This 1972 Datsun 240Z was originally built to SCCA GT2 specs sometime in the early 80’s, and was then acquired by the seller as a roller in 2000. His race shop Balanced Performance Motorsports then completely rebuilt it to what’s described as a wickedly fast, light, and fun drive. The car runs an L24 stroked to 2.9 liters, and in combination with an updated ITB injection system and standalone EMS is said to make 272 horsepower at the rear wheels—quite a lot for a build that weighs 2,100 pounds wet. It is now available in Suwanee, Georgia for $28,700.

No Datsun panels remain, the fiberglass widebody shown here is a one-off and sits atop a strengthened, lightened factory tub with tube subframes. The car looks good with a simple red and white livery, and we prefer the open nose and exposed NACA duct look the car now wears over an earlier iteration that featured a multi-bar grill. Fiberglass appears to be in nice shape with no stress cracking or other damage, and paint seems well-applied with good quality sponsor detailing.

The cabin is as no-nonsense as the rest of the build, and features a custom sheet metal dash with a trans temp gauge and large tach dead-ahead, and oil pressure/temperature, water temp, and fuel pressure gauges with color-coded warning lights canted towards the driver on the right. The roll cage was allegedly built by Smokey Yunick, and an SCCA logbook originally issued in 1984 is included in the sale.

Mechanically the car runs the aforementioned, built Datsun straight six mated to a Saenz 5-speed with straight cut gears and a 5.5” competition clutch. Engine internals include Carrillo rods, custom JE pistons, a one-off cam grind and more. Suspension consists of modified, fully adjustable 280Z coilover struts with custom valved Bilsteins and bespoke sway bars.

Braking is handled by large AP discs at all corners, and bias is manually adjustable on the fly. The motor is protected by an Accusump oil pressure accumulator, pedals are by Tilton, and safety is further enhanced by a fuel cell and 10 pound Halon fire suppression system. A helmet cooler and provisions for a cool suit are nice to have during long races.

The seller says it’s not for the rookie driver, but will reward with awesome mechanical grip, great brakes, and right-now acceleration. It’s further claimed to be economic to run with long-lasting brakes and easily replaceable Goodyear slicks.The car has had several recent podiums including a few outright wins in HSR Group 9, both sprints and enduros. Additionally, it’s set a fastest lap of 1:35.6 at Road Atlanta in 2010. Currently eligible for a handful of sanctioning bodies and classes, the seller suggests NASA’s Outlaw Vintage as a particularly good match.

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