£27,000 (Est: £24,000 - £28,000)
1973 Datsun 240Z 3.1 litre
United Kingdom • 28 Aug 2021
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1973 Datsun 240Z has been modified with a larger 3.1-liter engine, five-speed gearbox, and Gaz coilovers. Restored in 1990 and well-maintained since, it comes with a large history folder, though the current mileage of 22,309 is unwarranted.
Condition
7
The car was restored in 1990, and while the condition is still extremely good inside and out, it is not near-perfect. The listing also states the mileage is unwarranted. However, the listing mentions it has been well-looked after since then and lightly used over the last quarter of a century.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
HS30101239
Chassis No:
Odometer:
22,309 miles
[Reg Number]
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
If this 1973 Datsun 240Z looks a little familiar, that's perhaps because it has been a magazine feature car, being owned by a long‑standing motoring journalist.
Its most recent appearances were during 2020, when it was the subject of a multi‑part engine rebuild feature chronicled in Practical Performance Car magazine, upping capacity (and power, naturally) to 3.1 litres from the standard 2.4 litres.
The process, documented from the March 2020 issue onwards, included a long stroke Nissan diesel crankshaft (83mm as opposed to 73.7mm), longer rods, and block bored out to accept 89mm pistons, raising the cubic capacity to 3098cc.
There's a five‑speed gearbox, while handling has been enhanced with the fitment of Gaz coilovers.
Although the car was restored quite a while ago in 1990, at a cost of £2700, its condition is still extremely good, both inside and out.
That it has been extremely well‑looked after since then is confirmed by the large history folder that includes many MoTs from ...
Points of note
£1,470
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£23,917
Median Price (Since 2020)
£241,003
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 13 2022
Latest MOT Mileage
22,309 miles
Registration Date
1973-08-13
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 14 2021 with 22,309 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Mar 23 2018 with 22,038 miles
Passed
On Apr 12 2016 with 21,610 miles
Passed
On Nov 21 2011 with 21,262 miles
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