Vehicle Description
This is the car that started the Z car dynasty. It is a lightweight
sportscar with a fully independent suspension and a torquey
6-cylinder engine that loves to run. It has been restored and
repainted with piles of new OEM parts that really set this car
apart from the crowd. And, it is a fun, fun, fun car to drive!
Check it out.
Starting with a super solid car with all original sheet metal, this
car was stripped down and recoated in Safari Gold topped with
clearcoat. It is a classic design that has stood the test of time
and still attracts attention anywhere it goes. 1001 little details
and new parts add up to a huge difference with this car. Starting
up front, a fresh European style bumper shines brightly as it leads
the way. That long hood with a Datsun badge flows back to a fresh
windshield installed with a new seal. All the stainless around the
windows looks great polished up real nicely and new mirrors and
trim pieces everywhere are little things that make a big
difference. Datsun in script appears on the front fender and there
is a 240Z badge high on the rear fenders. The hatchback design
makes this a very easy sportscar to use as a daily driver, and
another European style bumper adds to the super clean look of the
rear of the car.
Open the door and you will find a super clean Black interior. The
door panel itself looks like a lightweight racecar piece in its
simplicity. Slide on into those high-backed buckets which have
comfortable pleated seating surfaces and substantial bolsters to
support you for spirited driving. Grab hold of the steering wheel
that has been nicely restored and reach for the new shift knob for
the 4-speed manual transmission which falls easily to hand and is
just begging to be stirred around. New pedals for the gas and
clutch making that activity extra enjoyable. The dash board is
stock with the speedo and tach directly in front of the driver and
the engine gauges clearly visible mounted at the top of the dash in
the center. Below them are the controls for the ventilation system
that includes air conditioning for those hot summer days. The
tunnel and trim in the interior is the great looking, original,
diamond patterned vinyl and the headliner as well as the carpeting
are in excellent condition too.
The engine and drivetrain on this car were the focus of a thorough
rebuild by a Datsun specialist and involves an extensive list of
parts that you should ask your salesman about. Pop the hood and you
will find the original numbers matching 2.4-liter in-line
6-cylinder motor nestled down in a neat and clean engine bay. It
was completely rebuilt to standard specifications, not over bored,
with fresh pistons, rings and bearings installed before the
reconditioned cylinder head was installed with a new timing chain
and guides. The Hitachi carbs were rebuilt and a set of headers
help the engine breath free and sound sweet. Power is sent back
through a new clutch assembly to the independent rear suspension.
The rest of the chassis received its share of love too with a new
master cylinder along with complete brake job front and rear and a
brake fluid flush. A set of polyurethane sway bar bushings tighten
up the front suspension and polished Shelby Viper rims complete the
picture.
Come on down and see what this lightweight little sportscar that
started the Z-car legend is all about.