This 1973 Datsun 240Z resided in Washington State until being relocated Southern California six years ago, and was acquired by its current owner in 2016 as an unfinished project that had reportedly been started by the original owner’s son. A subsequent refurbishment included a rebuild of the numbers-matching 2.4L inline-six, the addition of a five-speed manual transmission, a repaint in Metallic Green, a fresh Butterscotch interior, suspension modifications, Panasport Z-Light wheels, and more. This S30 is offered by the seller on behalf of its current owner with extra SU carburetors, a second set of wheels, additional spare parts, and a clean California title in the owner’s name.

The exterior underwent a color change from its factory blue to Metallic Green (113) in 2018 according to the seller, who states that the glass and trim were removed for the work. New chrome bumpers without rubber caps were installed along with a replacement side mirror, door handles, weatherstripping, headlamps, running lights, and JDM taillights. The seller notes that the right side of the rear deck lid does not sit flush with the quarter panel.

Panasport Z-Light wheels measure 16″x7” and wear Firestone Firehawk 205/65 tires. Also included are powder-coated 14” steel wheels wearing Michelin tires as well as a set of period wheel covers, with one of the extras used as a spare. Koni adjustable shocks have been added all around, with 160-lb/in springs up front and 180-lb/in out back. A walk-around and interior tour video has been provided by the seller.

The cabin was re-trimmed with a Butterscotch interior kit sourced from Classic Datsun in Vista, California including new vinyl upholstery over the seats, transmission tunnel, and shock towers. New foam seat padding was installed along with a fresh headliner, plastic trim, carpeting, wood shift knob, and Z-Store seatbelts. Sound deadening material was fitted between the floor pans and carpeting, and a cap was added to cover cracks in the dash.

Instrumentation includes a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and a five-digit odometer showing 28k miles, 1,500 of which have been added since completion of the refurbishment. The wiring was repaired by an automotive electrical specialist and the heater box was rebuilt along with the factory radio, which is equipped with a power antenna.

The 2.4-liter L24 inline-six is said to have been rebuilt by Machine Tech of Oceanside, California, and round-top SU carburetors were added in lieu of the factory flat-tops. The radiator was overhauled and the fan shroud replaced. A ceramic heat barrier was reportedly sprayed onto the firewall during previous ownership. A video tour of the engine bay also shows lighting functions.

Engine number L24-158766 is stamped in the block and matches that listed on the chassis tag shown in the gallery below. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a wide-ratio five-speed manual transmission that was sourced from a Datsun 280ZX, rebuilt, and installed with a new Centerforce Stage II clutch and master cylinder.

A cold start can be viewed in the video above.

A coated six-into-one exhaust header feeds a 2.5” pipe with an inline resonator added ahead of the muffler. The fuel tank was reportedly boiled out, a new fuel line installed, and the braking system refreshed with a new master cylinder and other components.

Additional photos from the paintwork are included in the gallery below. Removed parts that come with the car include a set of SU carburetors, a side mirror, door handles, taillights, running lights, and seatbelts. A ride-along video is provided below.