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This is a '67 Nissan Bluebird SSS, better known in most circles as the Datsun 510. Designed by Teruo Uchino, this generation of the Bluebird was introduced in 1967. With European-inspired engineering, the cars incorporated SOHC engines, McPherson struts as front suspension and independent trailing arms in the rear. SSS models were unavailable in the United States (and possibly Canada) and featured upgraded instrumentation and interior trim, in addition to the appropriate exterior badges. As with many early Nissan cars, their parts were interchangeable with other cars. Production ended in 1973, although its popularity lives on. Nissan attempted to recapture the popularity of the name by advertising the Nissan Stanza with this name; reviewers felt that this effort failed.
Now this casting was designed by Jun Imai and introduced in 2009 as the Datsun Bluebird 510; this casting has gone through numerous name changes throughout its time in the line. With thirty-five known releases and with more likely on its way, the 510 is and remains one of Hot Wheels's most popular castings.
A curiosity: the name changes this thing has gone through.
