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1971 Datsun 240z, California Car, Virtually Rust Free, Great For Restoration on 2040-cars
Year:1971
Mileage:85593
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Location:
Spokane, Washington, United States
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Up for auction is my Series One 1971 Datsun 240Z with VIN HLS3013523, making this car #13,523 to roll off the Datsun production line in 1970. The date of manufacture was November of 1970. Originally purchased by owner # 1 on December 21, 1971 from Le Man's Motors, Inc. in San Bernardino, California. I am owner #2, and I purchased this car from the original owner in September of 2005. During my ownership, I have come to know this Z quite well, both it's positives and negatives.
For a comprehensive understanding of this car's current condition, documenting all positives and negatives, please review all 185 photos with descriptions by clicking below:
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1971 Datsun 240Z photos and descriptions I am strongly suggesting that you review all photos and descriptions in the photos linked above before bidding. As an overview, I am including a number of photographs and descriptions in this auction as well. The best thing about this 240Z is that, with it's California origins, it is virtually rust free. Another positive is it's high level of originality. Where I've replaced parts, I've tried to use OEM Nissan parts as extensively as possible. The odometer reading of 85,593 is correct and represents original miles. This Datsun starts easily and runs well. Handling is very good, due in part to an extensive suspension refurbishment that included new KYB struts, Euro Spec. springs, and OEM rubber bushings. The biggest negative is that, back in 1973, the car was involved in a low speed accident. While stopped, the car was hit from the rear. Subsequent repair work was not of the highest quality, and the paint has since cracked and faded in several areas . The dash is cracked. Coolant is weeping very slightly from head gasket to block exterior. (For detailed pictures of any of these deficiencies, please view the extensive photo album by clicking on the link above. Summation of work completed since my purchase (receipts for almost all):
Here are some exterior & engine compartment photos:
Bare floorboards and luggage compartment floor: Refurbished suspension components:
Current evidence of 1973 low speed rear end accident and failing paint: More evidence of the 1973 low speed rear end accident:
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1971 Datsun 240Z photos and descriptions
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