This 1971 Datsun 240Z is an eye-catching and very well-presented example of the desirable classic Japanese sports car, offered from long-term ownership and benefitting from a previous comprehensive restoration. Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 2.4-litre ‘L24’ inline-six, which sends its power to the rear wheels via the five-speed manual transmission. This example is reported to have been with the seller and third owner for 27 years. The odometer indicates 78,747 miles, though this is not warranted, and the seller notes that the car has travelled approximately 8,000 Kms since its complete engine rebuild. The seller also notes that inspections are welcome. This 240Z is finished in the lesser-seen shade of Safari Gold, also known as Klondike Gold, over retrimmed black leather and vinyl upholstery, featuring metal ventilation holes on the seat backs, and diamond-patterned transmission tunnel and rear bodywork trim. It rides on an aftermarket set of 16-inch Minilite-style Performance alloy wheels finished in silver with polished lips, which are shod in Dunlop Direzza tyres. The factory specification includes a wood-rimmed steering wheel, a Jeco analogue clock, and a Vintage Air air conditioning system. This example came from the dealer with the optioned fibreglass duck-tail rear spoiler, and fibreglass front spoiler, The door and fuel filler lid lock holes have been seamlessly filled. The car has also been fitted with aftermarket lowering springs, polyurethane suspension bushes, an electronic ignition system, braided spark plug high tension leads, an oversized alternator, a modern wiring loom relay system, a full sound deadening and insulation kit, remote central locking, a minor cam, a machined E88 head, custom ceramic-coated extractors, and a 2-inch stainless-steel exhaust system. The car comes with a comprehensive folder of documents covering the restoration, the original spare wheel, a Haynes repair manual, a Petersen’s ‘Complete Book of Datsun’ book, a soft-back ‘How to Restore Your Datsun Z-Car’ book, the original rear luggage straps, and the original tools with a black vinyl pouch. Please note: the personalised numberplate ‘RDO 068’ is not included in the sale. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: a small blemish on the rear spoiler, and there is a slight raise on the front bumper, though the seller notes that this is not due to a collision. The car’s last REGO test was conducted in 2012, which is understood to have resulted in a clean pass with no advisories. This 240Z’s most recent maintenance was spread across the past six-months at HCR Motorsport, which consisted of a wheel balancing and alignment, the front brake discs machined, new front brake pads, new front wheel bearings and seals, the rear brake drums machined, the brake fluid changed, a new clutch slave cylinder and fluid, a gearbox selector kit and boot, the gearbox and differential oils changed, the steering rack ends serviced, the handbrake adjusted, the suspension updated with new bump stops and rear mount adaptors, new front sway bar bushes and sway bar link bushes, a carburettor overhaul kit and needle replacement, the valve lash and distributor timing adjusted, a final engine tune with a road gas analyser, a new 12-volt battery, an air conditioning overhaul with regas, and a full underbody mechanical check. The steering rack has also been reconditioned, as have the SU Hitachi Carburettors. A meticulous, bare-metal restoration has been carried out, which included a new rear hatch and a rear sill and chassis rail being fitted, as well as gold anodised underbody fixings installed, the underside and wheel wells finished in 2-pack black, the engine being completely rebuilt with a minor cam and the head machined, the seats retrimmed in leather, all new vinyl interior, carpets, door cards, windows tinted and the dash reconditioned by the Dashboard Doctor. This Datsun 240Z is an eye-catching and tastefully modified example of the sought-after classic Japanese sports coupe, offered from long-term ownership and benefitting from a previous comprehensive restoration. Presented with a rare one-year-only Safari Gold finish, timeless styling, a lively inline-six engine, and now boasting a number of discerning performance, chassis and modernising upgrades, it would make an excellent addition to any assembly of Japanese classics, and charismatic companion for weekend drives and visits to classic car shows. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. Potential buyers should view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. 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This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.