1973 Datsun 240Z Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Owners of the 1973 Datsun 240Z generally love its performance and handling, often comparing it to high-end sports cars. They appreciate the car's speed and the nostalgic experience it offers. However, many shoppers express frustration over rust issues and the challenges of finding well-maintained models."
so, this is me and my dad's project car: a 1973 Datsun 240Z. its in pretty good shape for a car of its age. the engine is the stock 150 hp inline-6 with twin four-barrel sidedraft carbs. the engine is pretty much stock, although the carbs, exhaust headers and valves are aftermarket. its very fast, and it handles like a ferrari. it probably looks like its in great shape in the picture, but it needs some work. I'm in the process of rebuilding the engine with all performance parts, and we're completely overhauling the interior. We're gonna repaint it to royal blue with two white stripes down the middle. it'll be a monster when it's done!
January 14, 2008This was the last 240Z to be sold out of Singapore. It was tricked out by the dealer (along with a gold 260Z 'sister' car) with steel flares, 8 inch American mags and front and rear spoilers. Both cars were purchased by New Zealand Airforce personel and brought to New Zealand. Once here, the 240Z engine was re-built by legendary Datsun builder Reg Cook. The head was radically shaved, race cam installed, blue-printed and balanced with tuned headers and a large diameter truck exhaust (big bnore exausts were unknown then). The engine would rev to over 9000 rpm. Nismo struts were installed in front with valved Konis in the back. It lived up to it's name, being able to top out at 240kph. The gold sister 260Z later had a v8 engine installed and is still believed to live in the mid North Island of New Zealand.
January 10, 2008No other car compares to this groundbreaking vehicle. Very quick and handles great with 50/50 weight balance
November 8, 2022What owners say
so, this is me and my dad's project car: a 1973 Datsun 240Z. its in pretty good shape for a car of its age. the engine is the stock 150 hp inline-6 with twin four-barrel sidedraft carbs. the engine is pretty much stock, although the carbs, exhaust headers and valves are aftermarket. its very fast, and it handles like a ferrari. it probably looks like its in great shape in the picture, but it needs some work. I'm in the process of rebuilding the engine with all performance parts, and we're completely overhauling the interior. We're gonna repaint it to royal blue with two white stripes down the middle. it'll be a monster when it's done!
January 14, 2008This was the last 240Z to be sold out of Singapore. It was tricked out by the dealer (along with a gold 260Z 'sister' car) with steel flares, 8 inch American mags and front and rear spoilers. Both cars were purchased by New Zealand Airforce personel and brought to New Zealand. Once here, the 240Z engine was re-built by legendary Datsun builder Reg Cook. The head was radically shaved, race cam installed, blue-printed and balanced with tuned headers and a large diameter truck exhaust (big bnore exausts were unknown then). The engine would rev to over 9000 rpm. Nismo struts were installed in front with valved Konis in the back. It lived up to it's name, being able to top out at 240kph. The gold sister 260Z later had a v8 engine installed and is still believed to live in the mid North Island of New Zealand.
January 10, 2008No other car compares to this groundbreaking vehicle. Very quick and handles great with 50/50 weight balance
November 8, 2022This car has been well maintained and it shows in the way it looks and drives. I would like a little more power from the car, but who doesn't want that?
May 20, 2008They rust like crazy, but run like a madman! I never did find the windshield wiper motor I was looking for. I just wish I had found one that spent it's early years in a garage in Arizona.
July 12, 2008Hopefully it will be fun, still a long ways off though. Next summer maybe. love the looks hopefully i can make it perform as well. Needs a good amount of going through and freshening up though. When i'm done it should be a track weapon.
September 15, 2009These little cars are a great toy to have and work on. Only problem is u cant find any with the floor still intact or not bent bempers. most get rolled and crushed but the inline 6 with dual carbs is what got me started on this car. AMAZING ON CORNERS! The independant suspension really goes great but lil bumps will have you total your car so get a stiff suspension if u got the money and like driving cars to there full potential.
September 4, 2008
