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Enthusiast 10 / 10
Used 1972 Datsun 240Z
YEAR 1972 · MILEAGE 122,000
"The car that put Japan on the sports car map."
The car that put Japan on the sports car map. L24 inline-six, 4-speed manual, lightweight RWD coupe at half the price of a 911 in 1970. Series 1 (1970-1971.5) commands biggest premium.
Watch out for
- Rust everywhere — frame rails, floor pans, rear hatch surround, dogleg, battery tray
- Series 1 vs Series 2 vs Series 3 has meaningful pricing differences
- L28 swaps are common — verify originality if matters
- Restomod market is active — original numbers cars worth more