The datsun 240z was a game changer when it debuted in late 1969. Design and production changes to the datsun 240z 19691973. For now you can find all the various posts and videos we made back in the day. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Finding a oneowner, never crashed, original condition 71 240z on ebay that needed restoration, it seemed the perfect car to give peter brock to make their own. Betterthanoriginal john morton datsun 240z racer for sale. Sold new in arizona and believed to have remained in the same family for 25 years, the car was purchased by the seller in 2016. Already had the flat top pistons swapped into it but the original owner claimed the mechanic dropped a screw on purpose into the 6 cylinder. Vintage car parts for datsun 240z 260z 280z 280zx 19691983. Datsun 240z 260z 280z 280zx, nissan, datsun, fairlady z.
Powered by a sr20det, this s30 is the perfect mix of oldschool style with modern performance. Datsun story from india datsun story from india skip to main content distributors winnersin search. Early datsun 240z for sale datsun zseries 1970 for sale in. V85speed swapped 1983 datsun 280zx bring a trailer. Datsun 240z classics for sale classics on autotrader. Awesome 240z 240 z rust free original rare options collector excellent trade. This website was dedicated to our 1973 datsun 240z build. The worlds greatest collector car auctions the names barrettjackson, barrettjackson. Very solid, beautiful, original 1971 datsun 240z with good running original engine. Nissan took pride in that name, and while the first turbo z.
Arriving just a couple of years after datsuns z car was neutered by. Research all datsun 260z for sale, pricing, parts, installations, modifications and more at cardomain. Now ive seen them in races computer controlled but ive never been able to find one in the used or new cars lots. All projects like this are an evolution and this is no exception. No fewer than six distinct versions of datsunnissans mighty z car have made their. For british and italian competition, it was like the comet that killed the dinosaurs. As far as i know its been a california car its whole life. Aug 12, 2017 this website was dedicated to our 1973 datsun 240z build.
This page is tracking my progresses with old fairlady 240z. As the title suggests, this book picks up on the zcar story with indepth coverage of the 280zx the second generation zcar and both generations of the 300zx, including the 1990s twin. Although i ve seen poor examples on craigslist be sold for under a grand and there s a couple on hemmings that the asking price is well over 50k. Whats hot and whats not for these 9 vintage nissans and datsuns. These tires are new, not blems, and have never been mounted. Although all three drivers qualified the roadster for the arrc, a national championship at the whell ofthe datsun 2000 eluded the team. This number plate was adopted from 80 to a lot nissan vehicle.
Reliable, fast, and a bargain, the z instantly redefined what a sports car could be. At present dec 2015, hagerty values a 1972 240z at 7k for a poor example and 50k for a concours quality vehicle. Bre datsun 240zs first year of competition in 1970. Jul 19, 20 read the story behind andrew wong and his 1973 datsun 240z. I have owned and operated bills datsun shoppe, etc. Has only seen daylight recently when it was rolled out of the garage for me to clean the dust of it and take some pics. Find new and used datsun import classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. If youre a datsun fan, you most certainly know the name john morton. When it was put back in the 280 it did some damage and bent the valves.
The complete book of japanese import cars toyota, datsun, colt, mazda, honda, subaru author. Welcome to the website for the datsun project 240z details. Of course plenty of 510s, datsun roadsters, g35 coupes and gtrs will also be there in full force. Brock recalls that when he first saw the advance photos of the 240z back in 1969 he knew it would be a winner both on the race track and with the public. Datsun model number plate genuine for nissan 240z 510 280z. All usmarket 1984 model nissan vehicles carried both datsun and. Less than 250 miles have been added since completion last year and the car looks fantastic thanks to attractive, well chosen details and evidently good. Read the story behind andrew wong and his 1973 datsun 240z. Datsun z car related reference books internet z car club. Jun 17, 2006 at present dec 2015, hagerty values a 1972 240z at 7k for a poor example and 50k for a concours quality vehicle. Car was in an accident way back in 1997 and has sat in my garage for the last 20 years. Despite its merger with nissan, you will still find a variety of classic datsun cars such as datsun 240z. Datsun 240z 260z 280z 280zx 1970 1983 l24 l28 engine valve stem seal set oe 764. This 240z is a little worse for wear, certainly looking like it gets used.
Datsun 280zx 5 out of 5 stars 1 product rating 1 product ratings oem nissan 4 speed shift knob m8x1. This 1983 datsun 280zx vin jn1cz04s4dx757269 wears a fresh restoration featuring a thorough respray, new interior, and replacement of its l28 by a crate chevrolet 350 v8 and 5speed gearbox. I drove the car a little that summer and was hooked on zs. This was my brothers 280z, also this was a typical day at home. Released in 1970, the datsun 240z was small, inexpensive, and plentifully powered. Purchase used restored 1973 datsun 240z brown 5 speed documents260z 280z 240sx 350z fairlady in mira loma, california, united states.
This 1983 datsun 280zx shows 125k miles and is a hardtop example that features a 2. The z was a gamechanging coupe, and spawned some truly worldbeating models, but they werent all winners. Dnj fgs6088 graphite full gasket set for 8183 nissan 280zx 2. Classic cars, motorcycles, camper vans, 4x4s, american cars, modern cars, 3 wheelers, books dvds, commercial. While the exported names of these classics were known as the 240z, 280z, 280zx, etc, in japan, they were all simply named fairlady z. The new project ended up being this lovely datsun 280z. Also for faster service, please have year, make, model, production date, serial number or parts number, and photos of your car or parts.
Today we have a special guest blog from our friend nino karotta from hungary who is here with the tale of an amazing datsun s30 build. When i asked why a 280z vs the everpopular 240 or 260, her decision was mostly based on color and some unique styling cues the other two s30s do not possess. This is a 1971 datsun 240z classic car in tulsa ok posted on oodle classifieds. Purchase used restored 1973 datsun 240z brown 5 speed. This is a superb original 1971, series 1 240z in fantastic condition all around. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Datsun model number plate genuine for nissan 240z 510. Just a quick one, ever since i got gt5 ive been trying to get my hands on a datsun 240z260z as i own one in real life and would love to be able to race one on the game.
Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display. There is a new battery, new distributor, and has recently been given a fresh oil change. Brock recalls that when he first saw the advance photos of the 240z back in 1969 he knew it would be. The nissan s30 is the first generation of z gt twoseat coupes, produced by nissan motors. Therell be plenty of 240z, 260z, 280z, 350z and 370z cars you can shake a stick at, with a special section just for the older cars. Mike its been more than a decade since on my way home from work one evening i first laid my eyes on that impossibly longnosed silhouette of this particular s30, a 1974 260z, parked leisurely on the sidewalk. Bre datsun 779 middlegate rd, henderson, nevada 89011 rated 4. The datsun 240z launched in 1970 was inspired by such exotic machinery as the ferrari daytona, but its affordability helped it establish the midpriced gt concept into a highly profitable market. The car drives tight and well on the southern california canyons where it really feels at home. Other datsun stories other datsun stories skip to main content distributors finalist search. Purchase new partially restored 1974 datsun 260z with 1983. I specialize in datsunnissan cars, but work on all types of cars, trucks, and boats. Jul 19, 2014 the complete book of japanese import cars toyota, datsun, colt, mazda, honda, subaru author. Datsun import classics for sale classics on autotrader.
John morton also campaigned the roadster over the two seasons, moving up from d production to c production in 1970, and onto the 240z later that season. This is up dramatically from just 5 years ago, or 10, when this question was asked. Cruisin around downtown with thanh, taking a different route to a familiar restaurant, and spotted a red datsun 240z. Building the ultimate grip n drift datsun speedhunters. I have owned several 240zs over the last 15 years, after being turned on to them by my best friend in high school. The book starts with a recap of the history of datsun nissan and the original 240z, 260z, 280z series, which long covered in his earlier work datsun z. One summer i helped him repair his 71 240z, and get it back on the road. Feb 19, 2011 just a quick one, ever since i got gt5 ive been trying to get my hands on a datsun 240z 260z as i own one in real life and would love to be able to race one on the game. This is a 1973 datsun 240z that has a refurbrished chevy 350 under the hood. Betterthanoriginal john morton datsun 240z racer for sale jeff glucker may 1, 2014 comment now. As a huge fan of the z platfrom, a nostalgic car was an easy decision. Get the best deals on parts for 1983 datsun 280zx when you shop the largest online selection at. It offered handling, looks, and performance normally associated with british and german roadsters, only at a fraction of the price.
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