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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
Advertising:
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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Datsun Redi-Go is reborn brand's first concept car [w/video]

Wed, 05 Feb 2014

Nissan's plan for its reborn Datsun sub-brand just got a shot in the arm, as the emerging-market manufacturer has unveiled its first concept car since its resurrection back in 2012. Called the Redi-Go Concept, it looks like a high-riding version of Datsun's recently launched Go hatchback that's been fitted with a few concept car cues (not a bad thing).
The Redi-Go packs LED taillights, Datsun's "D-cut grille" and LED running lights into its Go-inspired body. Funky two-tone 15-inch wheels add a bit of cheek to the overall design, and in our minds look quite good, despite being so small. The ruggedized front and rear bumpers, as well as the sill and wheel arch surrounds add to the Redi-Go's rough-and-tumble aesthetic. We like that Datsun has kept the overall package short, giving the Redi-Go a 92.5-inch wheelbase, rather than creating a lifted version of the upcoming Go+. There are no specific mentions of the Redi-Go's mechanicals, although we'd wager that a production model might share the 1.2-liter engine and five-speed manual found in the standard Go.
While it might be easy to dismiss a concept like the Redi-Go in America, there's no denying its importance to the Indian market, which is decidedly more limited when it comes to available bodystyles. "If we were to make a car like Datsun Redi-Go Concept it would be a segment creator in India, an aspirational car that at the same time is attainable, a car that would be within reach of the first time buyer. This concept shows how serious we are about reinvigorating the market by catering for the needs of a growing class of Indians who have the chance to own a family car that will enable them to enjoy a new sense of independence," said Vincent Cobee, the global head of Datsun.

Meet the man who took a year sabbatical to drive his 1967 Datsun Fairlady Roadster

Tue, 28 Jan 2014

A quiet drive in the country can be the most relaxing thing in the world. What if it didn't have to end, and you could keep driving for a week, a month or even a whole year? That's what Scott Fisher is doing by taking a one-year sabbatical from work and driving his 1967 Datsun Fairlady Roadster around North America.
"I had owned a manufacturing business in Las Vegas for 16 years. I knew I needed to kinda' get out, and unwind, and get my mojo back," said Fisher.
Fisher's trip has covered over 30,000 miles through 44 states and 7 Canadian Provinces, and it is not over yet. He left from his home in Las Vegas, NV, last spring and drove to the Pacific. From there, he drove up the coast to the Canadian border and aimed the car for the Atlantic. He just posted on his blog about visiting the Nissan headquarters and museum in Franklin, TN, and his next stops are Mississippi and New Orleans, LA.

First new Datsun in decade sketched, set for Indian reveal

Mon, 01 Jul 2013

Nissan's Datsun nameplate revival will begin with two models bound for the Indian market. Nissan has released sketches of a five-door hatchback based on the Micra (codenamed K2) and a top-down view of a hood that could potentially be from a sedan.
The company's press release says all will be revealed on July 15 in New Delhi, India. The Datsun lineup will be first offered in 2014 to that country's ride-deprived residents as well as Indonesia and Russia. Later in 2014, South Africa will join the list.
We've heard Nissan plans for Datsuns to share platforms with company-owned Lada. In January, we heard the projected price tag could be around $3,000 USD to compete with Chinese imports. The official press release (which can be read in full below) says nothing about either of these reports, however.