Trying to sell: 1973 240z (Fairlady Z)

[=Enigma=]

Also, looking at the carbs, they are the smaller type. Indicating the 2 liter engine. It is still a great car with the 5 speed and the closer gear ratios.

/QUOTE]

I thought the carbs looked a little smaller than the usual 73/74 carbs. I would be interested in hearing the story behind how this car got to the states as well as seeing some more pics.

[sakijo]

Also interesting to see that it has the Flat Top's... were they OEM in Japan for 73, or added to meet US Emissions Standards??

thanks,

Carl B.

Probably a 2.0L six. Those flat tops may not be the dreaded square-mouth US spec carbs, but the JDM round mouth type. I see them occasionally pop up on Yahoo Japan. Always round mouth flat tops.

[26th-Z]

Really good call,Ben! ZL no doubt! Looking at my parts book, the carbs could be the Hitachi HJG 38W-8 for the 2.0 liter; shown from 3/73 on, or they could be the Hitachi HJG 46W-8 for the 2.4 liter from '72 on. How about that air box! I have never seen one like that, before.

Ahhh...Texas is so close, yet $12,000 so far away!

[sblake01]

Please replace those carbs...........

Havent seen a fairlady in a while......

Sometimes I wonder why you post.

[Mr Camouflage]

I dont understand why a JDM Fairlady is worth any more than an equivelent condition 240Z in the USA? I would have thought the 240z would be more desirable because of the extra performance of the L24 and the fact that you are sitting on the correct side of the car when driving in the USA.

[sakijo]

I dont understand why a JDM Fairlady is worth any more than an equivelent condition 240Z in the USA? I would have thought the 240z would be more desirable because of the extra performance of the L24 and the fact that you are sitting on the correct side of the car when driving in the USA.

It's the novelty and rarity factor. The RHD cars were not sold in the US for obvious reasons, but a few made it over. Since many parts are the same, it's easy to restore or repai this car. Plus, the Z factor comes into play. It's a Z, from the home country. The Japanese have the same passion for American cars, but the parts are hard to get because American carmakers don't make for the Japanese market.

[sblake01]

But I'm still trying to understand the 'dime a dozen' comment. To the layman, it's still just a Z. I would rather have a 240Z than a RHD Fairlady for the reasons that Mr. Camouflage mentions. If I wanted a unique Japanese sports car, it would be something like this.

[Dreco]

well, if someone is intersted, and if I have time, I can check it out for ya... I live in Dallas..

[v12horse]

The Cosmo 110S is a really cool car Stephen. I believe that there are at least three in the states. I know of one by me in the bay area owned by nta dentist, and I have heard that Jay Leno is in the process of restoring one.

The RHD drive factor. For me, the Fairlady Z is the most pure form of the Z. This is a Japanese car and there is this aura around the home market cars for me. The fact that they had different trim models in Japan makes the home market cars more sweeter as well. It would be neat to know all of the options that this car has as it is most likely a ZL. However, 12k is an okay price if it is rust free and just dirty. But if there are larger problems, it is too much.

-Ben

[Nota280]

12K and no A/C?

The 73 Fairlady Z I bought back from Okinawa had that same type of carb setup. In 1987 smog laws required visual and sniffer tests. Mine passed the sniffer with no problems and a BAR referee signed off the motor the way it looked. Nice not having to deal with a air pump like the 240Z's were required to have. Made a nice tidy engine compartment.

Why have a RHD Z here in the U.S.? It's fun and unique. Plus the Fairlady Z's are registered as Nissan vs. Datsun. Not that that really matters. They have been around long before the Sport Compact scene took over. For a while I did not even know what JDM meant.

[Galaxybj]

I'd like to see a close up of the brackets (if that is what they are) on the front fenders - looks like they may have been there for fender mounted mirrors...???

Carl B.

Carl, those are the mount points for the fender mirrors. My 610 coupe that I had also had the plastic "filler" which had a bolt on the under side of the fender. Unbolt it and the mirror mounting holes are there.

-Bill-

[y1ng1ang]

the price is $12,000 and it is OBO