Vehicle Details
- Year: 1971
- Make: Datsun
- Model: 240Z
- VIN: HLS3013507
- Mileage Shown: 33,017
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Monte Carlo Red
- Seller: rodsgarage
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Alta Loma, CA 91701
- Lot #: V-0012673
Now available for auction is this 1971 Datsun S30 240Z finished in Monte Carlo Red over a black vinyl interior. This example was acquired by the seller in 2019 from the original owner’s grandson, after being parked in a garage since 1986. A full mechanical restoration was subsequently performed including a rebuild of the L24 inline-six engine, four-speed manual gearbox, fuel system, and air-conditioning system, as well as replacements of the tires, shocks, clutch, and brakes. With a build date of 11/1970, this 240Z is one of the earlier examples produced for the U.S. market and is commonly referred to by enthusiasts as “Series 1”. Now showing just over 33k miles on the 5-digit odometer, this 240Z is being offered for auction by its owner out of California.
This 240Z comes finished in Monte Carlo Red (905) with features specific to the Series 1 cars including “240Z” badges on the c-pillars, horizontal vents in the rear hatch, and a rear defroster with vertical heating elements. The seller notes some light fading and various paint chips, dents, and scratches throughout the exterior. The driver’s side rocker panel is said to have been refinished by the previous owner, and a small rust bubble along the driver’s side rear fender was repaired under the current ownership. Detailed images are provided in the gallery. This Z rides on original 14” steel wheels with early-model Datsun “D” hubcaps and Cooper Evolution Tour tires showing date codes from 2019.
The cabin is appointed with black vinyl trimmed bucket seats along with a matching dashboard, door panels, and carpeting. The seller reports the interior to be in good original condition with minimal signs of wear. A three-spoke wood-rimmed steering wheel sits ahead of a 160-MPH speedometer and 8k-RPM tachometer, with auxiliary gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, battery voltage, and fuel level. The dealer-installed air conditioning system has been recently rebuilt and the seller notes that the analog clock is currently inoperable.
This 240Z is powered by a 2.4L L24 inline-six with dual Hitachi SU-type carburetors. As much as 151 HP and 146 lb.-ft of torque are sent to the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission. The L24 engine was rebuilt, bored .20 over, and fitted with a replacement oil pump, timing chain set, pistons, and bearings. The carburetors were also rebuilt along with a valve adjustment, fuel tank cleaning, radiator refurbishment, and the replacements of the intake valve seats, fuel tank sending unit, fuel lines, and vapor hoses. The transmission was rebuilt with replacement clutch components, synchros, and bearings. The suspension was overhauled with new KYB struts, bushings, ball joints, and tie rod ends. The undercarriage was also thoroughly detailed. The mechanical work was carried out by a professional Datsun Z restorer and approximately 500 miles have been driven since. Images of the underside are provided in the gallery along with photos from the mechanical restoration.
This sale will include original owner's manuals and documentation, a set of two keys, a toolkit, jack, spare tire, and a clean title. One of the most iconic Japanese sports cars of all time and a quickly appreciating classic, this thoroughly sorted 240Z presents an opportunity that is not to be missed.
Auction Results
- Sold for: $40,071
- Auction End: Sep 07, 2021 06:37:34PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 20
Comments (33)
Thank you to all of the bidders for your interest in my car and congratulations to "Ringmeister" who was the winning bid. You are getting a great car. Thanks too to PCarmarket for a great auction.
Rod
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@mmalamut I am also working on some '69s. Car #s 187, 304, 502, & 503. Am fully restoring 2 of them and giving the other two a light restoration. These are very unique cars. Good luck with the auction.
@mmalamut @mmalamut
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Hi Rod
Beautiful car
I have a program car built in 69 number 222
And an early 70 Z
Like to have yours join mine in my museum
Best
Mike
Malamut Auto Museum
Drove my 240Z yesterday. Puts a smile on my face every time!
According to the "experts", prices are only going to keep going up on these original examples. Better snatch one up while you can!
Bid in the amount of $27,500
@s30garage Yes, it is a numbers matching engine. Sorry, I didn't realize there wasn't a picture of it in the gallery. I just submitted one; it should be up shortly. As far as the valve cover, cars manufactured starting in August of 1970 all came with "NISSAN OHC" on them instead of Nissan 2400 OHC. Hope this helps.
Bid in the amount of $24,250
Can you confirm if this is the original numbers matching factory engine? The valve cover and engine look to be from a later 240z? Thank you for confirming?
Rod, the owner of this car has been featured on Jay Leno’s garage. His racing Datsun was driven by Adam Corolla on the race track episode. He is the captain of the vintage race team Flyin’ Hawaiians . Rod and his team race 240’s for up to 24 hours at super fast speeds in their endurance race competitions. This guy knows z cars like a fish knows swim. I’m gonna brag for him cause hes not one to toot his own horn. Oh yeah, he works on my z and it purrs every time i hit the road.
I have seen this car in person, great car, excellent quality of restoration using datsun NOS parts, I wish I was in the position to purchase this.
Bid in the amount of $24,000
I know this car and the builder. Both are the "real deal" and this is a great opportunity to join the Z community that I have been involved in for over 30-years. Z cars with good bones like this do not come along very often.
Hey, this is Rod Schmitt the owner. I've been working on these cars for over 30 years and can count on one hand the number of all original cars of this quality I have seen. Am available anytime for anyone to come and see and drive the car. It's the best Z that I've owned and I've had a few. By the way, it is a number matching car.