1972 Datsun 240Z

Registration No: XSC 909K
Chassis No: HS3001605
MOT: Exempt

• An original RHD example and UK registered in 1972
• Subject to an extensive bodywork restoration and repaint in c.2006
• In current ownership since 1989
• Offered with a collection of invoices and old MOT certificates
• In need of recommissioning/restoration after a period of storage
• Understood to be 1 of just 1,929 240Z's sold new to Great Britain

The launch timing of the Datsun 240Z (sold as the Nissan Fairlady Z in Japan) was impeccable. The much-loved Austin-Healey 3000 had recently passed to that big garage in the sky and enthusiasts were clamouring for a spiritual replacement. On paper, the first of the Z cars was unremarkable, but the sum of its parts was good enough to achieve major success on track and stage (examples won the East African Safari Rally outright in 1971 and 1973) and become a big seller - particularly in the USA, where it was very well priced compared with rival imports. It was powered by a lusty OHC straight-six engine of 2393cc that delivered 151bhp at 5600rpm. This allowed the newcomer to rush to 60mph in around eight seconds and achieve a very creditable top speed of some 125mph. A five-speed manual gearbox was standard and the suspension was independent by MacPherson struts at the front and Chapman struts at the rear. Braking was by discs front/drums rear and steering by rack and pinion.

An original RHD example and recorded as first registered in the UK on 1st January 1972 ‘XSC 909K’ is understood to be 1 of just 1,929 240Z’s sold new to Great Britain and has resided in current ownership since 1989. It was the subject of an extensive bodywork restoration and repaint in c.2006 and some copies of old restoration photographs are on file. Much work has been carried out over the years, as evident from the many invoices on file. Mechanical work has previously included a 3-row core radiator fitted and a new alternator and starter motor plus the fitment of a timing chain is invoiced in 2006. Other engine work invoiced in 2006 includes the bore and hone of +.5mm (020”) by Mersons Engine Reconditioning, Stockport, the refacing of the block, head, honing of the cylinders was carried out along with the grinding of the crank by Dave Rushton Engines, Stoke on Trent, also in 2006. A performance camshaft kit was ordered from Japan in 2006 and presumed to have been fitted. In need of recommissioning/restoration after a period of storage, this 240Z is being offered with a collection of old MOT certificates and a large collection of invoices from the late ‘90s and early 2000s plus a current V5C document.

For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760