DATSUN 240Z 1972

LHD 1972 240Z, it was imported (from US) owned and fettled by the owners of MZR, who before the wonderful resto-mod they are known for today, were top 240Z restorers.

We got it in 2019 with intention of doing some European road trips in 2020, but a certain pandemic halted our plans. I even had custom luggage made for the purpose, never used and included in the sale.

I have only put a few hundred miles on it every year since then, and it’s had regular oil and plug services.

At some point it was painted in this deep yellow (original orange) which presents really well and looks great, with a sporty front spoiler and rear louvre (easily removed 9f you wish), in my ownership it has had a couple of paint touch ups (front valance, bonnet flaps and a couple of stone dings) I fitted the period Roberk door mirrors and louvre.

It’s on watanabe replica wheels with 205/55 r15 Hankook tyres, they have plenty of tread and no signs of cracks, but are old so should be changed soon.

The engine bay is very clean and sounds great with the inlet trumpets and janspeed 6-1 manifold/exhaust.

It has a facet electric pump with regulator, electronic ignition, K&N breather filters and a working torch! I replaced the alternator a year ago.

When I got it, it had a recently new fuel tank. It’s very clean underneath.

The gearbox is 5 speed from a Silvia S13 with 3.9 diff, it has rear disc brake conversion and 4 pot calipers, sporty shocks and springs which give it a great stance on the wheel and tyre combo, an ST rear anti roll bar, front and rear strut braces.

Inside the standard seats were recovered with Z embroidery on the headrests, new foams in the seats.

It has period correct coco mats front and rear.

It has a replica Datsun competition steering wheel and ‘built by basil” gear knob (both MZR). I removed the radio, but it’s included.

The only dial that doesn’t work is the clock, but a spare working clock is included.

It also comes with the original badges and a few other bits, including a new fuse box and headlight wiring loom with relays, and new interior vents that I never got around to changing.

An indoor Datsun logo soft cover is included.

It runs very well, sounds great and looks amazing!

It was due to appear on an episode of top gear, it was filmed for a segment with past presenters, each with a selection of cars representing their period of the show, this was about 2 weeks before Freddy had his accident. It was a really interesting segment, I hope it makes it to screen one day.

I’m looking for offers around the very sensible asking price.

It will be at the Annual service at Bicester 9th August.