{"product_id":"1971-datsun-bluebird-510-wagon","title":"Hot Wheels Boulevard No. 124 1971 Datsun Bluebird 510 Wagon","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhere JDM Magic Began\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo spoilers. No flares. No shouting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe little Datsun rolls past, engine buzzing, suspension working, doing everything right without ever drawing attention to itself. It’s not trying to be cool — it just \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the car that taught the world a new idea: lightweight, balanced, affordable, and endlessly tunable. Before drifting, before turbo monsters, before JDM was even a term, there was the 510.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one speaks to the 7-year-old who loves wagons and race cars — and the collector who knows this is where Japanese performance truly began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Real Car\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1971 Datsun Bluebird 510 Wagon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6L L16 naturally aspirated inline-4 (front-mounted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 72 kW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear-wheel drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight chassis, independent rear suspension, motorsport pedigree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA Legend Is Born\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Datsun 510 earned its legendary status the hard way — by beating bigger, more powerful European cars on track. With its advanced independent rear suspension, low weight, and reliable overhead-cam engine, the 510 punched far above its class in touring car racing throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAffordable, easy to modify, and mechanically honest, the 510 quickly became a favourite among enthusiasts. It laid the groundwork for everything that followed: Skylines, Z-cars, and the entire Japanese performance movement that would eventually dominate global car culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wagon variant adds even more charm — practical, slightly unexpected, and endlessly cool. It’s the kind of car that looks better the longer you stare at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHot Wheels Boulevard\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot Wheels has released the Datsun 510 many times over the years — and collectors keep coming back for more. Some cars simply transcend trends, and the 510 is one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Boulevard form, it represents the perfect balance of history, style, and cultural importance — a foundational JDM icon that belongs in every serious collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssortment:\u003c\/strong\u003e GJT68-958B – Hot Wheels Boulevard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e JBL21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHot Wheels Premium cars are not compatible with Hot Wheels track playsets.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hot Wheels Premium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47383967695097,"sku":"GJT68-958B : JBL21","price":13.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/6747\/3984\/files\/JBL21_05.webp?v=1770160284","url":"https:\/\/www.toys101.co.nz\/products\/1971-datsun-bluebird-510-wagon","provider":"Toys101","version":"1.0","type":"link"}