There's so much about the 1972 Datsun 510 that drew in Simon Labelle, it’s hard for him to even put it in words. “Because DATSUN!” he writes when asked why he chose the 510 as his platform. "Old school [style] with the old school smell, a part of Japanese car history. Very great, nice, rare, small and lightweight RWD car.” Look closely and you’ll see where Labelle has included his own flare, such as the SR20DE engine swap with custom parts, custom driveshaft and RS Watanabe wheels wrapped in Toyo Proxes 4 tires. Keep an eye out for more modifications in the future, including a front air dam and bigger air intake, as well as new fender mirrors, header and exhaust.
Owner: Simon Labelle
Location: Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec, Canada
Vehicle: 1972 Datsun 510
Horsepower: 160 whp
Club: N/A
SOCIAL:
Facebook: Simon Labelle
Instagram: SIMON_LABELLE
Photography by Street Banana Photography, QNR
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
SR20DE engine swap w/ custom parts
EXHAUST:
Custom
PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
Tuned ECU w/ LCD computer screen
DRIVETRIAN:
Nismo 2-way LSD
Custom driveshaft
WHEELS & TIRES:
RS Watanabe - 15x9+0 (f), 15x10-25 (r)
Toyo Proxes 4 - 205/50 (f), 225/50 (r)
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
KYB coilovers
Strut bar (f/r)
Datsport handling conversion
BRAKES:
Complete Wilwood brake conversion
EXTERIOR:
Subaru WRX fender flares
LIGHTING:
OEM
INTERIOR:
Custom wood steering wheel
AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA:
OEM
COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
N/A
FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
SR20DE engine swap w/ custom parts
SPONSORS:
BBR Performance
SHOPS / MECHANICS:
BBR Performance
