An original Super Samuri, nut and bolt restored by the Z-Farm The Datsun 240Z, (latterly the 260Z and 280Z) was the first generation of 'Z' two-seat coupés, produced by Nissan in Japan from 1969 to 1978.

Its dramatic looks owed a considerable amount to a 1960's styling concept drawn by Count Albrecht Goertz for Datsun, presumably at a time when they were considering ways to break into the European sports car market.

The 240Z were powered by a lusty 2.4-litre, straight six, overhead cam engine developing around 150bhp resulting in a 0-60 time of 8 seconds and a top speed of 125mph.

A five-speed manual gearbox was standard and the car featured independent suspension all round with MacPherson struts at the front and Chapman links at the rear.

Rack and pinion power steering and front disc brakes meant that the 240Z was a thoroughly modern package.In the 70s, 240Zs were hot property everywhere, and given that the car's drivetrain was heavily based on the 510 saloon used widely in motors...