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1974 Datsun (nissan) 260z (240z) 73,000 Orig Miles No Reserve on 2040-cars

Year:1974 Mileage:72800 Color: Blue /
 Black
Location:

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:Inline 6
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: RLS30039612 Year: 1974
Interior Color: Black
Make: DATSUN
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: Z-Series
Trim: 260z Coupe
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 72,800
Sub Model: 260z
Number of Doors: 2
Exterior Color: Blue
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. ... 

1974 Datsun 260z with original engine and ~73,000 original miles. Took the car on trade for a motorcycle, and don't really want/need it. I would classify this as a daily driver/project vehicle. Which runs excellently, but has a few minor issues that should be addressed. Desirable and more rare 2 seat model with smooth shifting 4 speed manual gearbox. 


Gauges and lights all work (except for clock). Recently installed (by previous owner) headers and 3in FULL exhaust system from the headers back. 2 ram pipes with itg air filter, new electric fuel pump, new cables, spark plugs.

The engine runs perfectly, with no smoking, misses, leaks, or stuttering. New plugs wires and distributor cap. Clutch grabs smoothly and without hesitation or slip. 4 speed transmission snicks through gears with no signs of weakness or synchro issues.  

Body is straight, with no dents. Rust appears to be surface only, with very little on the underbody.

Also includes box of parts. Looks like a couple of rear calipers for a rear disc brake conversion, and other odds and ends

Interior is very clean, needs drivers side door panel cleaned. 

Best sounding car I have ever driven. Will upload video of engine/exhaust this weekend.  

Known issues: Paint needs work. I would put it at 4/10. It is fine on the sides, but needs the hood/roof/trunk touched up (for daily driver use), or resprayed if you want. I have highlighted problematic areas in the pictures. Passenger window will not roll down- came off track- but will stay up. needs one rear tire (or two for the rear, <$60 each), ac does not work, no radio, but wired, needs front end alignment (pulls slightly right at high speed) and wheels/tires balanced, needs new brake pads and/or the rotors inspected. Battery discharges fairly quickly when engine is off.

Title is clean and clear, and displays the 72,800 miles as actual

Overall this is a great candidate for a daily driver, restoration, or custom project. 

Please call me if you have any questions 239-595-9838

Thanks and happy bidding!

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