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Datsun : Z-series 240z on 2040-cars

Year:1971 Mileage:16027 Color: Red /
 Black
Location:

Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1971
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: DATSUN
Model: Z-Series
Trim: 240z
Drive Type: 4 speed
Mileage: 16,027
Number of Doors: 2
Exterior Color: Red
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black
Condition: Used: A 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. ... 

Up for sale is my early 1971 Datsun 240z.  HLS30 25,062.  The car has been a project of mine for the past 6 years or so.

Unknown actual mileage, odometer shows 16027 currently.  Most likely 116,027 due to the condition when I got it, previous talks with old owner, and the car was in storage and not registered since 1988.  Motor had failed and the gentlemen I bought the vehicle from had plans to fix it and one day drive it again just never got around to it.  Car basically sat in storage for 25 years.  Over the past 6 years I have owned the vehicle its been garaged while in restoration, I have tried to keep it as original as possible but few things have been altered such as different steering wheel and antenna, ect as listed or in pics.  I will try to list as much info as I can, but basically almost every item on the car has been replaced or restored. 

Engine bay was sealed with Eastwood Rust Encapsulator, few see thrus due to brake fluid drips and such but looks alright and can be touched up.  Didnt really have any rust to begin with but used that to be on safe side and at the time I was unsure what color I was going to paint the Z so I just went with black.  Car was originally orange, most of car was stripped bare, and shot with epoxy primer, primered, then painted red.  Areas such as door jams were not taken down to metal rather just scuffed and shot.  Car didnt have much rust to begin with, just normal rust areas such as on lower fenders were cut out patched with repair panels, and outer wheel wells needed to be replaced, rear wheel lips were rolled as I was initially planning on putting wider rims on.    Paint is by no means show quality, could use some wetsanding to flatten out orange peel and blemishes, but overall its very presentable for a 42 year old car.

Replaced the motor with a N47/N42 280z setup. 

SU's dismantled and cleaned; new nozzles, needles, float gaskets, insulators, hoses.  Choke cables work fine, although I need to tap nozzles at times when closing choke due to sticking.

Suspension;  Tokico springs and struts, new bearings, all new suspension bushings and ect (if remember Energy Suspension? kit)

Brakes all new;  drums, calipers, brake booster, master cylinder, rotors were turned.

MSA exhaust, its clamped right now could use some welding to give it a cleaner look.

Alternator; new 280zx alternator with mod to eliminate voltage regulator.

Original radiator was cleaned/sealed at radiator shop and reinstalled.

Gas tank was cleaned and reinstalled.

Headlights have been changed to reflector type, have original headlights.  Also included is a headlight relay harness thats not been installed.

Fog lights installed, all reversible if you want to just take them and the wiring out.

Electric fuel pump installed, with cut off switch.

Grant steering wheel.

Interior is original, floorboard carpet is bad on drivers side, rest of carpet is nice, vinyl is nice, interior panels nice, small crack in interior panel by hatch support.

Floorboards are solid, when cleaning I did notice a rust area that will need patching, not too drastic but needs attention (see pic)

Headliner has a cut in it. (see pic)

Dash has typical cracks and will need a cover.

4-speed tranny.

Clutch/pressure plate new.

280zx turbo oil pump installed.

Pertronix ignition, NGK wires/plugs.

280z rims with 215/60/14 tires.  Tires were too wide and rubbing struts so had to use 1/4" spacers.  If changed to 195 series tires, could remove spacers.

Windshield has pitting.

Weatherstripping redone thruout entire car. 

Doors need to be repostioned or shims?, at this time they do not close completely flush. Not sure if new weatherstripping is causing this or I simply am not getting them lined up correctly.

Gauges all work except as noted;  clock does not work, and I get some occasional bouncing around from the tach when full throttle and the bulb in the oil pressure/coolant temp gauge needs replace.

Bumpers are original but still very presentable, rear bumper has been bumped in back and showing some rust from bolt area.

New turn signal lenses/marker lights.

Glove box cover is broke at the hinge point.

Seats are original, need to be restored.

5 year collector plates/registration recently done.  (stating this due to I believe Colorado residents can have these tranfered over to them within a time frame if want, check the laws first, Im not fully sure)



I love this car but my kids love to eat also so the car has to go.  I have done my very best to list everything about this car, I want someone to be happy with their purchase and not surprised or shocked upon arrival.  Please remember its a 42 year old car.  Although I am confident the car runs great and is not a rust bucket like we have all seen, the car is being sold as is with no warranty.   Car can be viewed anytime, just contact me. Buyer is responsible for transport.   Payment needs to be made within 7 days of end of auction.  If need any additional pictures or have any questions please ask.


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