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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

Hi Kats The master vac hose which you have for your Z432 looks to be the same for the RHD specification 240-Z. I am very interested to know what the Nissan part number of the "fuel hose" is which you used to make your reproduction. If you could please post the details at your convenience it would be appreciated. Thanks again Joseph

Although this doesnt pertain to the interior of the car, what about the little plastic grease reservoir which is on the steering rack? Anyone playing with this one at the moment? Joseph

Hi Will I dont see this on the list and as it is unavailable, wanted to suggest that it may be viable to reproduce one? I know I would snap one up! Joseph

Hi Kats Those copy radiator hoses look beautiful; any plans for Mr Nishi to remake them for the S30? The bottom radiator hose for the 432 looks the same as the S30, does it not? I am sure there would be a large market for the copy hoses, but will it take away from the "specialness" of cars like Kats and Bob Speights 72? Joseph

Hi Stephen Many thanks for making the effort to post a scan of the article in question. Hi Chris Does seem to be the same car IMO. Owners name in both articles is Todd and, from memory as I havent read the article which you posted for some time, it mentions that Pierre arranged a set of original style wheels and hubcaps, along with air filter etc, in order to prep the car for the article which you have posted. Joseph

If someone is able to post a scan of this article to the website it would greatly be appreciated. We dont have this mag available here in Australia. Joseph

Hi Chris I believe that this VZ is (as per Carls registery): VIN: HLS30 00630 Production Date: 01 / 70 Color Body /Int: Red/Black Orig.Eng.Number: Eng. Number: Owner: Auto Garage Motoyama City/State/Cntry: Japan Sold By Z Store: Nissan Charity Auction IZCC Member#: Comments: Offered For Sale At $50K USD e-mail: Date Registered: 18 July 05 Reported by: Kats {Katsuhiko Endo} in Japan Joseph

Hi Kats Nicely done and thanks for providing all of us with an insight into how your car came to be in the immaculate condition that it is in today. Looks like you did the right thing in holding out for that "special" car. Joseph

Kats/Everyone I believe my RHD car has the garage feature of the ignition switch that you speak of but, what is interesting, is that is is not shown in the Datsun 240Z Sports Owner's Manual which was supplied with the car, dated as issued 1st August 1971 (0800050) with a publication No. of oM1E-0S30G2. I am assuming that this publication was as supplied to the LHD market because on page 10 which is devoted to the instrument and controls there is a picture of the dash and the steering wheel is shown on the LH side. There is no hand throttle shown in this picture either, but it is shown on page 13 of the same publication under the heading of "Throttle Control Lever". "By pulling the throttle control lever backward, the engine revolution is maintained at the same rpm without depressing down the accelerator pedal. This lever is retainable in any desired position". The hand throttle control lever is also clearly shown in the picture on page 15 discussing the rear window electric defroster, another feature that none of our cars seem to have fitted. Also of interest is page 17, section titled "Driving with Manual Transmission", which shows a picture of a 5 speed shift knob and 5th gear is also listed in the table of appropriate speed range in each gear. Another anomoly but in the opposite direction! Hope this is of interest. Joseph

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