This Datsun 240Z got away, but there are more like it here.
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Seller: Autobahn_Enthusiast
Location: Farmington, Michigan 48336
Listing Details
- Chassis: HLS30144579
- 60k Mile Shown, TMU
- Modified 2.9L Inline-Six
- L28 Block with P90 Head
- 280Z 5-Speed Manual
- 300ZX Limited-Slip Differential
- Suspension Upgrades
- Marin Green Metallic
- Build Completed in 2016
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #6911
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This 1973 Datsun 240Z was built by the previous owner with an upgraded driveline and suspension. Finished in Marin Metallic Green, the car has been fitted with 17″ Rota wheels, a front spoiler, and rear window louvers. The inline-six displaces 2.9 liters using a 280ZX L28 block, a P90 head from a 280ZX Turbo, and many new internal components as described below. A 280Z 5-speed manual transmission sends power to a 300ZX limited-slip differential, and the suspension utilizes adjustable coilovers. The seller has added 4k miles since acquiring the car in 2016 and it was serviced with an oil change and carb adjustment last year. This 240Z was previously refurbished in 2008 before being modified from 2013-2016, and is now offered with $25k in receipts and a clean Michigan title in the seller’s name.
The car was modified by the previous owner from 2013-2016. The exterior is finished in Marin Green Metallic, and a front spoiler and rear window louvers were installed.
17″ Rota wheels wear Falken ZE612 tires sized 225/45 up front and 245/40 out back. The seller states there is no fender rubbing.
The interior was refurbished with Corbeau LG1 black cloth seats, a new dash and center console, and Dynamat has been installed under the carpets. The clock is powered by an AA battery in the glove box, and there is no air conditioning. All interior equipment is reported to work, though the gas gauge shows 50% when the tank is full. The odometer shows 59k miles and true mileage is unknown.
The previous owner built the engine to 2.9 liters using a 280ZX L28 block fitted with a 280ZX Turbo P90 head and it has covered 4k miles since the work was completed. The engine was strengthened with the intention of adding a turbo at a later date. The following components were used:
- L28 block with stock stroke, bored to 89mm
- ARP Bolts
- Wiseco forged lightweight pistons
- Clevite 77 bearings
- 280ZX Turbo oil pump
- All new timing components from Motorsport Automotive
- Street ported cylinder head with larger intake gasket
- Swirl polished stainless steel valves, refurbished rockers, and dual springs and retainers
- P90 camshaft
- Billet harmonic dampener
- Fidanza lightweight flywheel, performance clutch disk and pressure plate
- Rebuilt and modified SU carburetors with K&N filter
- Recurved Mallory Unilite distributor and MSD spark plug wires
- 6-4-2 header to 3″ custom 3″ exhaust with Magnaflow muffler with resonator
- Champion aluminum 3-core radiator with electric fan
The dyno chart above shows the car making 196 rear wheel horsepower at 7,000 ft elevation, and a video of the run can be seen here. Receipts totaling over $25k from a refurbishment in 2008 and the modification work done from 2013-2016 are shown in the gallery, and the car was serviced last year with an oil change and carburetor tuning.
The 5-speed manual transmission was sourced from a 280Z. A limited-slip differential with 3.71 gearing from a 300ZX is used with Porsche constant-velocity joints and half-shafts from Wolf Creek Racing.
The chassis frame rails were boxed and welded for additional strength. The brakes were upgraded with Wilwood 4-piston calipers and master cylinder, new rotors, and stainless brake hoses. The seller reports that the parking brake is weak and should be adjusted. Suspension changes include:
- Adjustable front and rear control arms from Techno Toy Tuning
- Front and rear strut tower braces from Top End Performance
- Adjustable coilvers from Arizona Z Car
- Polyurethane bushings from Energy Suspension
- Bumpsteer spacer and camber spacer plates
The video above shows several outside views of the car and a drive. This 240Z was also featured in a video by Winding Road Magazine as shown below. After acquiring the car in 2016, the seller reports that he drove it from Colorado to Michigan without issue.
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Auction Result
| Winning Bid | USD $28,000 by nmm045 |
| Auction Ended | November 17, 2017 at 10:43AM PT |
| Bids | 34 |
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