1970 Datsun 240Z Classic Car Collectors Edition From Franklin Mint

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1970 Datsun 240Z Classic Car Collectors Edition From Franklin Mint

The 1970 Datsun 240Z - Scale Model Classic Car
Part Number: B11E099
Availability: Available Now
Approximately 6 1/2" (16.5 cm) in length. Scale 1:24.

The 1970 Datsun 240Z - Description

·	The car that made its own category: Exciting, Exotic, Affordable.

·	Sports car driving was rolled out to more Americans than ever before.

·	Silky smooth with subtle contours bumper to bumper.

·	Form-fitting bucket seats and sports steering grace the interior.

·	This was the sports car of the ‘70s and ‘80s. Authorized, precision engineered.

·	Limited Edition of 2,500 worldwide.

The S30 Nissan/Datsun 240Z (known in Japan as the Fairlady Z and later in other markets as the 260Z and 280Z) are sports cars produced by Nissan Motors, Ltd. of Japan in the 1970s. HLS30 was the designation of the left-hand drive model and HS30 for the right-hand drive model. The 240Z was introduced in 1969 with a 2.4 liter straight-6 engine, rear wheel drive, and a stylish coupe body. The engine, based on the Datsun 510's 4-cylinder produced 150 hp (112 kW) and came with a 5-speed manual transmission (USA model received a 4 speed manual). A 4 wheel independent suspension consisted of MacPherson struts in front (borrowed from the Nissan 1800) and Chapman struts in back. Front disc brakes & rear drums were standard.

Production began in 1969, the 1970 240Z was introduced to the American market by Yutaka Katayama, president of Nissan Motors USA operations, widely known as 'Mr. K'. The early 1970 model 240Z had a chrome "240" badge on the B-pillar quarter panel. Two vents were included in the rear hatch below the glass molding. In mid-1971 the B-pillar side badges were restyled with the letter Z in white, and the vents were eliminated from the hatch. Design changes for the US model occurred throughout production and are described Design and Manufacturing Changes to the U.S. Spec

The 240Z and 260Z used twin one-barrel carburetors. The carburetors were changed for model year 1973 to comply with emissions regulations, and the earlier carburetors were far superior for performance. Fuel injection (L-Jetronic electronic fuel injection, designed by Bosch) was added for the 280Z in 1975. This was primarily in order to cope with the difficulty faced in getting enough power using carburetors while still meeting US emissions regulations.

Due to its relatively low price compared to other foreign sports cars of the time (Jaguar and Porsche), it became hugely popular in the U.S. and was the first major success for the Nissan Motor Corporation, which at the time sold cars in North America under the name Datsun. The 240Z also broadened the image of Japanese car-makers beyond their econobox success. The Z was very successful in racing in the 1970's (Bob Bondurant and his BRE racing team, with John Morton driving car number 46, was particularly successful). The Z is also credited as a catalyst for the current import performance parts industry.

In 2004, Sports Car International named this car number two on the list of Top Sports Cars of the 1970s.

Confusion

Many people believe that there is one model of the 240Z. This is incorrect, as a matter of fact there are two different models. Each with its own unique difference. The 240Z and the 240ZG are very similar cars, with the exception of the side mirrors. The 240Z's side mirrors is near the windshield closer to the driver. While the 240ZG's side mirrors are further away from the driver, up closer towards the front of the hood.

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