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I have attempted to assemble a list of books that may be of interest to 510 owners. A big thanks go to Rex Jennett, Ted Hedman and Michael Spreadbury for helping me assemble this list. I have also, where possible, included a link to Amazon.com if you are interested in purchasing/finding them.

DATSUN 510 BOOKS
How to Modify Datsun 510, 610, 240Z Engines & Chassis
Author: by Bill Fisher & Bob Waar
Publisher: HP Books 1973
ISBN: 0912656093
How to Hotrod and Race Your Datsun
Author: by Bob Waar
Publisher: Steve Smith Autosports 1984
ISBN: 0936834412
Description: A trimmed down version of the book above.
How to Modify Your Nissan and Datsun Ohc Engine
Author: by Frank Honsowetz
ISBN: 1555611605
How to rebuild your Datsun L-series engine
Author: by Tom Monroe
ISBN: 1555611591
How to Keep Your Datsun L-Series-Z-Series Nissan Alive
Author: by Colim Messer
Publisher: John Muir Pubns
Publication date: June 1986
ISBN: 031764890X
The UFO Back Issues Book
Publisher: Rex Jennett
Description: This is the complete collection of newsletters published by Rex Jennett, founder and president of the United Five-Ten Owners Club (UFO) from '81 to '89. This three-volume set contains over 600 pages of technical articles, photos, etc. This publication is available exclusively at 510 Again
Datsun 510 Series Owner's Workshop Manual (Autobook 744), subtitled: 510 Series 1300, 1400, 1600, 1600SS
Author: by Kenneth Ball
Publisher: Autopress Ltd (England) 1973
ISBN: 0-85147-357-1
Datsun Service Repair Handbook 510, 610 & 710 1968-1976
Author: Alan Ahlstrand
Publisher: Clymer Publications 1978
ISBN: 0-89287-117-2
Datsun Tuneup For Everybody
Author: Paul Young
Publisher: Ten Speed Press, copyright 1980
ISBN: 0-89815-026-4
Description: This Datsun tuneup manual has been specifically designed to teach a person with absolutely no knowledge of auto mechanics exactly how to do a major tuneup on their Datsun (all models, 1968-1979). Each of the major steps of a complete tuneup is covered in detail. This book describes, step by step, what to do, exactly how to do it, and in addition, clearly illustrates each step with easy-to-follow diagrams.

GENERAL DATSUN BOOKS
Nissan Datsun : A History of Nissan Motor Corporation in U.S.A., 1960-1980
Author: by John B. Rae
ISBN: 0070511128
Illustrated Datsun/Nissan Sports Car Buyer's Guide (Illustrated Buyer's Guide)
Author: by John Matras
ISBN: 0760301360
The Stainless Steel Carrot
Author: by Sylvia Wilkinson
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co. 1973
ISBN: 0-395-17222-5
The Reckoning
Author: by David Halberstam
Publisher: William Morrow & Co. 1986
ISBN: 0-688-04838-2
Description: History of Nissan and Ford
The Japanese Automobile Industry
Author: by Michael Cusamano
Publisher: Council on East Asian Studies, Harvard Univ 1985
ISBN: 0-674-47256-X
The Complete History of the Japanese Car 1907 to the Present
Author: by Marco Ruiz
Publisher: Portland House 1986
ISBN: 0-517-61777-3
Petersen's Complete Book of Datsun
Author: Edited by Al Hall
Publisher: Petersen Publishing 1975
ISBN: 0-8227-0117-0
Petersen's Complete Book of Datsun No. 2
Author: Edited by Al Hall
Publisher: Petersen Publishing 1977
ISBN: 0-8222-5007-4
Datsun 510 & 240Z (Japanese text)
Author: N/A
Publisher: Grand Prix (?)
ISBN: 87687-149-3 C2053 P1800E
'72 Import Car Buyer's Guide
Author: Editited by Hans Tanner
Publisher: Petersen Publishing Co. 1972
ISBN: (no ISBN)
Description: Has a few articles on '72 model Datsuns plus a couple pages with pictures on BRE tuning.
The Complete Book of Japanese Import Cars- Toyota, Datsun, Colt, Mazda, Honda, Subaru
Author: Edited by Miles Schofield
Publisher: Petersen Publishing Co. 1972
Library of Congress Card Catalog # 72-89053
Description: Has Datsun model roundup, maint/tuneup specs, 510 and 240Z carb rebuilds, 4 pages of BRE racing/parts w/ pictures
Hot Rod Yearbook No. 11
Author: Edited by Miles Schofield
Publisher: Petersen Publishing Co. 1972
Library of Congress Card Catalog # 62-53185
Description: Has BRE House of the Rising Sun article 8 pages w/ pictures, kind of like a Reader's Digest condensed version of the HP How to Modify Datsun 510... book
Datsun Performance Guide and Catalog
Author: Edited by Stuart Yale
Publisher: Copyright 1971 Phase III Publications, LTD NY
ISBN: None
Tuning Datsuns
Author: Paul Davies
Publisher: Speedsport Motorbooks (England) 1978
ISBN: 0-85113-086-0
Japanese Exotic Cars.
Author: Jack Doo & Henry Rasmussen
Publisher: Motorbooks International Publishers & Wholesalers, Inc. 1989
ISBN: 0-87938-333-X
Description: Interesting book with lots of nice photos of early Japanese cars, Toyota 2000GT, 240Z, Roadster, and an outstanding two-page shot of the BRE 510
Datsun Saloons of the 1970's
Author: Compiled by Trevor Alder
Publisher: Transport Source Books, Ltd. 1995
ISBN: 1858472849
Description: Reprinted articles from Britain's Motor magazine, one article on the Datsun 1600 sedan, and two articles on the factory works 1600SSS rally cars

GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE BOOKS
Rust : How to Keep It from Destroying Your Car
Author: Steven B. Joseph
ISBN: 0962338044
How to Make Your Car Handle
Author: Fres Puhn
Publisher: HP Books 1981
ISBN: 0-912656-46-8
Description: Lots of pictures of datsun suspension and cars used for examples, plus a decent discussion of semi-trailing arm suspension geometry
The Design & Tuning of Competition Engines
Author: Philip H. Smith (6th edition Revised by David N. Wenner)
Publisher: Robert Bentley, Inc. 1977
ISBN: 0-8376-0140-1
Description: (Chapter 18 devoted to tuning L series engines)
Secrets of Solo Racing : Expert Techniques for Autocrossing and Time Trials
Author: Henry A. Watts
Publisher: Loki Pub. Co
ISBN: 0962057312
Performance Handling/How to Make Your Car Handle Techniques for the 1990
Author: Don Alexander
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 0879384182
Chassis Engineering/Chassis Design, Building & Tuning for High Performance Handling
Author: Herb Adams
Publisher: Hp Books
ISBN: 1557880557

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