Description
1973 Datsun 240z RHD UK Registered
Burnt Orange
Very low mileage
Purchased a few years ago but has been dry stored since.
Recently refurbished carbs
Solid underneath, everything works as it should
Black leather seats and black carpet in very good, near mint condition
Small amounts of paint bubbling in placesA fast appreciating sports car in the classic colour of Burnt Orange... The launch of the Datsun 240Z was well timed, coinciding neatly with the end of production of the Healey 3000 and fulfilling the role as the Healey's natural successor. It emulated the Healey's rally successes, achieving great results on track and stage, including an outright victory on the East African Safari in both '71 and '73, and this translated into an instant sales success on both sides of the Atlantic. It was particularly successful in the USA, where it was competitively priced when compared with both domestic and rival imported competition, making it the best-selling sports car in the world at that time.
The lusty 2. 4 ltr straight six, overhead cam engine delivered over 150bhp and gave the car a 0-60mph time of around 8 seconds and a top speed of 125mph. A five-speed manual gearbox was standard and the car featured independent suspension all round, with MacPherson struts at the front and Chapman struts at the rear. Rack and pinion power steering and front disc brakes enhanced the package still further.
