1973 Datsun 240z With L28et on 2040-cars

Year:1973 Mileage:85000 Color: Red /
Black

Location:

Springfield, Illinois, United States

Advertising:

Transmission:Manual
Engine:L28ET
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller

VIN: HLS30170039 Year: 1973
Exterior Color: Red
Make: Datsun
Interior Color: Black
Model: Z-Series
Number of Cylinders: 6
Trim: coupe
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 85,000

Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"The car generally runs well, but does smoke when idling. Also leaks some oil, and not all electronics work properly. Please see description for more details."

Beautiful 1973 Datsun 240Z. Last year a L28ET was swapped in, along with the 5-speed transmission from a 280ZX turbo. Other modifications include an intercooler, Tokico shocks/springs, Konig Rewind rims, Toyo tires.

BODY: This Z was professionally painted in 2008. The car was original painted lime yellow. A previous owner had it painted grey, then I had it painted 905 red, and original Datsun color. IMO, the body shop did a fantastic job, pics do not do it justice. Its a very striking car and turns ALOT of heads. When the car was being worked on, it did pick up a few flaws on the body: 1) there is a chip on the right quarter panel. This has been temporarily touched-up to avoid any accumulation of rust (see pic); 2) also there is a small dent at the front edge of the hood (see pic). Otherwise the car is in great sgape with no rust on the body.

INTERIOR: The interior is in decent condition. The original dash had multiple cracks, so I covered it with a dash cover. Many of the interior trim parts I replaced, for example the sills, and the inner door covers. The handle for the driver's side window is currently not attached. All carpeting is intact.

Some electronics work, some don't. The lights, turn signals, speedometer, temperature gauge, oil pressure guage all work. The tachometer, windshield wipers, fuel guage, and clock do not.

ENGINE: The car originally had either 150,000 or 250, 000 miles on it (the odometer only has 5 digits). The turbo motor that has been swapped in, according to the seller, has around 80,000 miles (the mechanics who did the swap confirmed this was about right). Since the engine swap was completed last year, I've driven the car maybe 600 miles, mostly drama free. There are some issues though. After the car warms up, there is some smoke (white) when the car is idling. The gasket (along with all gaskets) were replaced per the mechanics, so I don't think that's the problem. It could possibly be a turbo seal. Also the car leaks some oil, from around the oil filter. If you look at a stock 280ZX turbo, the oil filter angles downward. On this car, it doesn't, it's level like a non-turbo Z, so apparently there is a part missing between the engine block and the filter, resulting in the leak.

Also, when you stop the engine, and pull out the key, the engine keeps running. I have to pop the clutch to stop the engine. This could just be the idle is set too high...or possibly ignition issues.

MISC: I really don't want to sell this car, but I've spent a ton of money on it, and it still has problems. I highly recommend this car is bought by someone with mechanical skills and alot of experience dealing with Nissan L-series motors. I've tried to be as honest as I could be with the description, but due to the age of the car plus the modifications, I recommend anyone that is serious about buying the car, come have a look in person, before they make a final decision. Please email me with any questions.

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