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»
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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»
Jul 6, 2020 • For Sale • 5 Comments
BF Classified: 1971 Datsun 240Z
The Datsun 240Z has often been compared to the legendary Jaguar E-Type, particularly when it comes to the subject of style and mechanical configuration. One area where there is no comparison is in their relative prices. Today you could… more»
Jul 3, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Always Garaged: 1973 Datsun 240Z
Datsun’s first-generation Z-car is an incredibly popular vehicle among collectors, especially the 240Z model, which was the first of the Z cars sold. It should come as no surprise that the seller of this 1973 Datsun 240Z that is… more»
May 3, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve: 1972 Datsun 240Z Project
If you’re in the market for a 240Z, this might be your chance at a bargain. I say “might” because there are a few maybes here, but overall this looks like a good place to start if you’re wanting… more»
Apr 10, 2020 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Clean Survivor: 1971 Datsun 240Z
The Datsun 240Z is a great little sports car that was vulnerable to two main problems, and this 1971 model has managed to avoid both of those issues. That means that it is not only rust-free but that the… more»
Aug 3, 2019 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Solid Z-Car:1971 Datsun 240Z
With that long hood housing a six-cylinder engine, the short tail, and the ability to seat two people, it is easy to see how many motoring journalists of the day drew direct comparisons between the Datsun 240Z and the… more»
May 21, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Reserve Project: 1973 Datsun 240Z
The S30 Datsun Z-Series is one of the most important models the brand ever produced, and of course, it seems like there’s a near constant stream of project-quality examples of the iconic sports car hitting the market. This 1973… more»
Feb 12, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Bargain Buy: 1972 Datsun 240Z
There have probably been enough words of praise written about the Datsun 240Z to fill a reasonable-sized book. Having driven a few of them, I can certainly vouch for the fact that this praise is well placed. Finding a… more»
