This 1970 Datsun 240z is an early production example that retains its original L24 inline-six and 4-speed manual transmission. Finished in a somewhat rare white over blue color combination from the factory, the seller recently purchased the car and installed a new alternator, NOS voltage regulator, and upgraded fuse box. The car features a host of details unique to the 1970 model year, including a slightly higher compression engine and lighter chassis. Some electrical sorting is required and rust is evident in a number of places as detailed below. This 240Z is sold with a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The previous owner is said to have owned the car since the early 1970s and commissioned a repaint at some point in the original white (904). The finish retains some shine but shows numerous chips, scratches, and dings as detailed in the gallery below.

Rear deckled vents, 240Z emblems on the C-pillars, and the vertical defroster all remain and are unique to early cars.

The car retains its original set of factory “D” hubcaps that show wear and are fitted with a set of newer radials.

Apart from some minor cracks visible on the dashboard, the blue interior remains well preserved and unmodified apart from replacement seat upholstery. Details unique to early models include a speedometer that starts at 20 mph and indentations in the steering wheel spokes instead of cut-outs found on later examples. The seller notes some troubleshooting is required to the instruments and electrics as the speedometer recently became inoperable and the tachometer is stuck.

Seating surfaces show well in the photographs, and there are no visible signs of excessive wear on the door panels or interior plastics. Electrical issues include sporadic functioning of the radio and the inoperable reverse lights. The 33k indicated miles are not believed to be accurate.

A removal of the carpets reveals that the original floor pans appear to be solid and dry.

The car retains its original L24 2.4L inline-six (#008668) with factory SU sidedraft carburetors. The engine stamping and corresponding chassis plate are pictured in the gallery below. The radiator was replaced with a new unit by the previous owner, and recent maintenance by the seller included the installation of a refurbished factory Hitachi alternator, NOS Hitachi voltage regulator, and an upgraded fuse box from Motorport Auto.

The undercarriage shows well for its age with solid floor pans and support rails. Surface corrosion is present throughout the underside and battery tray, and significant rust is shown below the chassis plate and behind the passenger-side rear dogleg. The seller notes the rear lower quarters show signs of replacement. The two short videos below show the car at startup and idle, and an additional video demonstrates the exterior lighting.