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Datsun 1970 240-z 48,864 Original Unrestored Miles on 2040-cars

Year:1970 Mileage:48864 Color: Orange /
 Black
Location:

Post Falls, Idaho, United States

Post Falls, Idaho, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:4 SPEED
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:Original
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1970
Interior Color: Black
Make: Datsun
Number of Cylinders: 6 CYL
Model: Z-Series
Trim: COUPE 2DOOR
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 48,864
Exterior Color: Orange
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Has some tearing on driver's seat, seen in photos. Has damage on top around hatch top, seen in photos. Has dent in rear under bumper, seen in photos."

This 240Z has been in our family since the very early 70's and was actually purchased from a family friend.  It was produced in April of 1970 so is an early 1970 Z with the hatch vents not seen in later 1970 production.   It is completely original except for the hood and new front end paint.  It had minor hood damage so we had it replaced.  The rims have been on it since the early 70's as well but we put new tires on it recently.   Gas tank was boiled and repainted, new clutch and brake master cylinders, new brake shoes on rear, new pads on front.  Completely rebuilt front calipers and rear wheel cylinders.  Front discs and back hubs were turned.  Also put new struts on it all around.  Note that the original plastic is still on the shoulder belts (seen in rear hatch photo).  There is some damage to body around the hinge of the hatch but it does not impair the hatch operation at all.   We did put a new hatch hydraulic on in 2008.   This car sat in storage from about 1980 to 2007 and was "pickled" with Marvel Mystery oil during that time.   We had it tuned up so she runs very well, a little rich, but loves to be out on the open road.  Quite fun to drive.  The fading of the back carpet just happened last summer when we had it outside for about a month.  Otherwise she has always been garaged.  No rust.  The switch cover on the console is off right now as we are going to replace the switch for the rear window defroster.  It will look as new once we get that on.

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Wed, 12 Nov 2014

The 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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