Datsun 240Z

1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed
Offered here is an extremely original, one-owner 1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed finished in its factory Avocado Green Metallic over a Tan/Butterscotch interior. A California car retaining its original character, this 240Z provides an honest look at one of the sports cars that helped establish Japanese performance cars in the American market.

Highlights:
- One-Owner
- California Car (Blue License Plate)
- Factory Color: Avocado Green Metallic
- Interior Color: Tan / Butterscotch
- 4-Speed Manual Transmission
- 2.4-Liter (2,393 cc) Inline-6 Engine
- Factory Rating: 150 HP @ 6,000 RPM (SAE)
- Twin SU-Style Carburetors
- Power-Assisted Front Disc Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Jeco Analog Clock
- 14-Inch Steel Wheels Fitted

Power comes from the 2.4-liter inline-six paired with a 4-speed manual transmission, giving the 240Z the balanced, straightforward driving character that helped make the model so successful. Its independent suspension, front disc brakes, twin SU-style round-top carburetors, single exhaust outlet, and 14-inch steel wheels with factory Datsun ”Z” hubcaps remain true to the car’s original specification.

The cabin retains its classic early-1970s character with dual high-back bucket seats, a center console with storage compartments, manual-crank windows, a glove box, and a mounted antenna. Chrome trim and the three-spoke steering wheel complete the period-correct presentation.

When the 240Z arrived in the U. S., its combination of six-cylinder power, independent suspension, and accessible pricing made it a compelling alternative to established European sports cars. With 060 mph performance of roughly eight seconds, it offered impressive performance for its time while helping introduce a new generation of American buyers to Japanese sports cars.

This patinated example has a running engine but will require additional work before it is road ready. Its one-owner history, California provenance, factory color, and highly original presentation make it an appealing opportunity for someone looking to acquire an honest early 240Z and bring it back to the road. For $14,750