Other Datsuns – Page 7 – the DAILY DATSUN

February 15, 2012February 22, 2012

SR20DET powered 240z

A few posts ago, I noted a Godzilla-like beast of a 240z could be had for a whopping $45k.

Well, there’s a new money monster in town – try a frame-up fully restored, immaculate, SR20DET powered 240z…for a wallet crushing $125,000! Holy crap!

Turbo’d SR engine from an S15 Silvia, 5-gears on the floor, custom trick headers, custom cnc wheels, a slew of performance parts and a pristine interior, all started from a frame restoration done right. This no-expense-spared whip cranks out +400hp and gobbles asphalt like cookies. Click here for a full parts list on the build page. Go ahead and jaw drop at the following pics, or head to the links for more on the build.

Absolutely incredible.

Build page: link
Final sale page: link

Source: Build-Threads.com (love this page!)

February 9, 2012

The $45K Godzilla question…

What would you pay for a clean, done-up-right S30 (240z, 260z, 280z) Datsun Z? $5,000? $10,000?

I’ve seen some great gems, stock styling, nice drivers for about $5k on Craigslist.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/2843108575.html

For $10k, you get into some really nice, well kept examples:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/2840478453.html

260Z from Specialy Sales… this has been on the market for almost a year now…

http://www.specialtysales.com/1974-datsun-260z–c-3570.htm

or.. how about $45,000?! If you look close, you’ll notice all the differences comparing the previous examples: RB26 turbo’d engine, Watanabe ‘R-type’ wheels, ZG flares, custom gauges… but for $45k? hmmm…

http://www.specialtysales.com/1974-datsun-260z–c-3570.htm

January 6, 2012

S30 Papercraft

Check this out! ImportBible’s got a sweet papercraft of the Datsun S30 chassis (240z, 260z, 280z)!

So now you can make your very own Datsun Z. And if you do, they’ve got a contest that ends tomorrow – submit your custom Z for a chance to win their uber-cool Series 5 t-shirts.

Head over to ImportBible and print out your own! Let’s get it on!
http://importbible.com/2011/12/10/s30-paper-model-instructions/

January 5, 2012

Datsun 240z Matchbox!

Hope everyone’s holiday was a blast – this whole year also just seemed to blast right by. But it seems even a Datsun made it’s way back into culture: Hot Wheels released a Holiday Hot Rods limited edition 240z collectors car in December! It’s painted red with a green / white livery, gold wheels and a #25 slapped on its side. Not a fan of the color combo, but it’s certainly a mark of the Christmas season.

Sigh… i remember the days when my brother and i would breakout our Matchbox cars – paint chipped, plastic wheels running on broken rims.. we even had two of them with the “01” on the side. Oh, you know it!

December 22, 2011December 22, 2011

Datsun B210

Spotted a rare Datsun B210 the other day (aren’t most Datsun’s rare?) Looks like a daily – pics speak for themselves. Secretly hoping the other was gonna pop out from wherever they were shopping an have a 2 car meet-up haha