Datsun 240Z | Why the Nissan S30 is Still Great
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- John Williams is as hardcore a Datsun as a they come. A relative late-comer, he embraced the Z culture in the early 1980s. Since then he's used his skills as a machinist, and passion as an enthusiast, to produce his own parts for award-winning classics. Among the finest is his silver 240Z, a labor of love for a sports car that changed the West's perception of what the Japanese could do. Three generations later, the Nissan Z continues to define the Japan's sports car culture.
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Definitely one of the best looking cars ever, it aged really well.
Had a army green one from 72. I always had a girl in the other seat. What a fun car for a kid back then. It had so many cool features & the seats & counsel with the slide ashtray & the manual choke.
This channel and Petrolicious are the only car channels i watch, im not even that into cars but these guys make it cool.
I think I'm going to buy an old rusty 240Z and restore it some day, such a beautiful car.
United States of Embarrassment same
Mines coming along. Hold onto the dream dudes, you can make it happen :)
As a '72 Datsun 510 wagon owner, I can back up the spark you feel when you drive a Datsun. My neighbor has a '72 240Z that I've recently been wanting to make an offer for because of videos like this. The car sits most of the year and it makes me kinda sad to see that beautiful blue machine stare at the road under an awning for 3/4's of the year. Great video ElectricFederal!
I'd bet you get that "spark" when driving other classic cars, not just Datsun's. :P
I learned to drive stick on my brother's 260Z...... Before I die I will own one myself!!!
My brother used to do every stunt you can possibly do with that car. Less say every summer U-joints and a new cluth were installed lol alone with motor mounts. This was back in the late 80s and it was fun leaving cars in the dust.
Thanks guys. I've never seen my car rolling down the road. I must say you made it look pretty good. Could have been a little longer.
Don't forget Jay Leno's Garage :)
what's up cus! do you have a video of the beach cruiser?
3 months later and I'm back... fuck this video gives me goosebumps. This is my next car.
I recently bought a 280zx ( I know, least wanted Z there is. but in the EU, really hard to find a good Z for cheap) And the first time I test drove it.. Man was I in love with it. It ran beautiful...
I've had 3 Z's 2 73's and 1 77 with a 5 speed. Wish I hadn't sold the 77. Now i want it back ! Damm-it
Dear Lord, what beauty!
Watched this video as a kid, made me want to own/build one, sadly the prices are getting out of hand here..
Love the music, great cinematography too! Not to mention the car is stunning
I grew up wanting a Z and Celica. Beautiful...
dawm that guy owns a badass datsun
Awesome video, i love this car. Hopefully i can get my hands on one some day!
Perfect. I had 3 examples of the old z cars but they were 2.8s, always wanted the earlier ones because of the less square bumpers. Videos like this keep me amped, great clean car.
Man that thing is nice!! That body style Z was sweet!!
R E S P E C T ! ! !
The level of totality is of the chart....
Beautiful.
Excellent video and car. Like the music too!
A true OG KILLING THE GAME.
Great video and editing. Car is the ultimate Q ship as shown on this episode!
As a muscle car guy with little love for today's ricer cars, I think the 240/280s are beutiful. Sexy lines with that classic long hood short trunk lid profile. Well done Datsun
Was light and handled well for its day
Timeless
It's just soo pretty
Electric Federal, I love your videos they are always very tastefully done, keep up the good work
I know that guy! Haha sweet build and awesome guy! Always bugging him about selling me his car. Has a sweet 510 wagon as well! Sweet vid guys!
I had an 83 280 zx loved that car......
I love datsuns, it's a shame they don't make'em like that anymore.
I really do get this guy...
Fantastic cinema photography.
Had a 72 that was lowered with front spoiler, Pirrelli's, gas shocks and a header with straight line exhaust, roll bar and Recaro seat. Very very fast car. Blew away Vette's, Lotus europa's, Mazda's etc. Flames out the exhaust as you downshifted back into 3rd at 100MPH. Would do well over 155MPH. Sad I do not have it anymore.
Anything else i have a 76 z and am looking for upgrade tips. its completely stock all the way down to the fat bumpers!!!
Nice , but dad is building a 72 , lowered of course , fender flares , lq9 6.0 390 HP 390 torque building it up to 450 , gonna be red , should be done in February for a big carshow and I'm telln you , no one here in Louisville Kentucky is gonna have one there but us
great video and awesome intro. digging the spike lug nuts. my buddy just brought back some spike bolts from honda day and they are nuts looking
Nice shots, you guys need to put your beats up for download!
Sweet ride best years of Nissan
i've seen some of the concept photos, it's whatever, the OG is always going to be the nicest
The spikes on the wheel centers are for when you're racing and you want to slide sideways into someone and slash their tires.
+Dolan Kang like Speed Racer lol
still searching for the LOVE button
Sweet machine
Classic!!
Like your style man. Best ride you have!
Very, very nice. I wish I had one.
Wonderful, like always!!!
Very awesome Z. One day I'll own one.
I've always wanted a 1970 240Z.
cool car bro ..... n more more more plz.........
I love these cars. I tried to buy a couple but couldn't, and passed (regrettably) on my chance to get a complete one needing to be restored for $1500. I agree about not needing the radio and would rather listen to the car. On that note, why is there music playing in this video while you're driving the car? I was bummed out. Lol
Awesome video.
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ElectricFederal what videos specifically?
unsubscribed because you guys are trying to charge money on you're other channel... losers..
fantastic vid!
Cool Video!
Fantastic
What a dream,
beautiful car i want one! gimme gimme
Looking to get rid of a 71 240z. Stock everything...son of original owner. Even have original bill of sale...any takers?
do you still have the z for sale? where are you at? thanks
Just an amazing Car!
FairLovin!
Amazing video! What's the soundtrack?
That car is Zexy
Very nice.
este auto es hermoso yo kisiera tener uno desos auto me inmajino lo lindo ke se siente
Nice car Datsun amazing
Beautiful example of a z
LOL ,
the car from wangan midnight and bruce almighty
Cool center caps and lugs. Where can I get them ?
Nice car
Love the car. I know looks are subjective. But I would loose the lugnuts, stipes and some of the more modern interior parts like the shift knob. The rest is golden
+mzondi1970 Just so you know. I now have a momo shift knob and different lug nuts and center caps. But the stripe stays...Sorry
lol. no problem. like I said looks are subjective. Still a very nice car
great car.
A general pet-peeve of mine is to have music over a exhaust note. Especially since the guy in the video explains how he'd rather listen to the beautiful music his car makes than some AC/DC song.. And what do you play as he peals out? Crappy techno.
LOL yes that is annoying.
'techno' lol, i get what you mean though.
I want one so fucking bad man.
シンプルなスタイルだが、エンジンはハイパワーで見た目のギャップがカッコいい。
More videos dammit! More, more more!!!
I love it
one day, one day
Been thinking about buying a Datsun for a while now. Any idea around how much it'd cost to fully restore car to something amazing like this?
Eric about 40-80,000 depending on model
Eric don’t worry, thinking about it is as far as it will get.
"Nissan Z continues to define the Japan's sports car culture."
Great car ! Would've liked to hear more engine, and less lame attempt at music, but good visuals..
Dude, I love these cars and I love your car. It's amazing.
But nothing, I repeat - NOTHING - is better than AC/DC. ;-)
I want as my first car
Wow! Apparently you can get into some trouble with the stock 2.4L I6...
I like those wheels what brand are they
+James Scheck Panasport. 15 X 7 zero offset
i really need that intro song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyone know whats the Artist and song? Really sounds like something i hear in a James Bond movie, HECK James Bond should drive a Datsun in one movie at least!
The nine people who disliked this video have no passion for cars.
what kind of wheels are the extra ones that were just sitting there?
want some for my 1971 z (:
+mauricio delgadillo Long champs were the extra wheels. They are on my 510 wagon.
where is the celica video?
2000th LIKE HERE
Could i download the soundtrack somewhere?
I was looking for a 240z but not having any luck, but i found a really good deal on a 1974 datsun 260z and they look the exact same as the 240z. Should i just wait for a 240z to come around or just do the 260z its a killer deal!
Simple answer 'yes' they share a lot of similarities :-)
Samuel Campana K thx man ill be picking up that 260z then.
260z has small improvements over 240z just so you know plus also depends if you are maming into a project either stock or mod congratulations on your purchase :-)
Samuel Campana im gonna mod the 260z and thax man!!! Gonna post videos of the build.
Nice :-) keep me posted ok btw what part of the country are you?
Get rid of the music and this video would be perfect. O, and maybe some vehicle specs.
hate music on car videos.... even one of the people in this video said that and then you play music when he drives off lmao
don't cry
Agree with you Kanaric.. The owner of the car said that it's better to hear the engine sound than AC/DC... And Arwin....... forget, you don't deserve an answer
is that skyfall music?
No, just our own.
Arturo G. That's what I was thinking man! Same exact notes lol.
Japan’s cars are better as they are the original models because the USA tends to change the car
Oh the times when Japanese were making nice looking cars...
hmmm i dont know. The 300zx was nice, but thats because it was designed by italians ;). The 370z has a nice ass and sick curves, and very aggressive looking
Such a beautiful car. It is too bad that the Japanese have lost their way and produce the weird, misshapen autos of today. It is as if ugly is the new beautiful.
*want*
Fire Lady
What camera????
what are the rims at 2:01?