1971 Datsun 240z Restored Excellent Running Condition on 2040-cars
Calabasas, California, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:L28 280z
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Black
Make: DATSUN
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: Z-Series
Trim: 240z
Drive Type: 5 Speed
Mileage: 5,500
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Midnight Blue
Excellent running condition, restored body and interior. No rust. This car was owned by my Z mechanic who had just installed a new remanufactured L28 280z engine from Nissan (when you could still order replacement engines). I bought it from him after he had put about 2000 miles on it. I then had the body completely stripped and restored, painted Porsche Midnight Blue. I installed a 5 speed manual transmission from a 1984 300zx and rebuilt the center console to accommodate the new shifter. I also purchased a NOS OEM R200 differential. Ignition upgraded to a MSD electronic ignition. Aluminum radiator with thermostat controlled electric cooling fan. This car NEVER runs hot. Mechanical fuel pump replaced with a Holly electric fuel pump.The car has been meticulously maintained by mechanics at Z Expert and Precision Z. All oil changes made with Royal Purple. New heater core. New dual tip exhaust. All bushings changed to urethane. New rubber seals throughout. Headlight relays upgraded with new headlights. All gauges work including clock. Front and rear anti sway bars. New Carpet. Seats reupholstered in original black. This car runs smooth and starts up every time (choke needed on cold mornings). Choke works perfectly. The following keep the care from being a prize winning show car. The paint is very good, but not show quality as I have put about 3000 miles on the car and it has some chips (they are small and do not show in the pics). There are some very minor imperfections in the body (again, the do not show in the pics.) There is a small crack in one plastic headlight cover (around a mounting screw). The front urethane air dam paint shows some wear. The rear bumper has some chrome chipping underneath one section. The center console has some wrinkles in one corner. This car would make a dependable driver, or a future collectable. It is a blast to drive. Buyer pays shipping. Sold as-is. Please ask any and all questions BEFORE bidding. Thanks.
- Nissan L28 remanufactured engine
- SU round top carbs fully rebuilt
- Electronic MSD ignition and coil
- Aluminum Radiator with electric thermostat controlled cooling fan
- Holly Red electric fuel pump
- New Heater Core
- New Hoses
- New Fuel hoses from fuel filler to tank
- 15" Konig Rewind Wheels with new rear tires
- New Chrome door handles
- Rechromed bumpers
- New rubber throughout
- New Datsun door sills
- Windows have rebuilt mechanisms
- Upgraded spark plug wires
- New California Registration
- New door, hatch, and ignition locks, all keyed together
- Retractable seat belts from a 280z including non-retractable shoulder harness
- New dual tip chrome exhaust
- Ceramic coated headers
- New chrome and rubber door window squeegee
- Interior lined in Dynomat
- All gauges work including clock
- Heater works perfectly
- Custom Rear speaker box
- Front and rear anti sway bars
- Urethane bushings throughout
- NO cracks in dash
- All OEM badges
- New Speedometer cable
- New choke cables
- NOS OEM R200 Rear differential
- Rebuilt wheel bearings
- 1984 300za 5 speed manual transmission
- New 280z master brake cylinder
- New Windshield
- New CarpetNew unused spare tire
- New headlights nad upgraded relay
- 1973 240z backlit center anel
- Momo pedals
- New hatch struts
- Nice interior door panels
- New license plate light
- Great condition tail lights
- Headlight covers
- Upgraded modern Motorsport Auto fuse box (blade fuses)
- New firewall insulator
- Center console arm rest
- Idles beautifully
- Over $25,000 Invested
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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.
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