• Restored by Nissan• Complete engine rebuild and in superb condition • Comprehensive history file with large volume of invoices The first exports of Datsun’s 240Z or Fairlady left Japan in 1969 and the primary market was Stateside although the inspiration for the GT coupé came far closer to the Black Country.

Yutaka Katayama (Mr K) was a Nissan Executive primarily responsible for setting up the company’s American operation and would carry the title ‘Father of the Z’.British roadsters of the 60s would influence the 240Z being much admired by Mr K, some even referenced the ‘poor man’s E-Type’ but that would be doing the Datsun an injustice and with import duties at the time the 240Z wasn’t such a financial gain when compared to Jaguar’s finest.

His enthusiasm for sportscars and motorsport steered the brand to creating a GT that would clean up in SCCA racing during the early 70s and that translated to huge sales success in the States.

The coupé would certainly prove popular with Datsu...