1971 Datsun 240z Restored Excellent Running Condition on 2040-cars
Calabasas, California, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:L28 280z
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Black
Make: DATSUN
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: Z-Series
Trim: 240z
Drive Type: 5 Speed
Mileage: 5,500
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Midnight Blue
Excellent running condition, restored body and interior. No rust. This car was owned by my Z mechanic who had just installed a new remanufactured L28 280z engine from Nissan (when you could still order replacement engines). I bought it from him after he had put about 2000 miles on it. I then had the body completely stripped and restored, painted Porsche Midnight Blue. I installed a 5 speed manual transmission from a 1984 300zx and rebuilt the center console to accommodate the new shifter. I also purchased a NOS OEM R200 differential. Ignition upgraded to a MSD electronic ignition. Aluminum radiator with thermostat controlled electric cooling fan. This car NEVER runs hot. Mechanical fuel pump replaced with a Holly electric fuel pump.The car has been meticulously maintained by mechanics at Z Expert and Precision Z. All oil changes made with Royal Purple. New heater core. New dual tip exhaust. All bushings changed to urethane. New rubber seals throughout. Headlight relays upgraded with new headlights. All gauges work including clock. Front and rear anti sway bars. New Carpet. Seats reupholstered in original black. This car runs smooth and starts up every time (choke needed on cold mornings). Choke works perfectly. The following keep the care from being a prize winning show car. The paint is very good, but not show quality as I have put about 3000 miles on the car and it has some chips (they are small and do not show in the pics). There are some very minor imperfections in the body (again, the do not show in the pics.) There is a small crack in one plastic headlight cover (around a mounting screw). The front urethane air dam paint shows some wear. The rear bumper has some chrome chipping underneath one section. The center console has some wrinkles in one corner. This car would make a dependable driver, or a future collectable. It is a blast to drive. Buyer pays shipping. Sold as-is. Please ask any and all questions BEFORE bidding. Thanks.
- Nissan L28 remanufactured engine
- SU round top carbs fully rebuilt
- Electronic MSD ignition and coil
- Aluminum Radiator with electric thermostat controlled cooling fan
- Holly Red electric fuel pump
- New Heater Core
- New Hoses
- New Fuel hoses from fuel filler to tank
- 15" Konig Rewind Wheels with new rear tires
- New Chrome door handles
- Rechromed bumpers
- New rubber throughout
- New Datsun door sills
- Windows have rebuilt mechanisms
- Upgraded spark plug wires
- New California Registration
- New door, hatch, and ignition locks, all keyed together
- Retractable seat belts from a 280z including non-retractable shoulder harness
- New dual tip chrome exhaust
- Ceramic coated headers
- New chrome and rubber door window squeegee
- Interior lined in Dynomat
- All gauges work including clock
- Heater works perfectly
- Custom Rear speaker box
- Front and rear anti sway bars
- Urethane bushings throughout
- NO cracks in dash
- All OEM badges
- New Speedometer cable
- New choke cables
- NOS OEM R200 Rear differential
- Rebuilt wheel bearings
- 1984 300za 5 speed manual transmission
- New 280z master brake cylinder
- New Windshield
- New CarpetNew unused spare tire
- New headlights nad upgraded relay
- 1973 240z backlit center anel
- Momo pedals
- New hatch struts
- Nice interior door panels
- New license plate light
- Great condition tail lights
- Headlight covers
- Upgraded modern Motorsport Auto fuse box (blade fuses)
- New firewall insulator
- Center console arm rest
- Idles beautifully
- Over $25,000 Invested
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Autoblog Podcast #339
Tue, 02 Jul 2013Farewell, Zach Bowman; Pikes Peak 2013; Datsun; 2014 Ram lineup
Episode #339 of the Autoblog Podcast is here, and it's the last rodeo for Zach Bowman before he departs for other pastures. The crew this week consists of Dan Roth, Zach Bowman and Jeff Ross, who talk about the astounding records set at this year's Pike's Peak hill climb, the return of the Datsun brand name and the recently-announced 2014 Ram truck lineup. Of course, we start with the garage and end with your questions and comments. For those of you who hung with us live on our UStream channel, thanks for taking the time. You can follow along after the jump with our Q&A. Thanks for listening!
Autoblog Podcast #339:
Malaise Era All-Stars
Fri, 17 May 2013A few weeks ago, we bid a fond happy 40th anniversary to the automotive dark ages of 1973-84 that have come to be known as "The Malaise Era" - the performance ice-age when 160 horsepower was a lot and a 0-60 time of under 10 seconds was remarkable. Like music in the 1980s, everything in automobiledom didn't suck, however. There were a few bright spots. Here are five of our favorites:
1976-79 Porsche 930, aka 911 Turbo Carrera (above)
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Tue, 05 Feb 2013You can add Fiat to the admittedly short list of automakers considering a low-cost brand to rival Dacia. The inexpensive Eastern European brand from Renault-Nissan has performed on the balance sheet like a premium model line, and the money the alliance is taking off the table is encouraging other players to deal themselves in. Pretty soon Nissan's Datsun sub-brand will join the Dacia party, going on sale in Russia, Indonesia and India and will claim even more rubles, rupiahs and rupees for the parent company. Volkswagen recently said it will make a decision this year on a budget line for the Chinese market. With the euthanasia of Lancia and plans to move the Fiat brand upmarket, company CEO Sergio Marchionne wonders aloud to Automotive News Europe whether there could be room for a new budget brand underneath Fiat.
We're told that the initiative has been in the idea box for five years and even moved to the stage of name considerations, like Innocenti, but worries about profit kept it from realization. If such a range were to be developed, Marchionne says it couldn't be built in Italy and stay within budget, and the company is "analyzing its manufacturing capacity outside of Europe to see if a low-cost brand is viable."