Alex's 1973 240Z

[alext.]

~ About me ~

 

Hey my name is Alex, I'm 19. I'm a car enthusiast and have always been a fan of the S30Z. I drive a 1998 Rally Blue Pearl Subaru Impreza 2.5RS and a 1973 Datsun 240z. I bought the Impreza when I was 17 working off a part-time job and going to high school. Purchased completely stock, I've been modding it and Autox'ing it for the past 2 years. I placed 3rd in my Novice(GSN) year at Autocross in my Impreza, but didn't attend every event that season(not bad I guess. I think I could have gotten second if I attended them all). I'm currently running the Impreza in Street Touring(ST) and doing pretty good. I recently picked up the 1973 Datsun 240z after I paid off my Subaru, and so far the car is great! It's about 85% restored, 113k original miles, new paint(non original dark blue paint. Owner said it was Bahama blue), and rust free. Interior and Exterior are in great condition. The motor is all stock and hasn't been touch, so that may need to checked out soon, but no leaks and starts every time with no problems. As far as what I want to do with the 240Z, I would like to eventually get it ready for autocross. I feel it will be more of a challenge to autocross it, then my Impreza. Of course I won't be getting rid of the Subaru(I love it to death), it'll be my daily driver once the Z is ready for the twisties. I'll update any mods I get in a list. So here is some of the good stuff, videos and pictures!

 

 

The 2nd day I had it, took it out for a spin for some pics with the Subaru.

 

 

 

Interior shots

 

 

Engine Bay shot. Could use some work, but fires up every time.

 

And these were taken yesterday after I put on my Konig Rewinds I bought for the car.

 

 

 

 

I'll be updating when I get new parts, installations, or whatever progress I make getting this from 85 to 100% restored. Also, any events/shows or autocross coverage too. Thanks for viewing!

[10cjennings]

Looks great on those wheels, your car looks like a much cleaner version of my 280 (similar blue color, once I get my 240z bumpers on it'll look even more similar)...I'm loving that 86 in the back round as well, any details on that?

[alext.]

Looks great on those wheels, your car looks like a much cleaner version of my 280 (similar blue color, once I get my 240z bumpers on it'll look even more similar)...I'm loving that 86 in the back round as well, any details on that?

 

Thanks! I love the Rewinds.

 

The 86 is my brother's drift car. It's set up fairly well. He has that one, which is a hatch, and he also has another coupe he is working on. I actually plan to use the Falken Azenis tires he has on the hatch, for autocross. The 86 and the Z share the same bolt pattern, so just swap the sets out and good to go. He has the same Konig Rewinds on the 86 too, but gold with silver lip.