This 1971 Datsun 240Z is an unrestored example that remained with its original owner in longterm climate-controlled storage from 1990 until acquired by the selling dealer near the end of 2016. Powered by its numbers-matching 2.4-liter inline-six paired to a 4-speed manual gearbox, the car was completed in February 1971 and was one of the final Series 1 240Zs built. This example was purchased new in Colorado before moving to Texas in 1981, where it was retitled by the original owner. Freshening of its fuel and ignition systems has since been performed along with other work detailed below. Modifications are limited to period dealer-installed accessories and the car comes with extensive documentation from new, photographs of which are included in a 300-image gallery. The car is sold with a bill of sale and a clean Texas title.

Just out of long-term storage alongside a collection of Duntov Corvette race cars, the car’s cosmetic condition has been left as-is including a layer of dust over the exterior. Body panels are thought original by the seller, with unrepaired damage shown on the right rear quarter panel and passenger door along with unpainted primer over filler in a driver-side rocker corner.

Early Z features include C-pillar badging as well as twin hatch vents and a vertical rear-window defroster. Dealer-installed items include side moldings, front and rear bumper bars, and deep-dish aluminum mesh wheels. Older mixed tires will need replacement for safe use according to the seller. Original windshield wipers remain but are missing their blades, and rubber seals have expired throughout. A comprehensive set of photos documents condition of brightwork, lenses, badging, hardware, and Nissan-etched glass.

Corrosion is detailed in the damaged areas as well as in the driver’s door threshold. Typical problem areas are said to be rust-free, including the cowl and hatch opening, and no deep rot or rust-through are present according to the seller.

A stock look is retained inside with pebbled vinyl seats and diamond-pattern liners along with a factory three-spoke wheel, wood shift knob, and Hitachi AM radio. A dealer-installed ARA air conditioning system is also present. Age is shown through tears in the seat bottoms, splits in the dash, and wear in the carpets, which are lifted to reveal floor panels in both the passenger compartment and cargo areas.

Factory gauges include an early speedo that starts at 20 mph as well as a five-digit odometer indicating just under 23k miles, which is assumed inaccurate due to mechanical limits. A full-sized factory spare is present under the cargo floor.

The 2.4-liter inline-six is original per the chassis tag and included sales documentation, and photos show it is fitted with an E31 cylinder head. The engine and 4-speed manual transmission were reportedly filled with military-spec fluids before storage in a bid toward longterm preservation. All have since been replaced with fresh fluids including engine oil, brake, and clutch hydraulic fluid, as well as transmission and differential oils. The engine stamping can be seen in the gallery below.

Recent mechanical freshening has been performed by a Datsun specialist using globally-sourced NOS parts. Fuel system work included adjustment of the twin Hitachi carburetors, removal and resealing of the fuel tank, and replacement of the fuel lines, pump, and filter. The oil pan has been replaced and the ignition system has been cleaned and given a new coil and battery. The engine has five hours of run time since the work was performed and is now said to start quickly when cold, even after several days of idle time.

Surface corrosion is noted on the undercarriage, which is extensively photographed including close-ups of affected areas. Though currently drivable, the seller advises the car is not yet roadworthy due to its elderly tires and a leaky wheel cylinder in the right rear drum brake.

Extensive documentation is provided from new and is said to include complete service records along with the original window sticker, sales slip, and deposit receipts. Last registered in 1990, the car is sold with a bill of sale and a Texas title for reassignment by the selling dealer.