1973 Datsun Z-Series

Datsun Z-Series (1973)
for sale

Price: US $1,009.99

Description:


Datsun 240z 53, 000 Original Miles
I want to start with the backstory of this car. I bought the car a little over a year ago in hopes of doing a full restoration. I bought it from a lady that won the car in a divorce 25 years ago. The car was then parked about 20 years ago in a garage and had not moved until I came to pick it up. I brought it home and replaced the carbs with newly rebuilt and upgraded SU round top carbs, replaced plugs, wires, filters, fluids, etc. and I got the car running like a champ. This all happened last summer, right around this time I got a new job and so the Datsun has sat since last summer in the garage. I was going to start focusing on the rust area's but I never got around to it. I also have about $600 in brand new brake parts for the car, including new calipers, stainless steel lines, rotors, hawk racing pads, etc. that I will include with the sale. I also have two front fenders and an entire roof that I can include if the buyer wants them.
With a little work this car will run and drive, the gas tank is a little rusty so it will probably need to be drained again before firing up, other than that once the new brake components are installed the car should be able to run, stop, and drive around town just fine. The only issue with the engine is a slow rear main seal leak which is to be expected from the car sitting for over 20 years. The biggest issue is addressing the rust. For the most part the car is relatively solid but the dog legs and floor pans will definitely need attention. If you are a body guy this could be the deal of the century, I have several replacement panels that I will include for some of the problem areas. I had planned to completely strip the car down and have it sand blasted but plans have changed and the girlfriend just wants it out of here. You could sell the wheels and brake components for over $1, 200 alone. I've invested too much into this car so my loss is your gain. I can help you find a shipping company. Feel free to give me a call/text with any questions
303-910-2506.
If I don't answer please leave a message.

update: 2016-02-13

Features:

Condition:Seller Notes:
Used
“For the most part it's a solid car for sitting for the last 20 years, however there are some area's where rust has started to accumulate such as the dog legs and floor pans.”
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): hls30123399Make: Datsun
Mileage: 53,500Model: Z-Series
Number of Cylinders: 6Year: 1973
Transmission: ManualTrim: 240z
Body Type: CoupeEngine: L24
Vehicle Title: ClearDrive Type: RWD

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