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https://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1973_datsun_240z_16142843287601c1fb4e1240Z-Datsun-1973-Silver-146.jpg?fit=940,626This 1973 Datsun 240Z is finished in silver over a black interior and is powered by a numbers-matching 2.4L inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission. According to the selling dealer, the previous owner purchased the car in Oregon in 2010 and commissioned a repaint in the factory color along with the installation of an aluminum radiator, a pair of earlier SU carburetors, a replacement fuel pump, replacement clutch cylinders, and a set of reproduction 15″ Konig wheels. Additional equipment includes an Abarth exhaust system, an Interpart exhaust header, and a push-button AM/FM radio. This 240Z was acquired by the selling dealer in July 2020 and is now offered in Texas with a tool kit, a service log book, and a clean Arkansas title.
The body was refinished in its factory Silver Metallic (901) during previous ownership. The selling dealer states that the glass was removed and the weatherstripping and seals were replaced at the time of the repaint. Features include chrome bumpers with rubber impact strips, bumper overriders, and a single chrome side mirror. The rear Datsun emblem is said to be off-centered.
Datsun 240Z Interior
Reproduction 15″ Konig wheels feature black centers and polished lips and are wrapped in 185/60 Goodyear Eagle tires. Braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums, and service since 2018 reportedly included new front wheel bearings, rebuilt front brake calipers with replacement pads, and a brake fluid exchange.
The cabin features high-back bucket seats upholstered in black vinyl, black carpets, and a black dash pad. Diamond-stitched black vinyl covers the center tunnel and the rear strut towers, and equipment includes a push-button AM/FM radio, a removable padded center console with cup holders, and a simulated wood steering wheel.
Factory instrumentation consists of a 160-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and center-mounted gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, amperage, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 89k miles, approximately 50 of which were added by the selling dealer since July 2020.
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1973 Datsun 240Z powertrain
The 2.4-liter L24 inline-six features twin SU carburetors and was factory rated at 151 horsepower and 146 lb-ft of torque. The selling dealer notes that the factory flat-top SU carburetors were replaced during previous ownership with earlier round-top units, and additional equipment includes an aluminum radiator and an Interpart exhaust header. The selling dealer states that service since 2018 includes a replacement fuel pump along with oil and coolant services. A hole has been drilled in the fuse box cover, and a replacement unit is included in the sale.
The selling dealer has provided an illustration showing that the number stamped on the engine matches the number on the inner fender identification tag, and the VIN on the cowl matches the inner fender tag, the firewall stamp, and the door jamb identification plate.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. Maintenance since 2018 is said to include replacement clutch cylinders and a transmission fluid service. An Abarth exhaust system with twin vertically stacked tips was fitted during previous ownership.
Floor mats, a jack, and a tool kit are included in the sale. The inside flap of the tool roll features the signature of Yoshihiko Matsuo, designer of the 240Z.
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Videos of the car
The selling dealer has provided two overview and driving videos above and below.
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