Classic Z! Gorgeous 1972 Datsun 240z. Rare Model Getting Harder To Find...! on 2040-cars

US $11,995.00

Year:1972 Mileage:87296 Color: Mexican Orange /
Black

Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

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Transmission:5 Spd Manual
Body Type:Unibody
Engine:2.8L
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller

VIN: HLS3029461 Year: 1972
Interior Color: Black
Make: DATSUN
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: Z-Series
Trim: 240Z
Drive Type: Manual
Mileage: 87,296
Exterior Color: Mexican Orange
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...

Here is a beautiful, adult owned, classic Z car from 1972. This isn't one of those period correct, matching number type of cars. However, the modifications were done in good taste and increased performance and drivability dramatically. It is in fantastic condition and is an absolute blast to drive. The sound of the exhaust note alone is just mesmerizing! Always always garage kept and never driven in the rain. The motor is a balanced and blue printed 2.8L (up from 2.4L) with a 5spd transmission (previously had 4spd). Most of the car has been sorted out prior to my ownership so I can't go into detail about the motor and its specifics. What I can tell you is what I can physically see: There are tuned dual SU carburetors with large aluminum air horns supplying air. There is an MSD 6AL and Mallory distributor under the hood. Taylor high performance spark plug wires. Working inspection light. Optima Red Top battery. The headers are a 6-2-1 design that are wrapped with a performance wrap. Twice pipes (hard to find!) are what makes this car sound so amazing IMO. On the inside, the interior is in great condition with exception to the floor mats. Aftermarket Auto-Meter Pro Comp gauges have replaced the original. The only other indication of a non OEM interior is the beautiful woodgrain and polished stainless steering wheel, a few indicator lights and aftermarket radio/speakers. This is the kicker, while I cannot confirm if it is or isn't: the dash appears to be original! If it is a dash cap, that is one hell of a dash cap. Either way, it is in gorgeous condition and looks amazing, NO cracks whatsoever. Any Z fanatic knows how hard it is to find or repair one of these.

The previous owner told me the entire front clip is fiberglass, with exception to the bumper of course. There is an MSA front air dam that I had put on just recently. I did have the car re-sprayed just recently in the factory OEM "mexican orange" color as well. It looks stunning and is one of my favorite colors on a Z. Everything else is standard Z issue as far as I know. The battery box is rust free, frame and rails are straight. The floor panels are clean, as is the spare tire wheel well! (original spare is there). Many years of documentation and the original owners manual have been included from when I bought the car, as well as a clear blue title.

The "bad" stuff:

- The SU carbs don't have a choke installed and so starting the motor takes a good 5-10 mins if it hasn't been running in a while. Once the motor is warmed up and running, it starts back up with no problem at all. This is easily remedied by having a choke installed! You can also choose to use starter fluid, convert the motor to EFI or even a triple carburetor setup. I have a set of great condition triple Weber DCOE 40mm carbs in another auction.

- The rear hatch seal could benefit from being replaced. Gas fumes enter the car easily from back here.

- New seat belts need to be added.

- the fiberglass hood is great in that it saves some unnecessary weight, but there is a slight bend in the hood from front to back. This doesn't affect performance or anything, just a personal annoyance to me.

- thats everything I can think of but if I see anything else, I'll be sure to update.

My honest recommendation is to come see it for yourself. Pictures can only say so much, I'm not a professional photographer and I don't have the extra cash to hire someone for that. I'm not a car expert either so I can only say that, although I think this car is in great shape -- I can only show you my experiences through these few words on ebay. I just had a recent tune and look-over from the local Z expert and got a thumbs up. If you see it yourself, you'll definitely get to see everything first hand and HEAR what this motor sounds like. That alone might sell you right there :)

I've decided to go back to school and need to sell off anything unnecessary for my current lifestyle. I will surely miss driving this Z but I guess we all have to make a few sacrifices in life! Hopefully the next owner will take as good of care for her than all of the previous owners did. (whoever they may be)

Shipping arrangements can be made by your choice of auto transport (I like uship) and I will do my best to accomodate you by meeting your shipper, etc etc. but please do so in a timely fashion.

Thanks for looking and best of luck!

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