Early Datsun Z's, starting with the 240Z raised the bar and set the benchmark for affordable sports car peformance 30 years ago. OverDrive TV ...
Thread of the Day: What is the Best Looking Japanese Car of All Time? - MotorTrend Magazine May 25, 2010
Of course, opinions vary and other forum users have pinned the Datsun 240Z, the Toyota 2000GT, the third-generation Mazda RX-7, and the Acura NSX as the
Next Generation Nissan Z To Go Hybrid - AutoGuide.com May 13, 2010
Nissan's Datsun 240Z broke ground in the early 1970's by offering bulletproof reliability and the performance of a Jaguar E-Type for a third of the cost.
Classic car rally generates £40000 for charity - Classic Cars for Sale May 21, 2010
A unique new toy car version of the Datsun 240Z, made entirely from platinum, was showcased at a jewellery store in Japan earlier this week.
Serious fun! - The Standard May 12, 2010
Road testing the latest Nissan Z-car brought back memories of the first Z-car, the Datsun 240Z Fairlady. It appeared in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea,
Classic car rally sets off from Wilton House - Salisbury Journal May 18, 2010
The Earl of Pembroke took part and drove his Datsun 240Z in the rally, which organisers hope will raise £40000 to be split between the two charities.
The car was light and sleek like a racer and many were turned into race cars and campaigned in Sports Car Club of America competition and with other sanctioning groups. With many 40-year-old collectible cars these types of modifications would make one cringe. I recently spotted this red Datsun 240Z in a parking garage near the office. But purists don’t seem to raise much fuss when this happens to an old Z. But the 240Z has never been especially popular among collectors despite its beautiful shape and the sensation it caused when new.
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A: I'd take a fixed up 510 over a 240z anyday. (answered by chris2EM on February 10, 1966)
A: The 510 is far easier to work on.. (answered by philbertpheinstein on February 10, 1830)Q:
A: I am not 100% sure what happened to the 240Z rally car, but the 510 rally car is in Nissan's museum in Japan. I would probably be safe to assume that it is in the same place. The rally cars were used only in other countries so I really don't think any of them would be in the US. Thats why you only see replicas here. (answered by 510Driver on September 22, 2006)
A: i havent seen any of the special rally ones before, but i have seen the 240Zs and 510s making a really good comeback with state of the art engine and internals (answered by bigyu23 on September 22, 2006)Q:
A: Wow, these people are really discouraging! Sure, you can do it. I converted a Geo Tracker. The 240z is a fairly light car. Write me and I can help you.
Have a look at EVParts.com and look under "Street Vehicle", then Motors. You will need something like the L91-4003, which will give you 13 continuous hp and 72 peak. My Tracker can go 70 mph on 120 volts, and the 240z has much better aerodynamics. I use a Curtis 1221C controller, but there are some that are better and less expensive. You want one that will go to at least 144 volts, even if you don't start out with 144 volts.
You need to be a decent mechanic and the ability to do some minor design work, like your motor mounts and transmission adapters, but I can help you with those.
You can write to me on here or from my Web site, http://www.electronautomotive.com. (answered by Wile_E_Coyote on October 15, 2008)
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This book looks in detail at all of the Datsun sports cars that proudly carried the Fairlady name — the SP/SR roadsters, the 240Z, 260Z and 280Z, and the Si ...
