked at 7 registered in 2022 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.