1972 Datsun 240Z: Regular Car Reviews

We drive the groundbreaking Datsun 240Z or Nissan S30. If it weren't for the Datsun 240Z, the import scene in the USA wouldn't exist in the same form as it is now.
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[@gharkun]

let me hear that again: "that internet culture has gotten so to the point that anything less than enthusiastic praise is an outright attack."

[@ekinteko]

"You don't have to enjoy things ironically"....

[@acousticpsychosis]

And hes right, sadly.

[@HughesEnterprises]

That’s why there are few if no bad reviews of common products even if they’re trash. People come to the internet for bias confirmation.

[@agenericaccount3935]

Valid af

[@Poorgeniu5]

May I mention the Death Stranding reviews here?

[@RobertMilat]

you know this is a good car when he talks actual stuff about the car

[@Wolfen_Argent]

100% correct.

[@majist0]

​@Nicky Poundtown Because it's a Lumina. He's absolutely right.

[@spookbuster4862]

@Nicky Poundtown Ye I'll bit nigga lemme give you tree fiddy for it

[@JustJay1281]

He has respect for this car, cause it was designed with passion not just to fill a niche like so many other cars.

[@hifiteen49]

and it's fitted with Weber's as well... very cool. Also, anyone with a slightknowledge of carbs should know that DCOE is always two barrels.

[@hipstercoffee1856]

There is a guy who drives a z in my town. He's a younger guy, maybe 18 or 19. Whenever I see his car, I can't help but feel like he's having so much more fun than anyone else driving. He always has a smile on his face. I think that's what's missing from driving these days. So few cars make you smile the way that an older import will. They're funky and break down now that they're old, but damn they're fun.

[@nicolasa.3192]

I think that's the thing about cars that are 45 years or older. They're becoming vintage. It's an experience to drive these things. People see you because no car will ever look like that again. No other car on the road does either.

[@twoeightythreez]

Almost ANY old car will make you grin ear to ear. Good ones like the 240z will make GENERATIONS grin ear to ear. Old cars actually connected with you, no modern electronic laden appliance of today can do that no matter how fast it is.

[@240zee]

30 years ago my dad gave me his 240z,.i still have it

[@h.j.70]

You sir, are a lucky person!

[@kuyakyel324]

You named it Devil Z

[@hito4863]

240zee smart man.

[@niconesta8566]

You are blessed, that is one of the first sportscars I adored as a young boy, bc you actually saw them around.

[@leohoang7886]

That’s awesome!

[@ledzeppelin27]

Old American car, "Mr. Regulars drunken dad voice" Old Japanese car, "Mr. Regular audibly orgasming"

[@twotone3471]

I'd say you had a point if this was a review of a Datsun B210 (my family's car growing up), but this is THE old Japanese car, the one vehicle that as pointed out without it we'd not have our Prius's or Civics or Camrys of today. This car was when Detroit looked down the road and said "we fucked up". And really, it never recovered from this. Maybe if GM had not molested Saturn it would have become something worth saving, or even if GM had taken Saturn's startup money and invested in better Chevys, who knows for sure, but this car has its place in history as a automotive Godzilla.

[@ledzeppelin27]

@@twotone3471 I wasn't commenting on this vehicle particularly so much as I was RCR's well established formula for their reviews. You can usually guess pretty accurately how Regular is going to feel about a car right from looking at what it is in the thumbnail.

[@twotone3471]

@@ledzeppelin27 Well this IS the guy who unironically did a review of a bike that had a bad dragon sticker affixed to it. But yeah he sometimes violates that golden rule of comedy when it comes to Malaise era US cars "Never punch down".

[@papa_pt]

@@twotone3471 uhhhhh no I think it was stuff more like the 510, Corolla and Civic that the average American started buying. Combine the availability of cheap, efficient, reliable cars with the 73 oil crisis and voila

[@twotone3471]

@@tecc9999 His review of the Ninja 250. Great bike, great review, but yeah dat sticker!

[@jba2048]

This is one of the most beautiful cars ever made.

[@mpetersen6]

Well they did RIP the styling off of the Jag XKE. But if you are going to imitate...........

[@Mike23443]

It is *the* most beautiful car ever made.

[@mpetersen6]

@@sviniciusbraga The 240 might be proportioned a little better but if there is an automotive expression of sex the XKE drop top is it.

[@brysonkuhn3290]

Ngl it doesn't do a whole ton for me. Yes the lines are nice but it seems a bit cartoonish. In all fairness I have no taste and love 90s economy cars

[@patrick280zx]

@@mpetersen6 Both are nice but the car that's totally different looking from the Jaguar is the Datsun 280ZX Turbo. It has a Turbocharger in it, honeycomb Mesh rims on it, T top roof and power options inside as power windows, power mirrors, even it has cruise control. Huge technology for 1981.

[@Deoxide]

Ah yes, the illusive Devil Z with its 600hp.

[@brendanfitzpatrick3653]

Deoxide it's THAT Z!

[@Mike23443]

*cries in unfortunately grid's not a good game*

[@Lueserloo]

Enough references purpleguy123

[@MidnightClubStillCancelledSoz]

Wangan Midnight memories

[@kj22697]

IT'S A SPORTS CAR MOM

[@DeltaOps3]

what does every datsun 240z owner lie about? Rust

[@scottjs5207]

Not on Roadkill!

[@davidmacphee3549]

Programmed retirement. All cars had a date stamp and started rusting out before you got half way into the payments

[@DeltaOps3]

@@davidmacphee3549 oh my god youre right. I bet theres a capsule filled with salt imbedded in the floor rails engineered to dissolve after 5 years

[@SALTYDATTO]

Because it's not there! If you don't think about it!

[@davidmacphee3549]

@@DeltaOps3 I saw so much rust in 1971, that I made up my mind to buy a " fiberglass car " instead

[@TheRazePlayz]

Mr Regular decided to ruin no nut November for the bois by dropping this.

[@yobrethren]

You know it

[@DerekCully]

Comentiquete reference?

[@corneliusmcmuffin3256]

11:13

[@NEEDbacon]

The Datsun 240 Z is the closest we've gotten to allowing hardcore pornography on the roadways.

[@matthiasmartin1975]

The dash in this car is just so, so beautiful. Best 70s interior ever.

[@datsoon9236]

I agree. I just wish they made out them out of something that didn't crack so much. My 280zx dash board is utterly destroyed

[@datsoon9236]

@Nissan370Z Glass Yeah, very true. I am wondering what other companies used to make their dashes where they don't break though..m

[@Homanjer]

Funnily enough that's the only problem I have with this car. I think the dash looks awful...

[@punknumber0]

@@datsoon9236 the 280zx is a whole different material. Mine was garage kept with a destroyed dash and I now have a 240z that sat in a field for 15 years and it has two small cracks down the middle of the dash. The newer they get the cheaper the material they use sadly.

[@datsoon9236]

@@punknumber0 man... That's unfortunate. Maybe it also has to do with them being forced to put more padding in the dash for safety regulations too? Aren't the s30 dashes plastic

[@ryankenyon5010]

My aunt's boyfriend had one of these when I was a kid. Al and his Pall Malls went to prison where he was later stabbed. Sweet car, though.

[@Hamburgler6.9]

Pall Mall: wherever particular people congregate.

[@MrJohndoakes]

".....he was later stabbed." To death?

[@daltonbecker4494]

Cool story.

[@mvrdamonxy7942]

Why did he go to prison was he stabbed to death your not very good at telling stories.

[@jordanurbani5881]

@@MrJohndoakes to shreds you say?

[@Benzinilinguine]

"Do you want to own one of these?" I want one of these to be the reason of death on my gravestone

[@ori0n_ssb]

Jesus christ, same.

[@Oddman1980]

"He died, doing what he loved. 120mph."

[@RexcorJ]

Same, but for the OG Dodge Viper.

[@NegativeTravis]

@@Oddman1980 Build the engine enough and a 240 will peg the 160mph speedo on stock gearing. Granted that means you're looking at something like 350-400bhp but the L engine can do that with enough money and a turbo.

[@Supraknexlover96]

@@NegativeTravis I've had my 280z to 140 with only 190hp.

[@tk421dr]

5:25 this car still turns heads, nice.

[@mickdavis2385]

Someone definitely put some work into it. Clean as hell.

[@Gabe_Fe]

It’s a beautiful car

[@skillercruz5539]

They would be if theres a guy on a skateboard filming it as it rolls 😂😂

[@apollo6139]

One of my favorite things about driving my 280z is seeing people from all generations young/old appreciate it. Timeless look to them

[@kyle1758]

Can confirm. I have a pristine 77 280z and I cannot leave the house in it without people everywhere wanting to see and talk about it.

[@idiottv6499]

I like how Roman is exploring new avenues of musicianship.

[@Space_Reptile]

a stock looking, not LS/2J swapped non slammed non cambered 240z? man you find the rarest things

[@Spikew]

There are enough people keeping vanilla/restomod 240s in shape /r/datsun has a lot of those.

[@digitalrailroader]

Then you have Mighty Car Mods and their RB26DET powered Fairlady GT-R.

[@OllamhDrab]

@@digitalrailroader Well, they were going to keep the original JDM engine, but Australia wouldn't let it in over like an asbestos gasket or something.

[@Lgs260495]

@@digitalrailroader or Roadkill.... (at least we had them before motortrend gave us the middle finger D: )

[@Spikew]

@@Lgs260495 wasnt roadkills some turbo dieselswap?

[@innocentoctave]

I remember this car from its introduction in the UK in late 1971: I was a schoolboy at the time, and Japanese cars were still relatively rare on British roads. It was the first Japanese car that was widely admired here (the Toyota 2000 GT seen in You Only Live Twice was produced in tiny numbers). It made the MGB look old-fashioned. It still looks good. In hindsight, this was the writing on the wall for volume sales of the small British sports car.

[@gangstagarf]

I wish they made more 2000 GTs. Cool story

[@AshleyPomeroy]

I remember seeing them in the early 1980s and they still looked good. It was an odd blend of generations - the fastback looked more modern than the TR7 but the curvy front end looked slightly old-fashioned, but still attractive.

[@DerekCully]

“You don’t have to enjoy things ironically”-RCR Thoughtful social analysis my friend.

[@nomadben]

It's like what David Foster Wallace said in the 90's - there's merit in being sincere, as opposed to the meta irony of post-modernism.

[@haroldingpatrick1924]

Back in the day one big focus from the dads, uncles, and older brothers who taught teens to drive was smoothness. It was an indicator of mastering the skill. Things like coasting around corners in neutral, NOT downshifting through the gears, etc were commonly taught as the way to drive stick shifts for smoothness and theoretically long clutch and throw out bearing life. Sadly, very few people can drive a car smoothly.

[@TerribleUsernameAmirite]

My god, that thing is gorgeous and pristine.

[@ThetaReactor]

@InfiniteMushroom Yeah, but it's done tastefully. It hasn't got an RB26 and those damn fender flares that show up on every Z. It's tweaked, not transformed.

[@TheOzthewiz]

This was when Nissan/Datsun made RELIABLE vehicles, not the CRAP they put out now!

[@NZZN_]

@@TheOzthewiz ok boomer

[@leanmeangreenbeanmachine3347]

ThetaReactor and thank god they didn’t put one of those enormous front spoilers

[@stronkgermanium5198]

@@TheOzthewiz ok boomer

[@derekcleverley3040]

I can tell that Mr. Regular, truly, appreciated this car. I appreciate that.

[@seththomas9105]

I'm going to say it. That guy has a nice car.

[@AccordionJoe1]

As a young man, I was fortunate to have owned several Z cars. The interior was cardboard and vinyl and performance was so-so but the 240z, 260Z and 280Z had the look. One of the best looking sports cars of all time, right up there with the Jag XKE and Austin-Healey 3000.

[@tokuchaan4693]

Datsun 240Z. The grand daddy of JDM culture.

[@Johnpinckney98]

The reason the 350-370Z exists. The reason wagan midnight is a classic racing anime.

[@megatronn194]

The reason we have an import tuner culture in the first place. All hail the Fairlady Z!

[@ledzeppelin27]

Used to be the poor man's Corvette. Now you can get vettes cheaper.

[@YungEagle3k]

@@Stackali true

[@sounddrivenofficial]

@@Johnpinckney98 well body wise yes but engine wise would be more because of the 300zx

[@greencondoresq]

RCR: "The Internet's never-ending war on the name Kyle." Me: "I represent that comment."

[@hito4863]

Kyle Wasser fuck you Kyle.

[@jasonirwin4631]

Kyle Wasser take your daddy issues and punch some dry wall.

[@greenthumb9406]

Fucking Kyle, get your monster and get out.

[@michaelramsey82]

If Mr. Regular thinks Kyles are under attack, imagine being unlucky enough to be named Karen.

[@SI0AX]

@@michaelramsey82 If I ever married a woman that turned out to have a Karen personality and I had a daughter with her, I would name that daughter Karen as a subliminal warning to her potential husbands in the near future.

[@armankordi]

This is an old joke I heard from someone who collected Z’s. Back in the 60’s, Nissan was trying to market to the United States. So Nissan kept calling different people. The brits, the Italians, French and then they finally settled with the Germans. Well, the Germans asked how quick they needed the name and Nissan told them in 3 months. The Germans replied with “Dat Soon?”

[@seed_drill7135]

My sixth grade teacher told us that joke, only it was a Nissan executive talking to a VW executive. I'm old enough that they were still calling them Datsuns at the time.

[@twotone3471]

Dad joke.

[@armankordi]

@@davidj4662 who hurt you

[@cbau338]

I remember my dad telling me this joke in the 80s.

[@Xboomer1]

I have been TRYING to remember that....thanks!!!!

[@mattryan8327]

Had a 73', blue on white, in the mid 80's. Cold start procedure, Plattsburgh, NY, January with morning temps in the single digits or below zero: Start the day before. Park in neutral on flat ground with the choke and e-brake pulled. Remove battery. Next morning, get up, reinstall the battery, shoot ether into the air cleaner, hop in, pump gas pedal 3 times, turn the key. If it started, run inside, get a shower, and the car would be warmed up and ready when you got back otherwise, let housemate with the Ford Mustang II (V8) know you need a ride to school. Stupid Mustang would start at any temperature by getting in it and turning the key.

[@MusicMastuhh]

Holy shit, that vinyl analogy was perfect.

[@CreatorCade]

I know right, I’m gonna go put a record on now.

[@sakurakazuto6590]

Someone = *Mentions 240z* Wangan Midnight fans = "Let us introduce ourself."

[@larrylentini5688]

It's amazing to me that there are still iconic regular cars that you haven't done yet after all these years

[@charliechaplin4827]

I absolutely love this 240z, literally my dream car. It's pointless for me to own but it's a dream to own.

[@nolanboyer6883]

-dream -pointless Pick one man

[@charliechaplin4827]

@@nolanboyer6883 it would be awesome to own but I'm 6'5" so I don't think I'd fit in one. Not with out changing it from stock

[@yeeterskeeter6565]

@@charliechaplin4827 then change it from stock. Never give up. My dream car is a Ford Fiesta ST but love offroading, so I'll give it a lift and rally tires. Keep chasing your dream, man. You'll regret not owning your dream car. Trust me.

[@donavanrupard6219]

@@charliechaplin4827 I’m 6,5 and I owned a 300zx believe me it’s a great compromise and an even more fun car

[@edkar7604]

Hey man. I’m 21. Just bought a series 1 240Z. Recently put lots of parts on her and I’ll be picking her up soon to treat as my daily for a couple months before I sell for a home purchase. BUY THE Z! Money comes and goes, experienced and memories are only made when the opportunity is there. TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY

[@P7777-u7r]

The 70s when every car looked cool I just like that 70s wedge shape

[@bubbaderp21cringeinitiatio6]

Have you seen the entire 70's? 80's bricks and wedges are endearing I agree, and the datsun is a late 50's design

[@kylesoler4139]

The 70's was an awful time for cars honestly. especially for companies under British Leyland.

[@bubbaderp21cringeinitiatio6]

Oil crisis or not, why did cars in the 70's have to be so horrendous to look at? Was there a national style shortage too?

[@DmanLucky_98]

Nissan GTR Me: nah Datsun 240Z Me: yeah

[@abstract0014]

same

[@hairyneil]

Me 2 days ago: I wonder if RCR has done the 240z? KZbin: Nah CRC today: here you go

[@w.s.soapcompany94]

Weird 👍 I actually saw 2 of em in the wild yesterday the first was about 80 or 81 the other may have been as old as this one.

[@LukusCannon]

Ah yes, my favorite channel: Car Review Comedian

[@ryantyniec1081]

@@LukusCannon Cegular Rar Ceviews

[@Lgs260495]

Cars & Regular Comentary

[@hairyneil]

@@LukusCannon ha! Bollocks. Close enough.

[@st3phenJC]

I like how Mr. R explained that experiencing an OEM car for what it is IS what makes it special. That aspect is certainly lost in today's car culture especially in the younger culture.

[@MidnightClubStillCancelledSoz]

There's nothing quite like driving an older carburetted car with no power steering and no driver assists.

[@GozuTenno962]

dude you're like in everysingle video I happen to see

[@DrewLSsix]

Pfft! I'm sure COBB will have a new program out soon to make your WRX drive like an old carbed datsun!

[@DrewLSsix]

@blackandgold51 is there? I didnt see.

[@trashrabbit69]

Yeah, because it drives like shit - this post brought to you by Buick Gang

[@JoelEmberson]

this is why i love my rx7 fb that RCR reviewed recently - such a fun car to drive!

[@benjamincasebolt2959]

This is one of my top 5 all time favorites cars, gorgeous, fun to drive and just freaking timeless

[@chemicalcorral]

You gained my respect when you mentioned Megasquirt

[@erenkaslte8046]

because the bosch jet tronic will let you down everytime..

[@waclosh]

"That's part of the song." my eyes teared up. You really know how to put a good line together. Thank you.

[@jess_o]

Neighbor had one of these rotting away in the drive way when i was a kid. Absolutely loved staring at this car

[@BananaXiphos]

Jess Same with me! A gray one slowly cooking in the sun over these years, I’ve tried asking if they were willing to sell it but it seems like that’s just too much effort for them. Sad.

[@seed_drill7135]

If you didn't live in the desert, they pretty much started rotting away on the dealer's lot. Water traps + non treated steel = a very short life span. My dad bought a 510 in 1970, then we moved to upstate NY in 71 and the thing was bubbling through the paint by '74. A beautiful car though, for sure.

[@robbowman9252]

I know where two are rotting away, right now!

[@beaubryant8381]

great writing, Mr. Regular. The early 80s 280 zx's were the first cars I ever "noticed" as a kid. I asked my dad, "What's that?" And he said, "That's a Z-car." Ever since the age of 4, I've had a soft spot for these. I remember whenever I'd see one, I would point and say, "Z-car! Z-car!" Now I think about how my son points and says, "School bus!" or, "Dump Truck!" with such excitement, and it makes me think about how much joy it can bring a person just to look at things like cars, and how my dad might've felt whenever I'd say, "Z-car! Z-car!"

[@DeltaEcho303]

Datsun 240Z: the car that starts every conversation with a S13 with "Back in my day..."

[@DinsdalePiranha67]

I could have had first-hand memories of a car like this. Back when I was six, my dad was shopping for a car because he and Mom finally decided they needed more than one. I remember going with him to our local Datsun dealership, and Dad was interested in a 260Z. He ended up buying something else because the dealer wouldn't budge on the price. Damn you, Dad! OTOH, one of my uncles did buy a used 260Z some time after that, and I got to ride in it. One of the experiences in my life that shaped my appreciation of small sports cars.

[@brokensmilephoto]

This video could have just been 5 minutes of hearing it drive around the road, no words needed. Such a beautiful sound.

[@slash1956]

I had an orange 72 240Z back in the late 70's. it was lowered and had a header and straight pipe out back with a tiny muffler as I had too. It cornered like it was on rails. I blew Corvettes and Lotus 's off the road regularly. Recaro seats and roll bar. It would easily make over 150 mph and gave the most beautiful 4' flames out the back when you downshifted at 120 mph.

[@pezz_pezzer]

I felt this one. Just about to turn 53 and true story this is and was my father's one and only sports car he ever owned. When I was four years old I had no idea how cool and forward thinking he was to try out this new Japanese made sports coupe considering the current trend at the time with performance cars. So he did indeed purchased one of the first 1970 Datsun 240Z's available in our area. Back then I was even small enough for my parents to justify me riding in the back cargo area before the seatbelt or booster requirement. Scary when I think about it now of course but I had fun back there. Great car from what I remember and I would really love an opportunity to drive or own one someday just so I can experience what he did. Wish I had him around still to ask questions about that car and that time. Funny but he only had the car for about a year or two and ended up trading it for the early VW Westfilia "Campmobile" vans that was all the rage back then. I did see a VERY nice one out in Gardnerville Nevada when I was visiting there last month. Made me think of that time and my father of course. Great review as always guys!

[@matthewsmcdill]

This is the third car you have reviewed that I have owned (other two being mkii MR2 and WRX) and can say without a doubt that having owned a 240z for 16 years now that this is the most accurate review yet. I don't disagree with a single opinion you gave on this car. Except for the part where they aren't worth owning... I'd sooner give up a testicle than my S30. In fact, I want a second one that isn't as complete to do something similar to this car with.

[@Pablo668]

I'd love one of these. Prior to the LS being a thing, people used to drop 350 chevs into these.

[@Jay-dp5wp]

it looks perfect in there

[@Creeperboy099]

Would drop an L28 in there if I had one

[@Renopus]

@Creeperboy and friends Or with the KPCG10 Skyline's engine which the 432Z has. Hello again by the way, had no idea you follow RCR as well.

[@kinked_chrome1438]

I swapped an LT1 into mine back in 2001 because i couldn't afford an LS. Back then i felt like i really missed out. Now I feel like I have something a little more unique.

[@Creeperboy099]

232DjordjeA Nani? I guess it’s a small world

[@centurian318]

I miss my 1978 Datsun 280Z, they were wonderful machines. Even though it didn’t have power steering, you didnt notice it unless you were not moving. The controls were quick and responsive, you were connected to the car. For some reason I wanted a mustang gt at the time and I test drove one. Omg, it was like driving a truck, compared to the Z. The controls were heave, clunky, and unrefined... and this was in the late 90’s. And you are correct, they do come alive past 2000 rpms. And with a unequal length header and 2.5” exhaust.... produce that lovely throaty crescendo and roar.

[@salemite]

As a Kyle, I thank you for calling attention to our plight. I will now work out my anger by punching some drywall.

[@jasonirwin4631]

Don't forget the moster and juul pods.

[@phoenixnfa]

same bro. you want a monster?

[@kyle1758]

WHAT THE F*CK IS UP, KYLE?!

[@scrumtrellecent]

seems more like a Jacob...

[@ujellybroski]

@@scrumtrellecent hunter.

[@RobertSmith-un4ts]

you can adj. the webers to pull up strong to 6000 rpm. (diff. jets, emulsion tubes,size chokes, etc.) i noticed the driver was short shifting. webers dont start pulling strong til 3-4000 rpm. that car will run ! this guy certainly didnt get the most out of that 240z. too bad i cant include a video, of a 240z on a 7200rpm dyno pull it made a glorious sound, when the webers come into song.

[@Scruffy72]

"The internet's never ending war on the name Kyle." That's a good quote.

[@mattwardpictures]

Don't forget Todd and Tucker.

[@chasecraiger1046]

"...to go back in time, or even to a time where you didn't exist, like this is your time machine" you couldn't have put this any better. for many of us it's an escape from reality and all of this new technology that takes away from real interaction. I grew up with electronics but not to the extent that kids do now, as I progressed through school computers and phones became more and more of an every day/all day thing. I would love to be able to completely detach from phones and computers for good but it is just not plausible in today's world. I might be too young to know any better but I wish I grew up in the 70s or 80s. The generations before me had it better and the generations after will likely be worse. but what do I know

[@DriftKing18594]

11:25 welp, I've failed No Nut November again

[@richardzedman1160]

Ive been driving my 260z for over 30 years its the biggest buzz ever its a real hoot and it rewards a good driver the harder you drive it the better it gets Ive driven new ones and yes i like them But it dose not give you the same drama and feel that these do

[@veevoir]

8:30 Who does corners on neutral, what is wrong with you people? That's driving 101, you don't have winters in there or something to quickly teach you why it is a bad idea? You change gear before corner if braking was needed..

[@thetechlibrarian]

I don't think he is a good driver

[@zoomzabba452]

Change gear, low throttle in, feather in on exit.

[@colinberry2991]

The Tech Librarian lots of video evidence confirming this theory. Passion, yeah... Skill, not so much.

[@nitroxdsm]

I was wondering the same

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

Any coasting in nuetrals an instant fail on the U.K. driving test for poor control (and I’d imagine most of Europe). Generally it’s taught ‘brake before gear’ before you get to the corner, obviously if you can heel toe you can combine those two, but you’d probably fail for control if you heel toed on a driving test unless the examiner understood what you were actually doing..

[@daveg7878]

This car started my car obsession. As an early teen, seeing my uncle's 240z it left an imprint of what a sports car should be: the shape of it, the controls, the fit, the connection and the involvement. The Miata is that now (for me) but this is where it started. What a lovely car.

[@johnalogue9832]

"Sensible dimensions: Low silhouette and tight turning radius" But can it give you a *COMMANDING VIEW OF THE ROAD?* How did it ever sell without that HIGH SEATING POSITION?

[@dekhunter148]

But let me tell you Z seats are some of the best designed. They are all softer but still heavily bolstered. Sit in any car and then sit in a z car of that same decade, the z will probably be comfier. I'm a z32 300zx driver and let me say one thing, I've had more of my friends passed out in the passenger seat with the top down then I've had friends passed out in the reclining seats of a Chrysler minivan.

[@mdankewich]

As the proud owner of a 1971 240Z, I couldn’t agree more. It’s a fantastic experience to drive, and it gets looks and comments everywhere, every drive, but ownership of one of these is not for everyone...

[@Lgs260495]

This is the car the 370z tries (and fails) to look like. I like both of them but the 240 looks amazing.

[@OllamhDrab]

I do wish they'd been unafraid to go more retro with the look of those, actually.

[@InvidiousIgnoramus]

I remember a video Jay Leno did at the Nissan design studio a while back where they designed a modern interpretation of the 240z. I really wish Nissan would do something with that work. :(

[@seed_drill7135]

@@InvidiousIgnoramus Safety regulations, drag coefficients and European pedestrian friendly restrictions dictate much of car design these days.

[@InvidiousIgnoramus]

@@seed_drill7135 indeed they do. But it's absolutely still possible to produce something of a similar body style with today's safety standards. After all, it's not like these types of cars are no longer made.

[@Coffee_AddictBMX]

I think the 370z does a very good job of carrying the torch into the future. It’s beautiful, it’s fast, it’s reliable and it takes many queues from the granddaddy of the series, despite the global govts efforts in the war on fun. Despite global beaurocracy they managed to make that: the 370. In a world where kids are crying for rwd manual transmission coupes. Go figure.

[@DavidKinzer-h8h]

I had a 280 Z back in the day. I loved that car and wish I still had it.

[@DavidKinzer-h8h]

I currently drive a BMW Z4, its faster and more comfortable but not nearly as much fun.

[@TylerTheBassCreator]

Thank you for doing this one. My love for cars is seeded in memories of taking high speed clover leaf interchanges with my dad in his 240z. I was barely tall enough to see over the dash or the high door sills but It was my first taste of danger, of speed, of the tranquility of sailing through canyons. The first motor I ever saw hoisted out before my eyes was from his 260z. These old Japanese cars will forever rest in my memories as being a real drivers car. A car without all of the technological aids that have became standard on everything. Can't wait for the POV video. Could use another trip down memory lane👏👏

[@imfraeglasgow]

Tyler The Bass Creator same but with the e36 M3. My dad still regrets selling it when he did to this day.

[@johnpearson492]

I fully agree with your vinyl / carb tuning analogy. I get significant satisfaction tuning the dual SU carbs in my Sprite. You feel everything you do with the turns of the screws and blips of the throttle. Comparatively, flashing a tune to my BMW e36 is just cold, you flash it, start it and see if anything changed. It's usually hard to tell as the long term trims need modified by driving.

[@Virtoz302]

11:14 what headphone warning? should have said: "warning! keep safe distance from this vehicle or moist undies may occour"

[@sylophone]

I love that sound

[@stevenbennett3805]

I had a '76 280Z and later a '78 280Z. The most convenient feature on both was the ashtray in the center console was the perfect size for a 12oz beer can. A feature I regularly took advantage of. And the car was pure driving joy.

[@Shinobu_D21]

I love Datsuns! I've been in an old 240z with a 2.8 swapped in it was a cool car, and I've owned 3 Datsun trucks 68 520, 72 620, and a 75 620. Love them all but theres this thing about ownin a Datsun, its like any other old vehicle theres ALWAYS gonna be something up with it wether it got slightly too cold and now the carb doesn't want to work, the brakes stopped workin and started leakin fluid just because, the transmissions 5th gear went out AGAIN, or the engine burns so much oil you spin a bearing and have to replace/rebuild the engine YET AGAIN. But even with all the problems they're just so much fun to work on and drive. Its ok. Remember whatever it is you're doin, Do it in a Datsun!

[@crispy9175]

I own a 280z that i used to daily. Drove it from California to Ft. Campbell, KY. It doesn't have modern features but man is it fun to drive. Mr. Regular got it right when he said there's an experience to driving it that you can't beat.

[@CJWriter0925]

Japanese automotive history is so compelling. Glad to see one of the legends get their due on this channel.

[@willcthestormchaser6493]

You MUST be a CRACK smoker

[@seanmullins3598]

I would compare what this owner has done with his Z to what you did with your Falcon. Both are examples of enthusiasm and art. The warning for the muffler sound at fire was unnecessary. That roar was extremely satisfying. Good episode. Thanks.

[@Indskret]

240z: The official car of that random old guy who doesn't know shit about the car, but buys it anyway because: RARE RARE RARE.

[@edwindows7]

Every air-cooled Porsche is being bought up by the same type of people

[@samiam5557]

1972 Datsun 240Z for the man that smokes cigars to a stub before chewing the remnant to a nasty mush before discarding it.

[@KD._]

Sorry, I'm that guy lol Bought it because I fell for it hard the first time I saw one, it became my dream car. While I may not know much, I am learning.

[@JoseRodriguez-tq4rz]

Random old guy my ass, it’s a piece of JDM history and frankly the japanese corvette. A terrific drivers car even today.

[@KD._]

@@SK-mi5qv yeah you're right, I didn't buy the car because it was rare, but I did buy it without knowing much about it lol

[@cameronking5074]

About 4 years ago my father bought back his 1972 240z from highschool. It’s a never ending work in progress but it make me grin more than anything in this world. The sounds, smells, and general experience are something that I will never forget for as long as I live. Even with the rust and crust there will always be a place for the Datsun in my heart.

[@01gamefreak]

Fom serious to crude jokes like flipping a switch...love it

[@zacht9447]

I've got a 79 Trans am with a BBO and it straight up drives like diesel It's kinda scary fast tho cause it's got ALL of the torque I've had it over 150 MPH it's terrifyingly stable at those speeds for a 40 year old car and the feeling of rolling on the throttle, Reaching the Mechanical secondaries, pushing through the slight resistance, and into the glory of all 4 edelbrock venturis sucking in all that air, and then the PUNCH in the ASS when all of that torque kicks in it's intoxicating. And it only has a 2.73 rear end so it gets nearly 20MPG on highway

[@fifteenbyfive]

Like a '70s Ferrari with half the engine but with better reliability, better economy, better comfort, better utility and better looks. There's a lot to love in this sweet Japanese ride. The perfect driving position and roomy cockpit are amazing when you see how small the car is on the outside and then jump in.

[@sootmann]

I love that he's showing you the engine-bay light at 9:18. I always thought that was cool.

[@MatchBookNotes]

Having changed a fair amount of oil on several different cars, i love the location of that oil filter.

[@demetrius8594]

Listening to the part about how it doesn't like to rev above 4-5k rpm was just painful. This car just needs the carbs to be tuned better. The stock setup makes peak power at 6k rpm and redlines at 7, it doesn't even come alive until 4k rpm

[@iLupi]

1972 Datsun 240Z; the official car of *FAILING NO NUT NOVEMBER*

[@BluDog35]

3 and a half days in

[@videomaniac108]

I have wanted one of these cars since seeing one that one of my classmates had in college in the early 70s. I wound up owning two British sports cars and a Porsche later on but now I finally got my Z, an all-black 2019 370Z sports coupe 6M. It's is by far the best sports car that I've owned. I once had an opportunity to own the predecessor to the 240Z, the 2000 roadster, but blew that chance by waiting too long in making the decision.

[@valentin7574]

4:40 Fun fact, that Yamaha 2.0 DOHC engine is the one that's in the Toyota 2000GT

[@syxepop]

Valentin, that's because just after Nissan rejected it for the Fairlady Z, Yamaha went to Toyota and that's the "genesis" of the legendary 2000GT and the relationship Yamaha still has with Toyota.

[@freedbeefpontoons]

@@syxepop My 1988 Celica all-trac had Yamaha stampings on its head back in the day. I think the 2ZZGE is also a yamaha mill if i'm not mistaken. Can't believe that engine is still going into cars today....

[@syxepop]

Felix ... A "well-tuned" relationship. (Yamaha has the same passion making musical instruments as they do making performance engines for bikes, watercraft and cars)

[@seanpersaud317]

Yea but that car was tiny and light wasn't built fir the Americans

[@syxepop]

@@seanpersaud317, neither the Fairlady Z (240Z) nor the 2000GT were "built for the Americans" (at the time few if any Japanese cars had that intention. Their inspiration were other sports cars like the Jaguar E-Type or its' Alfa Romeo competitor. And those aren't too small either as their > 2.0L V6's would show (one size class above your MG's, TR-6's or Fiat / Alfa Romeo Spider).

[@redbuoy10]

I had a 72' in Competition Orange with the Black 'Z' Script Decal along the Rocker Panel and American Mag Wheels and it came with teardrop side view mirrors in orange. I actually had the Vanity License Plate TWO4TZ back in 1986-1989 when I owned her. She required a lot of maintenance from what I recall and things broke. I had the top end rebuilt and problems with float bowls and syncing carbs..always remember to put a bit of oil in the tops of the side drafts. She was fun to drive but I got the sense it wasn't a standout car back in the 80's when modern Toyotas and Hondas were popular. But, I always had a smile on my face when I drove it. Thanks for showcasing this fine car!

[@smitty3624]

11:18 No-Nut November status: *Failed*

[@BensCoffeeRants]

At my old workplace (a car dealership) we got in an 1970s Datsun 240z and I loved it. Very mechanical / manual everything, and very connected to the road. Fun car! We also had Nissan GT-R R32-34s but I never really loved them. They may be good on track when pushed to their limit but driving around in them is just boring.

[@minimanadam]

Ever car I loved as a kid in school and told my self when I'm older n they are cheaper I'm getting it. Only issue is the cars I loved all INCREASED in value . Gtr's. Old Hondas stock built v8 engines like early 90s stang n thunderbird ..

[@RtB68]

This was a first class review. It doesn't matter what your conclusion is if you justify it to other car-guys. An opinion from a bloke who knows his language is what we mean by a qualified opinion. Everyone else is just part of the background noise. I disagree - but huge respect for the insight and honesty. Very rare on here. Kudos

[@MTNDEWGANG]

That engine note sounds amazing. I wish more z's had the stock motor.

[@byronspencer539]

Quite possibly my favorite regular car review ever.

[@idriwzrd]

Hey, Mr. Regular, what does a Saturday night in your basement sound like? 8:03 That outro song is a testament to Roman's brilliance.

[@TurboTsunami19]

I loved the outro

[@NegativeTravis]

I've been waiting 5 years for this video. 5 years of barely even looking at my own 240Z. I'll get to it eventually.

[@stevemanart]

I'm getting the feeling that "It's okay to unironically enjoy things" is the thesis statement of this whole channel.

[@Tdriver1205]

I'm 48 years old, I remember these things brand new! A friend in high school had a 260 that I adored from afar. A beautiful car! And you sir I have watched a lot of your videos, but this by far was your best ever!!! I don't see how you can top it. You paid the car it's due respect. And your review was Superb and the History you gave us was perfect! Bravo. Bravo. Bravo Bravooooooo.

[@unbelievableflyingdrunkenp755]

Clicks video with 2 views. _I am speed_

[@user-su9fh6ct4d]

One of my favorite cars and now one of my favorite RCR videos all in one happy bundle

[@CoyoteFH]

11:16 I think my T-levels shot up 150%, and I have the biggest smile on my face right now..

[@digitalrailroader]

It makes me want to fly out to California and help my uncle mike finish his 1976 240Z!

[@Lgs260495]

Watch the idle on the 427 camaro he reviewed and you'll turn into Chuck Norris.

[@norm1815]

@@digitalrailroader 76 was a 280Z

[@Maelstrom8]

I usually come here for a laugh, mixed with a car review. Not to say that the reviews are not to be taken serious but they tend to lean more on the side of comedic intent. But this review was something profound. Your analogies about the Rock and Roll hall of fame potentials this year and your aside about internet culture condemning anything but abundant praise, transcended the usual car review. A lot of folks will praise things of yesteryear because they remember the time or wish they were a part of it. And with cars, it's easy to fall into that trap. Modern cars have gotten so good that we often become complacent. We say things like, "They all look alike." Or "They have no soul." We get caught up in horsepower wars and say things like "0-60 in 6 seconds is too slow." But the truth is most modern cars perform well and are easy to live with for the most part. I appreciate your honesty about how this car is best appreciated for you. I think we could all stand to learn to appreciate things on a spectrum greater than the definitive good or bad. Well done sir.

[@scottjfrank]

The Velvet Ovary LMAO

[@jasonwilson343]

Back in 1977 my parents bought a 240 with the triple Weber’s.We lived in Sitka Alaska and my dad would take me to a old airstrip on the weekends and beat the thing doing donuts and such. It was a two seater but they stack me on that hump in the back very uncomfortable at age 6 still good memories. Good video!

[@comradecommissar311]

This is so weird, I’ve just been watching wangan midnight then this drops... so strange 😅

[@skip741x3]

you really captured the essence of what it means to own one of these... well spoken bro!

[@FarginBastiges]

Now THIS is a classic RCR.

[@Chief_Justice_Live]

I found this channel a few weeks ago. And as a Pennsylvania native and a Datsun Z car owner, I was hoping to find a Datsun video. I binge watched anyways. Loved the Viper and SV650 videos. Glad to see this pop up today in my feed. Great work.