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1971 Datsun 240z, California Car, Virtually Rust Free, Great For Restoration on 2040-cars

Year:1971 Mileage:85593 Color:
Location:

Spokane, Washington, United States

Spokane, Washington, United States
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 Up for auction is my Series One 1971 Datsun 240Z with VIN HLS3013523, making this car #13,523 to roll off the Datsun production line in 1970.  The date of manufacture was November of 1970.  Originally purchased by owner # 1 on December 21, 1971 from Le Man's Motors, Inc. in San Bernardino, California.  I am owner #2, and I purchased this car from the original owner in September of 2005.  During my ownership, I have come to know this Z quite well, both it's positives and negatives. 

For a comprehensive understanding of this car's current condition, documenting all positives and negatives, please review all 185 photos with descriptions by clicking below: 

1971 Datsun 240Z photos and descriptions

I am strongly suggesting that you review all photos and descriptions in the photos linked above before bidding. 

As an overview, I am including a number of photographs and descriptions in this auction as well.  The best thing about this 240Z is that, with it's California origins, it is virtually rust free.  Another positive is it's high level of originality.  Where I've replaced parts, I've tried to use OEM Nissan parts as extensively as possible.  The odometer reading of 85,593 is correct and represents original miles.  This Datsun starts easily and runs well.  Handling is very good, due in part to an extensive suspension refurbishment that included new KYB struts, Euro Spec. springs, and OEM rubber bushings. 

The biggest negative is that, back in 1973, the car was involved in a low speed accident.  While stopped, the car was hit from the rear.  Subsequent repair work was not of the highest quality, and the paint has since cracked and faded in several areas .  The dash is cracked.  Coolant is weeping very slightly from head gasket to block exterior.  (For detailed pictures of any of these deficiencies, please view the extensive photo album by clicking on the link above.

Summation of work completed since my purchase (receipts for almost all):

  • 2005 - American Racing Libre wheels professionally refinished.

  • 2006 - Aftermarket turbo muffler.  Fuel pump.  OEM interior dome light.  Optima battery.  Headlight, foglight & parking light relays.  New rubber door gaskets.  New rubber trunk gaskets (inner and outer).  OEM fuel tank sending unit.  OEM fuel tank vent hoses with OEM grommets.  OEM water pump.  Replaced Series 1 metal fan with Series 2 plastic fan.  NGK spark plugs.  OEM heater hoses, "Y" connector & firewall grommets.  OEM upper & lower radiator hoses.  Thermostat, fan belt & oxygen pump belt.  Master cylinder, power brake booster, & brake fluid.  OEM inner rubber shift boot.  OEM coolant reducer hose.  OEM (Series 2) shift lever boot.  OEM heater valve, 3 way brass pipe & brass engine to heater fitting.  OEM engine trouble light.  

  • 2008 - NGK plug wire set.  OEM brake booster hose.  Oil pressure sensor.  Z-Therapy fuel return lines and throttle return springs. 

  • 2009 - Extensive suspension refurbishment (wire brushed and POR-15 or Zero-Rust treated), including:  (4) KYB struts.  (4)Euro Spec. Springs.  (4) Energy Suspension bump stops.  New U-joints on propeller shaft and half shafts.  New boots on half shafts.  OEM rear differential side seals, rear differential cover gasket & differential breather cap.  OEM radiator cap.  OEM speedometer cable seals.  OEM rear transverse link front bushings.  OEM spindle pins.  OEM rubber bushings throughout most suspension components.  280ZX electronic upgrade with E12-80 module, rebuilt ZX distributor recurved for 240Z, & MSD Blaster 2 coil.  

  • 2010 - Professionally refurbished combination turn signal / high beam switch.  Parking light harness upgrade.  Original radiator was professionally re-cored. 

  • 2012 - Z-Therapy SM carb. needles installed.      

Here are some exterior & engine compartment photos: 1971 Datsun 240Z, October 2013. photo P1020320.jpg

Engine bay, left side. photo P1020404.jpg

Left side profile. photo P1020326.jpg

Engine bay, right side. photo P1020410.jpg

Right rear side view. photo P1020335.jpg

Interior photographs:

Driver's seat detail - another view. photo P1020376.jpg

Steering wheel, speedometer and tachometer. photo P1020395.jpg

Right seat detail. photo P1020375.jpg

Open hatch detail. photo P1020362.jpg

Bare floorboards and luggage compartment floor:

Driver's footwell - bare. photo P1020387.jpg

Passenger footwell - bare. photo P1020385.jpg

Spare tire well detail - tire removed. photo P1020453.jpg

Battery tray (battery removed):

Closeup detail of battery tray. photo P1000194.jpg

Refurbished suspension components:

Underside of car, rear looking forward. photo P1020465.jpg

Underside floorpan detail...nice and solid.

Floorpan detail - rear. photo P1020473.jpg

Framerail detail...again, good and solid.

Right (passenger side) framerail detail. photo P1020482.jpg

Current evidence of 1973 low speed rear end accident and failing paint:

Left rear hatch detail. photo P1020508.jpg

Left rear quarter / hatch gap - another view. photo P1020503.jpg

More evidence of the 1973 low speed rear end accident:

Left rear inner fenderwell detail. photo P1020458.jpg

Please be sure to view all 185 photos with descriptions by clicking on the link below:

1971 Datsun 240Z photos and descriptions


Shipping costs and shipping arrangements are the responsibility of the winning bidder.  A non-refundable deposit of $1,000.00 via PayPal due within 48 hours of auction ending.  Remainder of amount due within 7 days of auction ending via certified funds.  No warranty is expressed or implied.  The winning bidder will receive bill of sale along with title upon receipt and verification of full payment.  I have also listed the car for sale locally and reserve the right to pull the auction at any time.  If your feedback rating is less than 10, please contact me before bidding.  Thanks for looking, and please e-mail with any questions.

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