1972 Datsun 240z Scca Its Road Race Car - Rebello Racing Motor on 2040-cars
Los Altos, California, United States
Engine:2400cc
Drive Type: RWD
Make: DATSUN
Mileage: 5,000
Model: Z-Series
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Coupe
1972 Datsun 240Z Former SCCA ITS Road Race Car
Additional pics here:
http://s793.photobucket.com/user/Zeshin86/library/ITS%20240Z?page=1
Video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItLAW3zWOCU
Why I am selling:
I purchased this race car last July 2012. I am selling simply because I do not have enough time to drive the car anymore, and after a few months of owning it, I am way too busy to trailer the car back and forth to the track (I don't own a trailer and must rent). I am moving towards something simpler, something I can drive to the track comfortably and not have to trailer. The car has no problems and is ready to race. Early Z race cars are becoming more and more rare, so don't miss this opportunity to own one! Unfortunately, the car DOES NOT come with a logbook. The logbook has been lost, however I do have a roll-bar number that can help reissue its logbook through the Oregon SCCA. I do have the historians contact information, so it is just up to the new owner to track down the documents, I just haven't had the time. The car has some good history behind it, which I have researched over the course of the last year. I have spoken to all previous owners of the car. One rarity that this car luckily possesses is that it is REGISTERED and has a CLEAN TITLE with the California DMV. I own the car outright. However, please keep in mind this is a race car, and not for driving on the road. I had it registered in order to allow the car to be moved from storage to my house before and after track days.
What is the condition:
First and foremost, this is indeed a former ITS racecar. If you know anything about IT cars you know they were raced HARD. Any body damage would be cleaned up as soon as possible for the very next race, so there is a bit of bondo, but the car is not covered in it. Now that we got that out of the way, the body on this 240Z is pretty good. The biggest damage to the body is an indented driver-side skirt (pictured), which is hollow from the start. This does not affect the straightness of the chassis at all or the way it drives. It is just a a small boo boo (it gives it spunk!!). The paint is old, but is a good 15 footer. The car's original race decals still are there, and you can faintly see the reminiscence of old stickers on the roof, hood, and quarter panels (Dando's Performance).
Drivetrain/Body: This Z car has a gem of a drivetrain. It has a Rebello 2.4L Race Motor, balanced and blueprinted. 190 compression and between 0 and 1% leakdown in all cylinders. Oil pressure is 60+psi, cam and rockers are in great shape, race clutch is solid. The engine was mentioned to have less than 100 hours on the rebuild, but I cannot verify. The previous owner bore-scoped the cylinder walls and they were in great condition. It has a 4 speed transmission with a 4:10 rear end to meet class rules. Headers on it with 3 into 2 into 1 at the rear end, not quite sure of the brand. The muffler points to the left, which allows for it to meet the Laguna Seca 92dB limit. NO ENGINE LEAKS WHATSOEVER. All fluids are Redline.The body is very straight. In regards to rust, it has been taken care of. You will see no orange/brown on this car, with exception to a few minor rust proofed areas from the past. Nothing is spreading. The hatch, doglegs, battery tray, etc. are all good. When I purchased the car, I installed a brand new windshield, new Crow belts, repacked all wheel bearings, checked all shocks, brakes etc. When I purchased the car, the previous owner had nut and bolted the entire car, reset the suspension and scaled the car (measurements all accurate). For an extra $500, the car comes with a set of Panasport wheels 15x8 w/ 2011 date stamped NT-01's or if you have your own wheels/tires, I have a set of Enkei 92's with bald tires to get the car to its new home. As far as quickness, the previous owner took the car to Willow Springs Raceway and ran a 1:37 without really pushing the car. I have run it at Laguna Seca and Infineon Raceway, unfortunately untimed due to it being coincidently slippery all three track days!
History:
This Z car was converted to racecar status by Brian Ohlemeier, who currently resides in the State of Washington as a semi-professional bicyclist. The vehicle was completed in 1989, when the roll-bar number was registered (verified through Oregon SCCA Historian) and raced for the better part of 12 years in SCCA's ITS class all over the West Coast. It followed Brian Ohelmeier wherever he moved and the vehicle placed top five and set lap records at multiple race events such as the Rose Cup and Pacific Coast Championships. The vehicle competed at Pacific Raceways, Sears Point, Laguna Seca, and Thunderhill Raceway. A notable race that this car partook in was Thunderhill Raceway's first Harvest Moon Regional, setting a lap of 1:25.43 on September 30, 1995. I was also told that this car also holds one SCCA 1st place win at, now defunct, Crow's Landing. I mentioned earlier that the vehicle had several old decal remnants over the car. These decals, which left etches (probably can be polished out) in the paint show that the car was raced under Dando's Performance. Of course, they are now known as Dando's Automotive and are under different ownership, but they were heavily involved in racing back in the 80's. Andy Craig, I believe, was the old owner of Dando's and I am sure Ken, the current owner, can get ahold of him. I also recently spoke with Gary Cook, owner of the BRE certified replica car which raced at the Monterey Historics this year, about my car. Through some conversation, we believe that there is a high possibility that this is the sister car to his car. Dando's Performance had three cars raced under their name, and the old decals show that this car was one of them. Chris Zarros is a name that Gary Cook provided me. He mentioned Chris was the guy who built his car, and if not this car, Chris would definitely know who built it.
After the 90's the car rested on Mr. Ohlemeier's driveway for eight years until he sent it to the scrapyard after quitting racing. The vehicle was simply taking up too much space in his home. Luckily, Steve Ingersoll, a renowned SCCA ITA racer who had seen and competed against the car over the years, knew immediately what it was and purchased it on the spot from the tow man. Soon Steve came to realize that he had no desire to compete with the Z. As a result, he sold it along with a trailer to an Aussie gentleman and Kevin McDonald of Mac's Auto Performance in San Fernando, CA. Kevin McDonald, known for building outstanding BMW 2002 race cars, put it up for sale in December 2011 after having driven it a few times at the track. Kevin talked to me about passing Adam Carolla's famous BRE roadster with ease in this car.
In consecutive order, the owners of this car were: Brian Ohlemeier, Steve Ingersoll, and Kevin McDonald. I have all their contact information if it is needed to do further research on this car.
Highlights:
Rebello IT Motor
MSD Ignition
External Oil Cooler
280Z 4-speed Transmission
4:10 Welded Differential
6-point SCCA Legal Roll Cage
Auto Meter Gauges
ATL Fuel Cell
Re-worked SU Carburetors with ITG filters
Adjustable Koni Shocks
Carrara Coil-over System
Adjustable Sways
Dual Vented Front Brakes (New race pads all around)
Tilton Brake Bias Adjuster
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