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DATSUN BLUEBIRD Ultra-rare
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 48 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 66% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the BLUEBIRD
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 BLUEBIRD — questions & answers
How many DATSUN BLUEBIRD are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 48 DATSUN BLUEBIRD were still registered in the UK — 19 licensed and on the road, plus 29 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the DATSUN BLUEBIRD rare?
The DATSUN BLUEBIRD is genuinely rare, with only 48 left, making it rarer than 66% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the DATSUN BLUEBIRD increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of DATSUN BLUEBIRD on UK roads rose by 1 (2.1%).
What fuel do most DATSUN BLUEBIRD use?
Most DATSUN BLUEBIRD run on petrol — about 98% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the DATSUN BLUEBIRD peak?
The DATSUN BLUEBIRD peaked at 48 registered in 2017 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.