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- 1972 Datsun 240Z
- 2.4L Naturally Aspirated L24 I6
- Dual Side-Draft Carburetors
- 4-Speed Manual
- RWD
- Light Pewter Metallic (Ford 5A) Exterior
- Black/Red Vinyl Interior
- 15" Raceline Minator Wheels (Silver Finish)
- Chrome Bumpers
- Bright Trim
- Black Tail Panel
- Polished Turn-Down Exhaust Outlet
- Driver-Side Mirror
- Power-Retractable Antenna
- Rack-&-Pinion Steering
- Front Stabilizer Bar
- Independent Suspension
- Power-Assisted Front Disc Brakes w/ Rear Drums
- Retrimmed Vinyl Bucket Seats
- Red Door Panels & Carpets
- Woodgrain Steering Wheel
- Wood Shift Knob
- Custom Paint Job
- Current Owner Reports Brake Master Cylinder Replaced
- Current Owner Reports Front Calipers Adjusted (2024)
- Current Owner Reports Ignition Switch Replaced (2024)
- Current Owner Reports Oil Pan Resealed (2024)
- Current Owner Reports Hydraulic Clutch System Bled
- Current Owner Reports Transmission Plugs Resealed
- Current Owner Reports Transmission Output Shaft Seal Replaced (2024)
Extras Included in the Sale
- Extensive Documentation
- Owner’s & Service Manuals
- Books, Magazines, Service & Parts Invoices
- Historical Ownership Documents & Photos
When the Datsun 240Z arrived for the 1970 model year, it showed America that a sports car could be quick, good-looking, and reliable without costing a fortune, and it went on to become one of the most influential Japanese cars ever built. This 1972 Datsun 240Z shows approximately 10,727 miles, and according to the seller, the five-digit odometer rolled over under previous ownership. The car is reported to have spent nearly five decades under single-family ownership before it was refreshed and then acquired by the selling dealer in 2026. The body was refinished in Light Pewter Metallic (5A), a Ford shade inspired by a 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1, and it sits over black and red vinyl. Dual side-draft carburetors, a four-speed manual, silver 15-inch Raceline Minator wheels, chrome bumpers, and a woodgrain steering wheel give it the classic Z look and feel. The dealer is also including owner’s and service manuals, books, magazines, service and parts invoices, and historical ownership documents and photos. If you’ve been looking for an early Z with a documented past and a color you won’t see at every show, this one deserves a look.
Exterior and Interior
The exterior of this 1972 Datsun 240Z is finished in Light Pewter Metallic (5A), a Ford shade that, according to the seller, was applied during a refinish under previous ownership and was inspired by a 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1. It’s an unexpected choice for a Datsun, and the soft metallic tone suits the 240Z’s long hood and fastback profile. Chrome bumpers and bright trim catch the light against the paint, while a black tail panel and a polished turn-down exhaust outlet finish the rear. A driver-side mirror and a power-retractable antenna are in place, and the antenna is a period convenience that keeps the roofline clean when it’s not in use. The silver-finished 15-inch Raceline Minator wheels are fitted with Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 tires, giving the car a more modern stance than the original steel wheels would. Underneath, the car was factory equipped with rack-and-pinion steering, a front stabilizer bar, and an independent suspension, which is a big part of why the 240Z handled so well when it was new. Braking comes from power-assisted front discs and rear drums, and the seller reports that the brake master cylinder was replaced and the front calipers were adjusted in 2024. The interior of this 1972 Datsun 240Z is finished in black and red vinyl. The bucket seats were retrimmed in black vinyl during the build, and they contrast with red door panels and red carpets, a pairing that makes the cabin feel more vivid than the typical all-black Z. A woodgrain steering wheel frames the gauges, which include a 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 7k-rpm redline. Above the center stack, an analog clock and gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, amperage, and fuel level keep the driver informed, and this is a classic 240Z layout. A wood shift knob tops the four-speed manual’s lever, and crank windows keep things simple and light. A cabin heater and an AM/FM stereo handle comfort and entertainment. According to the seller, the ignition switch was replaced in 2024. The dealer is also including the owner’s and service manuals, books, magazines, and service and parts invoices, along with historical ownership documents and photos, so a future owner has plenty of reading to go with the drive.
Engine
Under the hood sits a 2.4L inline-six, the L24 that gave the 240Z its name and its smooth, willing character. Dual side-draft carburetors feed the engine, and anyone who has driven an early Z will know the sound they make as the revs climb toward the 7k-rpm redline. According to the seller, the engine was overhauled in 2011, and the oil pan was resealed in 2024. Power goes to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. The seller reports that the hydraulic clutch system was bled, the transmission plugs were resealed, and the transmission output shaft seal was replaced in 2024, so the drivetrain has been looked after with recent attention. The classic recipe of a rear-drive layout, an inline-six, and a manual gearbox is still one of the most rewarding ways to experience a sports car from this era.
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