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Datsun 240Z

A profile segment on Classic Car & Driver TV Featuring the legendary Datsun 240Z. This car put Japan on the map as manufacturers of affordable, high performance sports cars.

Duration : 0:4:9


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25 Responses to “Datsun 240Z”

  1. Wow they were $3600 …
    Wow they were $3600 new?

    Of course it was back in a time when a buck can actually buy you something.

  2. Thanks for posting …
    Thanks for posting this vintage info – long live Mr. K!

  3. I’ve never been in …
    I’ve never been in a 240Z, but I do own a ‘77 280Z. These are very nice, fast cars. And they’re pretty comfortable. To me anyways.

  4. hellz yeah man. …
    hellz yeah man. that’s what’s up

  5. I worked on these …
    I worked on these turds for 6 yrs. in the largest Datsun agency in Calif. BIG, constant, fuel & cooling problems! And, like most Jap crap, they rusted out fast. I MADE GRAND $ OFF THEM!

  6. depends on how old …
    depends on how old you are. over 25 low under 25 varies under 21 HIGH under 18 STUPID HIGH

  7. I love when my …
    I love when my boyfriend pulls my blonde hair haha it is so hilarious!

  8. best car ever
    best car ever

  9. =( i want one of …
    =( i want one of these sooo bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    imported right hand drive!

  10. Datsun 240Z + RB26 …
    Datsun 240Z + RB26 , ls3= game over

  11. i wish i still had …
    i wish i still had my 74 z car

  12. Anyone know …
    Anyone know insurance cost for one of these?

  13. 6′7 you need …
    6′7 you need like a mercedes S Class

  14. I’m 6″5″ and I have …
    I’m 6″5″ and I have no issues with mine. Truthfully, I have more leg room in my ‘72 240 than I do in my ‘68 Dodge Charger.

  15. Thanks for the …
    Thanks for the input, hope I can squeeze in. Finger crossed.

  16. IM 6′7 and i dont …
    IM 6′7 and i dont fit in my grandpa’s if we were to sit in one we would have to rebolt the mount for the seats and move them back

  17. I’m 6′5. Will I fit …
    I’m 6′5. Will I fit in one of these?

  18. very lucky!!! i’ve …
    very lucky!!! i’ve got a ‘72! love it!

  19. ur one lucky guy
    ur one lucky guy

  20. great vid.
    i own …
    great vid.
    i own 240z 1971 car no.1276,orange,
    1 owner,dad bought it new,
    and i got it now !!!

  21. its a good car …
    its a good car reliable strong and good looking 13k sounds a bit much tho

  22. If you’re a smart …
    If you’re a smart man. Some of us can’t afford that and just get the engine first :D

  23. you have to put in …
    you have to put in a sway bar and braces!!! brakes!!!

  24. what year?… I …
    what year?… I know TONs about my old lost love…

  25. can anyone tell me …
    can anyone tell me if this car will break down easily? I’m willing to buy one i looked up the asking price is 13k and it gets 23 MPG (wow) but can anyone tell me better details.

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