This 1972 Datsun 240Z, powered by a 2.8L straight-six from a 280Z paired with a 4-speed manual transmission, offered here in clean, driver-friendly condition with thoughtful upgrades and a few period touches. This car runs a 3.36 rear gear ratio and uses the classic 240Z layout of front disc brakes and rear drums. It rides on 14" wheels and has been fitted with front and rear strut tower braces to stiffen the chassis and improve handling response.
A few exterior details set it apart, including fender-mounted mirrors sourced from a Datsun 510 - an old-school JDM style cue that suits the lines of the early Z. Inside, the cabin is tidy with clean carpeting, bucket seats, a wooden steering wheel, and an upgraded Sony radio for modern usability.
It was one of the first Japanese sports cars Americans truly embraced, blending European-inspired styling with Japanese reliability and everyday usability. Its long-nose/short-deck proportions echoed the design language of Jaguar and Ferrari, while its light weight and responsive steering made it genuinely fun on a back road. It was the very first Z-car, the start of a lineage that continues today.
This example presents well, runs the desirable early chassis, and comes from a model that has become increasingly difficult to find in solid, well-kept condition.
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