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1971 Datsun 240z on 2040-cars

Year:1971 Mileage:110000 Color: molding and emblems do show their age
Location:

Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, United States

Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, United States

This 240Z was originally purchased in VA and was brought to NC when the original owner retired.  I have the original sales receipt (actually has 2 – one showing it as a 1972 and the correct  one showing it as a 1971), window sticker, warranty card, radio manual, Manufacturers Statement of Origin, vehicle order form and owner’s manual.  It was undercoated when it was new and not driven in the winter time so this Datsun is in superb shape. 

It still maintains its original driveline (engine, 4 speed transmission and rear end), and runs/drives well.  It currently has Nissan wheels from a late 70’s 280Z.  The original steel wheels and hubcaps come with the car.

The car had one repaint in the original silver color. 

The seat bottom and seat back on the driver side as well as the seat bottom of the passenger side were replaced with original seat covers.  I have the passenger seat back that comes with the car.  The car does not have its original radio – the original owner had it replaced and put speakers in the door panels.  Sadly the original radio was misplaced.  Aside from that, the interior is original and is in great shape for the age of the car.  There are 2 cracks on the dash that are shown in the picture.  It also needs a rear hatch strut. 

Bumpers, exterior molding and emblems do show their age.  They are presentable for a driver vehicle, but, could be replaced to make it nicer.

If I were keeping the car I would replace the shifter boot, foot rest and rear carpet as it shows more age/wear than the rest of the interior parts.  All gauges work except for the clock.

Mechanically the car is in great shape.  You can see from the pictures that the engine is stock, and extremely clean for a 42 year old vehicle with 110K miles. 

The car is currently located just south of Wilmington NC.  I’m happy to email any additional pictures you’d like to see.  Please email if you have any questions.

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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.
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