BRE Datsun

02/17/2026

It’s special when you’ve had major life accomplishments with people. What makes it even better is when those professional relationships turn into friendships that only deepen with time.

I couldn’t have more respect for a driver than I do for John Morton, who turned a young 84 today. He not only is one of the best and smoothest drivers I’ve known but he excelled in taking care of the equipment (cars). Where the engines in our BRE guest cars had to be regularly changed out and rebuilt, John’s #46 car could go race after race with the same engine as John drove the car so perfectly. If you’ve ever heard me talk about John, you’ve seen me choke up at the thought of what an amazing person he is.

It is an honor for me to know John and I’m looking forward to being at the Motorsports Hall of Fame ceremonies this March in Daytona when he is inducted into the Hall of Fame. It’s about time!! Thank you John for another year of friendship and congratulations on being recognized by the best in our sport. You deserve every accolade you receive! Your friend, Peter

02/06/2026

Thanks to BRE superfan Chuck Bissey for letting us know about a shipping issue affecting these shirts! Chuck pointed out USPS shipping (normally the cheapest for small packages like shirts) wasn't listed as an option when checking out on our website.

We've rectified the issue, so you now have access to cheaper shipping options through USPS. Shipping costs are at an all-time high, and we're happy to do everything we can to keep them down! As always- we encourage folks to reach out to us via email (info@bre2.net) if you're having an issue placing an order.

Get your shirt here:
https://www.brelegacy.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=B&Category_Code=bre_datsun_shirts

02/04/2026

You asked for it and they've just arrived! This wonderful 60th anniversary artwork of the cars of BRE by contemporary Japanese artist Ozizo in shirt form. Available in both short AND long sleeves.

To celebrate BRE’s 60th anniversary this shirt features all the BRE cars designed by Peter Brock, built by BRE or raced by the BRE team. From top down:

The iconic #46 BRE 240Z: Which won SCCA C Production class Championships in ’70 and ‘71, driven by none other than John Morton.

The Triumph TR-250K: Which Brock designed and built for Kas Kastner, Competition Director for Triumph USA to show the Brits what kind of aerodynamic, sleek car they could build on their Triumph chassis’.

The BRE Hino Samurai: The GT car Brock designed, built and brought to the Japanese Grand Prix in 1967 with great fanfare.

The Datsun 2000 Roadster: BRE’s first Datsun racer. It’s success in winning the Pacific Region in 1969 garnered BRE the Datsun West Coast Factory team contract.

The BRE Hino Contessa 1300: In this car Brock won the Mission Bell 500, which was the support race for the prestigious Riverside Grand Prix in ‘66. This is where it all began. Brock’s win in this Japanese car kicked off Brock’s long and successful history with Japanese cars.

Last but not least is the giant killer BRE Datsun 510: Driver John Morton won two prestigious Trans-Am 2.5 Championships in this #46 car.

Get yours here: https://www.brelegacy.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=B&Category_Code=bre60thanniversary

02/03/2026

Do you have the full collection of BRE 60th Anniversary products? The gold tumblers have proven to be the favorite around our office! Don't miss out on your chance to grab a limited-edition model, hat, key ring, or poster while you're there.

Visit the BRE 60th Anniversary section of our website here: https://www.brelegacy.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=B&Category_Code=bre60thanniversary

01/27/2026

The number-one priority at BRE is our fans. We understand BRE models are some of the most popular in the hobby, so we normally impose a "one per customer/address" rule to help as many BRE fans as possible have a chance of getting a model. We feel enough time has passed since the release of this 60th Anniversary BRE Datsun 2-Pack (and the accompanying individual models) that we can remove the quantity limit, so if you've wanted to purchase one for a friend or family member but already ordered one for yourself, you are now welcome to purchase additional sets! Our website will now allow more than one of each of these models to be added to your cart.

BRE (60th anniversary) and the Japanese Classic Car Show (which celebrated their 20th anniversary this year), teamed up to create this joint anniversary two model BRE Datsun 510 set.

One model is of the Trans-Am 2.5 Championship #46 BRE Datsun 510

The other model is the Datsun 510 Peter owned personally during the BRE race years. Brock painted his personal car in this striking yellow livery and called it the Screaming Yellow Zonker after a popular candy that came in a bright yellow wrapper. When Ebro models decided to do a model of the Screaming Yellow Zonker they couldn’t call it that as it would have been trademark infringement so for their model they called it the Brock Buster. The real car was recently located and restored to original condition and attended the BRE Open House three years ago. This is the only model set ever made with the two most important BRE Datsun 510s in Peter’s life.

There are 46 numbered and autographed 2-car sets. Each set is:

Autographed by Peter and BRE Championship driver, John Morton
Numbered 01/46 thru 46/46

Get yours here: https://www.brelegacy.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=B&Category_Code=models_sub_diecast

01/22/2026

Yesterday's post prompted some of you to ask if the cars from the 1:64 scale 60th Anniversary BRE Datsun 510 2-Pack are available separately- the answer is yes!

We have both the #46 BRE Datsun 510 signed by BRE Championship Driver John Morton and the BRE Brock Buster Datsun 510 signed by BRE Team Owner/Manager Peter Brock on our website here: https://www.brelegacy.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=B&Category_Code=models_sub_diecast

01/21/2026

Act now! We have some of these 60th Anniversary 1:64 BRE Datsun 510 2-packs signed by BRE Team Owner/Manager Peter Brock and Championship Driver John Morton in stock. Now is the time to get yours if you didn't see the release in our newsletter!

BRE (60th anniversary) and the Japanese Classic Car Show (which celebrated their 20th anniversary this year), teamed up to create this joint anniversary two model BRE Datsun 510 set.

•One model is of the Trans-Am 2.5 Championship #46 BRE Datsun 510

• The other model is the Datsun 510 Peter owned personally during the BRE race years. Brock painted his personal car in this striking yellow livery and called it the Screaming Yellow Zonker after a popular candy that came in a bright yellow wrapper. When Ebro models decided to do a model of the Screaming Yellow Zonker they couldn’t call it that as it would have been trademark infringement so for their model they called it the Brock Buster. The real car was recently located and restored to original condition and attended the BRE Open House three years ago. This is the only model set ever made with the two most important BRE Datsun 510s in Peter’s life.

There are 46 numbered and autographed 2-car sets. Each set is:

• Autographed by Peter and BRE Championship driver, John Morton
• Numbered 01/46 thru 46/46

Get yours here: https://www.brelegacy.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=B&Category_Code=models_sub_diecast

01/13/2026

The new/replacement 60th Anniversary The Cars of BRE shirts are here and shipping! If you ordered one of these shirts last year you have received two e-mail updates from us saying the shirt(s) we shipped you are going to be replaced. The printing was not to the quality we require and the shirt company agreed and reprinted the entire batch. The replacements have now arrived and they are the bright and crisp quality we require. We will be shipping them out this week to everyone who ordered them. If you haven't gotten yours yet, you can do so now here https://www.brelegacy.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=B&Category_Code=bre_datsun_shirts

12/18/2025

Check out our 100th newsletter here, including our 2026 Schedule. This will be our last newsletter of the year so enjoy the holidays and best wishes for a great 2026! We hope to see you then.

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Email from BRE BRE News #100 December 18, 2025: A great end to 2025 and start to 2026! Greetings! Our 100th BRE Newsletter and the start of our 60th Anniversary year. What a way to end 2025! Speaking

12/18/2025

Just released is this 4 car BRE slot car set! Only 10 sets, 1 set to a customer:

- All sets are numbered 01/10 thru 10/10 with the BRE hologram seal of authenticity,

- Each model in a set is numbered the same. e.g. All will be numbered 03/10 in set 03/10

- Each model is autographed by BRE Team Owner and Manager, Peter Brock.

The cars in this set are some of our most favorite BRE cars:

- The #46 Championship BRE 510

- The #68 BRE 510 guest car. This car has Peter Brock's favorite livery of all the team cars.

- The #46 Championship BRE 240Z

- And the Datsun 620 in the BRE #85 livery

p.s. be sure to check out our new 60th Anniversary "The Cars of BRE" poster also.

https://www.brelegacy.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=B&Category_Code=models_sub_diecast

12/18/2025

You asked for them and they've just arrived.... The Cars of BRE 60th Anniversary t-shirts in short AND long sleeves! https://www.brelegacy.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=B&Category_Code=bre_datsun_shirts

10/29/2025

You've been asking for it and here it is... Peter Brock's schedule for SEMA week starting this coming Monday in Las Vegas! Included are the unveilings and autograph sessions he'll be attending plus the days and times he will be at the BRE shop, in case you'll be in town but don't want to deal with the crowds at SEMA and/or you want to pick up some BRE merch and have it signed by the man himself 😁