The 442 had legendary engines under the hood, including the 7.5-liter Rocket 455 V8 that delivered up to 400 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque. However, the 70s oil crisis and stricter emissions regulations ...

He also starred in a TV spot with the 280ZX and his racecar to promote seatbelt usage. Just out of high school in 1970, Mick Wildin looked at the Datsun 240Z but instead waited a year to buy his first ...

The U.S. commonly refers to this car as the Datsun Z-car, with a numerical prefix added such as the 240Z, 260Z ... Datsuns share common powertrains and parts-compatibility throughout the model ...

When the original Z-car—the Datsun 240Z (S30)—was new in the fall of 1969 ... and the necessities are readily available for far less than Porsche or Benz money. Used parts are relatively plentiful as ...

The restoration process of the Datsun 240Z begins with vacuuming the entire car and removing the sound deadening material. The undercoating is carefully stripped using an infrared lamp and scraper ...

Dive into the meticulous process of painting a restored Datsun 240Z! From block sanding to applying epoxy primer, every step ensures a flawless finish. After weeks of preparation, including seam ...