1970 Datsun 240z..290th 240z Of The First Yr 240z Entered Into The United States on 2040-cars

Year:1970 Mileage:164000 Color: Black /
Black

Location:

Stoughton, Massachusetts, United States

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Advertising:

Transmission:Manual
Engine:2.7L I6
Body Type:Hatchback
Vehicle Title:Clear

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. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): HLS30-000303
Year: 1970
Sub Model: 240z
Make: Datsun
Exterior Color: Black
Model: Z-Series
Interior Color: Black
Trim: base
Drive Type: rwd
Mileage: 164,000

Own a piece of HISOTRY!! This 1970 Datsun 240Z is one of the elusive First 500, built in 1969 as 1970 model year cars. This particular example bears the VIN HLS30-000303, being the 303rd chassis built, and the 290th imported to the U.S. (the first 13 were held by the factory and cut up as quality control cars). This is the genuine article. You can tell that from the pictures. The last picture I added is to show that i am a 240z lover and this car isn't coming from a home that didn't take care of her

The mechanical bits on this vehicle are top notch. The engine cost more to build than this car likely will sell for. The transmission and rear LSD are worth nearly two grand if they were to be separated from the car and sold. All of it works perfectly. I have driven this vehicle long distances, and it doesn't miss a beat. If you have good hearing protection, it would make it cross country with no issues. The vehicle is fast, fun to drive, and exhibits very good handling characteristics. If you set the shocks on full soft, it's even pretty comfortable on the street.

Engine:

Custom built 2.77L I6 using an N42 block with a late 1973 crank, combined with a .020 overbore leaves you with a short-strok 2.7L engine. All machine work performed by Bell Motor Service, Louisville, Kentucky
Original E31 small-chamber head, fully ported and polished, with larger valves from a 280ZX fitted and unshrouded.
11.5:1 compression, runs on pump premium with no knock at any temperature
Comp Cams 84-135-4 Camshaft. .480" lift intake and exhaust, 292 degrees duration @ .020", 246 degrees @ .050
Triple Mikuni PH44 twin-barrel sidedraft carburetors
Holly Red fuel pump
MSD 6AL ignition using Crane XR700 as an optical distributor pickup
MSA 6-2 header, ceramic coated by JForman Coatings, Louisville, Kentucky
MSA 2.5" Mandrel bent exhaust terminating with a Magnaflow stainless steel muffler.
Large 3-row radiator
Good for at least 200hp at the crank. Engine put 172.6 hp to the wheels on a Mustang dyno using rebuilt SU carburetors and a smaller MSA camshaft in 2006.

Drivetrain

Fidanza aluminium lightweight flywheel
1983 280ZX Turbo Clutch assembly
Borg-Warner T-5 five speed overdrive transmission
Billet T-5 short shifter assembly
Custom drive shaft by Republic Diesel of Louisville, Kentucky
Subaru STi R180 rear differential with clutch-type limited slip, using Beta Motorsports snap-in stub axles to mate to stock halfshafts
Stock front brakes
Rear disc brake conversion using 240SX calipers and rotors

Suspension, Wheels, and Tires

Konig rewind 15x7" wheels
Nitto NT01 competition tires
Custom coil over suspension using shortened stock strut housings
Camber plates front and rear
Techno Toy Tuning adjustable front lower control arms
Nissan Motorsport TC Rod bushings
Tokico Illumina 5-way adjustable dampers on all four corners

Interior

Dash restored using cap from Black Dragon Auto
Seats from a 1993 Mazda Miata on modified stock sliders
Autometer Tachometer, volt, oil pressure, and water temperature gauges
Stock Speedometer
JVC CD player with MP3/WMA capability and auxiliary input
Custom rear speaker panel.
Full sized spare under cargo area subfloor

Body
The body is average, not as straight as it should be. Could use alittle work

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