1972 Datsun Fairlady 240Z | Father & Son Garage Build

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  • @AutotopiaLA
    @AutotopiaLA  4 роки тому +4

    ATLAmerch.com/

    • @Roberto-gp3yx
      @Roberto-gp3yx 4 роки тому

      I guess Nissan is the way to go for your first speeding ticket. I got mine in a 2006 Sentra going down the grapevine a month after getting it out from the dealership 😆

  • @thedevilsadvocate3710
    @thedevilsadvocate3710 5 років тому +34

    He saved a Z from dying. He's a hero!!

  • @evoemperor3776
    @evoemperor3776 5 років тому +60

    Everybody is just widebody or fender flares these days. i just want the classic lines of the original car to show and this one hits the spot

    • @cartermassey2316
      @cartermassey2316 5 років тому +4

      Stock body ftw

    • @robertc4311
      @robertc4311 4 роки тому

      evo emperor This too cool..love the stock lines...glad he didn’t do the Japan spec fender mirrors which mess up the lines...but I would have probably had Rubello racing build the engine up to about 300hp...

    • @evoemperor3776
      @evoemperor3776 4 роки тому

      @@robertc4311 if money is not an object i would get the os giken built TC24-B1Z arguably the best sounding inline six

    • @jordancailes8383
      @jordancailes8383 4 роки тому +1

      I just bought one and I originally wanted to go with flairs (which were actually a factory option) but it came on some Enkei EK64s (which fits great) and the fenders/quarters are in great shape so I’m leaving it

    • @louiedelatorre1667
      @louiedelatorre1667 4 роки тому +1

      Fender flares were an original option on the s30..

  • @hunterjones9822
    @hunterjones9822 5 років тому +4

    What a great car, it's not always about 1000 HP twin turbo blah blah blah. Hats off to the father and son team, nothing like building your own car!

  • @elyon2966
    @elyon2966 2 роки тому +1

    As someone who rebluit a boat with his father, this kind of experience is priceless. As an adult, beeing able to be proud of your father is a blessing.

  • @MrStacy1974
    @MrStacy1974 5 років тому +86

    I'm glad you started the year with a home built car.
    The million dollar shop built cars are nice to look at but unattainable for most people.

    • @truantray
      @truantray 5 років тому +3

      Ok, but there is a lot of money in this build.

    • @indigoism6089
      @indigoism6089 5 років тому +7

      This is still a build that most people cannot afford though.

  • @CyberDocUSA
    @CyberDocUSA Рік тому +2

    The pop and son build is fantastic and the roof donor... Nice that it worked out. The air bags through me off and it's a cool touch as is the brass plate.

  • @haroldrios4050
    @haroldrios4050 5 років тому +4

    Yes! Finally; No engine swap, no highly modified, no roll cage... Awesome 240Z/Fairlady. Liked!

  • @Photobombin
    @Photobombin 5 років тому +7

    As a guy who has a highly modified Z, I give major props to this guy and his father for such a tasteful restomod. Thanks for another great video Sean, it was good to meet you at SEMA.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому +1

      I love em all and I dig that it was a father/son build kept simple and old school. And good meeting you as well

  • @garynordby6789
    @garynordby6789 5 років тому +44

    Would love to see more father son garage builds

  • @krazytrinisteve
    @krazytrinisteve 5 років тому +1

    I remember this car at my neighbor’s house in the Caribbean and it was never driven ever. Just sat there and would walk by and touch the back... drooling ..30 years ago and I still remember it damm beautiful still

  • @jamesclukey7488
    @jamesclukey7488 5 років тому +3

    Very nice job ! I had a 1979 Datsun 280ZX with the original Iron Cross wheels for over twelve years, but sold it. Had the usual parts replaced that wore out, along with a complete tune up and new wiring harness. It started to become impossible to get original parts anymore and I decided to not put anymore money into her. But they are beautiful cars !

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      Thanks for the story here 👊 Always cool cars imo

  • @nenadnedovic9246
    @nenadnedovic9246 5 років тому +3

    Best 240 by far.Nice touches and you didnt Frankenstein it.
    Hats iff to you guys.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      Agreed. I love what he did with this Z

  • @mikevanhalen1989
    @mikevanhalen1989 5 років тому +28

    “The build never ends” Miguel is dead on there. Great work man, beautiful

  • @NoxiousPond
    @NoxiousPond 4 роки тому +2

    I learned how to drive manual in my dads 72 240Z when I was only 14. I loved that car. Such a great affordable classic.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 роки тому

      I got my first speeding ticket in my moms 70. These are timeless beauties imo

    • @NoxiousPond
      @NoxiousPond 4 роки тому

      @@AutotopiaLA like you said in the video ha!

  • @arrivendrive6831
    @arrivendrive6831 5 років тому +3

    That 240z is a nice clean car. My first car was a 280zx. My buddy had a 240z and it was awesome. Thumbs up for the old z cars.

  • @hac73
    @hac73 5 років тому +3

    Very nice car, and very nice color choice. One of the small things that impressed me were the mirrors. THANK YOU for not mounting them on the fenders. Only my opinion, but I think they look so stupid there. You have them in the right place!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      He did everything right here. I think it’s a killer Z

  • @Chuckles9191991
    @Chuckles9191991 3 роки тому +1

    Doesn’t get much better than an old Z.

  • @ruialmeida5755
    @ruialmeida5755 5 років тому +25

    The Datsun Fairlady Z is an incredible car, and what Miguel and his dad did to it...hats off. Congrats for the 1st choice of the year!

    • @scottlasater4658
      @scottlasater4658 5 років тому +1

      Again, it's not a fairlady.

    • @ruialmeida5755
      @ruialmeida5755 5 років тому +1

      @@scottlasater4658 - 1972 Fairlady 240Z-G
      - source : usa.nissannews.com/en-US/releases/datsun-and-nissan-fairlady-z-heritage1972 Fairlady 240Z-G
      The Fairlady Z was developed as the successor to the Fairlady 2000 (SR311). In late November 1969, the S30 (first-generation model) was launched (announcement: October 18). At first, only a 2,000cc model was available, but two years later, in November 1971, the 240Z was launched in Japan (announcement: October 20), powered by a 2,400cc engine.
      With the adoption of a closed body design, the Fairlady Z was able to offer much improved comfort and safety. And thanks to the high-performance engine and 4-wheel independent suspension, it gained a strong following in overseas markets. As a sports car, it was a rare best seller: the total number of models produced for the whole series topped 1 million units.
      The engine for the 240Z was the powerful L24 (2,393cc, 150PS) used in the models exported to North America. There were 3 grades available: the 240Z (1.15 million yen), the 240Z-L (1.35 million yen), and the 240Z-G (1.5 million yen). The top of the line 240ZG - with its long nose, over-fenders and rear spoiler - was the fastest Japanese car, boasting a top speed of 210km/h.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому +4

      Perfect start to 2020

  • @tommyfrombama4834
    @tommyfrombama4834 4 роки тому +1

    Love the stance, the wheels, and how clean and simple the build is. He didn't modify things that didn't need to be modified. The timeless design is unencumbered. These old Z's are just so cool. The twin turbo 300z come out when I was just reaching driving age, and it is still a car I'd love to own. I'm a muscle car guy all the way. I own a few Mustangs. I respect all cars that done right and this car is right. Thumbs up man.

  • @6pistons
    @6pistons 5 років тому +3

    That is a clean old skool japanese classic. And that 2.4 straight six with triple Webers sounds sweet. Nicely done.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      Yeah, this is a cool old school Z

  • @jmsantia1
    @jmsantia1 5 років тому +3

    Awesome ride! It's like I always say, KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid). Nothing like a classy ride mostly stock/original with subtle mods/upgrades. It's basically timeless, 10 years from now it'll still look good and not outdated.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому +1

      Totally agree with you 👊

  • @Lessk69
    @Lessk69 4 роки тому +1

    I can't believe he saved that wreck of a car. That is amazing. And those wheels are gorgeous!

  • @rodneyram5172
    @rodneyram5172 5 років тому +3

    Glad to hear Miguel say he will keep it. That car is lucky to be in such good hands. Beautiful Fairlady

  • @winstonpratt604
    @winstonpratt604 3 роки тому +1

    Those cannon intakes are super dope...😉

  • @los213k
    @los213k 3 роки тому +1

    That copper plate looks dope!

  • @ferguscasey5301
    @ferguscasey5301 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful car. Doesn't need the big arches like many 240z, looks great the way it is.

  • @marwannabe
    @marwannabe 5 років тому +26

    The triple Webers are gorgeous and the wheels are gold! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @jamesmartin3533
    @jamesmartin3533 3 роки тому +1

    The metal roof work is flawless!

  • @thisisgoingtofar
    @thisisgoingtofar 5 років тому +3

    This is a work of art and pure mechanical genius. Really great that it is original. The engine sounds great and the car looks beyond fabulous. Good job.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      Agreed all the way with you here 👊

  • @240fxst
    @240fxst 3 роки тому +1

    Gosh I had a 72' painted red, black interior, blacked out emblems and bumpers, suspension tuned at far performance in san jose ca. triple webers, horizontal dual stack exhaust, black alumunum rear window louvers gold honey comb enkei wheels. Sold it to my nephew wanted to buy it back years later he sold it. I wish I kept it. Great build you and dad. Something to be proud of, enjoy it! Thanks for the ride.

  • @615al4
    @615al4 3 роки тому +1

    Much respect to this man and his Dad. Beautiful example of a classic 240. Manual trans is a must have in these beuties. Thanks always for the best car channel. I always have a good time. Its like i am there so to say.

  • @lucs1071
    @lucs1071 4 роки тому +2

    Perfect car, original engine, stock body, the only thing I would change is the air suspencion, it looked perfect at the ride heigh you were using while driving it.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 роки тому +1

      I hear ya but he really wanted it do drop when parked which I can understand. I still prefer coils

  • @1973noxqses
    @1973noxqses 5 років тому +2

    I love the high dollar cars. You always show the best ones. But what a car to start 2020 with. I'm sure it wasn't cheap to build. But it is something done at home for less than the cost of several houses. Show us more like this.

  • @mikespinler5998
    @mikespinler5998 5 років тому +3

    nice job you and your dad did. one of my favorite cars. i had a 280z and a 350z. now running a 911 porsche.

  • @pt_atx
    @pt_atx 4 роки тому +1

    I'm not a foreign car guy but this build is outstanding. Great video and a lot of fun to watch. Congrats to him and his dad on this build. That's the dream scenario I always wanted with my dad and it never happened. Build memories, not regrets. Outstanding.

  • @joelirag3718
    @joelirag3718 4 роки тому +1

    OMG. You guys pieced the Z together like Frankenstein, but it looks perfect. Great job!!!

  • @allantaylor3288
    @allantaylor3288 5 років тому +11

    Nice 240 and the fact he’s kept it relatively stock is great, love these cars and now very collectible 👍

  • @AdonisHarden
    @AdonisHarden 5 років тому +8

    I have a z31 87. Fell in love with all the Z's immediately

  • @thebigboybossy4232
    @thebigboybossy4232 5 років тому +2

    Nice to see a garage built treasure on the show

  • @michaeldavid3973
    @michaeldavid3973 5 років тому +3

    I still have my 71 daily driver with a stroker motor, 5 speed transmission and a 3.9 lsd differential very fun car to drive also have a 70 sitting and waiting for major surgery hardly any rust. With that all said great job Miguel. That’s one of the nicest builds I’ve seen on UA-cam. I Also enjoy my 90 300 zx tt sunny ☀️ days only driving. I don’t plan on getting rid of my Z cars either.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      Thanks for the comment and sounds like you have some great z’s 👊

  • @kr8zeivan
    @kr8zeivan 4 роки тому +2

    Outstanding well done props to pops for showing you the way!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 роки тому

      Pops did a hell of job on this with his son for sure!

  • @fan2lexus
    @fan2lexus 5 років тому +3

    The Ferrari Dyno in the garage looks cool too ! 👍😊

  • @KathyWeathersbeeSC
    @KathyWeathersbeeSC 5 років тому +3

    Great build, very tastefully done. Just like THEY wanted it.

  • @winstonpratt604
    @winstonpratt604 3 роки тому +1

    The cammed L24-28 engines sound so good and unique especially with a 2.5" flowby and the diesel idle 😀 solid build my guy

  • @independentcontractor1633
    @independentcontractor1633 5 років тому +2

    Beautiful Z! I worked for a guy who competed against Paul Newman as a bou6. I cut his grass. He owned Utica Datsun, Lothar Stahlberg. He had a silver Z hust like this, only highly modified. I lusted after Z's ever since!

  • @dal07070
    @dal07070 5 років тому +1

    Nice job. My 72 Z car is very nice but not as nice as this one. Love the fact that is a Father/son rebuild.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      Love the father son part too. And it is really clean

  • @kimosabbe50
    @kimosabbe50 4 роки тому +1

    One of those cars I'd like to play around in all day.
    It's amazing how that copper plate makes those Webbers pop ... really nice touch. I think those wheels are a perfect fit as well.

  • @XionAzura1
    @XionAzura1 3 роки тому +1

    This is one of my favorite Z builds. It’s just so clean.

  • @irvcuttler1365
    @irvcuttler1365 5 років тому +3

    Beautiful!. Brought back memories of my ‘71 Alfa Spider. We used to go to Lime Rock, CT and see the Z alway best the Alfa. Did drive a Datsun Fairlady in the early ‘60’s.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      Cool story. I really love these and the backstory is great on this one

  • @wldwst22
    @wldwst22 5 років тому +14

    Beautiful little car. Such a nice build. Love the father, and son aspect of it.

  • @Mattmazz77
    @Mattmazz77 5 років тому +6

    That Triple Weber's setup though 🥰 Plus the steering column is sick.

  • @benmiller9854
    @benmiller9854 5 років тому +3

    Very nice build. Beautiful.

  • @mr.h.8363
    @mr.h.8363 5 років тому +3

    Cool ride and a dad that's into cars! 👍👍

  • @juleswinnfield3958
    @juleswinnfield3958 3 роки тому +1

    Bless this man for not throwing an LS in it, and slapping an unnecessarily wide body kit on it.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  3 роки тому

      He did this one right and honored the tradition

  • @tomnekuda3818
    @tomnekuda3818 5 років тому +14

    Miguel did one hell of a job on this beauty! I met my wife when she was going with a guy with a 280Z......she took me and my Cosworth Vega over the Datsun dude.....score one for me! Love, love, love the red.....I, too, went with 42 DCOE Webers on my Cosworth....sweet carbs and the moan when you hammer them is fantastic! That was 41 years ago. P.S. Everything is just SO right on this car......normally, I don't like 'em sagged and bagged but on the one the stance is perfect.

  • @chriserz94
    @chriserz94 5 років тому +3

    Great video, and Miguel and his father did a killer job on this S30 Z!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      Thank you and I agree. His dad is an aircraft welder so his welds have to be flawless

  • @RobS32
    @RobS32 5 років тому +4

    “Down to earth”. Love it pal 👍 respect to your old man great job. Great vid mate thanks for filming it 👌

  • @joeyfromcali
    @joeyfromcali 5 років тому +1

    Man thats nice I like how original you have it.

  • @joshsmith4488
    @joshsmith4488 5 років тому +3

    This car is great. Great video as well.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому +1

      Thank you and I agree on it being a great car

  • @christophermarechal5017
    @christophermarechal5017 5 років тому +2

    What a blast, father and son build, saved a rust bucket. Great job!!💯💯💯

  • @vinniecorleone62
    @vinniecorleone62 5 років тому +5

    A gorgeous Z, love the owner's desire to keep it primarily stock, very kool ride, now I want one!

  • @Hackenbaker
    @Hackenbaker 5 років тому +4

    What a lovely engine sound. Amazing when it starts!!!!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      Old school Weber’s are badass

  • @hmackprotection1
    @hmackprotection1 5 років тому +4

    A great build. Well Done Fellas

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      Yeah, they did a great job on this Z

  • @dadstoygarage1878
    @dadstoygarage1878 5 років тому +3

    awesome! car sounds good, and glad to see an oem engine in it. nice to see the father son build featured

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      Love the father son aspect. The father is an aircraft welder so all the welds he did are immaculate

  • @skip741x3
    @skip741x3 5 років тому +1

    A 72 240z was my 1st car when I was a kid... I picked up a used one, beaten into the ground, 150,000 mi and rusted so bad that the dude had washing machine back panels used as floor boards on each side cuz without that, the floors had a hole the size of a sunroof... more classic rust around inner wheel well areas up front , frame rails underneath and hatch ect ect ... it was an east coast car... fun times in my bondo bucket! loved the engine

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      I’ve always had a thing for a 240Z. They are timeless to me

  • @GLHS592
    @GLHS592 3 роки тому +1

    I've never been a Z guy, but this one makes me want one. I love the build and those wheels set it off perfectly.

  • @mr.pritchard67
    @mr.pritchard67 5 років тому +1

    Another bad ass car guys! I like these builds as well because it's something that most people could do.

  • @turbo6598
    @turbo6598 5 років тому +3

    Like you said Sean from the high end to the working man's build 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @johndavey72
    @johndavey72 5 років тому +2

    Simple but super! Yeah, you could pick holes in it but it is what it is and l like the car for that. Thankyou

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      You could pick holes but overall it’s a great car

  • @dorian8876
    @dorian8876 5 років тому +3

    Dear...so cool!

  • @amradio1968
    @amradio1968 5 років тому +1

    So many of these aren’t done right. Nice to see it properly built.

  • @chrisrrasberry
    @chrisrrasberry 4 роки тому +1

    This is done very nicely! Like the unique bits.

  • @antwonlewang1390
    @antwonlewang1390 5 років тому +3

    just plain out gorgeous...looks like so much fun to drive

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      Would love to have driven it longer

  • @tierradeluciernagas4500
    @tierradeluciernagas4500 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful toy good job

  • @rokasskirpa1783
    @rokasskirpa1783 5 років тому +2

    Wow what a transformation. That is a beauty.

  • @jose_s_bam7938
    @jose_s_bam7938 5 років тому +5

    Love this build! I'm glad he saved that Datsun 240Z!
    I was gonna diss the bags but since they are japanese as well and they make it have the perfect stance/ride height... 10 out of 10 for me!
    Happy New Year everybody!

  • @ganjd1148
    @ganjd1148 5 років тому +2

    Simplicity at its best

  • @mwmmatt1
    @mwmmatt1 5 років тому +3

    Damn. I'm not a big fan of bags personally but this is so beautiful, really tastefully done! Hayashis suit it well, and God that carbed sound is to die for..

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      I’m the same about bags but I like em on here

  • @darrelltuttle8298
    @darrelltuttle8298 5 років тому +3

    A build well done

  • @erbonprzi2502
    @erbonprzi2502 5 років тому +2

    Dream car @ the moment..240z w vr30ddtt..& a Ford 50s pickup.. done 🔥🤝

  • @originaldylanbaxter
    @originaldylanbaxter 5 років тому +2

    YEAH! Miguel and his padre freakin KILLED IT on this build! Happy New Year guys!

  • @salsworkshop9941
    @salsworkshop9941 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for showing beautiful cars

  • @mattoattacko
    @mattoattacko 5 років тому +1

    Your intuition on what stories and cars would interesting to feature is excellent. Keep up the good work. This is a million sub channel, 100%.

  • @bandagefreak
    @bandagefreak 5 років тому +3

    That's perhaps the nicest car you've featured to date! Absolutely love it. We would see a few over here in Scotland back-in-the-day but even then, they were rare and probably rotten too! The Webers sound AMAZING and remind me of my old Mk2 Ford Capri which my pal built - Stage 3 head, high lift cam etc - flames would shoot out of the exhaust on the over-run - what fun! HAPPY NEW YEAR! :@D

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      Thanks. I like this one a lot too

  • @NoizTheDj
    @NoizTheDj 5 років тому +3

    That’s a beautiful car and tastefully done… Thanks for showing it Shawn...

  • @lafcat
    @lafcat 5 років тому +2

    Beautiful Bro!!! What an awesome job you and your dad did, Congrats Miguel!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      Agreed! They did this car right

  • @jezreyes5019
    @jezreyes5019 5 років тому +2

    Great car... Good job

  • @MarMPB
    @MarMPB 5 років тому +3

    Great build! Talented guys! That’s cool what you said about the “down to earth builds”. I love cars and altough I have a tuned Corvette C6 Z06 and a new 911 Carrera T, I would never ever have money to build those $ 500K restomods. I mean, I love and admire them, but can’t have them! But I can have the down to earth stuff and those can be inspired and have some elements or even parts of those Sema Show quality builds! So that’s all good! 🤗

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      I love em all. Cool is cool and I love this Z

  • @gerdmeyer809
    @gerdmeyer809 5 років тому +2

    wow looks soo good. I have one Z240 here in Germany. In Blue ,but this is great again.Good job man !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @frankbutta9344
    @frankbutta9344 5 років тому +2

    Great Car! I dreamed of getting one in the 70’s, but fell into a mint 1970 Boss 302.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      That’s not a bad one to “fall into”

  • @robertmorales391
    @robertmorales391 5 років тому +3

    Great job

  • @timtraverthediecastcollect6482
    @timtraverthediecastcollect6482 5 років тому +2

    I'm totally in love with 72 Datsun Fairlady 240Z car, Oh wait I fall in love with Japan cars don't matter what year or era .

  • @bennyvazquez3547
    @bennyvazquez3547 5 років тому +2

    Brother what a clean ride man! You can definitely see the passion he put into the build and you got to drive it👌🏽

  • @billmcgarry3300
    @billmcgarry3300 5 років тому +2

    Well done! Sweet exhaust burble and crackle!!

  • @Bru946
    @Bru946 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful Z.

  • @TheDIYTuners
    @TheDIYTuners 5 років тому +4

    That's really well done. Makes me look forward to digging into the 280z on my channel

  • @pillovaldovinos4751
    @pillovaldovinos4751 5 років тому +2

    Beautiful.

  • @clay3544
    @clay3544 5 років тому +4

    Beautiful ride!❤️ Would love to have a 240Z

  • @davidgreen1504
    @davidgreen1504 5 років тому +6

    This is an out standing rebuilt freaken love what was done class...👊