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15 of 158 lots
Lot 15
1972 Datsun 240Z
Estimate:
$75,000 - $90,000
Sold for
$46,000
Live Auction
Pebble Beach Auctions 2022
Description
Without Reserve

Chassis: HLS30-70075
Engine: L24088260

Highly Original and Exceptionally Well Preserved; Showing Less than 59,000 Miles
Recently Acquired from Single Ownership Spanning 50 Years, 1972-2022
Retains Original Paint and Interior per Consignor
Offered with Original Window Sticker, Manuals, Warranty Card, and Export Document
One of the Most Important and Influential Models in the History of Japanese Cars

2,393 CC SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Twin Hitachi HJG 46W SU-Type Carburetors
151 BHP at 5,600 RPM
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
Front Disc, Rear Drum Hydraulic Brakes
Front Independent Suspension with MacPherson Struts and Coil Springs
Rear Independent Suspension with Chapman Struts and Lower Wishbones

Introduced by Nissan in 1970 as a youth-oriented sports car for the US market, the Datsun 240Z offered bold styling and an exhilarating driving experience. It quickly proved itself to be a reliable and well-built sports car for everyday life, and also an affordable entry into racing, having achieved four consecutive championship SCCA victories between 1970 and 1973.

This 240Z enjoys the distinction of having been kept by its original owner since 1972 until earlier this year. An exacting and fastidious person, he purchased the car new, 50 years ago, from Gregoris Motors of Valley Stream, New York. Dedicated to keeping his 240Z in top condition, he collected numerous NOS parts, including an original exhaust system and a rarely seen set of NOS mud flaps, which have recently been installed on the car. The consignor believes that this 240Z retains its original Lime (code 112) paint, as well as its beautifully preserved black vinyl interior. Numerous clamps and fittings in the tidy engine bay are rarely seen OEM items. Over $10,000 has recently been spent making subtle improvements, bolstering the Datsun's stock presentation.

Accompanied by its original window sticker, dealer paperwork, manuals, warranty card, and service receipts, this pristine unrestored example, surely among the best surviving early Z cars, is deserving of a place in a collection highlighting the most beloved cars of the 1970s. With so few surviving in such outstanding original condition, this 240Z presents an exciting opportunity.