1972 Datsun 240z Road Race Car on 2040-cars
Stevenson Ranch, California, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.8L
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: DATSUN
Model: Z-Series
Trim: NONE
Drive Type: REAR
Mileage: 240
THIS IS A DEDICATED RACE CAR WITH A SCCA LOG BOOK #19-85
DATED 22 NOV 1980 AND A CALIFORNIA PINK SLIP IN HAND. UNKNOWN
MILEAGE BUT IN GOOD SHAPE AND RUNS GREAT.
AN ALL STEEL BODY WITH A REMOVABLE FIBERGLASS BODY KIT,
FULL ROLL CAGE DONE VERY WELL, REMOVABLE STEERING WHEEL
CUSTOM DASH, (U NEED GUAGES).
MOTOR IS A 2.8L WITH A HEALTHY CAM, TRIPLE WEBER 40'S ON A
CANNON INTAKE, CUSTOM HEADERS WITH SIDE EXHAUST.
COMPRESSION IS AT 205-225 ACROSS THE 6.
TRANS IS A Z-5 SPEED & REAR END IS WELDED WITH A 3.7 RATIO.
FRONT SUSPENSION: ADJUSTABLE COIL OVERS AND CAMBER PLATES
BUMP STEERING SPACER, RELOCATED LOWER ARMS & ADJUSTABLE
SWAY BAR.
REAR SUSPENSION: ADJUSTABLE LOWER CONTROL ARMS, CAMBER
PLATES.
4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES. SMALL RUST ISSUES IN FRONT LOWER FENDER
AND REAR QUARTER PANEL WHERE WATER USUALLY FIND THIS SPOT.
RUNS & DRIVES GREAT; JUST NEEDS RACE TIRES AND YOUR SET.
I HAVE A BUNCH OF SPARES INCLUDED:SUSPENSION & BRAKE PARTS
BODY PARTS ON REQUEST: R & L FENDER, HOOD, REAR LID.
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Datsun reveals new On-Do budget sedan in Russia [w/video]
Tue, 08 Apr 2014When Nissan revived the Datsun brand name, it essentially hit the "undo" button on the rebranding it undertook decades ago. But this time, the Datsun name is being used solely as a budget brand for developing markets. The reborn marque launched in India this past July with its Go hatchback, returned in September with the Go+ minivan and revealed the Redi-Go concept just last month. And now it's back again with the new On-Do sedan.
Launched in Moscow by CEO Carlos Ghosn, the On-Do was designed and engineered in Japan specifically for the Russian market - Nissan's fifth largest worldwide - where it will be built at the AvtoVaz plant in Togliatti. Decidedly budget-oriented, the Datsun On-Do is a four-door, five-seat econo-box measuring 172 inches long, 67 inches wide and 60 inches tall with an 18.7 cubic-foot trunk which Datsun describes as class-leading. Punctuating an otherwise bland shape is a large front grille and lighting front and rear that looks (and very well might be) bigger than the wheels.
Not that the Datsun On-Do needs a big contact patch to transfer power to the road: motivation is provided by a 1.6-liter engine with a grand total of - wait for it... wait a little longer - 87 horsepower. Which might strike you as a reasonable amount of muscle, considering the 400,000 rubles Datsun is getting for the On-Do (but consider that translates to about $11,300). That's a couple grand more than what Nissan gets for the Micra in that other giant northern country, or about the same amount it gets for the Versa in the US (which sells in Russia for 499k in rubles) - both of which are powered by what is in all likelihood the same 1.6-liter four but producing 109 hp. Of course Russia has different tax rates than the United States or Canada, but with such little power, the Datsun would fall into Russia's lowest tax bracket.
37K miles in a 1967 Datsun Roadster
Tue, 11 Mar 2014When we think of comfy, long-distance road cars, there are a few obvious choices. A Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Bentley Continental GT or, assuming fuel efficiency isn't paramount, a Range Rover are all good options for a road trip. But what if that road trip was 37,000 miles? Maybe something more reliable but still comfortable, then, like a Honda Accord. What about a 1967 Datsun Roadster?
As insane as it sounds, Scott Fisher is doing just that, running a Datsun 1600 Roadster across North America and racking up 13,500 miles in his first three months on the road. His total journey will see him pile over 37,000 miles on his red convertible. The car is lightly modified, but most of the work is for the sake of reliability and comfort, with a five-speed manual 'box, an upgraded radiator and electronic ignition.
Fisher's trip hasn't been all smooth, with a few typical bits of trouble. He also ran into some deer in Utah, quite literally, clipping one of the animals, which delivered quite a bit of damage to the passenger's front fender (hence the rear three-quarter view in our lead shot). Still, the car seems to be holding up well, as shown in this latest video from Petrolicious.
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.