The thing about patina is you either love it or you hate it. I think it gives the car a personality that you just don’t get with perfect painted cars. It also adds to the uniqueness of this car which is sporting its original Monte Carlo Red paint. This Datsun was purchased new in Okinawa Japan by a U.S. Serviceman and was shipped back for a mere $80. Only 17,005 Datsun 240Z’s rolled off the block in 1970. And with only a few small areas of rust and an extensive paper trail, this Datsun certainly meant something to its past owners. I wish all classic cars had their history all wrapped up in a binder, but for many that is not the case. This 1970 Datsun 240Z can be found here on eBay in Calabasas, California with an asking price of $26,650 with the option to make an offer.
The seller states that the body does have dings and dents throughout which can easily be seen in the picture above. Normally I would be discouraged with dings and dents but I believe it adds to the cars character and originality. Other than a good cleaning the cars exterior remains virtually untouched. Even the original 1970 California license plate is included and still registered to the car.
The interior also remains mostly original and other than a cracked dash it appears to be in great shape. All of the knobs are there and according to the seller everything works. It has custom made German wool carpet to finish off the black interior. There isn’t a direct picture of the seats but the seller is willing to send anyone who’s interested more pictures. But from the angle we have, they seem to be in great shape along with the rest of the interior.
This little Datsun had a 21 year slumber in the backyard of one of its previous owners. The engine had around 188,000 miles on it when the current owner purchased it and had the engine entirely rebuilt. It is equipped with a 2.4L Inline-6 cylinder engine. Along with the rebuild, some routine maintinance was done to the brakes and suspension to make this 240Z ready to pound the pavement. The water pump, radiator, clutch and ignition system were all replaced. The Carburetor was rebuilt and a newly fabricated exhaust system was installed. The seller claims the cars handling and shifting is smooth. What more could you really ask for out of a car than that?
As stated in the title and the sellers description this Datsun has a paper trail all the way back to when the car was purchased new in Japan. From work receipts to times the owner filled up the gas tank. There can’t be too many 240Z’s with as much documentation as this one and I believe it definitley adds to the value. From the original paint, keys, interior, License plate and numbers matching rebuilt engine, would this not make a perfect weekend cruiser? Or could this be a unique investment opportunity?
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