Episode
Wheeler Dealers: 1972 Datsun 510
Overview
Mike and Ant drag a rare 1972 Datsun 510 2-door into the 21st century. The engine is in good order and the car itself could be quite valuable, but the paint job is awful, the gearbox is unresponsive and the bodywork leaves a lot to be desired.
Details
- Series
- Wheeler Dealers
- Season
- Season 15
- Episode
- Episode 7
- Air date
- 2018-05-23
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
1972 Datsun 510 is Episode 7 in Season 15 of Wheeler Dealers. It aired on 2018-05-23. The runtime is 45 min.
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