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Datsun 240Z 1970 Series 1

Up for auction is a 1970 Series 1 Datsun 240Z with a clear title (pictures: CLICK HERE FOR HIGH RES PICTURES ) . Original Color factory Orange 918 and interior Black

This vehicle is all original; it was garaged and stored indoors for the last 31 years. This vehicle is a rare numbers matching 240Z VIN HLS30- 08551 engine number L24 11638 (original engine that is in the original body) it is non-restored. It is in really good condition for a non-restored vehicle. The engine is in running condition (please see video CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO ) The interior is intact including a non cracked original dash and all original upholstery, original seat belts with correct labels, luggage straps, carpeting, steering wheel, gauges, head liner, seat covers and visors. . The rubber is in good condition. All doors open and close, hood and hatchback also opens and closes and all locks work. This car has an intact electrical system. The car is original color Orange (Nissan color code 918)

Datsun 240Z 1970 Series VIN HLS30- 08551 engine number L24 11638

This car is equipped with a 2.4 Liter inline 6 cylinder engine, rated at 150 HP at 6000 RPM, it has the original round top twin SU Carbs, original 4 speed transmission. This vehicle is in running condition, it will need to either have the hydraulics inspected and repaired as it has not been on the road since 1983 when it was garaged. It does turn over and start, please see video for start up from the link above. It has to the best of my knowledge 102737 original miles as the odometer has just turned over. The body is straight and has no rust problem areas. The underside of the battery tray usually where you find rust first, the unibody is intact and all body panels beneath the car are intact with no rust. There are pictures of the floor boards without the carpet in the Flickr photo set as well as the floor for the spare tire area. These areas have never been restored or painted, the car is as it is pictured. I have personally never seen a 44 year old car in such good condition without restoration. This is a very desirable year and model as it is a first year Z, The Z registry lists a little over 200 of these cars at the current time as survivors. This vehicle is not in the registry at this time.

Datsun 240Z History

Largest selling sports car in North America
Designed in the mid 1960's with head turning style similar to Ferrari 250GT and Jaguar type E
Rear wheel drive
Independent suspension with 4 Macpherson struts
Proven race car (Rally, track and drag) with ample aftermarket performance parts still available.
Many parts are plug and play from other Datsuns (transmissions, motors, differentials, brakes, etc.)
Used parts are easily sourced and are low in cost
Japan's "Mustang"
Early Gen 1 Z's are Collectors Car

Condition This car can be enjoyed as it is, a true survivor or it would make an extremely easy base for restoration as it has no rust problems. The current paint is to the best of my knowledge originally from the factory. Interior is intact, I have not seen many Z’s in this condition. This is a rarity, especially being a first year series 1 car with all its correct parts. This vehicle would be considered a number 3 car on the Hagerty insurance valuation site. The interior, straight body and rust free condition are the greatest attributes of this car

Better resolution photos can be seen here: CLICK HERE FOR HIGH RES PHOTOS

I will accept Paypal for a nonrefundable 500.00 dollar deposit due within 48 hrs of auction end remainder of payment must be made via bank wire. If you have any questions you can email me and I will reply as soon as possible.

All Taxes and fees are the responsibility of the winning bidder

Shipping of this vehicle is the responsibility of the winning bidder, I can assist in shipping arrangements. If shipping overseas I can assist with repairs needed in order for it to be a drive on vehicle for transport, bidder must pay repair expense.

On Jan-20-14 at 17:43:33 PST, seller added the following information:

This car has a new Battery as pictured

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