1976 Datsun 260Z

This Datsun 260Z is a multiple award-winning example of the iconic classic Japanese sports car, which has undergone a manual gearbox conversion. Under the bonnet sits the reportedly original 2.6-litre straight-six, delivering around 121kW to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. This car has been in the Z Car Club NSW for seven years, and won the Top 260Z Award six times over seven years, including ZedFest at Eastern Creek. The odometer shows 23,723 km, but this is not warranted. Build year: 1976 This 260Z is finished in Blue Metallic, over a cream vinyl cabin with a black dashboard panel and centre console. It rides on a set of aftermarket 16-inch alloy wheels, wrapped with Nankang Noble Sport NS-20 tyres, which the seller notes have only covered around 1,000 km since being fitted. Equipment includes front disc brakes, heating and ventilation, a rear demister, a Hitachi stereo, Pioneer speakers, and a bolt-on aftermarket front spoiler. The car will be supplied with its owner’s handbooks, service book, a collection of restoration and maintenance receipts, some original advertising material, the original wheels and front panel, and numerous trophies collected during the last seven years. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: the bodywork has been restored; a full respray and retrim were done in 2017; slight clunking noise from the rear when cold, which is suspected to be due to worn moustache bar bushes, which might need replacing. This Datsun 260Z is a multiple award-winning example of the iconic classic Japanese sports car, which has undergone a manual gearbox conversion. Fitted with some tasteful modifications, it would make a fine addition to a collection of Japanese classics, as well as an eye-catching car show companion.