1972 Datsun 240z - No Reserve - Professionally Restored on 2040-cars
Stratford, Connecticut, United States
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1972 Datsun 240z - No Reserve - Professionally Restored Up for sale is a professionally restored 1972 Datsun 240z. I am the second owner of the car and I have records and receipts back to 1975. I purchased the car in 2009 and had it shipped from California where it lived all of its life. This is a rare original rust free 240z that hasn’t required any body restoration. Since I have owned the car it has always been stored in a garage and cared for. This is a great opportunity for a Z lover or classic car enthusiast to complete the car or simply enjoy it as is. The car currently has only 400 miles on a complete mechanical restoration which includes a restored and upgraded suspension, new L24 engine, 5 speed transmission, rebuilt carbs, rebuilt brakes, painted engine bay, wheels, new tires and more. Vinny Bedini from Bedini Motorsports in Connecticut professionally and lovingly restored all of the mechanicals in 2011. Vinny Bedini has over 40 years experience building Datsun race cars and with Datsun restorations. The car has sat in a garage since then. The car has all new mechanicals, starts right up, has a great exhaust growl and drives like a champ. I drove the car today (6/1) and it was a blast. The interior and exterior on the other hand need attention. This is a 42 year old car that has a fresh mechanical restoration but needs cosmetic attention. All of the mechanicals were professionally redone and the car runs and drives great. Just to be clear, the drivetrain and mechanicals are fully assembled. This car runs and drives great. I included a pic of the empty engine bay for reference only. Check out the video in the link below to see the car running now. Here is a link to more pictures and a video of the car: http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/72Datsun240z/library/ Exterior The paint on the car needs attention. Some people like it as is, my intention was to paint the car blue. As you will see in the pictures there are blemishes and flat grey paint all over the car. The engine bay was freshly painted blue which you will see in the pictures. Interior The interior of the car needs attention. The panels and carpet are in very worn shape. The dashboard has a crack and currently has a dashboard cap in place. The dials and gauges work. The floorboards are in perfect original condition with no rust. The tools and original steering wheel will be included with the car. There is an aftermarket radio and speakers in the car which are worn out and need to be replaced. There is a short shifter in the car which is fun to drive. The car does not have AC. Suspension The entire suspension was redone. All parts were removed, sand blasted and powder coated. All bushings were replaced with polyurethane. Tokico shocks and lowering springs were installed. The car has a nice low stance but is still comfortable to drive. Wheels & Tires 15x7 SSR Formula Mesh wheels & Kumho tires are on the car. The tires have 95% tread left on them and look brand new. The wheels are rare and in excellent condition. Drivetrain & Exhaust The car has a new/refurbished L24 six cylinder engine with an E31 head, rebuilt round top SU carbs, and an upgraded 5 speed transmission. The transmissions shifts smoothly. The clutch has 95% life left and is very responsive. The header was ceramic coated and the complete exhaust is a new MSA unit which has a great growl. The original rear diff was serviced as well. Brakes The car has upgraded front disc brakes and refurbished rear drum brakes. The brake master cylinder, disc calipers, disc pads and rear drums, drum shoes and drum hardware were replaced. List of Replaced Parts Here is a list of parts that were replaced on the car. Clutch Master Cylinder
Brake Hardware Kit Duralast Battery MSA Exhaust Title I have an NY transferrable registration in hand. That is all you will need to transfer ownership to your name. Auction This is a no reserve auction which means the highest bidder wins. If the first winner doesn't meet the terms of the auction then the second winner will have a chance and so on down the list. Payment A $500 non-refundable deposit is due within 24 hours of close of auction, no exceptions. Full payment is due within 3 days after the end of the auction, no exceptions. Shipping Shipping is the buyer's responsibility. The buyer must make the appropriate arrangements to ship the car. Local Listing The car is listed locally. I reserve the right to end the auction at any time. |
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Meet the man who took a year sabbatical to drive his 1967 Datsun Fairlady Roadster
Tue, 28 Jan 2014A quiet drive in the country can be the most relaxing thing in the world. What if it didn't have to end, and you could keep driving for a week, a month or even a whole year? That's what Scott Fisher is doing by taking a one-year sabbatical from work and driving his 1967 Datsun Fairlady Roadster around North America.
"I had owned a manufacturing business in Las Vegas for 16 years. I knew I needed to kinda' get out, and unwind, and get my mojo back," said Fisher.
Fisher's trip has covered over 30,000 miles through 44 states and 7 Canadian Provinces, and it is not over yet. He left from his home in Las Vegas, NV, last spring and drove to the Pacific. From there, he drove up the coast to the Canadian border and aimed the car for the Atlantic. He just posted on his blog about visiting the Nissan headquarters and museum in Franklin, TN, and his next stops are Mississippi and New Orleans, LA.
Datsun officially reborn with Go model for India [w/video]
Mon, 15 Jul 2013In March of 2012, Nissan announced the return of its historic Datsun brand. Datsun used to represent the Nissan brand in a number of markets, but its badge hasn't been worn on a new model since 1981. In 2013, though, it has been relaunched as the Japanese manufacturer's budget offering in the emerging markets of India and Russia.
The model that will lead that charge, at least in India, is the Go, a car that pays tribute to the very first Datsun, the DAT-GO.
The operative term with the Datsun brand is: "budget offering." Don't step inside the Go and expect beautiful hides or brushed metals (it's being sold in India, after all). The instrument cluster features a simple speedometer, while the five-speed manual and the center stack above it are rather barren. It's not without luxuries, though, as iPod-style connectivity is available through a Mobile Docking Station.
This father and son duo terrorize the UK countryside in Datsun 240Z pair
Wed, 12 Nov 2014The Datsun 240Z got a lot of things right when it was introduced, with handsome styling, strong performance and a reasonably affordable price. And while the coupes grew a strong fan base in the US, they remained quite a rarity in the UK. Decades later, a father and son in England have latched onto the car and bonded over their shared love for two completely opposite takes on this Japanese GT
There's already quite a collection of exotics in Mel Streek's garage, and his rat rod 240Z, which he calls the Ratsun, definitely doesn't fit with the rest. On the outside, the Datsun looks ready to fall apart, but it's mechanically perfect underneath. Alternatively, Mel's son, Ollie, has a completely different take for his Z with its perfect, shining paint.
Both Zs sound amazing, though. They have a mechanical, somewhat course exhaust note that's intoxicating to hear. You can definitely tell there's some work going on under the hood. Check out this video from Petrolicious for a father and son who both find something to love in these classic Japanese coupes.