The Bluebird has long been a major model for Nissan, in Japan where it was available in Datsun’s range, or for export. In Europe, this name disappeared in 1990, replaced by the Primera. The first-generation series 310 was released in 1959. Here we have the Japanese 1600 SSS version of the third series, called 510, sold from 1968 to 1973.

The Bluebird has long been a major model for Nissan, in Japan where it was available in Datsun’s range, or for export. In Europe, this name disappeared in 1990, replaced by the Primera. The first-generation series 310 was released in 1959. Here we have the Japanese version of the second series, called 410, sold from 1963 to 1967 and designed by Pininfarina.

In Japan, the third-generation Laurel was launched in January 1977. This medium-size rear-wheel drive sedan was 4.52 m/178 in.-long. Called 200L for export, this model was sold by Datsun abroad and had a different front grille, which made it look like a Mercedes. At the time, the name Nissan was primarily reserved for the Japanese market.