Datsun 240z series 1

Datsun 240z classics for sale classics on autotrader. Brian rabold, hagertys valuation services senior manager, the z redefined what an affordable sports car could be, and in some ways helped seal the fate of british sports cars in the us. What to look for in a datsun 240z, 260z, and 280z hagerty media. The first series i cars produced between late 1969 and early 1970 are identified by the freshair exhaust vents located on the rear hatch. All series 1 cars are identifiable by the two external vents on the rear liftgate under the window and chrome 240z badges on the rear sail panels. Wanted 1970 series one datsun 240z page 4 ferrarichat. Datsun 197078 240z 260z 280z exhaust intake manifold stud. Numbers matching to the car original drivetrain with e31 head, original carbs, from what i can tell original exhaust manifold, and even has the original design series 1 oil pan. Z emblem for the center console of 197173 datsun 240z. Light rust nothing through and through floor pan are good so is back hatch area is good as you seen pics so are rockers car is a rare color blue has not been started in years motor turns over fine its not matching number engine was dealer installed 1971 if youd. The series 1 had subtle differences from later cars such as badges in different locations. Classic series 1 z car has been amazingly well preserved and nicely restored.

I think rdefabri will recognize the name as we had all posted on the z forums around 2003 or so last time i did at least and i think it was. The result was the datsun fairlady z, a car better known simply as the z car. Originally purchased by pete redfern the number 1 draft pick out of usc to the minnesota twins. So all series ii cars were sold as 1971 model year cars because they were produced after jan. These were the purest expressions of the z car family, thanks to its clean lines free from ugly safety bumpers and drivetrains unencumbered by emissionsrelated equipment that would strangle. This car was likely sold new in very early 1971, thus titled as. This is an early build 1971 240z, built 371, and has been sitting since the 80s. All series iii cars were by law federal sold as 1972 model year 240zs and all series iv cars were sold as 1973 model year cars. Datsun 240z 260z 280z 196978 driveshaft propeller shaft bolt oem new 463. Differences between the fairlady zg and an exportmarket datsun 240z include an. The s30 series was replaced in 1979 by the nissan s. One of the most successful sports car lines ever produced, the trendsetting s30 was designed by a team led by yoshihiko matsuo, the head of nissans sports. These are based on my 1971 240z, but i suspect they will be similar for a wide range of datsuns.

Titled 1971 datsun 240z manufactured october 1970 series one edition second owner 2008 it received outstanding in class award for second place and in 2009 it. Vehicle location is at our clients home and not in long. Tony,the series 1 nickname is simply an effective way of quickly identifying an early 240z with hatch vents,vertical defroster, non lever recling front seats as it had the side knob up on the back rest, non retracting seat belts,20160mph speedo, further back tranny shifting hole, small plastic ashtray up front, nice 240z badges on the rear pillars as well as a differential that was mounted. This is a datsun nissan 240z 70 71 center console original oem series 1 series 2 with lower metal choke mounting plate.

Jada toys jdm tuners 1972 datsun 240z diecast car, 1. Buy with paypals buyer protection plan we accept paypal, money orders, bank checks transfers and business checks. This is a documented series 1 240z legally titled here in colorado as a 1971. There is damage around the rear with damage around the mounting holes and they has a arm rest lid. Series 1 s30 datsun 240z, produced january 1971 at nissan. Though not one of the first 500, series 1 models in general are sought after by collectors.

This is a 1970 datsun 240z classic car in tulsa ok posted on oodle classifieds. Ryans modified datsun 240z is an incredible piece of japanese car art jdm legends tour pt. This car was likely sold new in very early 1971, thus titled as 1971. Datsun quickly realized that they had hit the mark with the modern lines and overheadcam 6cylinder that redlined at. Titled 1971 datsun 240z manufactured october 1970 series one edition second owner 2008 it received outstanding in class award for second place and in. Bid for the chance to own a 21kmile 1971 datsun 240z series i at auction with bring a trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Body was done with laid glass cloth and not chopper gunned. The first two generations, s30 240z260z280z and s 280zx of zcar were powered by a straightsix engine, part of the lseries of nissan engines, which powered most of their vehicles until the early 1980s with a displacement of 2. Datsun nissan 240z 70 71 center console original oem. Datsun 240z 260z 280z 280zx 197383 clutch flywheel bolt set 6 crank oe bolt 555. The series i 240z is easily distinguished by the air exhaust vents built into its hatch, a design cue that disappeared with the series ii cars when the vents became circular and were relocated to the cpillar with the car also gaining larger sun visors, swapping in a speedometer starting at 0 mph rather than.

To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Series 1 240zs left featured a 240z emblem on the rear c pillar while series 2 models featured a z emblem. In 1970, the 240z was introduced to the american market by the president of nissan motors usa operations. Then you need to stop at motoexotica classic cars to warm up to this meticulous rotisserie nut and bolt restoration series 1 1971 datsun 240z, a prime example of datsun. Monte carlo rally tokyo torque series 4 164 diecast model car 47020 d. Datsun 240z series 1 battery tray maserati compound. First introduced as the fairlady z in japan in 1969, the z car has become one of the most. This 1971 datsun 240z is a desirable series 1 car, produced within the window of time when the earliest models were rolling off the assembly line. Excellent, surface rust only, everything is super solid.

He had a sevenseason career in the majors, from 19761982, all with the minnesota twins. I purchased the car from the second owner who had owned the car for over 30 years. This is a very nice example of a series 1 datsun 240z. Datsun 240z 260z 280z 280zx, nissan, datsun, fairlady z. These switches are so interconnected and they are fairly complex in the functions they support. No reserve auction for ultra rare early datsun 240z original condition low vin car. For the complete story on this amazing piece of machinery and many other legendary cars visit. Datsun 240z series 1 battery tray in very good used working condition. Hi all, nissan released the 240z in lhd hls30 and rhd hs30 hls30 i am not sure of the exact numbers but from memory they made some 6500 series 1 models in hls30. I am the third owner and have owned the car for three years. Imsa gtu widebody kit with frontrear quarter panels and g nose from bob sharp racing via tilton engineering. Mostly original unmolested early production 970 series 1 datsun 240z with a clean open title.

These have little quirks that make them unique when compared to series 2. This 1971 datsun 240z was built in may of 1970 and delivered new to munson datsuns of marion, indiana. The nissan s30 sold in japan as the nissan fairlady z and in other markets as the datsun 240z, then later as the 260z and 280z is the first generation of z gt twoseat coupes, produced by nissan motors, ltd. The biggest bang for the buck is a series 2 240z in clean, closetostock condition. Find new and used datsun 240z classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Datsun 240z identification guide what year is that 240z. A pristine 1971 datsun 240z just sold for a recordbreaking. What you need to know before buying a 19701973 datsun 240z. It has 2 cracks on the right hand lower sides and some sun stress cracks around them. The collector is a weekly series produced in association with gear patrol everyone knows the datsun 240z. The 240z you see pictured here was bought new in okinawa, japan by u. Zumi finished decal for datsun 240z skyline hakosuka. Larry, i forgot to suggest some time ago to contact a user on a zcar forum, user 26thz. Rebuilt hazard switch for 1969 to 71 12 datsun 240z series 1 completely disassembled and rebuilt.

This is a very collectible early z z cars with this low vin and these period correct features are extremely rare, especially in this condition. The nissan s30 is the first generation of z gt twoseat coupes, produced by nissan motors. This is 1 of the greatest japanese sports cars of all times. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Datsun 240z l30 series 1 chasing js feature jack mardikian. This car was made in november 1970, therefore it is 1 of.

Low miles 1970 series 1 datsun 240z for sale in athens. Early datsun 240s are one of the darlings of the collector car hobby right now, and its easy to see why. The series 1 240z thread general discussions auszcar. Our friends at datsun really did a creative job switching all the signals necessary to get blinkers to. Chasing js feature an amazing 1971 datsun 240z with a l30 stroker engine. In its debut year, datsun marketed the 240z as a highperformance personal twopassenger fastback with a 2. This is a super rare, original ultralow vin series 1 240z in extremely nice, low mile condition. Ive owned four s30 z cars and this one is by far the nicest of them all. If youd like to read more about this car or make an offer on it you can visit the ebay listing by clicking the red button below. Series 1 datsun 240z for sale datsun zseries 1971 for. In its debut year, datsun marketed the 240z as a highperformance personal two passenger fastback with a 2. A rising tide lifts all boats, so as the early series 1 cars continue to appreciate, the series 2 cars are. The series ii 240z was built between february and august 1971. Rebuilt hazard switch for 1969 71 12 datsun 240z series.