OWNER: Pru Opheim, Seattle
OCCUPATION: Neonatal ICU nurse
CAR'S MAKE AND MODEL: 1971 Datsun 510 automatic
"I LOVE MY CAR BECAUSE ... ... my mom was the first owner of this oh-so-sweet car. This summer she was a star in the soon to be released movie 'The Details' where Laura Linney drove her in a chase scene after Tobey Maguire in his Prius. My car made me proud."
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18 Comments
By Blubber McDoodlebop on December 24, 2009 5:29 PM
Cool. My mom had exactly the same car. Same color. Automatic, too. Except, that it was the wagon. Learned to drive in it. Wish I could find it again.
By Phive Tenner on December 24, 2009 11:51 PM
Keep rocking the 510!
By Ethan T-Z on December 25, 2009 1:20 AM
I walk past your car on my way to my bus stop just about every day & always wondered about the story of the license plate. Thanks for sharing it with us, Pru!
By Mr Bongo on December 25, 2009 9:38 AM
I had a '71 with a 2000 cc truck motor in it. It was my rally car! Airborne several times and lived to tell the tale.
Oh, the days of no seat belts and five or six high school kids doing 80 mph down logging roads in a tin can.
Big fun.
By David on December 25, 2009 1:04 PM
You've taken very good care of the Datsun. The pride shows.
By Doonser on December 25, 2009 5:57 PM
Nice work on the Datsun! My wife used to have a mustard-yellow '71 automatic with a truck engine that could really haul ass if needed. Don't miss the exhaust fumes, but I do miss that legendary 510 pep!
By Tim M on December 26, 2009 12:14 PM
Yeah Pru! Looks great!
By Rita Ploetz on December 26, 2009 6:45 PM
Love it! I couldn't resist doing some research on the Internet. Love you!
By Timberline on December 27, 2009 7:42 AM
Pru - you totally ROCK! What a great car. Takes me back to some sweet high school memories. My boyfriend had an old B210 with holes in the floorboard. We'd get soaked driving through puddles but it ran like a champ!
By Bill Gatismo on December 27, 2009 8:45 PM
Japanese cars like this do not survive in the Midwest!
By lordoflys on December 27, 2009 11:39 PM
Nice car, nice dog, nice digs.....lookin good, Pru!!
By Ryan on December 28, 2009 9:42 AM
I just love old japanese cars. They don't have quite as large a following as other old cars, but a loyal following it is. An old Datsun or Honda beats a new hybrid in my book any day of the week! Thanks for showing us this sweet example!
By Kelly on December 28, 2009 1:20 PM
So sweet! Reminds me of my '74 Fiat 124 four door sedan. Same red. Loved that car!
By Mike and Judy on December 28, 2009 4:47 PM
Hi Pru! I thought that was you!, Mike
By Pru on January 12, 2010 1:43 PM
Being my only car and nearing 125,000 miles, I am very grateful to my mechanics Raoul and Bob. She is the only choke on the block, a perfect fit, and a great color! When I pass her on to my sons, the license can stay the same...MY MOMZ.
By Jennifer Opheim-Palmateer on February 7, 2010 11:03 AM
Hey it's my Auntie Pru! Nice ride. Ive always liked that car, its soooo you! Lots of Love, Jennifer.
By Matt on June 22, 2010 6:55 PM
Where are your mechanics Raoul and Bob? I have a 280z that needs some love and a couple of great mechanics. I'll tell them you sent me. Thanks!
By Raoul (and Bob) on August 2, 2010 5:08 PM
We serviced the car here at Northwest Automotive. You can find us at:
12300 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125
(206)526-5979
We would love to take a look at your 280Z!