Vehicle Description
1971 Datsun 240Z – Numbers-Matching, Unmodified, Racing Green, Factory Air Conditioning, Original Dash No Cracks
Everything is either original or restored to original factory-stock condition with this Datsun 240Z. Critically, this car was never modified in any way, retaining even its original wheel covers. When new, the 240Z was an aftermarket magnet, and it is fairly rare to see them today without evidence of previous performance, handling, and cosmetic alterations. This numbers-matching example retains its original 150-horsepower 2.4-liter inline-six, four-speed manual transmission, original Racing Green paint (wet sanded, touched up, clear coated, and buffed), original uncracked dash, and optional dealer-installed air conditioning – a truly unmolested and beautifully preserved Z.
Powertrain
- Numbers-matching 150-horsepower 2.4-liter inline-six engine
- Original four-speed manual transmission – shifts properly
- Engine work: new piston rings, valve guides and springs, gaskets, timing chain installed
- Odometer reading accurate – cold starting requires full choke, no smoke or issues
- No leaks or weeps indicated
- Engine compartment complete and clean with light patina from early years of use
- Stainless-steel exhaust (concession to modern reliability)
Exterior & Body
- Original Racing Green paint – wet sanded, touched up, clear coated, and buffed
- Finish free of swirls and blemishes – car has never had any rust
- Original decals (optional when new) – affirmed to be originals
- All lighting working
- Design inspired by Jaguar E-type with contemporary lines for its era
Interior & Comfort
- Upholstery replaced with correct type and color (Datsun “Brown” – tan/butterscotch)
- Original dash – never cracked, some signs of minor normal wear
- Optional Datsun dealer-installed air conditioning – system works properly
- Carpeting in cabin and luggage compartment replaced
- Original headliner – described as excellent condition, left alone during restoration
- All gauges and original AM/FM stereo – work properly
- Original Bridgestone spare tire – still holding air
Chassis, Suspension & Brakes
- Four-wheel independent suspension with MacPherson struts – balance of agility and ride comfort
- Front disc brakes, rear drum brakes – refurbished, all good original parts retained
- Original steel wheels and wheel covers – among first items many owners replaced, making these rare
- Hankook tires (185/R14) – indicated as new
- Rack-and-pinion steering – no issues
Originality & Significance
- Never modified – retains original wheel covers and all factory-stock components
- Numbers-matching engine and original four-speed transmission
- Original Racing Green paint (touched up and clear coated) – never rusted
- Original uncracked dash – a rare find
- Dealer-installed factory air conditioning – working
- Original decals, original AM/FM stereo, original Bridgestone spare
- Acceleration on par with base Porsche 911 of the era, with easier drivability and $3,500 base price
This 1971 Datsun 240Z is a rare and unmolested example of the iconic Z-car that put Japanese sports cars on the global map. Unlike most 240Zs that were modified with aftermarket wheels, flares, and performance parts, this car has never been altered – it retains its original steel wheels and wheel covers, original numbers-matching 2.4-liter inline-six, original four-speed manual transmission, and even its original Racing Green paint (professionally wet sanded, touched up, clear coated, and buffed). The car has never had any rust, and the finish is free of swirls and blemishes. Inside, the original dash is uncracked (a rare achievement for any 240Z), upholstery has been replaced with the correct brown/tan material, and the optional dealer-installed air conditioning works properly. The original headliner remains in excellent condition, all gauges and the original AM/FM stereo function, and the original Bridgestone spare tire still holds air. The independent MacPherson strut suspension, refurbished brakes, and rack-and-pinion steering provide the agile, balanced handling for which the 240Z was praised. With its numbers-matching drivetrain, factory-original appearance, desirable options, and complete lack of modifications, this 240Z is a truly exceptional find for the collector who values originality.
2.4L Inline-6 | 4-Speed Manual | 150 HP | Numbers-Matching | Racing Green | Factory A/C | Original Dash | Unmodified