The first Datsun Sports car was the 1963 SP310 "Fairlady 1500" model (right hand drive), and the SPL310 (left hand drive). The SP310 was now based on a modified Bluebird 310 sedan platform instead of a truck platform. It featured an 85 hp 1.5 L (1497 cc) G15 engine (from the Cedric) but with a single SU carburetor. Only 300 SPL310's were equipped with the single carb. A 4-speed manual transmission was the only shifting option. The rear axle used the shafts and differential also from the Cedric. It was a well-equipped car with a transistor radio, tonneau cover, map lights, and a clock. The first SP310s (1963–1964) also had a unique sideways third seat in the rear. The 1964 car was similar, but offered dual SU carbs.
