Vehicle Description
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 re-sprayed 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 rubber trim)
