**1971 Datsun 240Z Project – Restored Body, Includes L24 Engine & Spare Parts**
This 1971 Datsun 240Z project is an exciting opportunity for classic car enthusiasts. Acquired by the seller in 2019 after a long period of storage, the car has since undergone significant restoration work on its body and comes with a variety of valuable spare parts. It is now offered at no reserve, complete with a car cover and an Indiana title in the seller’s name.
**Highlights and Background**
– **Model:** 1971 Datsun 240Z
– **VIN:** HLS3033972
– **Title:** Indiana title (previously issued by Indiana court order), odometer reads 42,383 (odometer brand: exceeds mechanical limits; total mileage unknown)
– **Offered At:** No reserve
**Body and Restoration**
Originally finished in Racing Green (907) from the factory, this 240Z’s body has been carefully restored under current ownership. The seller reports that the car was disassembled and refinished after rust repairs, with the front frame rails and various panels replaced. Photos documenting different stages of the bodywork are available in the gallery.
Out back, a chrome bumper with a guard and rubber-trimmed overriders is in place. The interior was completely stripped before the floor pans were replaced and the interior surfaces refinished, per the seller.
**Mechanical Condition**
The classic 2.4-liter L24 inline-six engine is included but currently partially disassembled. According to the seller, the engine was last started under previous ownership (with starter fluid) but has not run since, and it should be rebuilt along with the transmission, which is also included but removed from the car.
**Included Parts & Extras**
This 240Z project comes with an extensive range of spare and refinished items, including:
– Polyurethane suspension bushings
– Refinished suspension components
– Steel wheels with tires
– Wheel covers
– Rear disc brake conversion kit
– Window glass and seals
– Bucket seats
– Refinished woodgrain steering wheel and shift knob
– Radiator (recored, per seller)
– Driveshaft U-joints
– Car cover
– Photos of uninstalled VIN plates/tags and engine stamping
**Ownership & Documentation**
The car is titled to VIN HLS3033972, as shown in the provided photos of the front firewall. The sale includes documentation as well as photographs chronicling the restoration process and various included spare parts.
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**Summary**
This 1971 Datsun 240Z project offers a solid, restored body, a partially disassembled L24 engine, a transmission, and a generous array of parts needed for reassembly and further restoration. With no reserve, it presents a unique opportunity to complete a classic Japanese sports car to your own specifications.
**View the gallery for detailed photos and parts inventory. Serious project car buyers are encouraged to inquire for further details.**
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