1972 Datsun 240z Original Paint Survivor on 2040-cars
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Body Type:Hatchback
Engine:L-26
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gas
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: Z-Series
Trim: S30
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 66,000
Exterior Color: Lime Green/Yellow
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black
For sale is my '72 Datsun 240Z. I have owned & enjoyed for 10 years and I am the 3rd owner. This is an original paint Lime/Yellow car that now runs & drives great! It has a 260Z motor with a fresh rebuild and Z-Therapy carbs. The engine is smooth & quiet with zero valve train noise or any other noises, problems, leaks or smoking. It SCREAMS! The original block & crank are included in sale. It has a re-surfaced flywheel, new clutch disc, pressure plate, T/O bearing, pilot bearing & original 4-speed trans with new synchros, seals & gaskets. It shifts thru all gears like new! The exhaust system is new. The alternator, starter & fuel pump are new too! All work was done professionally by a local Nissan journeyman mechanic and local Datsun Cub member. The engine & engine bay are clean & leak-free! This 240 was bought new by Dr. David Orth from Murfeesboro Datsun in Nov. '72, and I'm including the original bill of sale, owner's manual, warranty book & touch-up paint (still good). Now for what is left to be done; the seats need to be re-done. It could use new carpet. The dash has (2) cracks and needs replacing or dash cover. That's all interior wise. The headliner is good, steering wheel like new, all interior panels original and very good, original radio & power antenna(working) and included, all gauges work, all lights, turn signals, flashers and rear de-fogger work like they should. As for the body; There is no rust in the battery area or rocker panels. I've had the rear hatch panel cut out & re-placed with an exact reproduction & spot welded in like it was originally. The driver side fr. fender has been repaired and is ready for bodyman. A Datsun purist would replace the fender but it is workable as is. Both rear quarters need patch panels (which I am including) and the driver side has been riveted in place and ready to be welded in. The passenger side front fender needs patching and the patch is included as shown. The driver floor has (2) small places (2"X4") total that need patching. The front sub-frames need plates welded in but in no way weak or structurally defective, just small rusted out areas! The rear bumper & over-riders are newly re-chromed! The front bumper is OK, but should be re-chromed to be perfect. The odometer shows 66,000 miles and I believe to be correct but who knows. This car completed with 4-6 thousand dollars of bodywork & paint is a 10-12 thousand dollar car, or drive it and work on it as you go! Call me if you want to inspect & drive. I have nothing to hide from you about this car and if you see/drive it you will buy it! Call me, I'm Paul @ (502) 552-0220
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As insane as it sounds, Scott Fisher is doing just that, running a Datsun 1600 Roadster across North America and racking up 13,500 miles in his first three months on the road. His total journey will see him pile over 37,000 miles on his red convertible. The car is lightly modified, but most of the work is for the sake of reliability and comfort, with a five-speed manual 'box, an upgraded radiator and electronic ignition.
Fisher's trip hasn't been all smooth, with a few typical bits of trouble. He also ran into some deer in Utah, quite literally, clipping one of the animals, which delivered quite a bit of damage to the passenger's front fender (hence the rear three-quarter view in our lead shot). Still, the car seems to be holding up well, as shown in this latest video from Petrolicious.
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Both Zs sound amazing, though. They have a mechanical, somewhat course exhaust note that's intoxicating to hear. You can definitely tell there's some work going on under the hood. Check out this video from Petrolicious for a father and son who both find something to love in these classic Japanese coupes.