A 1972 Datsun 240Z in Photos

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This 1972 Datsun 240Z was sold for $42,350 through RM Sotheby’s in 2021.

Restored and enhanced, this example’s air-conditioned, black-leather interior features a steering wheel and shifter both sporting a wood-grain aesthetic.

The 2.4-liter, inline-six engine is mated to a four-speed manual transmission.

A close-up of one of the car’s 14-inch Panasport alloy wheels.

The most vulnerable aspect of the Z is its body, where rust can spell the difference between “go” and “no go” for a buyer looking to come out ahead.

With almost 170,000 examples made through 1973, the 240Z has gained well-deserved attention in the last decade or two.

Today, its ability to go from zero to 60 mph in less than 8.0 seconds affords plenty of opportunity to savor the smooth torque and responsive handling.

Influenced by the Jaguar E-Type and early Porsche 911, the original-generation Datsun 240Z remains a classic all its own.