The original Datsun 240Z that broke ground here in the U.S. for the 1970 model year was Japan’s—and Nissan's—first credible volume sports car effort.
was the machine the sports car crowd all wanted, and I was among them. Of course, I wanted mine in groovy root-beer brown metallic with aftermarket slot mags just like those on the pristine example in these photos. My muffler guy had a slick dual-exhaust system all sourced out and ready to go.
The interior is handsome enough and comfortable for even the tallest occupants. The switchgear is pure 1970s Japanese, a bit plasticky and the materials are not terribly robust. Dashes are often cracked and covered with a woven mat of some sort. Much of the interior trim is quilted vinyl, which is commonly recovered with carpeting; reproduction kits are available. The factory wood steering wheel is an expensive piece; cracked ones can be repaired.
We asked one owner the three most important problem issues to look for, and he said,"Rust, rust, and rust." The factory's rustproofing efforts were so-so, and these cars trap water in all kinds of places. The bases of the tailgates rust out, plus the usual spots like doorsills, rocker panels, around the windshields, and the edges of the fenders. Pay more for a rust-free example; it'll be cheaper and nicer in the end.
Avoid cars that have been crashed and poorly repaired or cheaply repainted. The Z has many subtle body lines, and they often get lost in translation if the car has been oversanded or too-thickly painted.
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