Datsun's story begins with Japanese car pioneer DAT in 1914, and the Datsun name appeared in 1931 on a small car built by the company that later became Nissan. From 1958 until 1986 Nissan sold most of its export models under the Datsun badge, making it one of the best-known Japanese names in world markets before the brand was retired.

Datsun is remembered for strong, simple engineering and excellent value. Models such as the Sunny, Bluebird and 510, together with the sporting 240Z, built the brand's reputation, powered by dependable engines ranging from small four-cylinders to the smooth straight-six used in its sports cars.

Workshop manuals for Datsun cover engine overhaul and tune-up, fuel and ignition systems, manual and automatic transmissions, suspension and brakes, electrical wiring diagrams, torque specifications, diagnostic procedures and scheduled maintenance for the model range concerned. Period-correct data matters for restoration work, since settings and part numbers changed through each model year.

Classic Japanese car enthusiasts, restorers and independent garages working on Datsun cars will find factory service documentation essential for correct repair procedures and authentic restoration work. With the original manuals, owners can keep classic Datsuns original in specification and dependable in daily use. Spare parts for these classics are easier to source when the correct part numbers and applications are known, and the manuals provide exactly that.