Gavin's 1972 Datsun 240z
My Ride
| Vehicle Details | Description |
|---|---|
| Owner's Name: | Gavin Doolan |
| Year / Month of Manufacture: | January 1972 |
| Colour: | ferrari red |
| Body Style: | Coupe |
| Engine Work: | E88 Head L28 Block (F54) L28 Valves Ported and Polished (Mildly) Extractors Electronic Distributor (E12 Module) Remapped Twin SU Carbs (Stock with Richer Needles) Mild Cam Regrind Dual Exhaust System |
| Body Work: | Car was restored in 1990's Ferrari red colour Bodywork is reasonably rust free, need some TLC though New chromed bumpers Later 260z series 2 bonnet / hood Worx style rally car exhaust system 200b mirrors (going to remove these ugly things) |
| Drivetrain: | 280zx 5 Spd box R180 3.9 diff Open Heavy Duty Clutch Lighter Flywheel |
| Interior: | Recaro Seats Reskinned Dashboard New Carpets Uncracked Center Console |
| Suspension / Brakes: | Tokico Shocks King Springs Stock Brakes - Vented Dust Covers Poly Bushes New Tie Rods and Ball Joints |
Gavin's 1972 Datsun 240z Story So Far
I've owned this car for the past 5 years. I picked it up as the 3rd official owner. The last two owners were father and son for 27 years they had the vehicle but never changed owner names.
Its been great fun and very reliable, I've enjoyed the compliments it receives and had lots of fun in it. I plan to do a full bare metal restoration in the future, but for now I'm travelling and enjoying the joy that is youth.
These cars are becoming so rare now that I find it kind of sad to see so little on our roads anymore. They are so much fun even in stock form and they look superb styling wise.
I plan to keep mine forever :).
Comments
Great car the old 240z.
Nice car mate. Keep up the good work.
When are you going to return to Australia and finish this thing?
Hey mate, when you gonna return to Australia and finish this baby off?