Saturday, August 5, 2017

V8 Monster: 1973 Datsun 240Z

Production for the S30 generation Datsun 240Z started way back in 1969 -- back when the idea of a Japanese sports car was very far fetched.  But by the time production ended in 1978, the era of American & European sports car dominance was starting to sound fetchy.  Yes.  That is a word.  Find this 1973 Datsun 240Z offered for $6,000 in San Jose, CA via craigslist.

The 240Z offered good looks, great handling, and decent power....but replacing the 150 horsepower inline-6 with a huge American V8 will fix that last issue. Unfortunately you will kill all sense of originality, but the weight distribution won't be that bad and fuel is cheap (for now).

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3 comments:

  1. Paul WellsAugust 5, 2017 at 5:37 AM

    Dont know if seller is using honesty or reverse psychology to get someone to buy this car... The more he describes it as a hunk of junk and shitty the more I want to buy it and fix its problems...

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  2. sean scottAugust 5, 2017 at 8:48 AM

    Looks like it has been going to the same gym as Nick and Nate Diaz.

    I bet it is really fun to drive.

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  3. UnknownAugust 5, 2017 at 11:46 AM

    Nuke it from space.

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