Datsun 240z car and driver

Mine is the alfa romeo 2000 gtv in le mans blue while my fatherinlaws car is the datsun 240z in red. Rust is through at the forward corner of both the driver s and passengers front floors, as well as a small spot in the corner of the driver s rear floor. Frame is solid, and we do note a spot on the driver s side frame rail with a scar presumably from poor jack placement. What you need to know before buying a 19701973 datsun 240z. A frontengine, rearwheel drive layout is the only real way to set up a proper sports car, and the z will continue on with a newer version of nissans fm platform and share many components with. Need z car parts for your datsun 240z, 260z, 280z, 280zx, your nissan 300zx z31 or z32, 350z or 370z. The most notable driver to be associated with the car was actor paul newman. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Nissan project 370z vs 1970 datsun 240z with rb26 track. Datsun 240z parts, 240z restoration parts, 240z car parts. This post is part 17 of an ongoing series chronicling my efforts toward the restoration of my 1972 datsun 240z, originally my fathers. Datsun 240z values show its getting the appreciation it.

A brief history of the datsun 240z specifications pictures. The original z was sold from october 1969 in japan, as the nissan fairlady z, at nissan exhibition dealerships that previously sold the nissan bluebird. I the storied history of the datsun and nissan z, there are some cars which are loved more than othersbut few are forgotten, few disappear into the woodwork in the way the 260z has. Toyota is the biggest producer of automobiles on earth, in someones garage parked a nice datsun yup. Motorcar studio is pleased to offer this 1973 datsun 240z. A lovely shape and sonorous inlinesix, the z is a proper japanese sports car with an undeniable appeal. This datsun 240z was built in 1972 and delivered to. But all that changed when former datsun marketing manager yutaka katayama was put into the driver s seat as president. Results include ads from the february, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. Datsun classic nissan 240z 260z280z280zx other datsun. Attached is a road test from the june 1975 issue of car and driver. John morton born february 17, 1942 is an american racing driver from waukegan, illinois.

Revell 3 models in one 240z, porsche speesder, xke. We will try to include both transmission and rear end gear ratios fyi. Nissan z cars jdm cars datsun 240z 370z japanese cars honda civic concept cars cars and motorcycles dream cars. Jaguar xke, porsche speedster and datsun 240z still sealed in original plastic bags. It changed the face of the japanese car industry, was a huge hit in the united states and is one of the few japanese sports cars now widely recognised by collectors. Datsun is a wellknown brand that has been producing vehicles since 1931. The nissan s30 is the first generation of z gt twoseat coupes, produced by nissan motors, ltd. This 1973 datsun 240z is available in its original color mexican orange with a black interior. Absolutely stunning, fully restored, one of the finest cars on the market, taken down to bare met. Transmission and rear end gear ratios the z car home page. Mar 23, 2017 the guys have driven many z cars, but never an original 240z. But if you want a sports car for a sunday blast, our money would be heading for the oldtimer, and heres why.

One of the most successful sports car lines ever produced, the trendsetting. It comes equipped with a 4speed manual transmission, dual carburetors, solid wheels a. Car and driver said in 1970 that the difference between the datsun 240z and your everyday three and a half thousand dollar car is that about. At home it was called the fairlady z, but in the u. This kit comes from the archives of the company that packaged it for revell in the 1980s. Datsun 240z classic cars for sale classics on autotrader. If you know your zs this year was the best, bugs work out. Datsun 240z to datsun 280z door hardware is listed. This 1971 datsun 240z is a series 1 example that has been an oklahoma car for at least 30 years, and was stored unused overthe last two decades.

Sep 20, 2018 car and driver said in 1970 that the difference between the datsun 240z and your everyday three and a half thousand dollar car is that about twice as much thinking went into the datsun. Use classics on autotraders intuitive search tools to find the best classic car, muscle car, project car, classic truck, or hot rod. Complete engine rebuilt and transmission all accessories worked when parked. This is not the specialty of the other cars in the class, and its not what made the z famous, but there is room in the market for a car of this sort and datsun once again would appear to have a.

He even made sure that it was roomy enough for a 6foottall cornfed american driver. As a result, a driver can experience a sense of jubilation beyond all. Jan 14, 2019 a sports car with that fully independent suspension and which featured an engine based on dr. Use the filters to narrow down your selection based on price, year and mileage to help find your dream datsun 240z. One of the most successful sports car lines ever produced, the trendsetting s30 was designed by a team led by yoshihiko matsuo, the head of nissans sports. New, they offered impressive performance for the cost of entry and in contrast with their sixcylinder contemporaries, they absolutely still do today.

In 1967, datsun was still an unknown quantity to the american motoring public. Mapexcerpts from our original datsun 240z road testmarch 71next to comfort. Sakuris prince six cylinder with no cylinders lopped off made to be a car that would give the porsches a run for their money, the first of the z cars, the datsun 240z. No bondo wont help, you need to cut away and weld in new metal. The difference between the datsun 240z and your everyday threeandahalf thousand dollar sports car is that about twice as much thinking went into the datsun. This 1973 datsun 240z is available in its original color mexican orange with a. The nissan s30 sold in japan as the nissan fairlady z and in other markets as the datsun 240z, then later as the 260z and 280z is the first generation of z gt twoseat coupes, produced by nissan motors, ltd. The car is pretty complete and has very minimal rust. Datsun import classics for sale classics on autotrader. A twoowner north carolina and georgia car, it shows to a nice driver standard and is finished in the fantastic original color of avocado green metallic paint code 1. For sale now on the bring a trailer website, the datsun has an inlinesix and a fourspeed manual transmission and spent most of the past 30.

Datsun 240z for sale classic driver the classic car. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. If youre looking for used datsun for sale in uk, ebay is an active platform for such listings. These were the purest expressions of the z car family, thanks to its clean lines free from ugly safety bumpers and drivetrains unencumbered by emissionsrelated equipment that would strangle the later cars. Classics on autotrader is your onestop shop for the best classic cars, muscle cars, project cars, exotics, hot rods, classic trucks, and old cars for sale. The japanese halo car that put nissan on the map, the datsun 240z. That newfor1970 datsun 240z had jaguarlevel good looks at an equally appealing price. Inside the car, the driver and passenger are immediately impressed by a very modern layout which would seem almost corvettelike if it. Please see pics for small imperfections and details. The year 1995 marked the 25th anniversary of the z car. After his father took him to a race at road america in 1957, morton became an avid racing fan. Z car source has a huge selection of datsun 240z parts. Revell car and driver porsche speedster, jaguar xke. Reviewing the car in june 1970, car and driver declared the difference between the datsun 240z and your everyday threeandahalf thousand dollar sports car is that about twice as much thinking went into the datsun.

Z car was parked 20 years always under cover carport or garaged customized interior and paint job. Our featured zcar of the month is this orange 1972 datsun 240z with black interior. New oem, aftermarket, refinished, rebuilt or used we have the most options for z car parts on the web. Structurally the car is sound, but floors will definitely need to be done. The difference between the datsun 240z and your everyday three and ahalf thousand dollar sports car is that about twice as much thinking went into the datsun. These parts will allow the fs5c71a 5spd transmission from the datsun 2000 slr311. There are also some other parts included with the 240z, and these should assist the next owner in the restoration process. Longtime viewer james offered up his inprogress 1973, and the guys drove it. You have to be braver to drive the 240z fast, but not as skilled. We upload new videos every week that give quick insight into what our weekly test cars look, feel, and sound like when theyre being driven.

Legendary international sportscars car and driver three road legends box dated 1986 124 scale. Driving around in the car, one thing that surprised us slightly was the lack of attention it received. Datsun didnt invent the overhead cam engine, or disc brakes, or independent suspension but it has a habit of incorporating these sophisticated. The car was sold new by robinson motors, in gadsden, alabama on december 22nd, 1971 to its original owner, original warranty booklet and warranty card is in good condition, and confirms that this is a matching number car, with the original e88 head. With datsun nissan offerings from doors to engines and everything in between, z car source is the place to go for your datsun 240z, 260z, 280z, datsun nissan 280zx and nissan 300zx needs. That bought buyers an overhead camshaft, independent rear suspension, and a top that didnt leakall bigdeal. Mar 20, 2020 early datsun 240s are one of the darlings of the collector car hobby right now, and its easy to see why. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. He went on to race jalopies in south carolina before he dropped out of clemson university to attend carroll shelbys racing school at riverside raceway in. The nissan z car is a sports car which has been manufactured by nissan motors ltd, in six generations, since 1969. Car and driver said in 1970 that the difference between the datsun 240z and your everyday three and a half thousand dollar car is that about twice as much thinking went into the datsun. For sale is a beautiful 1972 model manufactured 0971 datsun 240z. At classic driver, we offer a worldwide selection of datsun 240zs for sale. Brand new door weatherstrips for both driver s and passenger side door opening.

Nov 01, 2004 datsun 240z kit car profile datsun hits a home run. The owner does still have the original hubcaps for the car, but these will need restoring. Of course daily driving a classic car is definitely possible, but an affirmative. The car still wears its original racing green colour, which is. The price was the highest ever paid for the model on the website, destroying a record of. The original datsun 240z is the sort of car that inspires deep loyalty among its enthusiast owners.

New, used, and oem repair and replacement parts for datsun 240z, 260z, 280z, 280zx, and 510. Old cars are better than new ones great driver but not practical, just as expensive to maintain as any vintage car. The 240 was the original, and arguably one of the most popular twoseat sports cars on its arrival, the 280 added fuel injection, the zx introduced turbo power. See 93 pics for 1978 datsun browse interior and exterior photos for 1978 datsun get both manufacturer and user submitted pics. The nissan zcar is a sports car which has been manufactured by nissan motors ltd, in six generations, since 1969. Includes 3 kits jaguar xke, porsche speedster and datsun 240z.

Ive been toying around with having a car in college and for some reason i had this itch for a datsun 280z. According to an article written in june 1970 by car and driver, the difference between the datsun 240z and your everyday threeandahalf thousand dollar sports car is that about twice as much thinking went into the datsun. The 240z wasnt just about affordable performance numbers, it was the whole package. Despite its merger with nissan, you will still find a variety of classic datsun cars such as datsun 240z. The car is mostlystock, and recent work includedinstall. Datsun 240z custom kit car kit car magazine hot rod. The 240z really was the car that changed datsun for the better, it helped to lift a cloud from their brand and change public opinion, it turned them from the company that made reliable, cheap and economical cars to a brand that manufactured real sports cars, that people could use every day. Datsun 240z values show its getting the appreciation it deserves.

This is a nice restoration of a very solid 1970 datsun 240z that was from southern california. The guys have driven many z cars, but never an original 240z. As a halo car, the 240z broadened the acceptance of japanese carmakers. The owner states that everything on the datsun works as it should and that the car could definitely be used as a daily driver. During the 1990 model year the onemillion sales mark was achieved making it the alltime best selling sports car. Best datsun z cars image awesome 1978 datsun pictures. In the summer of 1964, american automakers were beginning to roll out their versions of compact cars, but the european offerings dominated that niche of the us market. And so, in 1996 nissan went on a used car buying binge, rounding up as many clean and straight 1970 and 1971 240z models they could find, mostly from desert locales. Ill have a better handle on the real figure in a couple of months when i start disassembling the car and all the hidden rust comes to light. Inside the car, the driver and passenger are immediately impressed by a very modern layout which would seem almost corvettelike if it werent more tastefully done. The iconic first generation of nissans twoplace sports car was first introduced in 1969, and. Classic promenade classic cars 1970 datsun 240z, ca car. Overall, this is a great driving tour car that can be a classic daily driver or reserved for weekends and car and coffee. This 1973 datsun 240z has been modified for track use and is said to have been campaigned in the its racing series in california, washington, and oregon in the early 2000s, reportedly winning its group at the portland rose cup during the period.