260Z

Original Paint: 1974 Datsun 260Z Survivor

Datsun needed a hit when the 240Z landed on American shores in late 1969.  Called the Fairlady Z in their home market, this handsome sports car with a silky smooth inline six under the hood was the right car… more»

No Reserve: 1979 Datsun 280ZX

The Datsun Z Car had a fairly long first-generation lifespan, beginning in 1969 and going until 1977 without any significant body changes unless you count the stretched 2+2, which made its debut in 1974.  The first run cars included… more»

One Year Only: 1974 Datsun 260Z

I once thought that if I couldn’t afford a 240Z, I’d never own a 260 or a 280 despite their much cheaper prices. I’ve changed my mind, at least about the 260. Made for one year only in 1974,… more»

Package Deal: Trio of 1970s Z Cars

Nissan followed up with the successful Datsun Fairlady roadster (or Sports in the USA) with the Fairlady Z, a small enclosed coupe that won the hearts of Western buyers. Better known in the States as the 240Z, 260Z, and… more»

Stored 32 Years: 1974 Datsun 260Z

The 260Z is the sometimes-forgotten evolution of the original Datsun 240Z, a popular Japanese sports car. It was produced for only 18 months in 1973-74 before being replaced by the 280Z. They can usually be identified because of their… more»

One Year Only: 1974 Datsun 260Z

For many years, Datsun’s Z-car range remained a sleeper within the classic car scene. It wasn’t that long ago that potential buyers could wander out with $10,000 in their pocket and drive home in a pretty tidy example. Today,… more»

One Of A Kind Z: V8 Powered Sports Car

Is it a Corvette, is it a 260Z or is it a Dodge Viper? Your guess is as good as mine but it is unique. This custom-built sports car is located in San Diego, California, and is being sold… more»

Reserve-Free S30: 1974 Datsun 260Z Project

Project cars are always a gamble, but when it comes to a desirable chassis like Datsun’s S30 Z, it often represents the easiest entryway for those with budget constraints to secure one. Though it is in very rough shape,… more»

One Year Only: 1974 Datsun 260Z

The Datsun Zed car range went through a period of general unpopularity during the early 1980s, but they have experienced a significant resurgence over the past 15 to 20 years. The 260Z was only sold in the US for… more»

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