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1971 Datsun 240z - 1st Generation on 2040-cars

Year:1971 Mileage:34000 Color: Silver /
 Black
Location:

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Engine:2.8 inline 6 cyliner
Transmission:Manual
VIN: HLS3029872 Year: 1971
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Make: DATSUN
Model: Z-Series
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats
Mileage: 34,000
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Black
Trim: Chrome
Number of Cylinders: 6
Drive Type: manual transmission
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. ... 

Here is a video of the car:   http://youtu.be/j1sXRDgK6gw



1971 Datsun 240z

Clean and clear MO title in my name.  I beleive this car was manufactured in June of 1971.

This car was built by me and my step father as a project.  The car was first acquired by us in a package deal of 
cars, and this car was just a shell of a car, with nice suspension, and a clean looking 280z engine in it.
I spent several (about 7 years) on this project.  I spent alot of time dealing with rust and using alot of POR15 on
the frame and interior and front wheel wells.  The car was painted in 2010, and I spent the winter of 2010, until may
of 2011 re-assembling the car.      In may of 2012 I had the car in the body shop again to repair a crack on the 
bottom lip of the fiberglass front air dam.  I also had them fit a replacement panel on the hatch deck lid, and
repaint the hood which I was unsatisfied with, and blend in the doors....  basically, just shy of a total repaint.

The car is very well built.  I don’t really want to sell it, but I just bought an old building that I am working on 
renovating as my studio and living space, so some toys need to go.  I put a lot of work, time and money into this
car and it draws looks and comments everywhere it goes.   I have a box full of extra parts, and a box full of 
receipts and documents from the work.

Engine: I have not done anything to the motor, besides a tune up.  It has a 280z Engine with a 5 speed transmission.
                It does have an upgraded MSA alternator.  Motor runs great, does not burn oil.  

Carbs:  Carbs have been recently rebuilt, but could use a tune from someone who knows these carbs. It has the 
              round top SU carbs.  Has pod air filters on it currently.     

Fuel system:  The gas tank was removed and professionally cleaned.  A new rubber fuel filler neck was installed.
                         New red line Holley electric fuel pump installed.  Manual choke works.
                          
Brakes:   New front rotors, and rebuilt calipers with no squeel-ceramic brake pads.  Rear brakes have new
                 brake drums and brake cylinders. All new brake hardware, except the metal line under the frame.
                 New brake master cylinder.  Recently, the drivers side rear brake has developed a small leak, after sitting
                 for a while.

Lights:  New front and rear running lights. HID front headlights with the upgraded wiring harness from MSA.
               2 Fog lights mounted in the front air dam, on a switch.  I do not have the interior dome light installed.
              The lights in the dash work, but are dim.  New battery.

Wheels: Aluminum wheels are in good shape, no major dings, bends or gouges.  The tires are all new and matching.

Interior:  Vintage leather upholstered seats are in great shape. New front and rear carpets. New black diamond 
                 interior vinyl. Headliner was done in black vinyl by an upholstery shop. Looks great.   The dash has some 
                cracks, but I will include a plastic dash cap from Black Dragon, which I have not installed because I was 
                going to have the door panels and dash upholstered to match the headliner.  Weather stripping is new.
                New aircraft release style seat belts.  Car does not have sun visors installed currently, because of the 
                sunroof.  All of the plastic is in great shape.  New glove box installed.

Body:  The body has been professionally painted.  The rear of the car and the doors and hood were repainted and
             blended in May of 2012, and they did a great job.  Both front fenders are new. A replacement panel was fitted 
             under the hatch where these cars usually rust out.  Looks clean and is well done.  There are no scratches or
             dings.  The body and paint on this car is great.  Paint is a single stage silver Saab color.  Car was painted
            apart.  Door jams are painted.   New locks in the doors.  New weatherstripping.  All major rust spots were taken
            care of.  Floor boards are solid.  New rear wheel wells were fitted as well as the panels under the door. 
            A couple of years were spent on the body work of this car.  The front fender badges are new, the hood and
           hatch emblems have been shaved, and the pillar badges are vintage, and not in show condition.   I used a
          lot of  Dynamat sound deadening material on the interior of the car.  The dash console is in good shape. 
          Original ashtray is there.  Heater console face is in great shape, But i do not currently have the heater
          hooked up completely as I was going to take the dash out again at some point to reupholster it and 
          get the dash lights bright again.   Front Air dam is an MSA Type III. 

This 240z does feature an aftermarket sunroof.  The sunroof did open, but began sticking so I haven’t opened it. 
There is a place in Kansas City that can install a new one for $599.  

Suspension:  Car still has the standard shocks that were on it.  New tie bar ends have been installed.

Exhaust:  Car has a performance stainless coated exhaust header, and a new custom exhaust which was
                    installed by KC Brake & Muffler, and sounds great.


Please contact me with any questions.  Car is for sale locally, and I reserve the right to end the auction at any time.  Car must be picked up in Kansas City. Buy is responsible for pick up or delivery arrangements and costs.  Non refundable $500 deposit due within 48 hours of the close of the auction.  Thanks!

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