During the 1970s and 1980s, the Datsun 240Z became a prime candidate for modifications. Owners often added aftermarket wheels, stereos, and swapped the standard carburetors for Webers or Dellortos. However, this 1973 example has avoided those hazards and hasn’t… more»
Datsun 240Z
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No Reserve: 1973 Datsun 240Z
Japanese automobile manufacturers developed a reputation during the 1960s for producing cars that were well-built and economical. Most wouldn’t set pulses racing, but Datsun broke that mold in late 1969 when it lifted the cover on what would become… more»
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Twofer Projects: Pair of 1970s Datsun 240Z
Known as the Fairlady Z in Japan, the Datsun 240Z (and its successors) became a popular alternative to British sports cars. Powered by a 2.4-liter 6-banger, the 240Z helped put Nissan on the map in the U.S. from 1970… more»
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No Reserve Barn Find: 1971 Datsun 240Z
Some classics can’t help but generate interest when they hit the market, and such is the case with this 1971 Datsun 240Z. Listed to settle an estate, its overall originality, solid nature, and low odometer reading have combined to… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1971 Datsun 240Z Series 1
Japanese manufacturers developed a reputation during the 1960s for creating solid and reliable cars featuring excellent build quality and impressive fuel consumption figures. However, companies like Datsun wished to push the envelope with cars providing motoring excitement. One of… more»
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Rare Automatic Gearbox? 1972 Datsun 240Z
I remember watching an old episode of Wheeler Dealers where the boys bought a ’72 Datsun 240Z and decided that the fun quotient was lacking due to its automatic transmission. No worries, master wrench Edd China knew exactly how… more»
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One-Owner Restoration: 1972 Datsun 240Z
The Japanese motor industry was one of the fastest evolving during the second half of the twentieth century. The early post-war years saw it producing slower and heavier copies of cars designed by European manufacturers, but by the 1960s,… more»
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Parts Haul Included: 1971 Datsun 240Z
The Japanese car industry developed faster than any other in the twenty-five years following World War II. Few people would have believed its faltering beginning would have led to the nation becoming a manufacturing powerhouse that set new standards… more»
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19K Mile Backyard Find: 1973 Datsun 240Z
So, this Datsun sportscar has a tough tale to tell. The seller claims that he’s the second owner and it has less than 19K accumulated miles. So, that makes it a perfect candidate for a “What in the Sam… more»
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The First And Best? 1970 Datsun 240Z
So, some will say that the first iteration of anything is the best, especially movies, we could wax on for years about Star Wars or The Godfather, etc. And that concept goes for cars too, or at least it… more»
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Field Find: 1971 Datsun 240Z Project
Nissan Motors started expanding worldwide in the late 1950s and presented its first cars in the U.S. at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 1958. Two years later they opened a subsidiary in the States and their development in… more»
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Easy Project? 1972 Datsun 240Z
Noticing the success that the European carmakers were having in the lucrative sports car market, Nissan rolled out the Fairlady Z in 1970. In the U.S., the car would be imported as the Datsun 240Z with the numerical part… more»
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26 Year Garage Find: 1973 Datsun 240Z
Listed as a legit “Barn Find” and then further refined to a “Garage Find” is this 1973 Datsun 240Z. Yes, I’m splitting hairs with the definition but this find is likely worth the title “Barn Find”. But here you… more»
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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»
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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»
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Safari Gold: 1971 Datsun 240Z
This rare crossover series 1971 Datsun 240Z is sitting in Reno, Nevada waiting for its new owner. With just a day and half left in the bidding here on eBay, this car is already reached $60,100! The car appears… more»
