1971 Datsun 240z, California Car, Virtually Rust Free, Great For Restoration on 2040-cars
Spokane, Washington, United States
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Up for auction is my Series One 1971 Datsun 240Z with VIN HLS3013523, making this car #13,523 to roll off the Datsun production line in 1970. The date of manufacture was November of 1970. Originally purchased by owner # 1 on December 21, 1971 from Le Man's Motors, Inc. in San Bernardino, California. I am owner #2, and I purchased this car from the original owner in September of 2005. During my ownership, I have come to know this Z quite well, both it's positives and negatives.
For a comprehensive understanding of this car's current condition, documenting all positives and negatives, please review all 185 photos with descriptions by clicking below:
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1971 Datsun 240Z photos and descriptions I am strongly suggesting that you review all photos and descriptions in the photos linked above before bidding. As an overview, I am including a number of photographs and descriptions in this auction as well. The best thing about this 240Z is that, with it's California origins, it is virtually rust free. Another positive is it's high level of originality. Where I've replaced parts, I've tried to use OEM Nissan parts as extensively as possible. The odometer reading of 85,593 is correct and represents original miles. This Datsun starts easily and runs well. Handling is very good, due in part to an extensive suspension refurbishment that included new KYB struts, Euro Spec. springs, and OEM rubber bushings. The biggest negative is that, back in 1973, the car was involved in a low speed accident. While stopped, the car was hit from the rear. Subsequent repair work was not of the highest quality, and the paint has since cracked and faded in several areas . The dash is cracked. Coolant is weeping very slightly from head gasket to block exterior. (For detailed pictures of any of these deficiencies, please view the extensive photo album by clicking on the link above. Summation of work completed since my purchase (receipts for almost all):
Here are some exterior & engine compartment photos:
Bare floorboards and luggage compartment floor: Refurbished suspension components:
Current evidence of 1973 low speed rear end accident and failing paint: More evidence of the 1973 low speed rear end accident:
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1971 Datsun 240Z photos and descriptions
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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.
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 to unveil second model later this month
Sun, 08 Sep 2013Datsun, Nissan's new sub-brand for emerging markets, has announced plans to unveil its second model. Its first, the Go, was unveiled almost two months ago, and promised affordable, connected motoring for five in a handsome hatchback body. Datsun is following that up with a pair of new models for Indonesia.
The first of these two new vehicles will be shown on September 17 in Jakarta, eschewing the typical auto show debut. It's targeted at so-called "risers," the nickname for a group of highly aspirational customers in the Indonesian market. Datsun developed it locally with help from Nissan, and it'll cost under 100 million Indonesian rupiah (about $8,900 at today's rates).
We'll have the full boatload of information on the newest member of the Datsun family when it debuts on September 17. Scroll on to read the full press release from Datsun.