Highlights
- Full restoration in Australia with documented photographic evidence
- Triple Weber carburettors recently overhauled by specialists Gower & Lee
- Certificate of authentication from Nissan
- Includes desirable '240K' number plate
- Zero road tax, MOT exempt and ULEZ compliant as a registered Historic vehicle
The Appeal
The advent of the Nissan 240Z signalled the dawn of the Japanese sports car revolution, combining striking looks with impressive performance that challenged established European marques. Seen as Japan's answer to the Jaguar E-Type, the 240Z was amongst the first of many world-beating sports cars from the Land of the Rising Sun.
This right-hand drive example stands out for its condition and documented provenance, including a certificate of authentication from Nissan confirming its October 1971 build date. Originally registered in Australia, which is also where it underwent a comprehensive restoration, this 240Z has been in the UK since 2015, accompanied by all necessary importation documentation.
Recently recommissioned following its previous owner's passing, this Z-car offers a fine blend of classic Japanese engineering with thoughtful upgrades.
This right-hand drive example stands out for its condition and documented provenance, including a certificate of authentication from Nissan confirming its October 1971 build date. Originally registered in Australia, which is also where it underwent a comprehensive restoration, this 240Z has been in the UK since 2015, accompanied by all necessary importation documentation.
Recently recommissioned following its previous owner's passing, this Z-car offers a fine blend of classic Japanese engineering with thoughtful upgrades.
History and Paperwork
- Factory RHD car originally registered in Australia with a build date of October 1971
- Comprehensive restoration completed in Australia, documented with a photo album showing the complete strip-down process
- Imported to the UK in September 2015 with HM Customs clearance paperwork
- 0 former UK registered keepers
- UK registered as a Historic vehicle, making it exempt from road tax, MOT, and ULEZ charges
- Comes with certificate of authentication from Nissan
- Detailed record of work carried out available in the accompanying invoices: see gallery below
- Recently recommissioned following the previous owner's passing in early 2023
- Includes the desirable '240K' registration plate
- 11,125 miles indicated
The Condition
- Full photographic album documenting the restoration process
- Body shell was completely stripped during restoration in Australia prior to refinishing
- Continues to present beautifully throughout, showing minimal signs of wear and deterioration
- Exceedingly clean underside, as shown in the photographs
- The bodywork looks very straight and solid with well-fitting panels and doors
- Very presentable interior with light wear and a few marks only
- Modern DIN stereo and modern speakers fitted
- Dash cam fitted
- Presents as a well-restored example of this increasingly collectable model
The Mechanics
- 2.4-litre OHC inline-six
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Various upgrades visible in the engine bay, including strut brace, aluminium radiator, braided hoses and a trio of Weber carburettors
- Carburettors recently removed, stripped and fully overhauled by specialists Gower & Lee
- Fuel tank recently removed and fuel system flushed as part of recommissioning
- New clutch fitted during recent recommissioning
- New battery installed
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