This 1974 Datsun 260Z has been with the seller for the last 11 years and received a replacement L28 motor and 5-speed manual gearbox approximately 5k miles ago. Finished in orange over a black vinyl interior, the seller reports that evidence of a repaint is visible on parts of the body. Braking is aided by a set of four-piston calipers up front and a set of aftermarket aluminum wheels are currently installed. This Z is now being offered at no reserve with a spares package, replacement upholstery, receipts from the engine-swap, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The exterior is believed to have been refinished in the past, although the seller is unaware of any prior damage. A dent is present on the left front fender and pieces of the bumper and door trim are currently missing. The passenger-side C-pillar displays cracking in filler that was previously applied. A few small rust spots are present, mainly around the rear hatch surround, passenger side rocker, and front fender.

The brakes have been upgraded with four-piston calipers up front and the originals are included with the sale. A replacement relay harness was recently installed for the front headlights. Aftermarket aluminum wheels are currently worn and are said to show curb rash and the lug nuts are worn.

The original dash pad is reportedly cracked beneath the carpet cover and the seller reports that the tachometer occasionally does not function. RetroSound speakers have been installed in the rear compartment and the interface sits in the center console where the original stereo once resided. The heater is does not blow hot air and the air-conditioning was removed when the replacement 280Z engine was installed.

The original vinyl seats are worn and have tears present, although two replacement backrest covers and one lower cover are included with the sale. Stainless brackets have been welded to the floor to help reinforce the front driver’s seat mount; pictures of this modification may be seen in the gallery below. The hood release cable works as intended, but the handle is broken.

In place of the original L26 is an L28 2.8-liter inline-six that was installed by Performance Options in Oakland, California approximately 5,350 miles ago in 2010. The replacement motor is reported to have had 84k miles prior to being installed and was given a good bill of health by Performance Options. It breathes through a set of early 240Z carburetors and is paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox, also sourced from a 280Z. The engine was re-sealed at this time, the flywheel was resurfaced, and a new clutch was installed. A receipt from this service may be seen in the gallery below. A fluid change has been performed within the past year.

The seller removed much of the interior and carpeting to show the originality and conditions of the floors and interior surfaces. A number of spares are included with the sale, including various body fittings, a new Grant steering wheel and adapter, the original A/C components, a spare air-cleaner, and extra carburetors.