|
Modifications Exhaust header & exhaust system Carburetors replaced with 1970 SUs All parts polished prior to assembly Cam cover and air cleaner wrinkle finished Glove leather substituted for vinyl Tunnel & strut covers carpeted Wheels and tires
Vehicle History & Condition This is a new condition, last production year 240Z. The car was purchased from the second owner who moved to Colorado from California. The vehicle had no rust and is an all numbers matching car. The car was parked when the odometer turned 00000 (exactly), was completely dismantled and restored from the ground up with all original Nissan/Datsun new old stock parts, including parts not easily visible, i.e. under fender weather stripping, carpet jute, headlight buckets, etc., etc.. etc. Originally planned as a V8 conversion, the lack of any rust on the floor pans, frame rails and body panels and that it was an all numbers matching car, demanded it stay original. There are minor modification upgrades, but nothing that cannot be returned to pure stock easily. It has 550 miles since restoration (also on the odometer). It has won many awards, including the prestigious Nissan "Gold Medallion" award in the 9th Annual National Z Car Convention Concours D’ Elegance, plus 1st Place, Best Exterior and Best of Show at the same event, and nothing less than 1st place in any show it had been entered. The exterior is perfect. The same is true for the interior and drive train. The compression is within a pound of each cylinder. The vehicle has the original radio and everything including clock and antenna work properly. The underside is as good as the topside, no patchwork on the floor pan or frame rails, it is a totally rust free, extremely solid example and currently show ready.
Modification Detail All inner metal panels were very thoroughly cleaned, inspected and undercoated for added soundproofing and rust proofing (some photos of assembly available). All parts polished prior to assembly. The interior transmission tunnel and strut towers were carpeted for additional sound proofing and the seats were done in glove leather instead of vinyl. It has a Motorsport header and exhaust system, 1970 SU carburetors & manifold and SL Magnus 15" wheels with Toyo Tires. The air cleaner and cam cover were wrinkle finished in black. Also installed is a lower ratio rear differential. The car scored 297 of a possible 300 points at the 9th Annual National Z-Car Convention. The items responsible for the 3-point reduction have been corrected since the show, so it should be a 300-point of 300 points car.
Shows Attended/Awards 1996 - 9th Annual National Z Car Convention - Rocky Mountain Rendezvous - Concours D’ Elegance 1st Place - Street Modified Class 1994 - Silver Anniversary Z Car Homecoming Concours 1st Place - 240Z 1992 - Tri-State Auto Show 1st Place - Foreign Restored Sports (Japanese)
Features 1999 - Z-Car Magazine Front cover Z-Car Magazine's 1999 Calendar 1999 - Empire Nissan Billboard Interstate 70, East of 470, Denver, Colorado 1997 - Z-Car Magazine Winter 1997 issue of Z-Car Magazine 1996 - Z-Car Magazine Fall 1996 issue of Z-Car Magazine 1991 - Z Car A Legend In It’s Own Time - by Ben MillspaughChapter 5 - Restoring Your Z
|
