Vehicle Description
1972 Datsun 240Z Coupe
The legendary Z-car lineup has a history spanning more than 50
years. No fewer than six distinct Z-car models have been introduced
and made their way to North America during that time, but when you
take into account all of Nissan's sports cars, the brand has over
40 models available. The Datsun/Nissan Z-car is one of the most
legendary and celebrated sports car brands in the world, with a
long history of ups and downs, but mostly ups.
For consignment, a 1972 Datsun 240Z coupe with a title verified
76,372 actual miles and recipient of restoration since 2021
including the carburetors which were rebuilt with metal parts,
replacing the plastic bits that are prone to failure. It also has a
fresh set of tires for your driving pleasure. But wait, there's
more!
Exterior
Our car wears a coat of New Sight Orange paint, a familiar hue for
the Z and with its long nose and inset headlights, this "personal
GT" from 1972 is looking good in its original paint! Its
unmistakable shape continues in profile where the roofline gently
slopes flush with the rear hatch window and finally the hatch
itself and that's where the vertical rear valance begins, housing
those infamous two part tail lights in front of a black panel, over
a wrap around chrome bumper which hugs nearly the entire rear
quarter. The front seam of the doors is unique as it juts forward
into the front fender, allowing for easier access to this low car
which sits on 14-inch wheels with gray hubcaps and matching orange
Z center caps and wrapped in 175HR14's with a late 2023 date code.
The metalwork from the rain gutters to the mirrors, door handles,
and window trim all look good and the dealer plate has appropriate
patina for a '72. Imperfections in the paint include some touches
up squares under a side emblem and a few touched up scratches.
Interior
Touted by Car and Driver in 1972 as a comfortable interior, this
restored car looks like it's going to satisfy those magazine
claims, starting with a smooth door panel in black vinyl with a
single bead of metallic trim and a door opener that is floor level
because that where your hand will naturally drop. Beautiful tall
black buckets seats have the telltale grommets seen on Z cars of
this era and the textured vinyl insert might help you stay planted,
although side support is good. A brown plastic rimmed steering
wheel fronts a concise dashboard with two tunneled gauges relaying
speed and RPM's in a molded plastic dash while three other gauges
turn towards the driver from the center above a tidy center stack
that contains vent controls and an AM/FM radio. A lovely wood
handled shifter wears a leather boot loosely on the center hump
that has been covered in attractive diamond stitch patterned vinyl
over black loop carpet and mats, all in great condition. The black
vinyl headliner has some dimpling but the cargo area under the
hatch is nicely appointed in black carpet with only slight evidence
of usage.
Drivetrain
The hood pivots forward and reveals a clean engine bay housing a
completely rebuilt 2.4 liter single overhead cam inline 6 cylinder,
putting out 151 horsepower and dressed with a polished cover and
orange air filter element housing. It is fueled by 2-Su carburetors
and set into motion via a 4-speed manual transmission. Power brakes
are onboard with front disc and rear drum.
Undercarriage
Relatively clean underneath with patina in the form of a spattering
of surface rust, some oil drift from the driveshaft, and general
evidence of some usage. But no major dirt, no invasive rust, and
really no errant fluids to speak of. The single exhaust flows
through a stock style muffler and soon after exits from a chrome
tip fitting the contours rear valance. The recently rebuilt
suspension consists of Macpherson struts on the independent set up
front and rear.
Drive-Ability
Call it a GT or a true sports car, either way you're in for some
fun. The six banger starts right up and shifting gears in this
eager little car rivals some of the Brits we've tested. It's spry
and handles very well, all while providing a cozy but comfortable
cabin from which to pilot it. Of note, we list the clock not
working and the power antenna functioning intermittently. All other
operations in and around the car work as they should. While Classic
Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time
of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be
working at the time of your purchase.
Is there a new car in 2024 that is commonly used daily, that
perhaps we take for granted, and that one day will be an
outstanding and collectable classic? Toyota GR86? Today's Nissan Z?
Supra? Hard to say. What isn't a mystery is that the 200 series
Z-cars are now uncommon and very collectible, and this one is well
sorted, a good runner, and cosmetically very nice. In twenty years,
current prices are going to look like bargains as this is one
sports car on an upward trajectory.
HLS3057797
H-L28E Engine
L-Left Hand Drive
S30-Model Number
57797-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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