The 240Z was not a new idea. Sturdy engineering, excellent performance, low price, attractive styling, and average interior had been achieved by many manufacturers prior to the Z-car. The reason the 240Z car was so great was because it capitalized on all these criteria and perfected the concept of a low-cost, reliable, sports car. Mr. Yutaka Katayama is considered the 'Father of the Z Car' and is responsible for the design and creation of this legendary vehicle. As recognition of his contributions to the automotive world, in 1998 he was inducted into the Automobile Hall of Fame.

In 1974, the engine displacement was increased to 2.6 liters and the vehicle was dubbed the 260Z. This brought an end to the 240Z series which had sold 116,712 examples during its life-span.

The 260Z offered a higher level of practicality over the 240Z. During its first and only model year, 63,963 examples were produced giving it the all-time Z-car sales record to date.

For sale is our 260Z with 177k original miles, which is very low considering this is a 40 year car. Kept in a garage hardly driving from 2008 to 2014. Well maintained runs excellent. Paint is all original except for the left front fender which looks like it was repainted many years ago with some checking. Otherwise the paint on this car is really nice. Shifts nice and tight. Runs and tracks nice down the road, steers and brakes excellent. This car was purchased in Eureka California in 1974. A great collectors car!