Use the model year, region or parts links to segment our listings. Body was done with laid glass cloth and not chopper gunned. Find used 240z datsun 1971 350 vortec v8 od ac jtr scarab. This scarab conversion sits on four nearly brand new p23560r14 radial tires. The seats are black cloth designed by paddy hopkirk a rally driver from northern ireland. Check out redsportram 1971 datsun 240z in rogers,ar for ride specification, modification info and photos and follow redsportrams 1971 datsun 240z for updates at cardomain. The reason the 240z car was so great was because it capitalized on all these criteria and perfected the concept of a lowcost, reliable. Long lost, but unforgotten the recovery and restoration. I like to share the story from my 240z, which i bought 4 years ago in bend, oregon.
In the past few years ive focused on building scale replicas of friends personal cars. It is powered by a small block chevy 350 that has aluminum heads and has been worked to around 400hp. After the last listing use the page navigation to see previous ads. Datsun 197078 240z 260z 280z exhaust intake manifold stud. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news.
View and download datsun 240z s30 series service manual online. This sighting was at the cars and coffee in arcola, va. Rare opportunity to acquire a significant piece of automotive history. Up for auction in my opinion is a rare 1975 datsun 280z. It contains the story of how the 280zx was designed, a history of the z car, and lots of technical spec. Check out our about us page to learn more about how we create and manage listings. The z paved the way for a new breed of cars to succeed outside of japan. An iconic, reliable and affordable japanese sports car, the datsun 240z is increasingly in demand. One of the most successful sports car lines ever produced, the trendsetting s30 was designed by a team led by yoshihiko matsuo, the head of. See more ideas about datsun 240z, nissan z and nissan z cars. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Perhaps the scarab represents something of a cheat code for regular car owners to compete with the uppercrust highperformance enthusiasts of their time, much like the scarab beetle allowed those less fortunate to bypass judgment and enter into paradise in ancient egypt. Use the filters to narrow down your selection based on price. The story of the datsun 240z begins on the race track, and it dates back to 1964 when the prince motoring club was established by dr.
Pair of high quality thick plastic reproductions made out of a new mold. During the years 1958 to 1986, the vehicles that were manufactured by nissan were released under the datsun name. Datsun 240z and 260z gold portfolio, 19701978 clarke, r. The exterior is a sharp cherry red with clear coat that shines brightly and has very few imperfections. Scarab is the egyptian meaning for longevity and rebirth, which is what the this conversion was to the 240z. Add two extra cylinders back to the datsun 1600 engine and you have the 240z engine with 151 brake horsepower. To recap, although my dad, the zs original owner, swears up and down the engine in the car is originaland i believe himit remains that the engines block number, and the number. Youll find rare, hardtofind auto parts for the datsun nissan 240z car. Datsun nissan 240z car parts used and new, hardtofind.
Datsun is an automobile trademark owned by the motor giant, nissan. Bagged the s30, the first series was produced between 1969. Find used 240z datsun 1971 350 vortec v8 od ac jtr scarab 260 280 z fairlady 71 70 72 73 in seabrook, texas, united states. Heater has been completely restored inside and outside with brand gaskets, valve, hardware and heater core. Datsun car models list complete list of all datsun models. At first powered by the sedans 37horsepower pushrod four, bigger engines increased performance with 48 horsepower and then 60 horsepower, the latter of which enabled the convertible to mosey through the quartermile in 24. Datsun 240z s30 series service manual pdf download. There are several obvious influences on the 240z, among them the jaguar etype coupe, the toyota 2000 gt, the porsche 911 series, and even the ferrari 275 gtb. A datsun 240z series 1 survivor the 240z you see pictured here was bought new in okinawa, japan by u. They are out of print get one while we still have stock.
The history of the datsun 240z engine is quite interesting as it is a deviant of the datsun 1600 engine which in itself was a replica of the 1960s mercedes benz six cylinder with two less cylinders. These early cars had many subtle but notable features differing from later cars. The finelytuned but obscure series of japanese sports cars from the early 70s have become some of the most soughtafter classic. Carbureted 280z engine and 5 speed transmission, r200 diff. This 1973 datsun 240z is available in its original color mexican orange with a black interior. Titled 1971 datsun 240z manufactured october 1970 series one edition second owner 2008 it received outstanding in class award for second place and in.
I have tried to build a brief overview of the early history of the datsun 240 z. This 1971 datsun 240z scarab stage ii is a v8swapped zcar wtih modifications. This book looks in detail at all of the datsun sports cars that proudly carried the fairlady name. The most easily visible difference is that these early cars had a chrome 240z. Datsun classic cars scarab for sale car and classic. Scarab was the first company to popularize a v8 swap for the datsun zcar, and provided diy swap kits as well as performing full turnkey conversions in house. Custom unpolished new 3 row radiator direct bolt in replacement with thermo dispersant protection coating. Datsun 240z 260z 280z parts in portland, 1972 datsun 240z in mchenry, 1972 nissan datsun 240z in sussex, datsun 240z parts bumpers mikuni in ventura, datsun 240z radiator and oil in palm springs. Sturdy engineering, excellent performance, low price, attractive styling, and average interior had been achieved by many manufacturers prior to the zcar. The body and paint is in excellent condition but there is one small area that is damaged that you can see if the pics. There is a lot to love about the original datsunnissan lseries engine that every s30 came with from the factory. Datsun started producing its own lineup of cars in 1931.
The datsun 240z has an interesting history as a car that served as the basis for v8 conversions, including one that received factory backing. Chassis supplied by the customer or acquired by morrow acting as the buyers agent. This is a running,driving piece of automotive tuner history. Keep in mind only 17,005 cars were built that year. Home datsun 240z interior page 2 of 3 datsun 240z interior. Jul 02, 2012 a helpful spannerhead passerby commented on an older post in my 240z restoration series, shedding some light on my engine block vin mismatch mystery. Launched in 1969, the fairlady z was the car that put nissan then datsun and japan in the first division of the automotive manufacturers league. The datsuns 240z is the first model from the first series of nissan zcars. In the insect world, some scarabs are known as dung beetles. Chevy v8 swap into a 240z, 327 small block chevy, tremec 5spd, v8z, v8 240z, v8 datsun, scarab, jtr, petes v8 datsun 240z, v8 datsun 240z, driveline angles, ujoint angles please visit these businesses if they interest you it helps me keep this site online. Isbn 1869826833 yes, there is a bit of overlap of these three books. Robs rbpowered datsun 240z excerpted from zcar blog one of my hobbies is 124 scale model car building. This article aims at leading the reader through the assembly process of a tamiya datsun 240z in 112 scale. This forum with the huge knowledge helped me several times, so thank you all and i hope somebody will find usefull informations here in this topic.
Up for sale is this beautiful 1 owner scarab z car which i am selling for a friend who does not like pc. Datsun 240z classics for sale classics on autotrader. At home it was called the fairlady z, but in the u. Datsun 240z 260z 280z 280zx 197383 clutch flywheel bolt set 6 crank oe bolt 555. Purchase used 1975 datsun 280z scarab by scarab in suffern. Robs 1970 240z holds a special place in my z heart and i thought it would be a nice challenge to make a model faithful to the real car. Custom unpolished new 3 row radiator direct boltin replacement. That car was known as a scarab, and is a highly desirable specimen of the original hybrid z cars. Datsun by advert type for sale 112 for sale by auction 6 wanted 1 datsun by price other 16 datsun skyline legend. All scarabs are built around a datsun 240, 260 or 280z body.
I hope you are a collector because this is a super rare first full year production 240z. Sep 18, 2017 take a peak at this 1972 datsun scarab. What you need to know before buying a 19701973 datsun 240z. We imported them directly from the publisher brooklands books in the u. A must have for any datsun 240z, 260z, 280z enthusiast. Like british sports cars of the era, its convertible top was constructed rather than raised. The 1970 through the mid1971 model year 240z was referred to as the series i. Datsunzstory datsun nissan 240z, 260z, 280z, 280zx. In our latest video buyers guide, filmed across the pond at our uk offices, host danny hopkins of.
It includes a wide range of historic info including early history from predecessor cars, racing history, special modifications such as the samari, differences of the various model years, and much more. You will be hard pressed to find a strong running early 240z with great bones for a full restoration like this one. By the end of the time range, nissan phased out the name but relaunched it just this 20 to make it as the. With datsun nissan z car part offerings from seat upholstery sets to steering racks and everything in between, z car source is the place to go for your datsun. If you need items for the body or under the hood, youve come to the right place. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Scarab z cars is for all who have or would like to learn about the legendary v8 powered z cars. Great photos many in color, and the in depth history is excellent. Loaded with information about the 240z and its history. This book was produced and distributed by nissan datsun to introduce the all new, datsun 280zx in 1979. Check out scarab153 1975 datsun 280z in denver,co for ride specification, modification info and photos and follow scarab153s 1975 datsun 280z for updates at cardomain. We have datsun factory shop manuals, service manuals, repair manuals, history books, owners manuals, maintenance manuals, parts manuals, repair books, restoration manuals, historical books, overhaul manuals, restoration guides, sales brochures, and any other type of automotive related.
An overview if you will, of the significant events and people involved during the very early days of z car history. This month, we start our mt history lesson by reliving our very first encounter with the datsun 240z. Stainless steel exhaust parts, from headers manifolds, complete lines to mufflers silencers, fiberglass, suspension and engine parts, competition kits, cars and bespoke cars, goodies and a lot more to come. Datsun 240z at classic driver, we offer a worldwide selection of datsun 240zs for sale. Datsun 240z 260z 280z 196978 driveshaft propeller shaft bolt oem new 463. Imsa gtu widebody kit with frontrear quarter panels and g nose from bob sharp racing via tilton engineering. They are intended to be referenced in other written communications so two or more people will know that they are looking at, or thinking of, the same thing at the same point in time. Sakuri of prince motors in the wake of defeat by a privately entered porsche in the japanese grand prix of that year. So, thats the significance of the scarab in history.
Back in 1997, anyone could walk into a nissan dealership, slap down a few greenbacks and drive home in a brandnew 1970 or 1971 datsun 240z. How to restore datsun 240z, 260z and 280z humble, wick on. This car is a one of a kind car built buy mr morrow back in 1980 who owned scarab co. Datsun s30 260z specs technical specs, dimensions, fuel. Building the tamiya datsun 240z safari for novices 112. The nissan s30 sold in japan as the nissan fairlady z and in other markets as the datsun 240z, then later as the 260z and 280z is the first generation of z gt twoseat coupes, produced by nissan motors, ltd. Also feel free to use our search box to look for anything specific. Izcc reference pictures a picture is worth a words. The legendary 6cylinder l24 powered every 240z that datsun produced, but that didnt stop people from wanting a bit more power. First introduced as the fairlady z in japan in 1969, the z car has become one of the most. But even with the inevitable dealer addons and profit taking the hallmark of a winner buyers recognized a bargain. The 1970 240z was introduced to the american market by yutaka katayama, president of nissan motors usa operations, widely known as mr. June 27, 2015 by greg back in early 1976, brian morrows company, scarab engineering, was building a z car with a lot of the mods that enthusiasts still pursue 40 years later. On next pages, ill explain the different techniques i used for the construction of the models, and though some of them are obsolete, theyre still very useful for beginners.
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