Administrators gav240z 3,005 Posted May 13, 2020 Administrators https://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/2007-shannons-melbourne-winter-classic-auction/O391PAR7BLNB0R80/ 1972 Datsun 240Z (Ferrari 250 GTO Replica) Coupe Sold: $36,000 Location: melbourne Quote The legendary 250 GTO was the ultimate dual-purpose Ferrari, equally at home on the road or track, and became the most successful GT car of the era. Blessed with stunning performance from the Colombo-designed 3-litre V12 and achingly beautiful lines, the 250 GTO is an automotive icon and has became one of the most coveted - and therefore valuable - cars in the world. With values now exceeding ten million dollars and a total production of just 36 examples, ownership of an original GTO is for the privileged few. However, another genuine classic - the somewhat more affordable Datsun Z-car - has very similar basic dimensions to the Ferrari and a number of high quality replicas have been constructed using the Japanese sports car as a base. The 240Z is blessed with great handling characteristics thanks to fully independent suspension, has sharp rack-and-pinion steering and excellent performance. The wheelbase closely matched the Ferrari, as did the windscreen, allowing for a near perfect copy of the body using fibreglass in place of the original aluminium. Incorporating modern technology and weight saving into the donor 240Z results in a car with stunning classic looks and blistering performance.
