240 in OZ

You dont see these everyday in Australia; perhaps that is why it was imported from the UK (of all places!) Classic Throttle Shop1978 Datsun 260ZTime-capsule 260Z: low mileage, UK-delivered, tastefully upgraded, impeccably maintained, and beautifully documented throughout...

Yes to choke knob; I cant comment on hazard flasher switch as the "Australian specification" cars were not supplied with one.

I think the list of inaccuracies would be quite substantial on this one. Im not even sure you could say "most" of the hard work has been done on it if you wanted to take it to the level of Gold Medallion. Drop this one off with zspert and you would still be facing a sore wallet at the end of the day to get it to that level. Judging by the photos of the rear hatch area under the carpet it looks like to was repainted up to and including the jambs and the interior left in there (headliner etc). No photos of the inner floors under the mats. I guess the mid range mileage will have something to do with the end result, but compared to something like the Franklin Mint car which was "remanufactured" by Bill Reagan or one of the cars by Wick Humble that we saw on BaT last year (?)...well...

Havent seen this one posted here yet: Bring a Trailer1970 Datsun 240Z Series IBid for the chance to own a 1970 Datsun 240Z Series I at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #194,522.

This one is available in Australia; I havent seen it in person. https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/burwood/engine-engine-parts-transmission/240z-260z-2-seater-oem-replica-complete-standard-exhaust-system-datsun/1305228725

That's gold. 20 years; WOW. Thanks for posting it up. Yep, Ive been around the forums a little while!

Rear are different to the front and even the lhs rear is different to the rhs rear; it has a slightly different angle on it from my memory.

While it will be sad to see HS30 00004 loose her original plates of KNL-127 at least she is staying in Australia.

Id like to ask if anyone has any feedback regarding the following item: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FRONT-BUMPER-BAR-OVERRIDER-RUBBER-INSERTS-suit-DATSUN-NISSAN-240Z-260Z/132883410618?hash=item1ef077eeba:g:5-EAAOSwNWxZ7sd2&frcectupt=true Specifically looking for how close a match they are to original Nissan OEM parts but also looking for feedback regarding quality etc. The company is based in Brisbane, Australia. A direct link to their website is here: https://www.newoldcarcompany.com.au/ Thanks in advance for any feedback posted.

Hi All Been a while since I have posted anything here; have been watching/reading though. This is not only confined to the Z series of cars. I have a 1969 Datsun 1000 / B10, which was not sold in the USA (was sold in Canada though); Kats will probably be familiar with the model as it is gaining popularity in Japan. When I read this post I checked the original jack I have for it. It is stamped "O A R", which translates to 18th January, 1969. Sorry I dont have any photos of it, but the stamping looks the same as seen on the Z car jacks. I am wondering if this applies to other model Datsuns as well, and how far back it goes; ie was it seen on the 1600 / 510? The B10 was first released in 1967; I have posted this information on the forum and am hoping to turn up info such as this prior to 1969. FWIW.

Hi Craig Joseph here. I did a little research into mirrors fitted to "Australian" spec cars a few years ago. The mirrors you currently have fitted to your car are correct for the very early cars sent to Australia. I believe that they may have been fitted either on the dock or by dealerships; the cars may have been shipped with the holes drilled in the fenders and rubber/plastic blanking plugs fitted. The black bullet type mirrors were original/correct for the later cars till about 72 when the standard door fitted chrome mirror was used through 72/73. The black bullet type mirrors are now NLA from Nissan. The chrome bullet mirrors you see on ebay etc are for a 1600 and not for a Z. While they could be fitted they are not the same height as the original black version. Hope this helps. Joseph

Any chance of posting a pic and details of the diode used? Thanks

FWIW, Atsugi also supplied the water pump. Joseph

Hi Kats Thanks for thinking of me and also thanks for posting the Nissan part number of the particular hose as I requested. Do you have any smart ideas as to how to make a copy of the other master vac hose; ie the one which runs from the check valve to the balance tube? Any ideas as to a hose which I could use? Joseph