1971 DATSUN Z-Series

Coupe

L28 6 cyl

Manual

HLS30029597

Clear

Gasoline

This ’71 240Z, built 4/71, #29597, was a desert car for 30 years in 29 Palms, CA. It was then sold to a collector in Los Angeles who had it for 2 years. I purchased it and drove it home to Northern California. I began to rebuild it to like new condition as a daily driver for my wife; but she bought a new hybrid before the project was finished. Now she wants her garage space back! I have over $13,000 in receipts and more than two years work into the car. It drives and looks almost like new, which is what I set out to achieve. Since completion of this project, the car has never been on wet roads or in foul weather. It has been through a top and bottom pressure spray to assure there are no water leaks. I have driven it approximately 8,000 miles with 100% reliability. This is our fourth Z and although this one is a little stronger than original, it drives and sounds like a new ‘71 Z. This car is turn key ready to drive cross country at any time! A rebuilt later model, more powerful, L28 engine was installed before I purchased the car. Besides the newer engine, I chose to use a 1972 transmission and center console to match, which was an upgrade over the ‘71 model. I was more concerned with overall reliability rather than staying with the more problem prone ‘71 trans shift shafts. The car is repainted the original #919 color. The rear interior was so clean it was not repainted and is a perfect match. The original color sticker is still on the radiator support. The paint is acrylic enamel with blocked and polished clear coat (smoother than original new). The seatbelts were upgraded to modern inertia reel on the original anchor points. The radio was upgraded to an AM/FM/CD player with new upgraded speakers, new retractable antenna, all in the original positions, with new wiring, and no cutting of any non-factory holes. Engine: Rebuilt L28 tested at high end foreign auto shop Compression in all cylinders is at 160 lbs, except cyl #5 which is 152 lbs Oil pressure is 60 psi at cruise, 30 psi at idle New water pump New alternator New voltage regulator New thermostat Had radiator boiled, pressure tested, repainted Rubber hoses replaced, e.g., water, fuel, vacuum, etc. All new ignition parts with rebuilt distributor and new wires; new coil Fresh, complete rebuild on both carbs. Runs and idles very smooth. Smog test showed burning cleaner than most cars with a catalytic converter. My mileage average is 26-28 mpg All new OEM exhaust with stock muffler and chrome tip New battery May 2011 Interior: Personalized dash cover (the 72 dash has one small crack in it near center, otherwise in excellent condition. All gauges and switches work properly, except clock. New sending units for temp and oil gauges All dash light bulbs replaced with proper amp bulbs to have even dash glow like new New boots for shift lever and hand brake lever All new fuses in fuse block Reconditioned original steering wheel Heating and vent system rebuilt Factory AC equipped but never charged or used by me Dome and map lights work New door panels, both sides (from Japan, over $800) New headliner New seat covers New carpet and pad throughout Reconditioned original shift knob New LH sun visor New interior plastic body rivets Body: Disassembled stripped, prepped and repainted Paint is deeper and smoother than new New full body rubber kit that replaced every single piece of rubber in this car, from the main bumpers to the little bumpers under the battery inspection door, including all door, hatch, hood, suspension support, and glass seals All lenses and lights are new or are cleaned and polished originals with new rubber and new bulbs All badges are cleaned and polished originals except two new on side panels All stainless trim on body is cleaned and polished original All glass is original Rebuilt wipers with new blades and washer hoses Undercoated body Sound System: AM/FM/CD player in original hole Upgraded speakers in original mounts (no new holes) New retracting antenna All new wiring Wheels: Original dealer option Ansons with new Pirelli tires New caps and chrome lug nuts Differential: Rebuilt with all new bearings and seals. Gear set is in very good condition All new u-joints for drive line and stub axles Suspension and steering: All new struts All new suspension bushings and new trailing arm rubber stops New steering coupler Brakes: New master cylinder New brake calipers Kitted wheel cylinders New hoses and hardware New drums and rotors New shoes and pads New wheel seals and new bearings Metal brake lines flushed; all new fluids Clutch: New clutch and pressure plate New release bearing New front trans seal Surfaced flywheel Fuel System: Fuel system cleaned Hoses replaced Miscellaneous: New spare tire (never used) Original jack and wheel chocks Original owner’s manual in excellent condition Factory parts catalog, Datsun 240Z, 1970-1973 (purchased from Nissan) Clean title Vehicle is located in Fortuna, California, approximately 25 miles South of Eureka