Manufacturer: Carrosso Classic & Sportscars
Eekstraat 2, 8375HN Oldemarkt, NL
Phone: 0625351515
Website: http://www.carrosso.com
Email: [email protected]
1971 Datsun 240 Z Series II Coupé
This car features a 2,393 cc 6-cylinder engine and is ready for rally driving. It is equipped with a trip meter, Hella spotlights, a roll cage, Cobra bucket seats, and has been well-maintained with invoices available.
History and Documentation
The Datsun Z Series, introduced in 1969, is an iconic model known for its speed, agility, and comfort as a GT. The example offered has been upgraded and modified for rally driving and long-distance trips, making it a true mile-eater. It includes a rally trip meter, bucket seats, a roll cage, Hella spotlights, and a ground switch.
This particular car, with type code HLS30, was manufactured in August 1971 and originally delivered new in the United States. The chassis number is 40190, indicating it is a Series II model. In 2011, it was imported from California to the Netherlands. The vehicle has been well maintained, with extensive documentation available. Due to its age, it is exempt from road tax and no longer requires APK inspection.
Exterior
The car is painted in a beautiful warm shade of orange: New Sight Orange (color code 918). It has sporty 15-inch aluminum wheels fitted with Vredestein tires, which are still in good condition. The exterior is in fairly original condition with signs of use consistent with its age. It features a stiff chassis, good condition lights and windows, largely original chrome trim with some rubber seals replaced, and Hella spotlights mounted on the front for a tougher look. Larger bumpers have been installed, and the Z logos behind the side windows distinguish the Series II from the Series I.
Interior
The interior is designed with a focus on driving rather than luxury. It includes a well-organized dashboard with round gauges set in a deep recess, less chrome than early Series 1 models, and more plastic trim. The seats are sturdier and slightly more modern, with a practical layout of switches and controls. The steering wheel and gearshift are finished in wood.
Features include heating, a ground-connection switch, a hydraulic parking brake, a Belmog Classic rally odometer, Cobra bucket seats, a roll cage (Safety Devices), and USB and 12V ports. The headliner is finished with fine stitching. The trunk contains a fire extinguisher and spare tire, neatly concealed beneath the upholstery. The interior shows signs of use consistent with the car’s age.
Technical
Driving this car is a joy, with a sporty sound from the rugged engine. It can reach 100 km/h in about 8 seconds and has a top speed of approximately 200 km/h. The engine is a dry 2.4-liter inline-6 with a cast-iron block, aluminum SOHC cylinder head, and chain-driven camshaft. It delivers 150 horsepower via twin carburetors and is known for smooth operation and reliability.
The 4-speed manual transmission drives the rear wheels. The car drives, brakes, and shifts well, having been well maintained with many new parts installed. The last service was performed in May 2025. It is fully ready for its next owner.
General
The Datsun 240Z, also known as the “Fairlady,” was introduced in 1969. It features a 6-cylinder engine with overhead camshafts, front disc brakes, and independent suspension on all four wheels. It was comparable to more expensive sports cars like the Jaguar E-Type and BMW 2800 CS but was priced similarly to cars like the Alfa Romeo Spider, MG B, and Opel GT, all of which had 4-cylinder engines.
