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1972 Datsun 240z - No Reserve - Professionally Restored on 2040-cars

Year:1972 Mileage:170000 Color: on the other hand need attention
Location:

Stratford, Connecticut, United States

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                                                           
Clutch Slave Cylinder                                                                     
Clutch Slave Hose                                                                           
Throw Out Bearing                                                                         
Resurface Flywheel    
All Bushings    
All suspension parts were sand blasted and powder coated
The exhaust header was ceramic coated                                                                  
Brake Master Cylinder                                                                   
Brake Calipers  (pair) 
Brake Pads                                                                                        

Brake Hardware Kit                                                                         
Rotors  (drilled & slotted)
Rear Drums (cut)
Rear Brakes Shoes                                                                            
Rear Brake Hardware                                                                       
Rear Wheel Cylinders  (pair)
Front Wheel Bearings Inner (pair)
Front Wheel Bearings Outer (pair)
Front Grease Seals (pair)
Front Ball Joints (pair)
Front Control Arm Bushings (pair)
Outer Tie Rods (pair)
Tension Control Rod Bushings (pair)
Steering Rack Bushings (pair)
Steering Coupler                                                                                
Front Tokico Shocks  (pair)                              16lbs.
Rear Tokico Shocks   (pair)                              16.lbs.
Bump Stops (4)                                                   1lbs.
Front Sway Bar (1 inch)                                    31lbs.
Lowering Springs Tokico (4)                            26lbs.
Rear Diff. Mount Bushing Kit                                                            
Rear Control Arm Bushing Kit                                                           
Rear Control Arm Spindle Pins (pair)
Spindle Pin Locks                                                                               
Spindle Pin Hardware                     
Radiator Hose Clamps (4)
Heater Hose Clamps (6)
Vac. Line Clamps     (4)
Fuel Mini Clamps     (9)                                                                         
Heater Hose 2.5 ft                                                                                  
Fuel Filter                                                                                               
Fuel Pump Spacer & Gaskets                                                                 
Oil Filter                                                                                                 
Oil (5) quarts.
Antifreeze (2) Gallons                                                                           
Battery Terminals (2) 

Duralast Battery
Trans. Gear Lube   2.5 quarts                                                                
Accelerator Rod Boot                                                                             
Heater Hose Grommets (2)
Shift Boot                                                                                              
Steering Rack Boots (pair)
Thermostat  180 degree                                                                          
Thermo. Housing Gasket                                                                      
Thermostat Gasket                                                                                 
Pertronics Ignition                                                                                
Pertronics Coil                                                                                      
Intake / Header Gasket    

MSA Exhaust                                                                     
Intake / Exhaust  Manifold  (Studs,Nuts,Washers)
Exhaust Pipe Clamps HD (2)  5/8                                                          
Exhaust Pipe Clamps HD (2)  3/4                                                          
Quick Shifter Kit                                                                                
Voltage Regulator                                                                                
1/4 Fuel Line 3 ft.
5/16 Fuel Line 3ft 

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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