1970 Datsun Z-Series

Coupe

2.7L I6

Manual

HLS30-000303

Clear

Gasoline

1970 Datsun 240Z Chassis #303 Built 11/1969 Own a piece of history! This 1970 Datsun 240Z is one of the elusive First 500, built in 1969 as 1970 model year cars. This particular example bears the VIN HLS30-000303, being the 303rd chassis built, and the 290th imported to the U.S. (the first 13 were held by the factory and cut up as quality control cars). This is the genuine article. See the photos of the VIN plate on the car, as well as the door and engine plates. I purchased this vehicle in 2003 from an owner that had done some rust repair and painted it. I continued with a complete mechanical renewal of the vehicle, and have been using it primarily for SCCA Solo II autocross. The vehicle is extremely reliable and fun to drive. It has made the five hour trip to Deals Gap for ZDayZ the past two years without a hiccup. It even got 25mpg on the last trip. The mechanical bits on this vehicle are top notch. The engine cost more to build than this car likely will sell for. The transmission and rear LSD are worth nearly two grand if they were to be separated from the car and sold. All of it works perfectly. I have driven this vehicle long distances, and it doesn't miss a beat. If you have good hearing protection, it would make it cross country with no issues. The vehicle is fast, fun to drive, and exhibits very good handling charactaristics. If you set the shocks on full soft, it's even pretty comfortable on the street. Engine:Custom built 2.77L I6 using an N42 block with a late 1973 crank, combined with a .020 overbore leaves you with a short-strok 2.7L engine. All machine work performed by Bell Motor Service, Louisville, Kentucky Original E31 small-chamber head, fully ported and polished, with larger valves from a 280ZX fitted and unshrouded.11.5:1 compression, runs on pump premium with no knock at any temperatureComp Cams 84-135-4 Camshaft. .480" lift intake and exhaust, 292 degrees duration @ .020", 246 degrees @ .050Triple Mikuni PH44 twin-barrel sidedraft carburetorsHolly Red fuel pumpMSD 6AL ignition using Crane XR700 as an optical distributor pickupMSA 6-2 header, ceramic coated by JForman Coatings, Louisville, KentuckyMSA 2.5" Mandrel bent exhaust terminating with a Magnaflow stainless steel muffler. Large 3-row radiator Good for at least 200hp at the crank. Engine put 172.6 hp to the wheels on a Mustang dyno using rebuilt SU carburetors and a smaller MSA camshaft in 2006.DrivetrainFidanza aluminium lightweight flywheel1983 280ZX Turbo Clutch assemblyBorg-Warner T-5 five speed overdrive transmissionBillet T-5 short shifter assembly Custom drive shaft by Republic Diesel of Louisville, Kentucky Subaru STi R180 rear differential with clutch-type limited slip, using Beta Motorsports snap-in stub axles to mate to stock halfshaftsStock front brakesRear disc brake conversion using 240SX calipers and rotorsSuspension, Wheels, and TiresKonig rewind 15x7" wheelsNitto NT01 competition tiresCustom coil over suspension using shortened stock strut housingsCamber plates front and rearTechno Toy Tuning adjustable front lower control arms Nissan Motorsport TC Rod bushingsTokico Illumina 5-way adjustable dampers on all four cornersInteriorDash restored using cap from Black Dragon AutoSeats from a 1993 Mazda Miata on modified stock sliders Autometer Tachometer, volt, oil pressure, and water temperature gaugesStock SpeedometerJVC CD player with MP3/WMA capability and auxiliary inputCustom rear speaker panel.Full sized spare under cargo area subfloorBody (the not-so-good) Full disclosure: the body was restored by a previous owner sometime in the mid 1990s. He installed new front fenders, hood, hatch, and put fender arch overlays on the rear quarter panels. Rust under the battery tray was repaired, and the floorpans were patched with metal. However, rot ahead of the rear wheels was not repaired with metal. It was treated chemically to stop the rust, and then repaired with fiberglass. I've remove the fiberglass and taken some pictures you can see below of the damage. The vehicle has been stored indoors for the ten years I've had it, and rust has not progressed, but it will need to be addressed at some point. The vehicle also was undercoated at some point, which has likely prevented a lot of damage from occurring. The car will also come with a set of 14x6" aluminum five spoke "mag" wheels, an original 4-speed transmission, and a couple boxes of odds and ends. Pictures!