1978 Datsun 260Z

Description

From a deceased estate and owned since 2005; a regular attendee at Goodwood; regularly maintained by the same garage; driven 40 miles to the sale

First registered in April 1978, this 260Z has been with the vendor's family since 2005 and appears to have been used on a regular basis.

Although there is no paperwork pre-2005, it is recorded to have had 12 previous keepers and while the current mileage shows as 17,600, it is likely the speedo was changed at one point.

Living in Monmouth since at least 2005, it has made regular trips to Goodwood over the years, evident from the stickers on the windows, and it was driven to us for the auction.

The garage in Monmouth that has looked after the car over the years have put together a summary of work completed which included:

2012 – an oil service

2013 – tracing of a misfire, fitting of plugs and adjust carbs

2015 – removal and replacement of clutch slave cylinder

2016 – Fan belt replaced, reconditioned alternator, front floor panels removed and new ones fabricated and fitted, off side front inner wing repaired, replaced leaking fuel lines

2017 – general maintenance to get through an MOT

2018 – Investigated overheating issue, all cleared after Kenlowe fan replaced, battery replaced, oil and filter replaced

2021 – Significant works and fabrication needed to pass MOT, including new cross member and front chassis legs, repairs to rear inner sills, brake overhaul, wax oyled

The car has been put through an MOT almost every year since 2005 and if failed has been repaired. The most recent MOT expired in May 2022, showing 17,366 miles and did have a few advisories that bidders are encouraged to look at online at www.check-mot.service.gov.uk

It is clear that this Datsun has had a lot of work over the years, mainly regarding the all important corrosion that so many of these cars are prone to.

An honest car that is by no means perfect, but is running and driving, it looks a lot of fun and is very sensibly priced.

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