1973 Datsun 240Z
The 1973 Datsun 240Z is sold for $18,000 on Cars & Bids. See Friday's Watchlist AI fair value, deal score, hammer-price prediction, and bidding intelligence for this 1973 Datsun 240Zauction.
The Datsun 240Z was the original Z car and one of the first to show the world what a Japanese sports car could be – fun, gorgeous to look at, and reliable. This particular Z looks like a fun build, as it ditches the original 6-cylinder engine for a burly Ford-sourced V8 paired with a 4-speed manual transmission! It also touts some nice features, like 14-inch ET wheels, coilover suspension, and an upgraded sound system. This looks like an exciting classic, and I'm sure the next owner will have a blast driving it.
- Make: Datsun
- Model: 240Z
- Year: 1973
- Transmission: Manual (4-Speed)
- Engine: 351CI V8
- Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
- Exterior color: Blue
- VIN: HLS30142647
Seller's description via Cars & Bids: The Datsun 240Z was the original Z car and one of the first to show the world what a Japanese sports car could be – fun, gorgeous to look at, and reliable. This particular Z looks like a fun build, as it ditches the original 6-cylinder engine for a burly Ford-sourced V8 paired with a 4-speed manual
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1973 Datsun 240Z — Friday's Watchlist valuation summary
The Datsun 240Z was the original Z car and one of the first to show the world what a Japanese sports car could be – fun, gorgeous to look at, and reliable. This particular Z looks like a fun build, as it ditches the original 6-cylinder engine for a burly Ford-sourced V8 paired with a 4-speed manual transmission! It also touts some nice features, like 14-inch ET wheels, coilover suspension, and an upgraded sound system. This looks like an exciting classic, and I'm sure the next owner will have a blast driving it.
- Sold price
- $18,000
- Fair value estimate
- $15,724
- Fair value range
- $11,311 - $19,356
- Confidence
- MEDIUM
- Comparable sales analyzed
- 8
- Deal verdict
- above market
- Deal score
- 1.4/100
- Condition
- Good (5/10)
- Bids
- 25
- Listing views
- 12,408
Highlights
- This 240Z was restored in 2018, according to the selling dealer. As part of the restoration, the factory engine was replaced by a Ford-sourced 351-cubic-inch Windsor V8 paired to a Ford-sourced 4-speed manual transmission.
- A partial list of notable currently installed equipment reported by the selling dealer includes 14-inch ET wheels, stainless steel brake lines, an aluminum radiator, vinyl upholstery, and a Sony head unit.
- The 240Z spearheaded the line of Z cars that continues to this day when it made its debut in 1969. The coupe offered distinctive-looking fastback styling, a four-wheel independent suspension system, and a straight-6 engine. It built up a loyal fan base in the American market, and it became a force to reckon with on the international rallying scene. The 240Z notably took first and second place in the 1971 East African Safari Rally. Production ended in 1978.
- Power comes from a Ford-sourced 351-cubic-inch Windsor V8 engine. Output is sent to the rear wheels via a Ford-sourced 4-speed manual transmission.