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1972 Datsun 240z Resto-mod on 2040-cars

US $15,000.00
Year:1972 Mileage:99690 Color: Orange /
 Black
Location:

Sonoma, California, United States

Sonoma, California, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.4L OHC
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: hls3099690
Year: 1972
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Datsun
Model: Z-Series
Trim: GT
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 99,690
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: Orange
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black

I posted this car a few weeks ago and did not receive a single inquiry or offer.  This time I am lowering the price, lowering the deposit, and extending the time for payment.  I hope this encourages you to  make me an offer.  If you are in the area and would like to see the car first send me a message and I will arrange something quickly.

I bought this car in 1984 and I was particular to get one without any rust.  I drove it for many years until one day the clutch went out and I parked it in the garage.  Seven years ago I started the project to get it back on the road.  Nothing was done that could not be undone.  This is a good candidate for an exact restoration if that interests you.  I have all the original parts; seats, hubcaps, steering wheel, radio, 4 speed transmission, smog pump, exhaust manifold, seat belts etc.  I don't have the suspension springs or the wheels.

I really like the way the car turned out.  It runs very well and is very responsive.  I think most people will like it.

Exterior:  New paint in the original color by Body Best in Sonoma.  He put more effort in it than I expected and it is beautiful; New front windshield; New badges; Re-chromed front bumper; Automatic radio antenna

Interior:  Recaro SE sport seats; Seat brackets; Simpson 5 point seat belts; Motorsport Auto full carpet set; Insulation under carpet; Roll bar with cross brace for seat belts; Sony stereo head unit; Speaker box with two way 6 X 9 speakers; Grant steering wheel; Momo shift knob; Leather shifter boot

Engine:  Original head and block; Block number matches the S/N plate; 0.50 mm overbore; New pistons and rings; Original rods with 9 mm bolts; 0.50 mm under rod and main bearings on the crankshaft; High volume oil pump; Rotating assembly was balanced; All new valves; 3 angle valve job; Crane came valve springs and retainers; Crane 282 cam; Head shaved 0.50 mm (close to stock compression ratio); New valve rockers and lash pads; New oil spray bar; Intake:  Carbs rebuilt by Z Therapy with ball bearings on the throttle shafts; Stock manifold; Modified air cleaner;  All smog removed; Holly adjustable fuel pressure regulator; Fuel pressure gauge; Holy “Red” electric fuel pump (7 psi)

Ignition:  MSD 6L; MSD Blaster 2 coil; Mallory vacuum advance dual point distirbuter (one set disabled for compatibility to MSD 6L); MSD wires; Custom wire loom

Exhaust: Motorsport Auto 6 into 2 into 1 header, ceramic coated; 2-1/2 inch exhaust, Dynomax turbo muffler; Chrome tip

Drive train:  5 speed, close ration, Nissan transmission; Centerforce II clutch assembly; Braided  steel clutch hose; New drive shaft U-joints; New half shaft U-joints; New differential seals and gaskets installed; Urethane mustache bar bushings

Suspension:  Koni Ultima adjustable shocks; Koni lowering springs; Nissan Motorsports anti roll bars, 1 inch front, 3/4 inch rear; Custom anti roll bar mounts front and rear; Urethane bushings in all suspension points front and rear; Urethane steering rack bushings; Steering rack rebuilt, new rack ends (different than end links); Urethane steering coupler

Brakes:  Front slotted and cross drilled rotors (not ventilated); Toyota truck 4 piston calipers; Hawk performance brake pads; Motorsport Auto performance rear brake shoes; Braided steel brake lines

Wheels and tires:  Shelby slot dish mags 14 X 7 zero offset; BFGoodrich Traction T/A 205/60R14

Some things are not working:  Headlights; Wipers (motor not installed but I have it); Tachometer (needs to be adapted to the MSD 6A

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Fri, 05 Sep 2014

There's an evergreen debate among auto enthusiasts about whether they would prefer to have the latest and greatest car of today or a certified classic from yesteryear. What if you had to further define that, though, and the choice was between a brand new 2015 Subaru Legacy or a turbocharged Datsun 240Z with a hatch that wouldn't close? Roadkill aimed to find out that and more in one of its best videos to date.
According to the hosts, Subaru came to them, handed over some money and challenged Roadkill's project cars against its latest Legacy. The result is every bit as good (or better) than any automotive-themed show you could find on television.
Things start simple with a figure-eight race in a rodeo arena with the Subaru taking on Roadkill's 1968 Ford Ranchero, originally built for ice racing. From there the Legacy races a 1968 Dodge Charger with no windows around and off-road rally stage. Finally, the Subie goes head-to-head against the Rotsun, the aforementioned turbocharged 240Z, through an abandoned neighborhood. Plus, there's a bonus drag race challenging them all.

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The Datsun 240Z got a lot of things right when it was introduced, with handsome styling, strong performance and a reasonably affordable price. And while the coupes grew a strong fan base in the US, they remained quite a rarity in the UK. Decades later, a father and son in England have latched onto the car and bonded over their shared love for two completely opposite takes on this Japanese GT
There's already quite a collection of exotics in Mel Streek's garage, and his rat rod 240Z, which he calls the Ratsun, definitely doesn't fit with the rest. On the outside, the Datsun looks ready to fall apart, but it's mechanically perfect underneath. Alternatively, Mel's son, Ollie, has a completely different take for his Z with its perfect, shining paint.
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.

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