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The Datsun 240Z is regularly included on the lists of highly collectible cars. New collectors turn to the Datsun 240Z because the cars bring back great memories, are easy to work on, and are affordable – despite the collectibility. When you begin shopping for your first Datsun 240Z, there are a few things to look for so you do not end up with a lemon that requires more money and time to restore than the car is worth.
Welcome to the World 240Z
Why You Should Know Mr. K
If you are familiar with the “Z-cars” like the Datsun 260Z that defined the Japanese sports car evolution, then you are familiar with Mr. K, also known as Yutaka Katayama. This man is responsible for designing Japanese sports cars and delivering them to a hungry American audience. Without Mr. K, the world of automobiles would be very different.
Nissan and the Sad Little Cars
The Datsun is a car model which existed years before it gained popularity here in the United States. Originating in 1931 under the DAT Motorcar Co., this nameplate was spelled differently and was largely popular in Japan. It wasn’t until after World War II that the car made its debut in the States. Although it would become known as an economy car , yet a classy one, the logo for the Datsun was based on the Japanese flag, which features a red circle in the middle of a white flag.
We all hear a lot of talk about “going green,” and whether you believe that there is such a thing as global warming due to mankind’s activities or not, we are all clearly impacted by pollution. If you have ever had the occasion to try to see through the haze of smog that engulfs many of our cities, you don’t have to read any reports or studies because you can see it with your own eyes.