The datsun 240z was introduced in 1969 as a 1970 model. May 22, 2017 1972 datsun 240z blue code 115 and white interior. What you need to know before buying a 19701973 datsun 240z. He makes his living as a freelance automotive journalist and is the author of six books on. Datsun 240z vehicule, publicites vintage, nissan z, nissan 300zx, annonces anciennes. By adding two extra cylinders in the 240z the cylinder count was back to six.
The exterior and interior are in excellent condition. The 240z dominated the scca sports car club of america cclass. Later zs got bigger and heavier and lost some of the looks and performance. This car has not been a an occassional, daily driver for about 15 years. Search from 7 datsun 280zx cars for sale, including a used 1981 datsun. Original datsun 240z coupe originally from oregon usa and with matching numbers and runs well, but the. Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1973 datsun 240z. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. This is up dramatically from just 5 years ago, or 10, when this question was asked.
The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1973 datsun 240z and. The 240z was a pivotal product for datsun in 1970, and it set the. Nissandatsun classifieds australia public group facebook. Datsun sold 16,215 of these cars in the first model year. Best known in the united states was the distinctive red, white and blue livery of bre racing by peter brock. This 1973 datsun 240z is available in its original color mexican orange with a black interior. Datsun 620 pickup truck 1973 for sale datsun 620 pickup.
Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Both are adult collectibles but are made by different companies based in different countries. The paint was mixed to match the 1973 datsun orange, the code is 918 orange for a 73, the auto body store had a book listing the color. Datsun 280zx for sale test drive at home kelley blue book. At present dec 2015, hagerty values a 1972 240z at 7k for a poor example and 50k for a concours quality vehicle. The motor has been upgraded to a 6 cyl 5hp 168ci 2. List a 240z for sale this site is designed as a resource for owners to list their 240zs for sale. Datsuns brilliant 240z was really the car that its designers wanted it to be for just the first two years of its fouryear run. History of the 19701973 datsun 240z prior to 1969, the impression most americans had of japanese cars mirrored those currently held of chinesemade toys mainly cheap junk. It comes equipped with a 4speed manual transmission, dual carburetors, solid wheels a. The 240z soon made its mark in racing, diving into road racing and even scoring a win in the east africa rally on the wrc calendar.
This 1973 datsun 240z coupe is a true original owner. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1973 datsun 240z and assess the current state of the classic car market. I have driven it around the block one or twice a year and recently drained the tank and put new gas in it. It may not be the tidiest in the country but it would be close.
In the fall of 1969, the datsun 240z changed those opinions instantly and forever. They made sure the camera didnt show the head liner, split interior. The truck runs well and looks really good considering its age. By 1972, emission controls had started to affect drivability and by 1973, the z was not quite the drivers car it had originally been. May 11, 2017 check out yuta akaishis 1973 datsun 240z with its function form integra coilovers, swift springs, techno toy tuning front lca, falken azenis rt615 tires, and more. The nissan s30 is the first generation of z gt twoseat coupes, produced by nissan motors. Sure the ignition model has a different stance but this one has doors that actually open versus ig being stationary. The datsun 1600 engine was a copy of the 1960s sixcylinder mercedesbenz 220 engine, but with two less cylinders. Prior to 1969, the impression most americans had of japanese cars mirrored those currently held of chinesemade toys. Use the filters to narrow down your selection based on price, year and mileage to help find your dream datsun 240z. Unfollow 1973 datsun 240z car to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
K was responsible for nissans west coast operations in the u. This would be a great little runaround truck and if some did just a little more it could be a great classic. In 1973, a 240z, in the hands of shekhar mehta, won the 21st east african safari rally. I purchased this truck from the original owning family. This 1972 datsun 240z is a pure and true modified custom.
Datsun 240z classics for sale classics on autotrader. Shop, watch video walkarounds and compare prices on datsun 280zx listings. Check out the datsun 240z, including pictures and specifications. The datsun 240z began its lifespan back in 1966, when a new sportscar design was created by fumio yashidas design team at nissan. Jul 05, 2019 1973 datsun 240z restoration flawless original 240z dash ready for install, original bridgestone spare tire with correct hold down nut. Results include ads from the february, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. Datsun 240z at classic driver, we offer a worldwide selection of datsun 240zs for sale. This 1973 datsun 240z is finished in avocado green over tan and reportedly remained with its previous for over 30 years before the current owners acquisition in late 2018.
We installed the factory hitachi 240z radio is an original with am fm and has its power antenna switch. Installation was done professionally and is very clean. Check out yuta akaishis 1973 datsun 240z with its function form integra coilovers, swift springs, techno toy tuning front lca, falken azenis rt615 tires, and more. Differences between the fairlady zg and an exportmarket datsun 240z include an. Hot wheels blue datsun 240z nissan 300zx, datsun 240z, voitures hot wheels. The 1973 datsun 240zs were rated at 129 horsepower, a combination of a real drop. May 14, 2017 1972 datsun 240z blue code 115 and white interior walk around duration. Vintage, collector and antique auto value trends, model history and vin decoder. Runs very well only aftermarket part are the wheels. The nissanproduced datsun 240z and 260z were designed by a team led by yoshihiko matsuo. Datsun 240z 1972 very original condition first paint runs and drives video. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.
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