1973 Datsun 240z on 2040-cars
Arroyo Grande, California, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:Inline 6
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Datsun
Model: Z-Series
Trim: 2-Door
Options: Leather Seats
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 14,210
Exterior Color: Orange
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Black
1973 Datsun 240Z. Pretty complete and original. Factory Orange. Looks like it has one paint job over the original. Very little rust. No rust underneath. One small rust spot on the back hatch. Primer on the car was from a project that was started (it was not from a wreck). The body is straight. Vintage aluminum Ansen Mag wheels. Glass is good. Original inline 6 cylinder, 5 speed transmission. Odometer reads 14210 miles but I would bet thats not the actual mileage on the car. I have the original crabs, plus another pair that are currently on the car. The car runs and drives (can drive onto and off of a trailer), however it has been sitting for quite some time and will need a full tune up before it can be driven. The clutch and transmission seem to work through all the gears. The interior is original and pretty complete. The factory wiring seems to be original and not tampered with. This is a complete, rust free car, that is a great candidate for restoration. I have a clean and clear California title in my name. If you have any questions, call me at 805-748-2782. I am located on the central coast of California, halfway between L.A. and San Francisco. Buyer is responsible for shipping. If pay-pal, money order, or cashiers check is used as payment, the money must clear my bank before the car will be released. Cash is the preferred form of payment. I have done my best to describe the car, however personal opinions can vary, therefore I suggest that you come take a look at the car before bidding. I am willing to help load the car onto a trailer if my assistance is needed. This is a no reserve auction so the car will be sold to the highest bidder.
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Datsun expands low-cost revival with new Mi-Do in Moscow [w/video]
Fri, 29 Aug 2014Those who were disappointed when Datsun changed its name to Nissan over three decades ago may have been pleased to see the marque revived last year, even as a budget brand. Nissan's counterpart to its ally Renault's Dacia budget brand, Datsun has been steadily expanding its lineup of low-cost transportation for developing markets with the debut of the Go hatchback in India, the Go+ minivan in Indonesia and the On-Do sedan in Russia. And now it has returned to Moscow to reveal its fourth model, the Mi-Do.
Based closely on the On-Do sedan (which itself is based on the Lada Granta) the Mi-Do takes on a five-door hatchback bodystyle but with no more frills. It uses the same front-drive chassis with the same wheelbase as the sedan, but its chopped tail makes it a good foot and a half shorter overall. Into that compact shape, Datsun has fitted dual airbags, ABS and... well, that's about it. It's got a 1.6-liter, eight-valve inline-four kicking out a grand total of 87 horsepower to either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic. Bare bones, this is.
While delivery of the first On-Do sedans commences next month (with the first example going to an IT specialist in Omsk), the Mi-Do is set to begin delivery early next year. Scope out the video and press release below from the Mi-Do's reveal at the Moscow Motor Show.
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.
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