M2 Machines 1:64 1957 Mack Model N & 1970 Datsun 510

In 1957, the N series came to replace the D series. The trucks were equipped with the same cabins with Ford C-series, so it can be easily confused. The N series trucks were used for intercity and urban transportation. These trucks were equipped with gasoline Magnadyne engines with an output of 150 hp, which were ideal for city traffic, and gasoline or diesel Thermodyne engines with power of 185 hp (gasoline version) and 170-205 hp (diesel versions). Transmissions are 5-, 10-, 15- and 20-speed. 2 and 3-axle chassis were offered. The next models were produced: N42 (1957-1962, 726 pcs.), N422 (1960-1961, 32 pcs.), N44 (1958-1961, 91 pcs.), N442 (1961, 3 pcs.), N60 (1958-1959, 83 pcs.), N61 (1958-1962, 896 pcs.), N68 (1960-1961, 47 pcs.), N613 (1957-1960, 67 pcs.). Totally 1945 trucks of N series were made.

The Datsun 510 was a series of the Datsun Bluebird sold from 1968 to 1973, and offered outside the U.S. and Canada as the Datsun 1600.

According to AutoWeek's G.D. Levy, the 510 has often been called the "poor man's BMW."

The 510's engineering was inspired by contemporary European sedans, particularly the 1966 BMW 1600-2 — incorporating a SOHC engine, MacPherson strut suspension in front and independent, semi-trailing arms in the back. The styling is attributed to Datsun in-house designer, Teruo Uchino.[citation needed]

The engine was promoted by Nissan USA president Yutaka Katayama, a design developed through Prince, an acquisition.

Launched in October 1967, body styles included the original four-door sedan, a two-door sedan (June 1968), five-door station wagon, and two-door coupé (November 1968).

The 510 range became famous for Nissan's rallying successes outside Japan and paved the way for greater Nissan sales internationally.

The Datsun 510 released to the U.S. market had a Hitachi downdraft-carbureted 1.6L L-series I4 engine, with an advertised gross power of 96 hp (72 kW), a claimed top speed of 100 mph, front disc brakes, four-wheel independent suspension (MacPherson struts front and semi trailing arm rear- wagons had a solid rear live axle and leaf springs in back), rear-wheel drive, and either a four-speed manual or a three-speed automatic transmission. Two-door sedan, four-door sedan, and four-door station wagon variants were available. It achieved 20 to 30 mpg in factory trim (U.S.). Japanese-domestic-market (JDM) models were also available in a two-door coupe body style with either a 1.6L or a 1.8L (1973) L-Series engine. 510s, in some markets, offered twin Hitachi side-draft carburetors, which were a smaller version of the British SU (Skinner's Union) design used on Jaguars and MGs.[citation needed] These engines also used enhanced compression and camshaft profiles to produce more power. SSS models (not available for the U.S. 510) offered upgraded instrumentation and interior trim, as well as appropriate exterior badges. All U.S. model 510s received anti-sun glass from 1970 on.