The Datsun Sports 1600, chassis code SPL311, is a compact two-seater convertible sports car produced from 1965 to 1970. Featuring stylish Italian-inspired bodywork designed by Pininfarina, it offered an affordable entry into sports car ownership and was a significant model for Datsun's international expansion. Powered by a 1595 cc inline 4-cylinder R16 engine, typically producing around 96 horsepower, it was equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission. The Sports 1600 competed with other small roadsters of its era and is now recognized as a desirable classic Japanese sports car with a growing enthusiast following.

This Factory Service Repair Manual, written in English, provides comprehensive, factory-level detail for the Datsun Sports 1600 (SPL311) covering the years 1965 through 1970. It serves as an essential resource for owners, mechanics, and technicians, detailing all aspects of the vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems. Coverage includes in-depth procedures for engine overhaul, fuel and ignition systems, cooling, drivetrain, suspension, steering, and braking systems. The manual also offers guidance on body and interior maintenance, scheduled service intervals, troubleshooting diagnostics, and includes critical technical specifications such as torque values, clearances, and detailed wiring diagrams.