When Datsun unveiled the 240Z, few people doubted that it had drawn inspiration from the iconic Jaguar E-Type. Both featured long hoods concealing six-cylinder engines. Both were strictly two-seaters, and their tails featured a liftback arrangement. The similarities continued… more»
240Z
Apr 12, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Barn Find Z! 1972 Datsun 240Z
Dusty, somewhat rusty, and virtually untouched since 2003, this 1972 Datsun 240Z in Indianapolis, Indiana seeks a new owner right here at Barnfinds Classifieds. A well-crafted and detailed description reads like an honest reckoning of the car’s good and… more»
Apr 2, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Color Changed: 1973 Datsun 240Z
When the seller located this 1973 Datsun 240Z, its previous owner had left it sitting in her garage for 28-years. She had performed a color change, and with a few chips and marks to consider, the buyer could return… more»
Mar 27, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One Owner Survivor: 1971 Datsun 240Z
If you have never driven a Datsun 240Z, you have missed out on one of classic motoring’s great pleasures. While the 240Z doesn’t possess the outright performance of a muscle car, its suspension configuration endows the car with handling… more»
Feb 28, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve: 1972 Datsun 240Z
While the company never publicly stated it, there’s little doubt that Datsun’s 240Z embodied the spirit of the original Jaguar E-Type. From their hatchback two-seat configuration to their inline six-cylinder engines, it is little wonder that the two cars… more»
Jan 22, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Stored 40 Years: 1971 Datsun 240Z
In the early 1970s, Nissan beat the European sports car builders at their own game. They introduced the Z-series of little runabouts that were both reasonably priced and dependable (compared to the English autos which could be finicky). Importation… more»
Oct 20, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Driving Project: 1971 Datsun 240Z
It’s funny how we can go for months here at Barn Finds without seeing a particular model classic, but then a couple will arrive on our desks in rapid succession. Such is the case with the Datsun 240Z. I… more»
Oct 17, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rust-Free Survivor: 1971 Datsun 240Z
We’ve seen our share of Datsun 240Zs over the years here at Barn Finds, and many of these have exhibited the type of rust issues that mark them as significant restoration projects. This 1971 model is slightly different because… more»
Sep 27, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Parked For 30 Years: 1971 Datsun 240Z
There’s always a risk involved when an owner applies a custom paint scheme to a classic car. If they get the combination right, it serves to accentuate the beauty of that car. Get it wrong, and the results can… more»
Feb 28, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Pair of Projects: 1973 Datsun 240Z
While Nissan had been trying to get a foothold into the U.S. as early as the late 1950s, it was the 240Z sports car that helped them cross the hurdle. Introduced in the U.S. for 1970, sales of the… more»
Nov 8, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Owned Since ’73: 1971 Datsun 240Z
It doesn’t seem like that many years ago that it was possible to head out and buy a nice Datsun 240Z for a modest sum. They have now hit their straps in the classic market, and pristine examples can… more»
Oct 3, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
No Reserve: 1973 Datsun 240Z
Datsun always denied that they took any inspiration for the 240Z from Jaguar’s iconic E-Type. Like so many people, I have some trouble believing that claim. However, one of the significant advantages that the 240Z held over the Jag… more»
Sep 12, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Diamond In The Rough? 1971 Datsun 240Z
Remember when Nissan cars were called Datsun’s in the U.S.? That was the 1980s. And remember when the Datsun 240Z began making noise on the U.S. sports car market? That was the 1970s. By 1971, the car had caught… more»
Aug 5, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Gray Ghost: 1972 Datsun 240Z
OK, maybe it is a silver ghost but this 1972 Datsun 240Z is only bid to $4,050 with 3 days left in the auction. The car can be seen here on eBay and is located in Brownsboro, Alabama. The… more»
Jul 24, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Worth Restoring? 1970 Datsun 240z
Early Z prices are quickly getting out of reach for many, so if you’ve been looking for a project to at least get your oar into that Z water, this 1970 example may be worth a look. It was… more»
Jul 7, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Tidy Driver: 1972 Datsun 240Z
It’s always interesting how we will see no examples of a particular breed of classic car for an extended period, and then a few will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds in quick succession. That has been… more»
