1971 Datsun 240z Series 1 on 2040-cars
Sacramento, California, United States
1971 Datsun 240Z Series 1 *Build date of 11/70 *Correct rear hatch with vents and hardware *Correct series 1 steering wheel *Correct 4 screw round top carbs *Matching numbers motor with correct E31 head, runs quiet
and very strong *Full dash cap done correctly, dash removed from car and all
gauges removed cleaned and
re-installed. *All gauges working except for clock *Am-Fm CD player needs to be hooked up *All heater controls working along with blower motor *Dealer installed mag wheels with nice tires *Four speed manual transmission shifts smooth and quiet *R 180 Dif nice and quiet *New front brake calipers, pads and brake lines *New rear brake cylinders *New brake master cylinder *New clutch cylinder *New clutch slave cylinder *New battery *Correct metal fan and fan shroud *Correct early bumpers front and rear *Override bars on front and rear bumpers *Stock exhaust system *Replaced battery tray welded correctly *Clean floors with no rust *Complete tool kit behind seats This car was bought by the original owners in Arizona and
remained there until a few years ago when a family member brought the car to
California and stored it in his garage. I purchased the car from the original
family and conducted a complete maintenance review of the car to get it back on
the road. The car was originally orange
and was repainted many years ago to it’s current blue color. The interior is black. I have had many 240Z cars in the past and
currently have three of them. The
underside of this car is clean and rust free.
This Z car runs and drives very well and would make a great Series 1 car
to drive or restore. The paint is old and there are a couple of small areas
where the paint is bubbling. The hatch
area is solid and very nice. The floors are solid and rust free. Review photos of the both outside and
underneath. This is not a show car or a perfect car by any means but it is a
solid foundation for restoration or drive as is until your ready. Yes, I drive
the car and would drive it across the state. No, I would not drive it to New York
because it is a 40 year old car and I like to fly. I will work with overseas buyers and have
sold several cars outside the US. This
car is being sold with no reserve and a very reasonable starting price. I
reserve the right to end the auction early if I receive a price that I feel is
reasonable. Pictures of the car can be viewed on my Photobucket link. E-mail me for a link to my photo bucket. Please feel free to call me to ask questions or view the car prior to end of auction. My number is 916-764-9759. Thanks, Mike. |
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