With less than two days to go on the countdown clock at the time of publishing this write-up, there is some urgency if you’re into early production Z cars. On offer is a 1970 Series 1 240Z — VIN… more»
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May 25, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Pick a Roadster: Pair of 1965 Datsun Fairlady 1500s
We’ve all gotten over our heads on projects that are simply not going to see the light of day or feel the warmth of the pavement beneath their wheels. What’s doubly unfortunate is when those same projects are forced… more»
May 24, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rust Free and Runs: 1971 Datsun 240Z
This 1971 Datsun 240Z appears to be in respectable, unrestored condition with no obvious modifications from stock. The paintwork is glossy, it retains the oftentimes missing OEM hubcaps, and the bumpers still shine nicely. The 240Z is described as… more»
Apr 29, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
4-Speed Swap: 1973 Datsun 240Z
This 1973 Datsun 240Z may not be a Series 1, but that doesn’t dilute the desirability on display. It has been nearly restored with plenty of big-ticket jobs completed, including a respray, engine rebuild, and transmission conversion to a… more»
Apr 15, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Japanese E-Type: 1970 Datsun 240Z Series 1
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»
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»
Underground Storage Find: 1973 Datsun 240Z Pair
The description for this pair of 1973 Datsun 240Zs claims they are hiding out in underground storage, and while there is certainly plenty of daylight wafting in in these pictures, it’s hard to tell for sure what sort of… more»
Apr 10, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Rare Drop Top! 1977 Datsun 280Z Cabriolet
I don’t know about your neck of the woods, but the early Datsun “Z” cars were all over the place in the 70s and 80s where I grew up. Nowadays, I can’t remember the last time I saw one… 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»
Mar 20, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Pulled Behind An RV: 1981 Datsun 210 SL Wagon
As a west coast car that started out in Washington state, this 1981 Datsun 210 SL Wagon appears to be a solid example of a vehicle that’s rarely seen on the roads anymore. The seller has it listed here… more»
Mar 13, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Mechanically Restored: 1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster
This 1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster is in the sort of condition you love to see: mechanically restored with a fresh interior but the outside left just as scruffy as the day it was found. The seller has made some… more»
Mar 5, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
House of Z Conversion: 1971 Datsun 240Z Convertible
The 1971 Datsun 240Z is one of the more iconic sports cars to come out of the 1970s, and generally speaking, the rules of collecting them are pretty simple. The earlier the production, the better; the less rust, the… 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»
Feb 27, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Package Deal: Four Datsun Sports
The Datsun Sports (aka Fairlady in Japan) was a series of 2-seat roadsters built by Nissan in the 1960s (and briefly into 1970). They would precede the 240/260/280 Z cars that would be hugely successful the following decade. The… more»
Feb 15, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Rust Lil’ Hustler: 1976 Datsun 620
This 1976 Datsun 620 is a project, but a worthy one considering how straight and rust-free the bodywork is said to be. That’s really your biggest obstacle on a truck like this, as the Japanese tin from this era… more»
