This is the story of the 1972 Datsun 510 known as the #93 Valley Datsun.A few years back, the kind folks at Valley Nissan received a Facebook message from a gentleman named Richard Brown from New Zealand. He had imported a 1972 Datsun 510 race car that was branded with “Valley Datsun” and "Longmont, Colorado" on the rear left quarter panel. When he found Valley Nissan of Longmont online, he knew there had to be a connection!
It turns out the vehicle was owned by a mechanic that used to work for Valley Datsun, (now Valley Nissan) in the 80s. The Valley Datsun dealership actually sponsored the car, hence the Valley Datsun livery.
The present owner, receiving the car from across the world, restored the car, including the original Valley Datsun livery and now races it in New Zealand. It was even featured in the New Zealand Performance Car magazine! Read the full story in this fascinating article.
It’s very cool knowing a historic race car with the Valley Datsun name and town on it is still racing halfway across the globe! It’s even cooler that it’s owned by someone who is so willing to share the story with the world.
Recently, Richard messaged the Valley Nissan folks again to let them know that Greenlight Collectibles would be making a die cast replica of the Valley Datsun.
He also showed the dealership the t-shirts he had created featuring the car. The dealership ordered some of the shirts and they are now available for sale in their parts department. If you're in the Longmont, CO area, head on over to Valley Nissan and show your support.
What do you think? Great Datsun story, isn't it?!
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Brand Name: JIMITU
Material: Metal
Features: Diecast
Model Number: 1972 Datsun 510 - 93 Valley Datsun
Scale: 1:64
Warning: original box
Type: Car
Features: Model