1972 240Z - (sold) For Sale
1972 Datsun 240Z 4 speed, rare and beautiful White on Red original color scheme, 3rd owner, sold by Bob Sharp with original invoice included, shows 53K miles, matching numbers, bare metal full disassembly glass out amateur repaint in original colors performed in 2010, beautiful interior fully refreshed 2018, PERFECT dash, everything working, clock works, original tool kit and spare tire.
All stock except period cassette radio, 2.5" exhaust, dealer installed alloy slot wheels, Allison optical ignition system, 280Z radiator.
New hoses, new oil and water temp senders, new clutch, new throwout bearing, new rear main seal, new belts, new alternator, new carpets, new glove box, new ignition coil, new door seals, fresh tune up, new poly steering rack bushings, new tail light chrome strips, nice bumpers, beautiful show quality engine bay (refreshed 2018), runs and drives and brakes well, shifts great, straight bodywork, tight body lines, all metal welded proper rust repairs on rear wheel arches, and door bottoms, and some on front frame rails. No bondo other than skim coat before primer. Perfect engine compression, fully working heating and vent system, no leaking of any fluids.
Note: Floors have a few riveted patches (no holes or rust penetrations), some rust beginning to show at bottom edge of passengers side strut tower. Drivers door closes a bit tightly with new door seal. Could use new front brake rotors in the future. Paint shows some orange peel on some panels that could be wet sanded and buffed. Missing front half of cargo straps, and only has lap belts.
Summary: This car is a great driver, and local show winner, with it's Bob Sharp origins, matching numbers, and countless new parts and immaculate interior, it would only require a little more work to become a serious collectible, mid level show car, or weekend warrior. These are meant to be driven, and this one is ready to rock. The exhaust note gives a very deep rumble at idle, with a "super bike" song at full revs. Back off the throttle and you are greeted with a mean sounding back burn heard only from a true classic race car.
Read MoreAll stock except period cassette radio, 2.5" exhaust, dealer installed alloy slot wheels, Allison optical ignition system, 280Z radiator.
New hoses, new oil and water temp senders, new clutch, new throwout bearing, new rear main seal, new belts, new alternator, new carpets, new glove box, new ignition coil, new door seals, fresh tune up, new poly steering rack bushings, new tail light chrome strips, nice bumpers, beautiful show quality engine bay (refreshed 2018), runs and drives and brakes well, shifts great, straight bodywork, tight body lines, all metal welded proper rust repairs on rear wheel arches, and door bottoms, and some on front frame rails. No bondo other than skim coat before primer. Perfect engine compression, fully working heating and vent system, no leaking of any fluids.
Note: Floors have a few riveted patches (no holes or rust penetrations), some rust beginning to show at bottom edge of passengers side strut tower. Drivers door closes a bit tightly with new door seal. Could use new front brake rotors in the future. Paint shows some orange peel on some panels that could be wet sanded and buffed. Missing front half of cargo straps, and only has lap belts.
Summary: This car is a great driver, and local show winner, with it's Bob Sharp origins, matching numbers, and countless new parts and immaculate interior, it would only require a little more work to become a serious collectible, mid level show car, or weekend warrior. These are meant to be driven, and this one is ready to rock. The exhaust note gives a very deep rumble at idle, with a "super bike" song at full revs. Back off the throttle and you are greeted with a mean sounding back burn heard only from a true classic race car.
