This Datsun 240Z got away, but there are more like it here.
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Seller: henrikthecat
Location: Long Beach, California 90814
Listing Details
- Chassis: HL53026942
- 43k Miles Shown, Believed 143k Miles
- 2.8L L28 Inline-Six
- 4-Speed Manual Transmission
- One-Family-Owned
- Repainted Safari Gold in 2013
- 14" Wheels
- Recent Service
- Spare Parts
- Service Records
Private Party or Dealer: Private
Lot #27338
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This 1971 Datsun 240Z was purchased new by the current owner’s late husband in Southern California where it has reportedly remained since. The car is finished in Safari Gold over a black interior, and power is provided by a 2.8L L28 inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission. A repaint was completed in 2013, while more recent work included rebuilding the carburetors and installing new spark plugs, ignition coil, distributor cap, and rotor. This 240Z is now offered on behalf of the current owner with service records, spare parts, factory books and manuals, and a clean California title.
The car was repainted in 2013 in Safari Gold (920) by Burke’s Auto Body and Paint of Long Beach, California. The seller notes scratches on the roof as well as the presence of overspray the top of the front and rear window on the rubber seals. Factory bumpers are equipped with overriders, and US-market side markers are retained.
Slotted 14″ Superior Industries Super Drag wheels are mounted with Toyo Proxes TPT tires. Braking is handled by front discs and rear drums, and new front pads, rear wheel cylinders, and shoes were installed in 2016.
The cabin is upholstered in black vinyl with diamond-patterned upholstery on the center tunnel and rear cargo compartment. Equipment includes a wooden shift knob, a three-spoke steering wheel, and an aftermarket head unit. Photos of the floors with the carpets removed are provided in the gallery.
Factory instrumentation includes a 160-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and a centrally located trio of auxiliary gauges with an analog clock. The five-digit odometer shows approximately 43k miles and is said to have rolled over once.
The L28 inline-six was reportedly sourced from a 280Z and rebuilt prior to being installed approximately 2k miles ago. The radiator was rebuilt in 2018, while the carburetors were overhauled and a tune-up was performed in January 2020.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission that was rebuilt in 2010. New clutch master and slave cylinders were installed in 2016, and additional maintenance is outlined on receipts provided in the gallery.
A collection of spare parts is included in the sale, along with a six-digit California blue plate, and a Covercraft car cover. The video below includes running and driving footage as well as a walk-around.
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Auction Result
| Winning Bid | USD $22,000 by PCDan |
| Auction Ended | January 24, 2020 at 12:37PM PT |
| Bids | 16 |
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