Since 1969, The Nissan/Datsun range of Z cars has been enthralling sports car enthusiasts worldwide, including in North America. With the latest Nissan Z entering production and sale shortly, it’s a wonderful thing for us to carry this 1972 Datsun 240Z Coupe in our inventory. Thus numbers-matching example from the first generation of Nissan/Datsun Z cars for sale by the original owner and comes with two sets of keys, as well as the original owner’s manual and warranty book included in the sale. It’s reportedly been routinely serviced and recently maintenance is said to have been performed too.
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The first generation, known as the S30 entered the scene in 1969, with a production run until 1978. The iconic design was penned by Yoshihiko Matsuo and is recognizable upon sight by those who know about Japanese sports cars from the Sixties and Seventies. This 1972 Datsun 240Z Coupe wears a clean white paintjob, and rolls on a set of very Sixties JDM original wheels with hubcaps. This pert car is just 163 inches long, about the same as a modern compact hatchback. It weighs a svelte 2,300lbs too. A new antenna is reportedly on order and thus not installed yet. The paintwork is mostly in decent condition, with some paint cracks visible near the spare wheel well in the trunk. A red interior is a great complement for a white exterior, which is what this 1972 Datsun 240Z Coupe has. You’ve got two seats and an upholstered luggage shelf behind them. Comprehensive instrumentation is presented via clear analog gauges, and there’s a period radio as well. It’s said that this car has AC which was installed in 1972 as a dealer add-on. Else, it’s all pure Sixties magic, with a thin, wood-rimmed steering wheel to guide the car’s trajectory with, and a wooden gear knob to row through the manual gearbox. The doors are also red-trimmed, and feature black arm rests and window winders, and chromed door pulls.
This 1972 Datsun 240Z Coupe, as the name suggests is powered along by a 2.4L Nissan/Datsun L24 in-line six cylinder engine fed by twin carburetors to produce around 148hp and 146lb-ft when new. Drive is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual. Performance specs for the time were lively, with zero to sixty clocked at 8 seconds flat, and a top speed of 125mph.
1972 Model Year Datsun 240Z Coupe For sale by original owner White exterior Red interior 4 speed manual transmission Seller reports the car is numbers matching Transmission was rebuilt roughly 6 years ago - original Original owners manual and warranty book included in sale 2 keys Seller reports recent maintenance Routinely serviced A/C installed in 1972 as a dealer add on - reported by seller Original wheels New antenna is on order - not installed yet
The 1972 Datsun 240Z represents one of the most important Japanese sports cars ever produced, blending European-inspired styling with reliability and affordability that reshaped the performance market in the early 1970s. Lightweight, balanced, and powered by Nissan’s smooth L24 inline-six, the 240Z earned immediate acclaim for delivering genuine sports car dynamics at a fraction of the cost of its European rivals. This example retains its naturally aspirated 2.4-liter inline-six paired with the factory 3-speed Jatco automatic transmission, offering a relaxed and approachable driving experience. Finished in red over a black interior, this 240Z captures the clean, purposeful design that made the model a global success and laid the foundation for decades of Z-car heritage.
Nissan’s epic line-up of Z-cars started way back in 1969 with the S30 series. With its straight-six engine and four-wheel independent suspension, it was truly a technological tour-de-force for the time, unlike competitors in the small sports car segment. For many overseas markets, including the United States, the car was sold under the Datsun brand. Now, the first-generation Z cars are firmly cemented in classic car culture, representing Japan’s finest with pride. If you’d like to own one of these iconic machines, here’s a 1970 Datsun 240Z up for sale right now with us.
An iconic piece of Japanese sports car history, Nissan’s series of Z cars have been around since the late '60s. Badged as Datsuns in the United States, the Z cars were highly desirable when brand-new, as they marked a sort of affordable entry into the sports car segment for eager enthusiasts. As time passed by, examples such as this first-generation 1971 Datsun 240Z Coupe have only appreciated in desirability, and value. So why not grab yourself a slice of Japanese automotive nirvana and buy this fully restored car? It’s got less than 1,500 miles on its rebuilt motor, and a slew of new parts.
The 1972 Datsun 240Z represents one of the most important Japanese sports cars ever produced, blending European-inspired styling with reliability and affordability that reshaped the performance market in the early 1970s. Lightweight, balanced, and powered by Nissan’s smooth L24 inline-six, the 240Z earned immediate acclaim for delivering genuine sports car dynamics at a fraction of the cost of its European rivals. This example retains its naturally aspirated 2.4-liter inline-six paired with the factory 3-speed Jatco automatic transmission, offering a relaxed and approachable driving experience. Finished in red over a black interior, this 240Z captures the clean, purposeful design that made the model a global success and laid the foundation for decades of Z-car heritage.
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