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DATSUN 510 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 18 DATSUN 510s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 8 (80.0%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the DATSUN 510 is rarer than 75% 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 18 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 75% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the 510
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 510 — questions & answers
How many DATSUN 510 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 18 DATSUN 510 were still registered in the UK — 15 licensed and on the road, plus 3 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the DATSUN 510 rare?
The DATSUN 510 is genuinely rare, with only 18 left, making it rarer than 75% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the DATSUN 510 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of DATSUN 510 on UK roads rose by 8 (80.0%).
What fuel do most DATSUN 510 use?
Most DATSUN 510 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the DATSUN 510 peak?
The DATSUN 510 peaked at 18 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.