1972 240Z

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An appreciating classic priced below Hagerty price guide, this 1972 Datsun 240Z is considered the best of the model years. With a 10/71 production date, the car has a vertical rear window defroster without the deck lid vents. It has been in the possession of the current owner for 5 years.

This original matching numbers car (orange #918) has been meticulously maintained by its four previous owners and retains the period look of a classic Zcar and considered an excellent driver. Service records  from the three previous owners dates back to the late 70’s. It was resprayed in 1986 in the original color. The 2.4 L engine is original to the car with 123,505 actual miles. A 5-speed gear box was added by a previous owner and documented in the records. the car drives and pulls through the gears as it should. The car does not drip any oil or fluids and everything is tight. The engine is clean, but has not been pulled by the current owner to be completely detailed. The paint has some small chips on the front edge of the hood, a blemish from the removal of body-side molding on the passenger-side door and small glue mark from side molding on the passenger-side quarter panel. The imperfections are noted in the photographs. The car is rust-free and accident free. 

The car has modest upgrades to improve comfort and drivability that were installed by the current and previous owners which include: updated air conditioning system, 3-row aluminum radiator, Mazda Miata seats, 4-piston calipers and electronic ignition. All of the original equipment (seats and radiator) have been retained for original value. All the rubber window gaskets are new. Chrome is excellent. It comes with the original owner’s warranty card, owners manual and tool kit. The original radio was replaced by a previous owner. The vehicle is currently garaged in Virginia Beach, VA, after arriving at a Miami, FL Datsun Dealership and spending 39 years in Florida. Since acquired in 2011 the current owner has added/replaced the following:

Fuel system:

• SU carburetors rebuilt byTidewater Z Auto Service
• Fuel tank cleaned/coated by Tidewater Z 
• Pertronix electronic ignition

• NGK plugs 
• K&N air filter
• Valve adjustment/valve cover gasket by Tidewater

Brakes:

- Upgraded 4-piston front brake calipers (Toyota   4x4)/ceramic pads     

- New rear brake cylinders/shoes

Other:

• Clutch slave cylinder
• Upgraded wiring harness- headlight/parking light
• Glove box
• All the rubber/ weather stripping has been replaced 

Purchased/not installed:

• BRE front spoiler
• Motorsport Front air dam
• 240z alternator upgrade adapter

• STAGG Struts and Vogtland lowering springs kit
• Extra weather strip kit
• NOS Rear bumper rubber trim (scratch on right rear-got it treat)

Serious inquiries only - contact owner by e-mail for telephone number and additional photos

 

ASKING PRICE $26,000.00