1971 Midnight Blue

The seller reports buying this 1 after it had been sitting, undriven, for nearly 20 years. He says the side rails and the floors were rusted but that the rest of the body was undamaged and with no rust. He restored the car, including replacing the rusted metal and sandblasting, undercoating, and painting the entire body shell, inside and out. Exterior panel fit is described as “very good with uniform gaps and no pinch points.” er, the seller says the doors open and close easily, with no sagging or binding, and the side windows move up and down easily. The original engine is indicated as rebuilt, and in photos, the engine and engine compartment appear like near-new. The only external modifications appear to be the Enkie wheels and an aftermarket front air dam. For the interior, leather-trimmed seats and door cards replace the original factory vinyl. The Z was recognized with two show awards so far this year: Third in class at World of Wheels in in April and Judge’s Choice Award (out of 472 cars) at the Driven show in May. The seller says he has kept the 240Z garaged when not in use. The five-digit mechanical odometer has gone around once, and the seller believes the car has Datsun 240Z has been restored.

• The vehicle’s original engine was rebuilt with no modifications.
• The 2.4-liter OHC inline-six was rated at 151 horsepower when new.
• The three-speed automatic transmission was a new option for 1971.
• The seller reports that the frame rails and the floors were replaced and undercoated.
• h bumpers were replaced, and their chrome finish appears to shine like new in the photos.
• Window and hatchback seals were replaced, as were the headlights.
• A power antenna was installed.
• The seller reports the dash skin was a replaced, and is brand new.
• The steering wheel appears to have been repainted or restored.
• The seller notes new leather-covered seats replacing the original vinyl-covered seats.
• The Datsun’s door cards and headliner were replaced.
• All carpeting in the car was replaced, including the hatchback area.
• The suspension was refurbished with new struts, front-end components, and stabilizer links.
• The Z rolls with aftermarket Enkei Compe aluminum alloy wheels.
• The car has new tires, including the spare.
• The brake front disc / rear drum brake system was refurbished, including booster and master cylinder.
• New CV joints were installed at the rear.

• The original jack and tire changing tools are included.

• ing to the seller, the Datsun has no current needs.

• The seller has owned this 1971 Datsun 240Z for 13 years and has restored it.
• The restoration appears to have been thorough, mechanically and cosmetically.
• The option of an automatic transmission was new for 1971.
• The Datsun won two show awards in 2024.

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on the proper a, da document in the seller and his wife’s names for transfer of ownership. This 1971 Datsun 240Z with automatic transmission had been pulled from a 20-year rest in 2011 to receive a comprehensive restoration. The car has already won some dian shows and should be ready to drive to more.