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1974 Datsun 260Z Coupe Petrol Manual Auctioned at Mercedes-Benz World 25th November £50,000.00 Make Datsun Model 260Z Year 1974 Transmission Manual Fuel Petrol Engine Size 2,565 ccm Mileage 10 Miles Emission class -- This lot will be auctioned via Historics Classic and Sportscar Auctioneers, The Mercedes-Benz World sale on Saturday the 25th of November, Brooklands Drive, Weybridge KT13 0SL. The Nissan S30 sold in Japan as the Nissan Fairlady Z and then later as the 260Z was the first generation of Z GT two-seat coupe, produced by Nissan Motors, Ltd. from 1969 to 1978. The 260Z engine was enlarged over that of the 240Z with a longer stroke to 2.6 litres and increased the power output to 165bhp. 1974 brought for the first time to the S30 line a new 2+2 seating version, which offered room for four passengers and an extra 11.9 inches of wheelbase. These cars have a notably different roofline from the two-seat coupes, incorporating larger opening quarter panel windows. The 260Z claimed a few updates or improvements over the 240Z. The climate controls were more sensibly laid out and easier to work, and those cars with air conditioning now had the system integrated into the main climate control panel.This stunning 260Z is one of the rarest and finest examples of the model that we have seen. This original right hand drive manual transmission example was registered in September 1974. The history file for this Nissan includes the original warranty and service book showing the supplying dealer was Ward and Thompson Motors of High Wycombe. In more recent years, this 260Z has benefitted from a nut and bolt restoration for its enthusiast owner that has resulted in the immaculate example we see today. The shut lines are impressive, the chrome work gleams and the paintwork is better… Continue reading...

Specs, options and features

• Exterior Colour - Blue
• Mileage - 10
• Engine Size - 2565
• Year - 1974
• Manufacturer - Datsun
• Model - 260Z
• Body Type - Coupe
• Number of Doors - 2
• Number of Seats - 2
• Drive Side - Right-hand drive
• Transmission - Manual
• Fuel Type - Petrol
• Date of 1st Registration - 19740911
• Safety Features - Safety Belt Pretensioners
• Features - Air Conditioning
• Features - Climate Control
• Features - Power-assisted Steering (PAS)
• Features - AM/FM Stereo
• Features - Cassette Player

Originally listed on eBay Wednesday 8th November, 2023 at 16:01:53.