240Z Mark Rolston's 1971 Datsun with an RB26

Datsun 240Z
RB26 Engine
Mark Rolston
www.rolston.me/...

[@sumofl]

This is the single best looking Z I have ever seen. Beautiful work on the flares, very clean all the way through.

[@SniperWolf69oc]

the music reminds me of gran turismo, but never has the game had a car as beautiful as this. absolute, unparallelled, timeless, perfection.

[@tom_at_tomsdatsungarage]

my favorite Z. i was thinking about this swap for my '71 years ago, but took a different direction. but this car is ultimate. and driven. extra kudos man. you are truly after my own heart.

[@mikegeha]

Absolutely the GOLD standard of 240Z's. No debate. A beautiful work of functional art.

[@shaunmcinnis1076]

The lord just spoke to my heart and told me I need to have that car......Wow that car is well done,big coin spent there. I gotta get an rb motor in my 240,thanks for posting.

[@63echo]

This has got to be one the cleanest classic garage built rides that actually "FUNCTION" on the net.Beautiful.

[@onefasteg]

I like how clean the outside is and the underside looks like it is being used, not parked for show.

[@N3onL1zard]

This Is my favorite 240z setup,...I LOVE THIS CAR!!!! I wish I had the money to set mine up like this!!!

[@Sopherion]

Cars like this are why I want a Z so bad. The body/wheel color combo, the RB26DETT, the bars for chassis rigidity and the stripped-yet-still-daily-driver-friendly interior are all what I want in a car like this. So... So jealous...

[@brianheiden6623]

That gotta be one of the cleanest 240z swaps I have seen.

[@klarik01]

Gorgeous car, Please post more video's with Pure Engine sounds and we will all love you for it.

[@Archetype_Datsun]

Man your car is my favorite 240z ever since I saw it when I googled to search some info and found yours saw your build come together and later saw it on magazine well done great clean Z.

[@matfezza]

Amazing looking build. Piano music reminds me of classic Gran Turismo

[@markrolston]

It's very simple: rollcage, Sparco seats, stock console and dash, CF door panels, a few small custom CF pieces, and alcantera glued directly to the floors, tunnel, and inner panels

[@kowalski1971ta]

I think this is the Eleanor of 240Zs.

[@miamipaul57]

Cool modification which I can appreciate. I owned the original Janspeed 240Z back in 1983 and hung license plates on it so I could drive it to the track and race.

[@markrolston]

those are custom shaped fender flares. They started life as some old 1980s era FG parts (not sure where they came from) but we ended up doing a lot of reshaping to get them to fit the lines of the car. Having perfect wheel fit is also part of the reason they work.

[@ampark09]

wow really impressive. it looks factory the job is so clean. your 240z truly is a dream. please post more videos of it!

[@Dirtys30]

Such a beautifully done car. I like the in depth build stories you've shared on your blog as well. I envy your talent.

[@mikedezert]

hands down the sexyest 240 ive ever seen, great job on the build!!

[@gt40rick]

Great job on the build... quality work. Done right these builds are not cheap.

[@MisiastyTHEME]

My dream car, keep it in good shape!

[@SALTYDATTO]

this is the 240z i see EVERYWHERE on the interwebs!

[@THESPOOFFER]

So many things you can do with a Datsun!! thats why im going to buy one!!

[@RAZRfreak]

@Consolol I agree. It has the read design of a classic muscle car, and a unique front.

[@freewheelburning8834]

I really enjoyed that cool raw video, nice added features nice job on that custom exhaust

[@masonvonritchie]

That is a proper 240Z! I hope to do build one with an RB26DETT swap as well. If mine comes out even half as good as yours I'll be happy.

[@ruthlessone3k]

that car has graced the background of my computer many times. now I know who's it is

[@TheJimenez1987]

What a nice piece of History!!!!

[@N3onL1zard]

I LOVE THIS CAR!!!! I wish I had the money to set mine up like this!!!

[@jakford11]

what a beautiful ride, I'll probably own one in a couple of years hopefully. im in an e46 m3, it is an amazing ride but it isnt my "project car" that ill be working on for a while.

[@XTZTwinTurbo]

its a wonderful day in the neighborhood a beautiful day in the neighborhood! Nice friggin' Z!

[@MrRpalm69]

omg iabsolutly best old z i have ever seen!

[@ExorcismSaw]

I seriously want this exact same setup! :D

[@del787b]

Mark,,, i still have that Article they did on Superstreet on your Ride !! man you built that motor from the ground up

[@Typhlosion100]

Thats hella clean for a '71, good job.

[@bliglum]

Now this is the PROPER engine to swap into a 240Z.. Not some glorified pickup truck motor!

[@Subdubbin]

This car was my wallpaper years ago!

[@walperstyle]

Thanks for the video. I remember reading about this car online and I believe modified mag.

[@KrazyPolak87]

Seriously dude, beautiful car!!! I love the fact that you but an RB in there as well and not those damn v8's. IMO, the seats are a little to much, but it's your car. I'm just more into that "almost factory look".Once again, very nice job and congrats on a sweet ride!!!

[@deadflo]

This Z is seriously amazing! Great work, man!

[@chunkdfunk]

You Sir, must be a happy man.

[@cxbra]

Incredible build! Looks like an easy $50,000-75,000 in parts and labor easily and it looks like it was done with no shortcuts taken. The only thing I dont like are the massive wheels, it would look absolutely breathtaking on some 16" or 17" BBS mesh wheels! Impeccable build, wow.

[@kinggjaye8122]

Are you crazy? The wheels are perfect

[@quintano20]

O_O I guess I am going to purchase a datsun now. Its like love at first sight.

[@ritter_cracker]

This car is a god damn masterpiece...

[@markrolston]

i haven't run the VQ yet. I'm still building the car. But I expect it to net out better. It's lighter, it's shorter so it fits behind front suspension, is a liter larger, and has much better US support.

[@Viju6906]

Bro.. Your car is a god damn work of art.. You've inspired me to build one! haha

[@ZDEVIL74]

This is my dream!! 240Z with an RB26 twin turbo or an L28 twin turbo...

[@InsaneLilRaskal]

work of art,,,, it truly is

[@ProChoiceJesus]

Wow, beautiful car! I am a new initiate in loving old Z cars! I see you're a Texan, too. I live in Waco & just recently bought my first, an 83 280ZX. It's my daily driver, I love it, but I didn't have any idea how much attention this thing would attract! I've actually been pulled over by someone who just wanted to look & talk! And my ZX isn't even that nice within 10 feet or so! Anyway, I'm saving & trying to advance in my career in aviation maintenance cause I want a 240Z now! Crazy!

[@highwaltage]

sooo good. the music is a nice touch. very Gran Turismo

[@MitsubishiEvo8fqr750]

Lovely car! My one criticism would be the 2 exhausts, I'd have stuck with one.

[@pyrrhus17]

I love this car !!!!! what great taste

[@geobournias]

beautiful job god bless that is a real project.

[@itriggerxhappy]

I love the music on this video

[@shikakabubu]

omg this 240z is gorgeous

[@alexannihilation]

i was thinking about getting those momo pedals for my 280, now theres no question

[@drivewaymarvels311]

thank you for the decent music

[@project8d8]

such a beautiful car.

[@mr26s1]

car is f-ing sick man looks great

[@Rayhinds92_]

dual exhaust on a rb 26 that sick and so u can lower it more man nice job

[@Danmantus]

beautiful machine

[@finnsk3]

Wow that car is amazing

[@markrolston]

i milled out the lettering into a piece of aluminum and then welded it to the original cover then polished it all.

[@LoungingOnTheMoon]

Gorgeous machine.

[@hi2jz]

what an awesome car!

[@trapasss23]

Nice man. Awesome car, great job.

[@LordsNeverWorry]

man i seen this car in a mag back like 2 years ago maybe

[@kymdavemax]

AWESOME 240z Mate !, looks way better with the carbon race wing.

[@cliffwoodbury9904]

Perfection. So solid.

[@islamexico]

Amazing! Congratulation

[@login801]

dream car right here! theres one for sale but i cant afford it at the moment :( beautifal car!!

[@OnDUBzProductions]

this would be a beast on the streets

[@Legalisation]

out of all the Z's the 240 does it for me!

[@MckWells]

That car looks awesome. The video definitely could've sat around to get some revisions before posting though. It was a little too long.

[@StealthNinjaX2]

man, i love the 240z, i'd take it over a corvett or porche any day

[@benzband]

Music is way to loud! You can't enjoy the sound of the car. Beautiful car and looks like it was done very well. Thanks for sharing.

[@modenajon]

lol , the piano music is used on the FOOD WISHES cooking KZbin channel.

[@TheZetz]

Probably one of the sexiest Z cars in existence.

[@markrolston]

well it's a technicality. I originally bought an R33 engine. But the block is a Nismo N1 block from Nissan which is used in an R34. And almost all the remaining internal parts are replaced.

[@markrolston]

there is a track 20m south of austin called Harris Hill Road.

[@ethownzbh]

this car is so sick only things i would do if i owned this car is i would lose the stripes and get new rims but to each his own, either way nasty car. great fucking job mark!

[@MrRasaman808]

Loved everything about the car....except the spoiler :X

[@feifongwong3]

I have a running RB20 swap in my 83 S130, you should come up to Dallas and cruise sometime sir.

[@MohammadAlKhaldi]

DAMN MAN, please post this video again without the music. I wanna hear it rev!

[@callanklimts]

13 dislikes are for the music, not the car

[@markrolston]

Sorry for the crappy music. Yes, it sucks. I realized it only after publishing this, my first youtube video. But unfortunately, I lost the original video cut so I'm stuck with it.

[@callanklimts]

markrolston no problem. i was just rationalizing for the 13 dislikes

[@freewheelburning8834]

I think the music on key and on point with every scene, it was either scored by a professional or the editor used this music due to copy right infringement but I enjoyed comp of each piece due to it stylistic take of each cut scene

[@rushdrift]

this is beautiful!!

[@ScoutBobrman862]

Congratss on the entire rebuild.You must have spent a substantial amount to it.I'm afraid to ask how much.If I had the money rebuilding cars would be my hobby as well....Sleek,sweet, Nice!!

[@bakemono858]

@TheHashBot It's completely fine to put music when showing off your car. I have no problem with that but it's just pointless to put it over the sound of anything especially a great sounding rb

[@vwjunkie11]

quick tip, dont fight against the steering wheel in the corners...countersteer and have the time of your life, drifting is where its at bro lol. slide that beast!

[@Consolol]

240z's are some of the bet looking cars in the world.

[@HEKTIC458]

Love it! And your camera is insane quality! What Brand/model is your camera/recorder? The engine setup on this is perfect in my eyes, i love the twins over the singles =)

[@X3lfl3X]

Some 41 years later.. and still destroying =D.. with the few mods..

[@kyleburtwell8962]

Magnificent!!

[@hjs1471]

beautiful. if i owned that it would never leave its air conditioned garage lol

[@BeginnerMoto]

See exterior of the car "Dammit have to change pants now" See engine "I'll wait"

[@skibum7986]

prettiest Z i've seen !!

[@daverunner3397]

Awesome Z..

[@xXTheFireRiderXx]

Putting a V8 in a Z is far from original, the reason people get mad about V8s is because the inline 6 is a huge part of what made it such an iconic car, a car only offered with 6 cylinder engines, jeeps and other american cars usually had multiple engine options and doing a grotesque swap like a V8 in a vintage 240Z is far different from modern brand having a car you don't like, that's like owning a classic Mustang and getting mad because you don't like the new econoline cars from ford.

[@markrolston]

yes- big one- Too few options for parts and support here in the US. Know what you're doing or stick with a more common motor. It's a beast of a motor but not easy to maintain for track beatings.