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Beautiful Red 1974 Datsun 260z 2+2 on 2040-cars

Year:1974 Mileage:163235 Color: Red /
 Gray
Location:

South Pasadena, California, United States

South Pasadena, California, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Hatchback
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.6L Inline 6 (L26) w/ Dual Carburetors
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: GRLS30001631 Year: 1974
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Datsun
Model: Z-Series
Trim: 260Z 2+2
Options: CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 163,235
Sub Model: 260Z 2+2
Exterior Color: Red
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Gray
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: UsedA 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.Seller Notes:"Overall very good condition, both cosmetically and mechanically, running very well, but with some defects / imperfections -- see full description below"

Our family is the original and only owner of this very nice 2+2. My father bought it new in 1974, and we had dreams of fully restoring it, but his passing and my work schedule unfortunately derailed those plans, so we never quite finished the last few steps of the project. Even so, about $20,000 of restoration work has been put into this vehicle over the years (with invoices on file). It has only been driven an average of 1,000 miles per year since the major work was done in 2000: 


2013: repaired A/C (replaced expansion valve, dryer and thermo control; recharged coolant); repaired gas tank evaporator
2012: replaced alternator; fixed electrical wiring
2011: replaced battery, electric fuel pump, front brake pads; turned rotors
2009: replaced brake booster; serviced carburetors; repaired horn
2008: replaced fuel lines; repaired radiator
2006: replaced radiator; replaced A/C compressor & belt
2003: replaced brake drums and rotors
2001: rebuilt carburetors; replaced oil pump, transmission mount, T/C bushings; converted A/C to R134A
2000: complete body work and paint; complete interior (upholstery, roof liner, dashboard); new 17" wheels & tires; replaced struts; serviced transmission

The stereo is a great-sounding Pioneer DEH-2300 AM/FM/CD with an Alphasonik A240B external amplifier, Polk 6" speakers, and an automatic electric antenna. Upon request, I will also include the original AM/FM radio (I don't know if it works) and the original 14" hubcaps (sorry, I don't have the original wheels though).

It runs really nicely -- smooth engine, automatic transmission -- easy and reliable enough to drive daily, though I chose to drive it just on weekends. It has a switch added to manually start the electric fuel pump to prime the carbs for easier starts if it hasn't been driven in a while. It is very clean -- the upholstery is like new except for minor stains in the rear cargo area -- and no one has ever smoked in this car. The dashboard is like new.

This car always turns heads wherever I drive it -- not an easy thing to do in L.A.! It has been in California since 1978, and has never been in any floods or serious crashes. The title is clean. It is exempt from smog checks in California.

There are some minor paint chips and bubbles, mostly inconspicuous near the ground or on the edge of the door. The largest chip is about 1/8" across, in front of the left rear wheel well. The bubbling is near the ground level in front of both rear wheel wells (see pictures). The plastic surrounding the tail lights needs repainting (also pictured). There is creasing behind both front wheel wells (thanks to a mechanic lifting the car in the wrong place) with cracked paint on the right side. The underside had some signs of rust when I last saw it on a lift. The clock, windshield washer, and the rear defogger do not currently operate, and the wipers are a bit slow. A few center console light bulbs are burned out (choke, rear defogger, seat belt, gear indicator), as is the interior dome light. The plastic gear shift handle is cracked at the base. One front seat belt is fraying, and and there is some speckling in the in the metal parts where the shoulder belts enter the body (not sure what those are called). The ignition interlock (that prevented you from starting the car if seatbelts were unfastened) has been disabled (thankfully!). The tires have plenty of tread left (only 13,000 driven mies on them), but some cracks in the rubber are visible.

Although this car was never completely restored to show quality, it is still a beautiful vehicle right now, and if you wanted to finish the last few steps of a full restoration, you would have a huge head start. Questions are of course welcome through ebay messaging -- please don't hesitate to ask, and I'll try to get back to you the same day after I get off work. If you are in the Los Angeles area, we can arrange to show you the vehicle (in South Pasadena). I'm providing all this detail to give an honest and accurate description of the vehicle, including it's shortcomings, since I have to sell it as is. No reserve price!!

$500 deposit by PayPal is required within 48 hours of the end of the auction. Full payment by cash (in person) or certified cashier's check is due within 7 days of the end of auction. Pick up or transportation is the responsibility of the buyer.

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