Highlights

Rare Landau roof option
Originally delivered in California, reported exceedingly solid as a result
Original, crack-free dashboard
Supplied with original American Title, instruction manuals, maintenance documentation and onboard tools
EU import duties and VAT already fully paid; the buyer is responsible for registration

The Appeal

The Datsun 260Z succeeded the 240Z in 1974, carrying forward the S30 series' reputation as a highly desirable and accessible sports car. The Landau roof option makes this example particularly distinctive among surviving Z-cars, adding a touch of grand touring character to the familiar silhouette.

This California-delivered 260Z is reported to be exceedingly solid and well-preserved. The vendor states the interior is in very good original condition, and notably the dashboard remains free from the dryness cracks that commonly afflict this model. Under the bonnet, the 2.6-litre inline-six reportedly runs well, and the automatic transmission is said to shift properly, making this a solid basis for either sympathetic preservation or further cosmetic improvement. The paintwork would benefit from refreshing, but the fundamentals- clean bodywork, sound mechanicals and an intact interior- are firmly in place.

Accompanied by its original paperwork and tools, and with EU import duties and VAT already settled, this 260Z is ready for its next chapter with a new keeper. The car is located in Damwoude, Netherlands, and European transport can be arranged between buyer and seller.

Key Information

Mileage: 69,365 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: N/A (EU import duties and VAT already fully paid, per the vendor)
Technical inspection status: no current technical inspection; the vehicle is not road-registered and requires inspection for authorisation
Technical specs: 2.6-litre inline-six petrol (L26), three-speed automatic transmission
Paperwork: original American Title, instruction manuals, maintenance documentation and original onboard tools

The Detail

Paintwork requires attention and would benefit from refinishing
Bodywork reported to be very sound, preserved by the Californian climate
Fitted with Euro bumpers, rear window louvre and sport wheels
Presentable interior; the vendor notes that the original dashboard is particularly good
The vendor states that the car is in a drivable state but is not currently road-registered
No Certificate of Conformity required for European registration due to age
Located in Damwoude, Netherlands; transport across Europe can be arranged for a fee (to be settled between buyer and seller)

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