Bluebird

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Bluebird is Nissan's C-class (compact) model family, which grew out of the original Datson (DAT Light Car) model, the Datson Type 10 of 1931. For additional details, see History. The first Datsun to be called Bluebird was perhaps the 210 of 1957. Bluebird family includes the 210/310/410/510/610/810 model series (but not the 710 which was Violet family).

• 1957-1959 210 Datsun Bluebird/1000
• 1959-1963 310/311/312 Datsun Bluebird/1000/1200
• 1963-1967 410/411 Datsun Bluebird/410/411
• 1967-1973 510 Datsun Bluebird/510/1600,1300,1400
• 1973-1976 610 Datsun Bluebird/610/180B
• 1976-1979 810 Datsun Bluebird/810/180B/200B
• 1980-1983 910 Datsun/Nissan Bluebird/810/Maxima (to 1986 in Australia)
• switch to FWD starting with U11 model series Bluebird/Maxima

Bluebirds often feature Independent rear suspension (IRS) starting with the 510 series. Wagons are a notable exception, although export sedans also may not have IRS.

Later models, starting with the 810, may be considered D-class (mid-size) cars.

410/411

410 = C1 engine (998cc)
P410 = E1 engine (1189cc)
P411 = J13 engine
R411 = R16 engine

SS = 410 with E1 (1200) Twin Carb
SS = 411 with J13 Twin Carb
SSS = 411 with R16 Twin Carb

S = Standard
D = Deluxe
F = Fancy
N = automatic clutch
L- = left hand drive
-L = handling package?
R = 2-door sedan
SS = Sport Sedan
SS-R = 2-dr Sport Sedan 
U = export
W = Wagon

410 JAPAN Carburetors
C1 = 2-bbl carb
E1 = 2-bbl Hitachi DAB-308-7
E1 = 2-bbl Nikki 2D-30CE <> 2D-30CE-2 Pedal clutch
E1 = 2-bbl Nikki Pedal clutch
E1 = 2-bbl Nikki 2D-30CF <> 2D-30CF-2 Automatic clutch
-K = SS = Twin Carburetor Hitachi HJE38W-1

610

1973-1976 610 Datsun Bluebird-U/610/180B/200B
 610 L16 engine Bluebird-U
P610 L18 engine Bluebird-U/180B
H610 L20B four-cylinder engine 610 USA
G610 L20 six-cylinder engine 

1958 210 number plate light

810

1976-1979 810 Datsun Bluebird/810/180B/200B

  810 Bluebird 1600
 P810 Bluebird 1800/180B
RG810 Bluebird 2000 G6 L20 engine
HG810 810 L24E engine

180B 610 (with swapped-in FJ20 engine)

200B 610

200B SSS

610 Hard Top (Coupe)

610 180B Hard Top (Coupe)

180B sedan

180B hubcap

2000 G6

910

1980-1983 910 Datsun/Nissan Bluebird/810/Maxima
1980-1986 in Australia

• 1980-1983 910 Datsun/Nissan Bluebird/810/Maxima

  SSS

  With Z18ET (Japan):

  

  • Australia: Bluebird Series I/II 1981-1984 (L20B engine, no IRS, H165)

    Difference between series I and II is most black rubber bumper trim

    

    

    Bluebird TRX with L20B engine.

    Trim: front air dam, alloy wheels, a small rear spoiler, internal reading lights.etc.

    Rear disc brakes and 15" alloy wheels

    

  • Australia: Bluebird Series III/Bluebird TRX 1985-1986 with CA20S engine

910 Europe RHD
L16S
L18S
L18T
Z20E
LD20