grahamc Posted October 20, 2018 Posted October 20, 2018 The Datsun 240Z was the first Japanese sports car to be commercially successful internationally. It was the demonstration that Japan could build a fast, reliable and enjoyable car to drive and that Japan had become serious competition for European and American vehicles. This car is an UK original, RHD original Datsun 240z. Its 1 of about 125 in the UK with about 50% of them being declared SORN. The car was originally silver (see pictures for original condition) and was in need of restoration. I bought the car from a gentleman in the 240z club (Z Club) and continued to drive the car for 6-8 weeks, before deciding to take it off the road and complete a shell up restoration. This was a much longer process than original anticipated, taking a little over 3 years and sadly during that time circumstances changed quite drastically, hence the car being up for sale. The restoration is completely documented with over 250 photos. The car has been completely stripped down, media blasted to reveal ALL the rust and everything was repaired, rewired, everything. The car itself:- * 2.4 Straight 6 Petrol Engine 150bhp * 5 Speed Manual Transmission from a 280ZX * Brand new Mishimoto radiator * All new window rubbers * All new rubbers and bushings * Hilux brakes * Flared arches * 17" black Rota wheels to fill the arches with brand new tyres * New black fender mirrors * New black bumpers * New black front spoiler * Front strut brace * Rear strut brace * Clear front indicators * Clear side indicators * New front windscreen * Brand new headlamps The exterior is painted to a very high quality in Nissan GTR red! Unfortunately due to the change in circumstances the car cannot be completed, however it is roadlegal and has a valid/current MOT. The bad points:- * the interior needs some work to complete the restoration (the seats need a refurb and the dash has a missing component) * the doorcards need attention * the front suspension has not settled to the correct height after being rebuilt (it sits high at the front) I am sure I have forgotten stuff on the car, there was no expense spared on this restoration! The car is currently in storage in Horsham and the price is £25,000 3
Stutopia Posted October 20, 2018 Posted October 20, 2018 Gorgeous, GLWTS. If I hadn’t started knocking down my kitchen this week I’d have had this off you. 1
Paddy78 Posted October 20, 2018 Posted October 20, 2018 Man I wish this had come up for sale a year ago! GLWTS Having seriously looked into buying one of these, you are lucky to get a ratty one that would need a decent amount of bodywork for less than £25k.
grahamc Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 Hahaa, you dont want to know the state of it a year ago..... Yeah, they are quite rare and becoming difficult to find. Still needs the finishing touches, but gives the new owner a chance to personalise it - otherwise its solid!
glrnet Posted October 20, 2018 Posted October 20, 2018 Have watched this re build with some interest over the last 2 years or so, sorry you don't get to finish it but as Paddy has said, worth every penny given the time, effort and money invested. Sorry to see it have to go but GLWTS. Another one to "tinker" with @Keyser 1
grahamc Posted November 14, 2018 Author Posted November 14, 2018 I will have another one, once this is sold, but it will be LHD as I am living in France now. So oddly, really excited to get this sold......... so that I can buy another one Will happily consider swapping for a LHD 240/260/280
Oggieteepo Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 Ooooh very nice! I was potentially on the market for one of these but timescales are a little iffy as need to sell a property first... Glws though she looks stunning
Red_rider Posted January 22, 2019 Posted January 22, 2019 On 20/10/2018 at 10:53, grahamc said: The Datsun 240Z was the first Japanese sports car to be commercially successful internationally. It was the demonstration that Japan could build a fast, reliable and enjoyable car to drive and that Japan had become serious competition for European and American vehicles. This car is an UK original, RHD original Datsun 240z. Its 1 of about 125 in the UK with about 50% of them being declared SORN. The car was originally silver (see pictures for original condition) and was in need of restoration. I bought the car from a gentleman in the 240z club (Z Club) and continued to drive the car for 6-8 weeks, before deciding to take it off the road and complete a shell up restoration. This was a much longer process than original anticipated, taking a little over 3 years and sadly during that time circumstances changed quite drastically, hence the car being up for sale. The restoration is completely documented with over 250 photos. The car has been completely stripped down, media blasted to reveal ALL the rust and everything was repaired, rewired, everything. The car itself:- * 2.4 Straight 6 Petrol Engine 150bhp * 5 Speed Manual Transmission from a 280ZX * Brand new Mishimoto radiator * All new window rubbers * All new rubbers and bushings * Hilux brakes * Flared arches * 17" black Rota wheels to fill the arches with brand new tyres * New black fender mirrors * New black bumpers * New black front spoiler * Front strut brace * Rear strut brace * Clear front indicators * Clear side indicators * New front windscreen * Brand new headlamps The exterior is painted to a very high quality in Nissan GTR red! Unfortunately due to the change in circumstances the car cannot be completed, however it is roadlegal and has a valid/current MOT. The bad points:- * the interior needs some work to complete the restoration (the seats need a refurb and the dash has a missing component) * the doorcards need attention * the front suspension has not settled to the correct height after being rebuilt (it sits high at the front) I am sure I have forgotten stuff on the car, there was no expense spared on this restoration! The car is currently in storage in Horsham and the price is £25,000 Sexy looks great good luck with the sale
grahamc Posted January 23, 2019 Author Posted January 23, 2019 Thanks all Im in Jordan till the end of the month and in no rush to sell.
Stutopia Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 Oh Christ, is this not sold???? I’m TRYING to be sensible...
Rikz2004 Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 On 20/10/2018 at 12:53, grahamc said: The Datsun 240Z was the first Japanese sports car to be commercially successful internationally. It was the demonstration that Japan could build a fast, reliable and enjoyable car to drive and that Japan had become serious competition for European and American vehicles. This car is an UK original, RHD original Datsun 240z. Its 1 of about 125 in the UK with about 50% of them being declared SORN. The car was originally silver (see pictures for original condition) and was in need of restoration. I bought the car from a gentleman in the 240z club (Z Club) and continued to drive the car for 6-8 weeks, before deciding to take it off the road and complete a shell up restoration. This was a much longer process than original anticipated, taking a little over 3 years and sadly during that time circumstances changed quite drastically, hence the car being up for sale. The restoration is completely documented with over 250 photos. The car has been completely stripped down, media blasted to reveal ALL the rust and everything was repaired, rewired, everything. The car itself:- * 2.4 Straight 6 Petrol Engine 150bhp * 5 Speed Manual Transmission from a 280ZX * Brand new Mishimoto radiator * All new window rubbers * All new rubbers and bushings * Hilux brakes * Flared arches * 17" black Rota wheels to fill the arches with brand new tyres * New black fender mirrors * New black bumpers * New black front spoiler * Front strut brace * Rear strut brace * Clear front indicators * Clear side indicators * New front windscreen * Brand new headlamps The exterior is painted to a very high quality in Nissan GTR red! Unfortunately due to the change in circumstances the car cannot be completed, however it is roadlegal and has a valid/current MOT. The bad points:- * the interior needs some work to complete the restoration (the seats need a refurb and the dash has a missing component) * the doorcards need attention * the front suspension has not settled to the correct height after being rebuilt (it sits high at the front) I am sure I have forgotten stuff on the car, there was no expense spared on this restoration! The car is currently in storage in Horsham and the price is £25,000 Car looks amazing! Only wish I could afford something like this! GLWTS!! Coincidentally I'm also in Jordan Hope you have a great time there!
grahamc Posted February 1, 2019 Author Posted February 1, 2019 On 23/01/2019 at 16:08, Rikz2004 said: Car looks amazing! Only wish I could afford something like this! GLWTS!! Coincidentally I'm also in Jordan Hope you have a great time there! Yeah, nice place.... food got a little boring after 3 weeks though. Hope you had a good time.... On 23/01/2019 at 15:36, glrnet said: Who did your paint work @grahamc Paint was done by Village Garage in East Grinstead 1
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