Southern California Car Zero Rust Ever Beautiful Survivor 5 Speed L28 E88 Nissan

Beautiful. rust-free. accident-free. Southern California desert (until 2010 - then Southern Utah desert to this day). 1972 Datsun 240 Z. This Z is absolutely stunning. It has been cosmetically (new paint and interior) and mechanically (all new running gear) restored to a high standard over the last 3 years. She runs great. drives great. and everything works. Not that I'd recommend it because of her beauty. but she could be a very practical (and exceedingly cool) daily driver. Personally. I think she's more of a weekend/special occasion plaything. Obviously. they are not making any more so I feel we have a responsibility to preserve them. Just my two cents.
The plan was to keep this baby forever and be buried in it. Alas. plans change so it's time to part with her. very regrettably.

This build was designed to create a wonderful. practical. driver-quality 240 Z. With that goal in mind. everything cosmetic was done to preserve her originality. We either used original parts. NOS parts. or high-quality replacement parts. And all factory colors (interior and exterior) were retained. The only non-stock components in the interior are the Alpine stereo and the Retro Sound speakers (both bolt-in and easily reversible).
The running gear is where this beauty really shines. It has a brand-new (not rebuilt) 280 Z 5 speed manual transmission (specs below) and a brand-new (not rebuilt) R 180 rear differential. The jewel-in-the-crown is the high-compression L 28 long-block with an E 88 head. Detailed engine-specs are at the bottom of my ad.

Here's what else been done or replaced (in no particular order).
Brand New (not rebuilt) Rear Differential - Model R 180 Brand New (not rebuilt) 5 Speed Transmission - Model 32010-N 3030 Gearbox ratios: 1 st: 3. 321. 2 nd: 2. 077. 3 rd: 1. 308. 4 th: 1. 000. 5 th: 0. 864 Original Hitachi (SU style) Carb's Freshly Rebuilt New Fuel Lines And Filters New Spark Plug Wires Fresh Fluids Everywhere (obviously)Brake Hoses Front (2)Brake Hoses Rear (2)Aftermarket Steering Boots Upholstery Kit Black - Carpet. Seats. Panels. Etc. Strut Mounting Insulator Plastic Interior Quarter Panel LHPlastic Interior Quarter Panel RHNew Plastic Interior Rivets Electronic Ignition Conversion To Replace Points New Door. Door Frame And Hatch Weather Stripping Door Lock Retainer Clips Right Side Window Glass Regulator New Seat Belts - Left & Right Headlight Switch Inner Shift Boot Gas Cap Rubber Flap Turn Signal Switch OEM Jeco Dash Clock Assembly Drivers Side Tail Light 3 Row Aluminum Radiator (runs very cool)Engine Mounts (L&R)Energy Suspension Hyperflex Bushing Kit Professionally Rebuilt Datsun 280 Z (L 28) Engine* (specs below) - Flat Top Pistons (approximately 200 hp) and E 88 Head New Brakes Front And Rear Black Manual Antenna Sectional Carpet Kit - Front and Rear Armrest. Left Armrest. Right Interior Door Hardware Kit. Right Interior Door Hardware Kit. Left Bumper Guard Rubber Strip. Left Bumper Guard Rubber Strip. Right Front Bumper Rubber Strip Nuts For Rubber Strips Rear Bumper Guard Rubber Rear Bumper Strip Left and Right Drivers Side Interior Door Panel New Z Shift Ball Manual Pedal Assembly New Tires Period-Correct Western Wheel 14 X 5. 5 Aluminum Rims New Wheel Bearings All Around Retro Sound Rear Speakers With Mount Alpine Stereo/CD Player New Paint In Original Orange ($3000 - no kidding! And body was almost perfect prior to paint)CNC Machined Custom HVAC Rotary Switch Knob CNC Machined Custom Ashtray Handle New Door Pull - Passenger Side New Exhaust System
I hope this list gives you an idea of how thorough the restoration has been. Plus. I'm sure there are items I'm overlooking please look very closely at all my pics.
This stunning 1972 240 Z started life as an automatic transmission car upgrading to a brand-new 280 Z 5 speed was part of the mechanical restoration. This is wonderful in that. not only is the conversion all bolt-on and easily reversible. but automatic sports cars are typically driven much more gently than their manual transmission siblings. That's one reason this Z has aged so well. If you are a purist. the original transmission and differential are available separately if you would like them.
And what a spectacular driver it is. especially with the upgraded running gear. She drives very smooth and tight. particularly with the polyurethane bushings installed. The only rattles come from the window and door mechanisms. I keep trying to fix them once and for all but the solution eludes me. I will keep trying until the auction is over. Nevertheless. they don't pose a problem. just a minor annoyance in an otherwise incredible vehicle.
My name is Chris and I would be delighted to answer your questions. Please call me at . I also have tons of pics that show every nook and cranny in great detail. Please send me your email address and I will get them out promptly. This beauty is located in the dry. desert community of St. George. Utah (about 100 miles north of Las Vegas). You may want to consider flying in and driving her back home. I'd be happy to help facilitate that. Good luck and good bidding.
Details on L 28/E 88 long-block below.
* REBUILD PROCESS INCLUDES.

1. Complete disassemble. Inspection and Pressure test

2. Re-Surface all 3 sides. Intake Gasket Side. Head Gasket Side and Valve Cover Gasket Side

3. 3 Angle Valve Job

4. Reconditioned Rocker Arms

5. Cleaned. and Installed Performance DOUBLE COIL Springs. Retainers and Lash Pads

6. Full Set of new Valve Seals

7. Stock Polished Camshaft Kit.

8. All threads cleaned and repaired as needed

9. Full Reassembly and Valve adjustment

BLOCK WORK INCLUDES.

1. Pressure Test

2. Hot Tank Cleaning

3. Threads Cleaned and Repaired as needed

4. New Flat Top 10/1 Compression Oversized Pistons and Rings

5. Re-bore Cylinder Walls with Specific Cross Hatch Cut

6. New Freeze Plugs

7. New High Temp Paint

8. New Under-sized ACL Bearings

9. Micro Knife Edged and Polished Crankshaft

10. Inspected. Cleaned. and Check Rods

11. Professionally Reassembled with new Rear Main Seal

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