About
About the Garage
The story of Kevin and the 1967 Datsun Bluebird 411 SSS restoration
About Kevin
I'm a car enthusiast, restoration hobbyist, and the guy behind this project. For as long as I can remember, I've been fascinated by Japanese automotive history—particularly the early Datsun models that helped establish Japan as a serious player in the global automotive market.
In 2021, I found a 1967 Datsun Bluebird 411 SSS sitting in a garage. It needed everything: rust repair, mechanical work, interior restoration. It was perfect. This isn't a quick flip project—it's a slow, deliberate, stubborn restoration that documents every step of bringing this car back to life.
Through this process, I've built a community of fellow enthusiasts who share the same passion for preserving automotive history.
The Car: 1967 Datsun Bluebird 411 SSS
A brief history of this iconic Japanese sports car
Why the 411?
The Datsun 411 was produced between 1963 and 1968. It was a compact, affordable sports car that proved Japanese manufacturers could compete in the global market. The "SSS" designation meant it was the high-performance variant—dual carburetors, tuned engine, sport suspension.
Specs
- Engine: 1.6L dual-carb inline-4, 105 hp
- Transmission: 4-speed manual
- Color: Solid white with factory stripes
- Condition (when found): Barn find, surface rust, original interior