It is often said that we only get what we pay for in life. Spending mere pennies on a classic car rarely results in a pristine vehicle finding its way into a buyer’s garage. That is undoubtedly the case… more»

The Datsun 240Z has been one of the star performers in the classic market over the past decade, with original and pristine examples highly sought by enthusiasts. This 1973 model needs plenty of TLC, but that hasn’t dampened interest…. more»

This sporty early Z car spent its early days in the island paradise of Hawaii. The never-restored classic shows minor rust and imperfections, and recently enjoyed a bounty of new parts and a transmission swap to a manual gearbox…. more»

While you can rationalize getting burned out on a ho-hum project, it’s harder to understand hitting a wall on a car that is considered a desirable specimen by most enthusiasts. A 1973 Datsun 240Z that isn’t a rust bucket… more»

Ah, the ambition that comes when someone lays eyes on a new project car. There is perhaps no moment wherein a man is filled with more hope than the day he brings home a rusty pair of old sports… more»

In the vintage car marketplace, now and then a particular marque will punch higher in price, catching everyone by surprise. One day you were thinking of buying a particular example for $5k, and the next, the same car costs… more»

It is fair to say that the 1960s was a decade of learning for Japanese car manufacturers like Datsun. They progressed from building lightly re-engineered licensed copies of European models to developing their brands and unique vehicles. For Datsun,… more»

When I was growing up and in my car-crazy teen years, Datsun Z cars seemed to be all over the place in our hometown, but I was so closed-minded in my youth of thinking it was Mopar or no… more»