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1974 DATSUN 260Z Super Samuri £48,600 (currently equivalent to AU$78,690) http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/datsun/260z/200669 "This is a rare opportunity to buy a 1974 Datsun 260Z Super Samuri. Manufactured in Japan in 1973 this is an original UK RHD car first registered in August 1974 and is one of just a handful of surviving cars converted to Samuri specification. This particular car was actually owned and converted early in its life by Kevin Irons himself, a former partner of Spike Anderson at Samuri Conversions at Silverstone. The car is finished in the correct colours of Nissan 110 red and Rootes Tango bronze metallic and has recently had the front and rear Samuri script and white pin striping re-painted professionally by hand to ensure the vehicle retains the perfect period look. Of course the vehicle has the usual Samuri additions which include a modified engine with a gas flowed cylinder head ,up-rated stage 2 fast road camshaft, triple Weber 40 DCOE carburetors, sports manifold and exhaust system Also upgrades such as four piston Wilwood Superlite front brakes and coil over suspension, along with a Mishimoto alloy radiator and S14a gearbox conversion make this car drive and handle superbly, more than capable of keeping up with modern traffic and surprising many with its performance. The body work is in excellent order with some slight patina adding to the cars fantastic authenticity and the cars fuel tank was replaced in 2014. All clocks and gauges are in perfect working order and whilst it cannot be guaranteed to be correct, the speedometer reads just over 27,000 miles with MOTs back to the early 90s showing each annual mileage. The interior is in excellent original condition with the correct period Hitachi radio fitted and the addition of an extremely rare genuine Nissan Nismo 10th anniversary steering wheel sourced directly from Japan which complements the sporty handling of the car with its slightly reduced diameter. Also fitted are rare painted and polished JDM Enkei 15 x 8 Alloy wheels adding to the period feel of the vehicle. Tyres are as new. The car has been owned and improved by myself over several years, including a full engine overhaul 2 years ago by a professional specialist in historic road and rally cars to keep the car in peak condition. When completed this was rolling road tested showing over 200bhp so it goes as well as it sounds! Currently with an agreed insurance value of £55,000 today the car comes with much recent history and as a 1973 build is eligible for historic road fund licence. The car has just completed a trip to the Le Mans Classic and covered over 1,000 miles without a hitch." more photos on web page

It also has 260Z-style blinkers in the front guards, a missing bonnet badge, a later model brake master cylinder, no vents in the seats, non-original door mirrors and incorrect door cards (no chromed plastic strip) - I wouldn't kick it out of my garage though.

I was responding to how the original radio is fitted - i.e. it also has two screws on the sides as shown in the 'TOP' view photo above. I agree that radios/head units do need additional support, rather than being simply cantilevered from the face plate

This is Sean's (road rider's) car See posts #4956 - #4969 of this topic road rider, on 03 Mar 2017 - 3:29 PM, said: Hey all, just some self promotion here. Got one of my early girl 240Z's, up for sale on fleabay. HS30 00351 It's accident damaged and is basically a shell. http://www.ebay.com....-/122380004541? Cheers, Sean

Yes - the radio is fixed to the face plate by the nuts on the control shafts, and the face plate is fixed to the dash with 4 visible screws.

Datsun 260z, 302 Windsor V8 Negotiable Oakford, 6121, WA https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/banjup/cars-vans-utes/datsun-260z-302-windsor-v8/1140858820. "Expression of interest Options I would consider 1. Selling the 302 Windsor, celica 5speed, with dellow conversion kit., and all the installation components . Can be road tested . $5,000 neg 2. Selling complete car , rego and permits for the V8 or Sell as "original" with the 6cyl L series engine and gearbox. $28,000 neg,"

Here are my measurements of an Hitachi TM-1018ZB. They do not include a few screw heads that project about 3mm. Modern radios/stereos/head units are either single DIN or double DIN (double-height); "The measurement of a standard DIN slot is 2-1/8” (50mm) height by 7-1/8” (180mm) width." Therefore any single DIN unit should fit.

Must be time for another one of these then...

Nissan Datsun 240z 2 seater project jdm show street drift drag Near Pakenham, Victoria $20,000.00 http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/nar-nar-goon-north/cars-vans-utes/nissan-datsun-240z-2-seater-project-jdm-show-street-drift-drag/1140601316 "1973 240z Last 15 years dry storage 2 seater - Running car Structurally excellent L26 motor Comes with complete manual conversion Glass is good inc chrome All body lines meet up Solid Interior is all there. Can freight. Please no time wasters."

I just dobbed on you in the 'early girl bingo' topic. :

AusZcar member 'road rider' has #268 and the 'remains' of #351 http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/15857-nearly-20-years-of-dust-gone/?do=findComment&comment=188737

Hi Andy - update time?

The Z shop in Victoria sells a "Datsun 7" brake booster new rubber diagfram 240Z 1600 180B SSS" for $55 + postage http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/burwood/brakes-suspension/datsun-7-brake-booster-new-rubber-diagfram-240z-1600-180b-sss/1129727719

The same seller also has the Datsun 510 SSS 1600 Coupe on eBay for $45,000 and carsales for $45,500 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DATSUN-510-SSS-1600-COUPE-/272568331563?hash=item3f7656ad2b:g:l1QAAOSwfVpYsOMj https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Datsun-1600-1971/OAG-AD-14345334 As George pointed out with the 510 - it seems to be Heartbeat Cars

260z 2+2 RB30et $25,000.00 Negotiable Blue Mountains, NSW http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/emu-plains/cars-vans-utes/260z-2-2-rb30et/1140276979 "Hey guys Up for sale is my beloved 260z 2+2 with an RB30ET conversion. The bad: Ill start with this since its only fair you know what you are getting into. The car is an unfinished project, it is not perfect but these are getting rarer and rarer and you will never loose out on them. I purchased the car about 18 months ago and have since gotten it on the road, fixed it up to this point and done the conversion. It does have some rust (can send photos) but none that it structural mainly just surface (rust is a Datsun thing so if you find one without any you deserve a medal). We replaced the head gasket and studs about 250kms ago but now the rings have given way. Comp test showed 150-70-150-30-120-150. I have no idea how many ks are on the engine but bores were clean and there are no noises or knocks or anything. Spedo and rpm gauge not wired in yet. Rego runs out end of this month but i already have a pink slip and rego can be negotiated with the sale. The good: 74 260z 2+2 (low chassis number 7**) one of the first made. Engine: Rb30et engine and loom out of a VL (A8 block) New head MLS head gasket and studs Turbo smart boost controller Turbosmart boost gauge Bosch 044 pump 2 1/2 straight pipe exhaust Front mount with 3" piping Forward facing plenum ford xf throttle body Rodshop mounts R31 box Modified sump New CAS New leads BBS Rs wheels rebarreled and rebuilt by barrel bros. 15x10.5-29 15x11.5-37 Nankang 225/55 and sumitomo 265/50 Bc Racing coilovers with camber tops CS racing caster arms New front wheel bearings Jendosa fender flares Retro front lip Fender mirrors new front angle eye headlights Replaced front scuttle and rear hatch (no rust) 240k steering wheel Fuel pump and thermo fan switches New carpet. Seats in great condition for age new weather seals Underside and wheel arches have been coated in undercarriage tar. Plates will come with it Spares: Hilux 4 pot callipers Cobra style bucket seats Front and rear bumpers Set of chrome trim Stock door cards (black) Random other interior panels Rear light assembly Brand new Surge tank with Bosch lift pump and brand new Bosch 044 pump Injector service kit Bits of braided lines and connectors Catch can setup A whole box of 3 1/2" intercooler piping Located western Sydney. Not in a rush to sell so no lowball offers, but in saying that its only worth what people are willing to pay. Check out the other Dattos on car sales and gumtree if you need help. Reason for selling is apparently buying a house is important these days and I'm moving so no longer have room for two cars." (AusZcar member?)

1978 260Z 2-seater (UK) with 8,285 miles sold for UK£24,750 (approximately AU$42,200 at that time) on 24th September 2016 by 'Classic Car Auctions' in Warwickshire http://www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/1978-datsun-260z

Wow - it looks great - I bet you stood back with a big grin on your face after you washed it. Do you have the original motor? (expect an enthusiastic reply from a certain site administrator very soon! )

On your marks, get set ... 1976 Datsun 260Z 2-seater $15,000.00 Negotiable Moore Park Beach QLD http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/moorland/cars-vans-utes/1976-datsun-260z/1140056866 "2 seater L28 automatic transmission Unregistered In fair condition considering the age of the vehicle. Body will need work due to rust spots around the bottom of the door panels. Good restoration project."

The 'Seller's description' was a bit of a laugh too; "low ks collector car worth big money text or email for details no swaps no rego parts included are from a Mazda capella rx3 rx4 rx7 rx8 323 savanna also has mx5 hubs modified for nissan skyline silvia gazelle cedric 240z 260z 280z 300zx 350z and 370z they can be used on a gemini or even a r32 r33 r34 r35 gtr gts gtst gtt s13 s14 s15 180sx. engine swaps that are possible are sr20det ca18det corolla ke20 ke25 ke55 ke70 ae71 ae86 4age 4agze 4k 3k 5k 1jz 2jz 3sge 3sgte was gonna put in a rotary 12a 13b bridgeport but might just swap for a ford f100 f150 f250 f200 f350 351 if it has a cleveland windsor. may even swap for a rb20det rb25det rb26dett 7mgte 7mge supra celica ta22 ra28 or another rwd project resto. can swap for a subaru wrx sti ej20 6an 8an ej25 86 brz even a lancer evo 4g63 ralliart or something ls1 turbo or supercharged. maybe even a honda civic integra type r b16a b18c vtec 2tg 3tg weber solex. car does look like a mustang fastback vintage classic trd old school car just needs a mini full spool and forged motor on e85 and itll go fast"

I think this is the best place to put this; Beware - Suspected Scammer 1974 Datsun 240Z $45,000.00 Mount Isa, QLD http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mount-isa/cars-vans-utes/1974-datsun-240z/1139744042 The photo (of a LHD car - in what looks like suburban USA) has been copied from a Gumtree wanted ad http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/blacktown/cars-vans-utes/wtb-datsun-240z-1970-1973-manual/1138869191 Location is Mt Isa - typical remote location for a scam ad There is no such thing as a 1974 240Z (unless you count those first registered in 1974 - in which case I have one ). I have reported this to Gumtree - so it may have been deleted by the time you see this **Edit at 1:40am - now deleted - nice work Gumtree

This car has been listed again on eBay - auction ends Wednesday 01 Mar, 2017 11:29:27 AEDST 1973 Datsun 240z Penrith, NSW http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/datsun-240z-/302228774888?hash=item465e3d1fe8:g:6oQAAOSwWxNYqN-I http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/15639-datsun-240z-1973-automatic-for-sale/

This car has been listed again on eBay - auction ends Wednesday 01 Mar, 2017 11:29:27 AEDST http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/datsun-240z-/302228774888?hash=item465e3d1fe8:g:6oQAAOSwWxNYqN-I

260Z mag wheels Starting bid $140 Buy it now $188 Wingham, NSW (near Taree) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Datsun-240z-260z-280z-wheels-/132093914139? Auction ends - Sunday 19 Feb, 2017 19:34:01 AEDST "Original DATSUN 240z 260z 280z factory alloy wheels in good condition" - cheap compared to most I have seen for sale more photos on eBay