A great video Jack. A couple of points. The wing/fender mounted mirrors are standard JDM equipment for all home market cars which were called Fairlady. I believe the car you tested should have twin carbs. The standard carbs are made by Hitachi but as you alluded they’re basically SU carbs made under license. I’m not sure if the ZG is a 2 litre car Fairlady models usually were. There’s an even more Unicorn variant called the Fairlady Z 432 which had a 4 valve per cylinder 3 carb 2 cam engine hence the 432 nomenclature. I worked at a classic car business in the 80s & 90s that specialised in Z cars so I’m pretty well acquainted with them. I certainly miss my 240Z.
The Z eventually used V6s since the Z31 of early to mid 80s. The real sought after S30 Z is the Z432, using a 2 litre S20 engine with four valves per cylinder, three SU carburettors, and double overhead camshafts. On a side note, the S20 engine was designed by a chap by the name of Ryoichi Nakagawa who designed Japanese warplane engines, specifically the Homare engine in WWll
Oh my gosh! I had a MGB when I went and drove my first 240Z. I had really loved my B, at least until I drove that Z. It seemed so modern and it actually accelerated when I hit the throttle rather than just making more noise like my B did. Plus it never, ever nickle-dimed me with constant minor failures. Not to mention it was stunningly beautiful, even today. Great vid!
Wow. I had a 71 240Z. Absolutely loved that car. It wore set of Dunlop on minilites and was untouchable on the back roads near Peggy's Cove here in Nova Scotia. On those same roads, my little modern Civic is way faster, and I've owned and driven some legends, nothing has ever made me smile more. Thanx Jack. I'm already on BAT looking for one. Lol Cheers
Modern cars have advanced in so many ways, yet they've never managed to decrease my appreciation for classic cars. My S2000 is the newest car that I've owned and I definitely enjoy it very much. Yet despite all of the failings of the Triumph Spitfire I owned in high school, I don't look down on it just because the S2000 is better. I love the older cars specifically for what they were and still represent today. Personally, I've long considered the 240Z to be one of the best looking cars of all time, though I prefer the standard front end. I'd love to own one.
@@Number27 ha ha I wish the F40 was mine Jack….. as child of the 80’s I remember the F40 coming out and as an 8 year old or so thinking it was absolutely amazing, it’s still my ultimate dream car to this day 😀
While I had Fiats and Alfas, my Father was always an MG and Triumph fan -until he picked up an early 260Z. This had the 2.6 with the early 240Z style nose and bumpers. In reality, a facelifted 240 and not the bloated 280. His 260 was a car that scared me. One morning, when my Alfa was down for some repairs, I borrowed it to go to work. It was an early sunday morning and one of the roads I drive went straight through the marshes with no places for police to run a speed trap. I decided to see what it could do. HIs 260 had an exhaust, Mikuni carbs, covered lights, a spoiler, and a lower chin spoiler. When I looked down, I was doing an indicated 140mph and climbing! My little Alfetta GT could not hope to reach those speeds even if dropped off of a cliff. Needless to say, I backed off and drove sedately for the rest of the day.
My 76 280z is my favorite car I have ever owned. That was 30 years ago when I was in college and it was pretty beat up, but it was awesome none the less. Thank you, Jack! Bret
The DATSUN 240-Z was a Giant Killer . Instant Classic . Beautiful . RELIABLE . Great handler in its time . Rally Winner says it all there really . And that little 2.4 I-6 ended up as the 3.0 Alloy thing in the Skyline Sedans . Very Solid unit . Took Europe on Head to Head and WON . I would love to find an Original 240-Z for sale . Would BUY in a Heartbeat .
I can tell here in Florida it needs the bushing kit. For the shifter ( which on a Datsun you never rush it, just follow the rythim it likes to shift in and you will Winn races like JOHN MORTON. I HAVE A SHORT THROW SHIFTER IN MINE AND ITS A GAME CHANGER. MOTORSPORT AUTO IN CALIFORNIA SELLS IT. Jack you were caught on camera doing what every S30 Z from 240-280z. It always produces a SMILE, you can not resist. It's such a happy, friendly car. And the 3rd gear pull will surprise,every 5.0 mustang driver, at lease here in the states where they used to run amuck! Back in the day ,911 driver's would rely on the 911 corner ability. Till the Z came out, to see those Porsche drivers face of shock when the Z went past. Yeah, I know that's because so many Porsche owners were not Sports Car Driver's. Which most of the Datsun Z Driver's were in those days. I remember ,provoking a 911 and it was well driven ,and I got the proverbial sand in my windscreen!
Another excellent and knowledgeable video jack. Always remember seeing the odd one of these Datsuns on the road when I was growing up. Can't beat older classic car's 👌
Back in the early eighties a friend of mine had a 240Z. I was lucky enough to drive it one night after he had too much to drink, what a great car car it was.
Chapman struts first appeared on the road at the back of the Elite, (preceded on the track in the Formula 2 Lotus 12). Unfortunately, the Elite was entirely fibreglass monocoque construction, including the strut mounting cones. Fibreglass does not appreciate the sort of repeated hammering inflicted by suspensions, so they tended to delaminate at inconvenient moments. An Elite failing to negotiate a corner, with one or both rear quarters down on the asphalt was a fairly common sight in the late 1950s and early 1960s. (Nothing to do with Datsuns per se, but you will keep using trigger phrases. :-)* )
It might not be related to the Z cars, but talk about two absolutely gorgeous designs. I've been a fan of the 240Z ever since they first appeared here in the States (I was in grade school at the time and can still remember the impression made on me). While in Tacoma, Washington last year I visited LeMay's American Car Museum. They had a very impressive collection. Among those cars that I spent the most time staring at was a stunning Lotus Elite. I certainly never saw one of those in my youth. (The Triumph Spitfire I bought while in high school was exotic where I lived).
Ah the wonder trio. E Type, 2000GT and the Z. I couldn't choose between them. Probably the E...but the Z is just so cool. The coolest variant would be the Z432 with the Skyline engine, even rarer than the ZG
Nice one Jack, I used to rustproof Datsuns in the late 70s, I must’ve done 1000s of them 100A, 120y, 160b, 180 bluebirds, my favourites were 180B sss, and 280Z, great video and it brought back some great memories,👍👍.
There's nothing quite like driving an older carbureted car with no power steering and no driver assists. It's noisy, fume-y, exciting and yet so rewarding when you get it right.
Cool presentation and review, thank you Jack! Like thew 'Z' eversince the famous red one in the Petrolicious video form years back. A great engine sound and ditto car, also the fun colour scheme, retro vibes galore. Furhermore, one very amazing Land Cruiser hiding there in the shadows. Possibly a next Number 27, JDM Special review 😁👍
Nice car jack. Never heard of that version. I always liked the Silvia and 300zx turbo. The z was a good rally car too. Always wanted to see a road version of the rally 240RS from the 80s. Great video as ever. Ben 🚌🚍
Try to find an early 70s Datsun 1600 with at least some of the rally aftermarket parts on it, another classic from that company. It had independent rear end at a time when pretty much everything else in that price range and size had live rear axle and was a favourite for those who wanted an effective rally car on a budget.
Nice review of a version of the car I wasn't aware of. The Japanese have habit of taking things others have done for a long time (and perhaps not particularly well) and simply making them better. They took advantage of the market shifting away from sportscars having to be be a convertible and brought out the Z, and helped kill the British sportscar, then some 20 years later brought back the British sportscar in the form of the Miata.
Been in my top 5 favourite cars for over 20 years. I couldn’t afford one even though they were cheap then. Now more people have found them they’ve become super pricey.
I did a Janspeed conversion on mine, exchange cylinder head with enlarged inlet and outlet ports, high lift camshaft , and individually piped from the exhaust ports into a big bore exhaust system. Regretted selling it so I bought two more.
I've noticed that Jane Weitzmann's cars appear across numerous channels on UA-cam. I'm curious to know if you all pay Jane for her time or rent these cars from her for the making of videos like this one. Clearly this is a special car, though more research/knowledge on your part would have really been appreciated this time around when it comes to things such as the carburetor spec when these left the factory, etc.. I don't mean to be harsh - we all can't be Iain Tyrrell. I am enjoying your channel overall.
I must admit when I first saw a Fairlady I dismissed it because it was a Japanese import and therefore couldn't possibly be any good but there was something about the purity of it's looks. I'm glad to have seen this video which gave me cause to reevaluate it and appreciate it for what it is - a great little car. Thanks Jack.
I could'n afford one in 1971 so I bought a Datsun 510, the next best thing. It was the Honda Si for us young lads. Plus, the aura of John Morton's BRE legendary victories over the Lancias, the more powerful Alfas and BMWs in SCCA and Tran-Am series. Mine was an Apple Green with wiiiide black stripes front to back. I added the same wheels as this Z and SUS carbs and a Stebro exhaust. The envy of my friends - one of those had a nice Cooper S, but the thing was ALWAYS at the garage ! He traded it for a Corolla in hope to beat me at the Red Light GPs. Ha ! **BTW Jack, those wings mounted rear view mirrors were mandatory in Japan for all cars, not only this one.
I can still remember when the 240Z first appeared here in the States (though I was still just in grade school). As a kid I even owned a Corgi model of that BRE 240Z. Years back searching for a sports car I ended up with a used Honda S2000, but I did contemplate the 240Z just as I had a few times in the past. I don't have any regrets. I love the S2000 and roadsters in general, but I'll always dig the 240Z. I kept that Corgi model through adulthood only to pass it on to my son. These days I have an incredibly detailed 1/18 scale version of that BRE Datsun, lol - what an iconic car.
Hello Jack. A really interesting video. A great job! When I was old enough to drive the Z had already been out for years. The new gens were already becoming bloated and the older ones were overshadowed by the fading images of the muscle car (here in the states). I don't think they got their due from the majority of car enthusiasts who were not into Japanese cars. So many ended up rusting out or being crushed. A real shame for what is an iconic model. This special edition is something I had never heard of which makes this video even better. A great start to the weekend mate. Thanks for posting it.
Always loved these, was offered a nice yellow (with slot mag wheels) 1972 240Z for £1000 back in 1990, but at 19 years old there was no way i could insure it so had to pass.
For me, one of the most gorgeous cars ever made. I would choose one of these over any Ferrari, E-Type, etc. Beyond my pocket though! Great video as always jack. 👍
‘……not super agile’ is being polite. I drove one many, many moons ago when the Datsun Zs were still in production; they handle like American land yachts.
I had a '71 in the urine yellow and loved it. I'm not sure aboot that "G" nose availability in the U.S. 'cause I never saw it anywhere (and I do LOVE it and prefer it) until a few years ago and if yo look at any of the period race cars (BRE etc.) they all have the standard nose (albeit with covered headlights).
I think Datsun acquired Prince, and suspect that this engine is based on the old Prince Skyline GT. I first saw a Prince Skyline in '63 with triple Webers.
Given that the 240z was the car that effectively killed the US market for the E-type, i'm a little surprised that it wasn't faster - 6.7 c.f, 8 sec 0-60 and 150-ish to 125mph. I guess E-type figures may have been exaggerated back in the day.
The e-type figs were defintely massages and achieved with a modified car. But also the etype was more expensive than the Z.. so the Z had value on its side. As well as reliability and handling.
We used to call "fender-mounted mirrors" wing mirrors. The colour, wheels and orange stripes are absolutely minging as all Japanese styling was in those days. Apparently the not very macho name Fairlady was a result of some bigwig seeing My Fair Lady. I'm sure the engineering was a whole generation on from an MGB though.
It is a shame you can not get a brand new Retro (NOT Resto Mod, they are way too expensive) for only a $20k or $30k premium even with different mechanicals. With a new one, you wouldn't mind putting on some miles. The 370Z & new Z are cool. There is just something about the earlier era. Electric revolution? Whatever.
All cars sold in Japan had to have wing mounted mirrors by law until 1983 when the law changed. This is not a difference between the ZG and standard 240Z.
chunky looking thing [not you, - the car], but i just can't handle the fairlady badge. it looks acceptable when wrote in japanese, as per a 350z i repaired recently. wasn't sure what the badge said, so the apprentice got his phone out + the damn thing translated to fairlady straight away. his phone wasnt much use when he had to change the 6 plugs, bless.
@@Number27 Unfortunately, no, listened to it a few more times to confirm, but it definitely came out as "Wanatabes" Which would either be eating a "trap/snare" or possibly weird net Engrish to mean you're hungry(wanna/want-to eat)... Not a big issue, but I think it could make a pretty funny shirt...
SO SO NICE to hear someone say ZED. Yes, ZED in the English language is the correct way to pronounce it. Well done, Jack! Respect!
A great video Jack. A couple of points. The wing/fender mounted mirrors are standard JDM equipment for all home market cars which were called Fairlady. I believe the car you tested should have twin carbs. The standard carbs are made by Hitachi but as you alluded they’re basically SU carbs made under license. I’m not sure if the ZG is a 2 litre car Fairlady models usually were. There’s an even more Unicorn variant called the Fairlady Z 432 which had a 4 valve per cylinder 3 carb 2 cam engine hence the 432 nomenclature. I worked at a classic car business in the 80s & 90s that specialised in Z cars so I’m pretty well acquainted with them. I certainly miss my 240Z.
Thank God! Someone who actually knows what they're talking about. Had a UK 240Z back in '86. It's still going - RLJ 604M.
@@bugattieb110ss thanks. Mine was CHL655K. I checked it on DVLA and it had been on the road relatively recently so perhaps it still exists somewhere?
The Z eventually used V6s since the Z31 of early to mid 80s.
The real sought after S30 Z is the Z432, using a 2 litre S20 engine with four valves per cylinder, three SU carburettors, and double overhead camshafts.
On a side note, the S20 engine was designed by a chap by the name of Ryoichi Nakagawa who designed Japanese warplane engines, specifically the Homare engine in WWll
IMHO One of the best looking cars ever produced. And in this colour scheme it is 👌
I totally agree with you, though personally I prefer the standard front end.
Oh my gosh! I had a MGB when I went and drove my first 240Z. I had really loved my B, at least until I drove that Z. It seemed so modern and it actually accelerated when I hit the throttle rather than just making more noise like my B did. Plus it never, ever nickle-dimed me with constant minor failures. Not to mention it was stunningly beautiful, even today. Great vid!
It's beautiful not 'even' today, but especially today.
The orange striping isn’t for me, but outside of those, that car is pure sex!
The gear change needs the bushings replaced (easy job)....removes all that 'slack' you experienced...great Vid Jack...
Jack, so Prolific. You are killing it with all these great car reviews.
What a beautiful car I always loved datsun especially the 240 kgt brilliant video
My brothers piano teacher had one when I was a lad, metallic brown.....I lusted after that car.
Thank you for showing us my most favourite car of all time
Wow.
I had a 71 240Z.
Absolutely loved that car. It wore set of Dunlop on minilites and was untouchable on the back roads near Peggy's Cove here in Nova Scotia. On those same roads, my little modern Civic is way faster, and I've owned and driven some legends, nothing has ever made me smile more.
Thanx Jack. I'm already on BAT looking for one. Lol
Cheers
Modern cars have advanced in so many ways, yet they've never managed to decrease my appreciation for classic cars. My S2000 is the newest car that I've owned and I definitely enjoy it very much. Yet despite all of the failings of the Triumph Spitfire I owned in high school, I don't look down on it just because the S2000 is better. I love the older cars specifically for what they were and still represent today. Personally, I've long considered the 240Z to be one of the best looking cars of all time, though I prefer the standard front end. I'd love to own one.
Hope you find one Robb!! Thanks for watching buddy!
What an absolutely great looking car ! Cracking stuff as usual Jack 😉
Thanks Ryan and nice new thumb.. I think? Don’t Denver you having an F40 previously!
@@Number27 ha ha I wish the F40 was mine Jack….. as child of the 80’s I remember the F40 coming out and as an 8 year old or so thinking it was absolutely amazing, it’s still my ultimate dream car to this day 😀
I think I saw this car at the 2019 London Classic Car Show! What a car!
Thanks Jack, always liked the 240z (the ones after looked a bit bloated/lost the purity of look I think). 6 cyl always good to hear to!
While I had Fiats and Alfas, my Father was always an MG and Triumph fan -until he picked up an early 260Z. This had the 2.6 with the early 240Z style nose and bumpers. In reality, a facelifted 240 and not the bloated 280. His 260 was a car that scared me. One morning, when my Alfa was down for some repairs, I borrowed it to go to work. It was an early sunday morning and one of the roads I drive went straight through the marshes with no places for police to run a speed trap. I decided to see what it could do. HIs 260 had an exhaust, Mikuni carbs, covered lights, a spoiler, and a lower chin spoiler. When I looked down, I was doing an indicated 140mph and climbing! My little Alfetta GT could not hope to reach those speeds even if dropped off of a cliff. Needless to say, I backed off and drove sedately for the rest of the day.
My 76 280z is my favorite car I have ever owned. That was 30 years ago when I was in college and it was pretty beat up, but it was awesome none the less. Thank you, Jack!
Bret
Ah great to know you’ve owned one of these Bret!
Nice car but as a mechanic I'm always alarmed when I see that there are no proper air filters, not a good idea unless you like destroying engines.
The DATSUN 240-Z was a Giant Killer . Instant Classic . Beautiful . RELIABLE . Great handler in its time . Rally Winner says it all there really .
And that little 2.4 I-6 ended up as the 3.0 Alloy thing in the Skyline Sedans . Very Solid unit . Took Europe on Head to Head and WON .
I would love to find an Original 240-Z for sale . Would BUY in a Heartbeat .
Thanks for watching John!
I can tell here in Florida it needs the bushing kit. For the shifter ( which on a Datsun you never rush it, just follow the rythim it likes to shift in and you will Winn races like JOHN MORTON.
I HAVE A SHORT THROW SHIFTER IN MINE AND ITS A GAME CHANGER. MOTORSPORT AUTO IN CALIFORNIA SELLS IT.
Jack you were caught on camera doing what every S30 Z from 240-280z. It always produces a SMILE, you can not resist. It's such a happy, friendly car. And the 3rd gear pull will surprise,every 5.0 mustang driver, at lease here in the states where they used to run amuck!
Back in the day ,911 driver's would rely on the 911 corner ability. Till the Z came out, to see those Porsche drivers face of shock when the Z went past. Yeah, I know that's because so many Porsche owners were not Sports Car Driver's. Which most of the Datsun Z Driver's were in those days.
I remember ,provoking a 911 and it was well driven ,and I got the proverbial sand in my windscreen!
Big wave to Florida chap and thanks for watching!
Another excellent and knowledgeable video jack.
Always remember seeing the odd one of these Datsuns on the road when I was growing up.
Can't beat older classic car's 👌
Back in the early eighties a friend of mine had a 240Z. I was lucky enough to drive it one night after he had too much to drink, what a great car car it was.
One of my favorite datsuns i would much rather have one of these over an mg sound superb as well .
But no convertibles. How about an MGC. 6 cylinders same power as the Z.
I’ve always wanted a 240Z, it’s such a beautiful classic.
Chapman struts first appeared on the road at the back of the Elite, (preceded on the track in the Formula 2 Lotus 12). Unfortunately, the Elite was entirely fibreglass monocoque construction, including the strut mounting cones. Fibreglass does not appreciate the sort of repeated hammering inflicted by suspensions, so they tended to delaminate at inconvenient moments. An Elite failing to negotiate a corner, with one or both rear quarters down on the asphalt was a fairly common sight in the late 1950s and early 1960s. (Nothing to do with Datsuns per se, but you will keep using trigger phrases. :-)* )
It might not be related to the Z cars, but talk about two absolutely gorgeous designs. I've been a fan of the 240Z ever since they first appeared here in the States (I was in grade school at the time and can still remember the impression made on me). While in Tacoma, Washington last year I visited LeMay's American Car Museum. They had a very impressive collection. Among those cars that I spent the most time staring at was a stunning Lotus Elite. I certainly never saw one of those in my youth. (The Triumph Spitfire I bought while in high school was exotic where I lived).
Ah the wonder trio. E Type, 2000GT and the Z.
I couldn't choose between them. Probably the E...but the Z is just so cool. The coolest variant would be the Z432 with the Skyline engine, even rarer than the ZG
Great review, one of my favourite cars of all time, that engine is a thing of beauty 😀
I had a 66 and 67 MGB also a 72, 73Z and currently a 75Z. All are fun cars in their own right. Enjoyed your presentation, thank you!
One of my favourite cars, I remember when they came out, alot of people laughed, not now.
Really interesting review. Love the old Z cars and the “rev face” 👍🏻😎🤣
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Nice one Jack, I used to rustproof Datsuns in the late 70s, I must’ve done 1000s of them 100A, 120y, 160b, 180 bluebirds, my favourites were 180B sss, and 280Z, great video and it brought back some great memories,👍👍.
240s had terrible rust proofing!! Thanks for watching!
Nicely done again thx Jack keep this kind of content coming 🤩
Nice 60 series Landcruiser in the garage, too :)
There's nothing quite like driving an older carbureted car with no power steering and no driver assists. It's noisy, fume-y, exciting and yet so rewarding when you get it right.
Cool presentation and review, thank you Jack! Like thew 'Z' eversince the famous red one in the Petrolicious video form years back. A great engine sound and ditto car, also the fun colour scheme, retro vibes galore. Furhermore, one very amazing Land Cruiser hiding there in the shadows. Possibly a next Number 27, JDM Special review 😁👍
Thanks for sharing such a cool JDM. I own a Z32 convertible and absolutely adore it!
What a great find. Well done.
Nice car jack. Never heard of that version. I always liked the Silvia and 300zx turbo. The z was a good rally car too. Always wanted to see a road version of the rally 240RS from the 80s. Great video as ever. Ben 🚌🚍
Thank you Ben!!!
Still a good looking car today
Try to find an early 70s Datsun 1600 with at least some of the rally aftermarket parts on it, another classic from that company. It had independent rear end at a time when pretty much everything else in that price range and size had live rear axle and was a favourite for those who wanted an effective rally car on a budget.
A friend of mine had a 260Z, excellent cars, great video.
Nice review of a version of the car I wasn't aware of. The Japanese have habit of taking things others have done for a long time (and perhaps not particularly well) and simply making them better. They took advantage of the market shifting away from sportscars having to be be a convertible and brought out the Z, and helped kill the British sportscar, then some 20 years later brought back the British sportscar in the form of the Miata.
Love the sound of Six Cylinders
Loved those old Datsuns !
A great report Jack!
Good choice of cars. The late actor Paul Newman won several US SCCA championships racing the Z cars for Bob Sharp racing.
Great video Jack & what a beautiful car 😍
That's a really interesting car
Another great video
Very Interesting my god I had never heard of chapman struts ( my uncle used to be production manager on the esprit line ) top presentation chap
Great video Jack. I too had a soft spot for the Z cars, I kick my self now for not buying one when they were cheap.
Been in my top 5 favourite cars for over 20 years. I couldn’t afford one even though they were cheap then. Now more people have found them they’ve become super pricey.
What a surprise to see this on your channel! Awesome - love the z. Had mine since 1996. On narrower tyres they come alive and are agile......
Wow… enjoy yours Glenn!! And thanks for watching!
@@Number27 really enjoy your channel - one of my faves in all of UA-cam land - keep up the great work
I did a Janspeed conversion on mine, exchange cylinder head with enlarged inlet and outlet ports, high lift camshaft , and individually piped from the exhaust ports into a big bore exhaust system. Regretted selling it so I bought two more.
🤣🤣 sounds fantastic!
I've noticed that Jane Weitzmann's cars appear across numerous channels on UA-cam. I'm curious to know if you all pay Jane for her time or rent these cars from her for the making of videos like this one. Clearly this is a special car, though more research/knowledge on your part would have really been appreciated this time around when it comes to things such as the carburetor spec when these left the factory, etc.. I don't mean to be harsh - we all can't be Iain Tyrrell. I am enjoying your channel overall.
I must admit when I first saw a Fairlady I dismissed it because it was a Japanese import and therefore couldn't possibly be any good but there was something about the purity of it's looks. I'm glad to have seen this video which gave me cause to reevaluate it and appreciate it for what it is - a great little car. Thanks Jack.
I could'n afford one in 1971 so I bought a Datsun 510, the next best thing. It was the Honda Si for us young lads.
Plus, the aura of John Morton's BRE legendary victories over the Lancias, the more powerful Alfas and BMWs in SCCA and Tran-Am series. Mine was an Apple Green with wiiiide black stripes front to back. I added the same wheels as this Z and SUS carbs and a Stebro exhaust. The envy of my friends - one of those had a nice Cooper S, but the thing was ALWAYS at the garage ! He traded it for a Corolla in hope to beat me at the Red Light GPs. Ha !
**BTW Jack, those wings mounted rear view mirrors were mandatory in Japan for all cars, not only this one.
I can still remember when the 240Z first appeared here in the States (though I was still just in grade school). As a kid I even owned a Corgi model of that BRE 240Z. Years back searching for a sports car I ended up with a used Honda S2000, but I did contemplate the 240Z just as I had a few times in the past. I don't have any regrets. I love the S2000 and roadsters in general, but I'll always dig the 240Z. I kept that Corgi model through adulthood only to pass it on to my son. These days I have an incredibly detailed 1/18 scale version of that BRE Datsun, lol - what an iconic car.
Hey Marc!! Thank you for the fantastic story and yes other mentioned the mirrors too, an article I read was wrong!!
Hello Jack. A really interesting video. A great job! When I was old enough to drive the Z had already been out for years. The new gens were already becoming bloated and the older ones were overshadowed by the fading images of the muscle car (here in the states). I don't think they got their due from the majority of car enthusiasts who were not into Japanese cars. So many ended up rusting out or being crushed. A real shame for what is an iconic model.
This special edition is something I had never heard of which makes this video even better. A great start to the weekend mate. Thanks for posting it.
Love Z cars - I think a 50 year old gearchange would have some play in it tbf!
Always loved these, was offered a nice yellow (with slot mag wheels) 1972 240Z for £1000 back in 1990, but at 19 years old there was no way i could insure it so had to pass.
For me, one of the most gorgeous cars ever made. I would choose one of these over any Ferrari, E-Type, etc. Beyond my pocket though! Great video as always jack. 👍
Very cool car 🚗
I miss my 82' and 83' 280zx.
‘……not super agile’ is being polite. I drove one many, many moons ago when the Datsun Zs were still in production; they handle like American land yachts.
A yes, the Devil Z. Legend says it still roams the Tokyo Wangan seeking worthy opponents...
Now this I like. A lot.
I had a '71 in the urine yellow and loved it. I'm not sure aboot that "G" nose availability in the U.S. 'cause I never saw it anywhere (and I do LOVE it and prefer it) until a few years ago and if yo look at any of the period race cars (BRE etc.) they all have the standard nose (albeit with covered headlights).
Great car 👍
great video....if you can try and find a z432 it's a z with a factory fitted skyline GTR engine from the late 1960's
Now that is a real rarity!! Would love to!
I love this car!
Plate C
I always used to like the name Datsun, even though it sounds like a manufacturer of rust buckets. It's got a kind of working class charm to the name.
Want one.
JDM mirrors on fenders were supposedly to satisfy a rule that the mirrors had to be visible through the windscreen
Thanks 🙏, interesting to hear about that!!
I think Datsun acquired Prince, and suspect that this engine is based on the old Prince Skyline GT. I first saw a Prince Skyline in '63 with triple Webers.
Mikunis are quite nicely redesigned Solex bodied carbs
Great video, love those old Zeds.. Whats with the dollars??
Those are the sale prices I could find
Nice looking car. The wing mirrors reminded me of my parents vauxhall viva though. They would have to go.
I'm just mad at this point. I love these cars. Might not ever get one
There’s still time!!
These things were called Big Sam ….Big Samurai
Given that the 240z was the car that effectively killed the US market for the E-type, i'm a little surprised that it wasn't faster - 6.7 c.f, 8 sec 0-60 and 150-ish to 125mph. I guess E-type figures may have been exaggerated back in the day.
The e-type figs were defintely massages and achieved with a modified car. But also the etype was more expensive than the Z.. so the Z had value on its side. As well as reliability and handling.
Great video, but I don't think they're still that affordable anymore, with prices reaching hundreds of thousands for an example
The standard Z looks so much better at the front that this. No filters on the trumpets? why on earth would anyone do that?
Beautiful car, unfortunately we didn't get those in the states, and the prices of 240, 260 and 280's are going vertical.
Thanks for watching buddy.. interesting yotutube name.. looks like you might get your empire back!
We used to call "fender-mounted mirrors" wing mirrors.
The colour, wheels and orange stripes are absolutely minging as all Japanese styling was in those days. Apparently the not very macho name Fairlady was a result of some bigwig seeing My Fair Lady.
I'm sure the engineering was a whole generation on from an MGB though.
I'll bet that things got loads of torque.
Sold mine 4 800 pounds. 30 years ago
Looking forward to seeing you pull that Ferrari 308 engine out..So get on it!
Nice, I haven’t seen that one before, I have a yellow 72 240Z which I’m thinking of selling, if your interested 😉
I would love it but really can’t afford any more cars.. I need to thin down my collection if anything!!
would love a devil-z
loved... ohh its Watanabes ; )
It is a shame you can not get a brand new Retro (NOT Resto Mod, they are way too expensive) for only a $20k or $30k premium even with different mechanicals. With a new one, you wouldn't mind putting on some miles. The 370Z & new Z are cool. There is just something about the earlier era. Electric revolution? Whatever.
All cars sold in Japan had to have wing mounted mirrors by law until 1983 when the law changed. This is not a difference between the ZG and standard 240Z.
Maybe I missed it but is that a 240 260 or 280?
Jack, are you sporting a Casio !
Yes!
What sizes wheels? They look nice :)
The original Z is better looking. Nice video, nice car though. Love "the rev face" 🙂
Unberivable
At the time the japoneses Police use This model🚓
240zg. “G” stands for grande nose. Hence 240z gnose.
You are totally selling Fred and the Bismerc, then buying a Z car, I'd bet you the Influenzo.
chunky looking thing [not you, - the car], but i just can't handle the fairlady badge. it looks acceptable when wrote in japanese, as per a 350z i repaired recently. wasn't sure what the badge said, so the apprentice got his phone out + the damn thing translated to fairlady straight away. his phone wasnt much use when he had to change the 6 plugs, bless.
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罠食べ？！？ I do believe you meant Watanabe...
Is that not what I said? Thanks for watching!!
@@Number27 Unfortunately, no, listened to it a few more times to confirm, but it definitely came out as "Wanatabes" Which would either be eating a "trap/snare" or possibly weird net Engrish to mean you're hungry(wanna/want-to eat)... Not a big issue, but I think it could make a pretty funny shirt...