This gorgeous 1970 Datsun 240Z is an unrestored example, wearing mostly original paint and other details that suggest it has led a charmed life. The seller notes the nose panel sports many original details that have been lost over time on many Series 1 cars, typically due to a bumper bash or other accident. While some modifications have been made, they seem to be of the sensible variety, and the 240Z overall sports a vibe of nicely preserved sports car versus over-restored garage queen. Bidders like it, too, as bids are closing in on $22,000 here on eBay with no reserve.

The early Series 1 240Zs are the most desirable models, and they’ve been on a tear across the vintage car marketplace for some time. The seller notes all the most important details are still correct with this one, from the correct rear hatch with the air vents beneath the back glass to the original Kyoto Euro taillights. Other important features include the original front fiberglass headlight buckets and correct early hood, along with a numbers matching L24 block with its original E31 head. Even the header and exhaust remain OEM correct.

The simple truth is that many of these Z cars were modified for competitive driving events or simply tweaked by young kids who bought the car second- or third-hand. Modifications are quite common, but neglect even more so, with the sensitive Japanese sheet metal being left out in the elements, often rusting away. This car still does have some signs of use, such as the interior, which could stand to get a refresh if you’re looking for a picture-perfect interior. The dash is cracked, like all of them seemingly are, but at least the cockpit remains as undisturbed as the outside.

Now, the seller has still made some tweaks to this highly original car, but they make good sense. The suspension has been converted to coil overs, which will certainly stiffen up the original setup but it’s also easily removed if you wish to return to a conventional spring/shock arrangement. The wheels are obviously larger and aftermarket, another cosmetic tweak that can be easily remedied if the 15X8 Watanabes aren’t to your liking. Finally, the seller swapped in a 3:90 limited-slip differential from an R180 Subaru STI, a common upgrade. Overall, this looks like a survivor with a few reasonable tweaks that can easily be reserved.