[SHORT FILM] DATSUN 240Z

[@B00ZEBAR0N]

Your best line here is “I’ll never sell it”. Do NOT!!!!! I’m old enough to be your grandfather and in ’79 bought my first car which was a ‘71 240Z (non Fairlady) and I rebuilt it from the ground up. All the parts were in coffee cans in my dads garage and he just hounded me daily to finish fixing it at age 15! But I got it done! Lotta ppl thought it was an old Jag! ... Put triple Webbers on it and toyed with the flares; paint and rear shocks but this was pre-GTA or whatever… No video games - Def No sponsorships though I did race SCCA in it and loved it. Came with factory solid magnesium wheels and bought it for $1,250. Today? Can’t touch one of that quality or like yours with the Turbo 280ZX for less than $60K if done up right. Seen full customs as I’m certain you have too for over $200K. The irony living in TX is it ran hot all the time and warped the heads nonstop. So dumped it for $3K on a C15 Square body Chevy/GMC pickup 4x4 which I lifted and painted. Saw one roll across the Mecum auction 3 weeks ago and sell for $82K! Bone stock! Gawd! 2 great classics cars/trucks I bought that if I’d held onto them would both be worth almost $100K each now. Just bought a 260Z chassis and am sectioning it 8” wider putting it on a full speedshop custom chassis and here’s the big task … putting a Ferrari mid engine V12 and trans in it! With a 3D scanned AMG black label body kit clone.. along with a real 2020 Bugatti interior I got from a salvage yard that’ll have to cut to fit for $850. That talking to Italian ECU/ECM?!? Gonna be real interesting with Dakota gauges as we wanna keep the trademark “3 humps” on top of the dash but all digital below wrapped in leather. Roll cage etc. Will be a show/maybe racer. But can’t wait to start showing the progress of that resto mod build on IG. Peace. (PS Awesome Fairlady!) (I went RHS this time! After living in New Zealand and England for 16 yrs; I prefer driving on the left and racing on the left. Am killing my left rear tyres though every time I return to Colorado USA😂 lol. Cheers.

[@bjc7427]

Idk why people are hating on HIS car...he created the way HE wanted, not how you want it.

[@KalvinMalli]

This is beautiful. Reminds me of my journey of building my 240sx. Really would love to do a full resto on a 240z. Its always been a dream build of mine!

[@Rob-mb1qf]

you are everywhere bro

[@LuiDineroo]

+Robert Telford lol ikr

[@KalvinMalli]

Robert Telford I don't watch tv, i watch youtube videos haha.

[@gghuerta]

+Robert Telford haha I see him everywhere also, but you must be everywhere yourself lol

[@mixflip]

great video guys. the piano set such a different mood compared to all the other car videos out there.

[@FordSierraIS]

+mixflip couldnt agree more. great car, great wheels, but the executionis so poor it hurts my eyes.

[@JoseMartinez-jw2dy]

Mustang and Honda dudes make up for 184 dislikes😄😄

[@NeesanSkyrineR33]

another sick video guys

[@Online_ToughGuy]

You should bring back these short films man they were amazing!

[@richiezaa]

This almost made me cry. Such a beautiful love story between a car and a man

[@kinrickunitit2712]

beautiful car man

[@Bloxyz]

I really enjoy the great cinematography combined with the great choice of music. Great work! Gave me inspiration for my poor 280.

[@thelashcouture1]

you inspire me to look for a project datsun/240. great video and mad ill whip...

[@CARSONBOARD]

+Anne Pham Thanks for the support! Go get that 240 one day you can a have something like Kevin's Z anything is possible if put in the work.

[@tonyakinremi7712]

Was totally fanboying over that red Z. Reminded me of my first.

[@SybePlays]

you didnt owned a 240

[@jessebergman9703]

saw this car in Super Street magazine. Awesome build.

[@youngstunna323]

240z is one of my favorite cars of all time!

[@xxmiss-unixx]

Awesome Z, Kevin! I'm really enjoying these videos by this channel. Keep up the great work!

[@David-rc3ee]

Man really stoked on finding this channel keep up the good work this channel is going to blow up for sure!

[@liahdfg]

I see your passion has paid off, Kevin! Keep at it!

[@warcrimescostextra3992]

Such an amazing car. I loved the 240Z from the first time I saw one, at 6 years old :)

[@warcrimescostextra3992]

I have a 73. I've owned it for almost 20 years. Never going to sell it.

[@ErnestMas]

so proud for this young man for realizing his dream!

[@Still-Sitting]

Total SoCal video. Beautiful work on where all car cultures collide. Great work 💙

[@KiidDope]

I'm so glad I found this Channel!! They got some awesome quality videos !! And beautiful story's.. And the cars are insane!! .. When this channel gets big in KZbin I am going to be proud to say I was one of the first people to subscribe and spored!

[@TheShaddix]

Such a cool owner! It was fun to watch. I have a lot of respect for enthusiasts like him.

[@TheSwekiller96]

Awesome build and video!! :D

[@donaldmokgale3123]

your channel is absolutely banging man, incredible stories, well shot and amazing cars!!!! very inspirational.

[@localtechniques81]

Well, I'm glad to see it restored! He did save the body. At least he did that.

[@yazidnuradile1333]

Love those Work Equip 03 wheels and the over size fender flares, but I don't agree with the Voltex GT wing. But since it his car and he just put his own taste to it, nice and keep up the good work buddy.

[@CARSONBOARD]

See we need more people like you in the car world you respect his taste dope.

[@Kispuska]

You know, it's a really beautiful story, you know.

[@dubbman33rw]

car is sick, I would never seek out sponsorships though it's been my dream to build a show car and drop a few jaws in the process. knowing that everything on my car in and out is from my money my hard work, my rims are financed, I'm on cut springs but they're done right, all my interior and exterior are DIY and at the moment it looks damn good and already getting compliments even with clear coat peeling and 50 cracks on my windshield. And.... it's my daily, I'm proud of my accomplishments so far with my ride and hopefully it'll be featured in videos!!!

[@MINIMOTOMADNESS]

dude what a great looking car,i really like what you have done with it,

[@AshtonCoolman]

When I get older, I want to be a cool old man LIKE THIS CAR.

[@johnnyoram7959]

Kevin, I'm from El Cajon originally. Dude, your video and car is awesome!!!! I want to get a 1975 280Z at some point.

[@ti8ick_Husband]

I got myself a 944 and its that low too. I dont know how you deal with it. I applaud you sir

[@mr.sennin7923]

beautiful work keep it coming

[@mr.sennin7923]

TRUTH4U2NO Eveyone has there own style same with stance and track car its his not your. What would you say to the other people to build their Zs. What would you say to all the bodykit places and owners in japan. Would u tell liberty walk rocket bunny RBW bee*r mines and any other performance/bodykit companies that there douches for cutting and building a car they love? I hope not, everyone has they own way don't push and say this car is bad because he builds it his way and why would you care you dont own his car.

[@mr.sennin7923]

TRUTH4U2NO you cannot voice all z owners opinion if it was me i would of widebody and drop a 26b if i had a 240zx or 280zx

[@itzdylan8190]

This was awesome

[@gtrman9706]

I own a GTR R35 and an EVO X. I would love to add a 240Z to my collection. Beautiful car !

[@Wadezlow]

These videos honestly compare to Drive Networks. Keep up the good work!

[@chrisdunlap2520]

Still one of my favorite films

[@tonyakinremi7712]

Great good on that Z. Give you lots of Props.

[@waynenicholas1493]

The music makes the video so heartfelt 😆

[@Donesan707]

I want one now, thanks for the vid

[@CARSONBOARD]

+cdones100 Anytime brotha! sub and share are video it help us lot.

[@motocrosskpdmc]

well i'm rebuilding a VW Golf Mk 1 right now... maybe i should sell it to buy one of these! Great Video!!!

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

we need a vid of this car driving in the hills :)

[@martindelgadillo-corea4836]

Watch "dare to be different 240z"

[@phillipdodds7860]

Beautiful 240Z!!

[@arnogomez1362]

Thanks man this really inspired me to keep going on my project. It's time to pick it up again and keep going

[@illestdriven8090]

So sick, love this car and these videos

[@Aladdin5cave]

You guys need to make more of these videos!

[@matt1315s]

Good job dude. That's a sweet 240Z

[@Snufkín11112]

Such a underated car because all people rave about are MK4s r34 and things like FDS s13 s14 s15s 370z FC are still known but things like a 240z are so unknown

[@aznxdope]

I learned to drive my Z on that road :).

[@MrFernandoVelasquez]

Very nice build

[@boostedjg]

first time on this channel and I gotta say, beautiful documentary and music. you got yourself a subscriber :)

[@SidewaysGts]

Guy has one of the only twin turbo l28s in a LHD Z, wouldve loved to seen more of that engine and of it driving.

[@deannederhoff]

car looks good.I had a 75 280z and I'm in the hunt for another one again

[@jamesmorfison2008]

You won't here me bitching about it I like it I think you did a great job on it. know you went thru a lot of shit to just get it like that the way YOU like it not saying I'd done it the same way but it's not about me .I think you did a great job on it I've owned four in the past and sure as hell wish I had the first one back 1972 production date 5/72 great job brings back very good memories

[@headbangersvg]

Thats a beautiful story man! Keep up the good work and ill hope he finds himself some good sponsors!

[@iSkateBoard10]

you guys like to watch project cars people build for themselves to then comment telling them, "take off that wing" "crappy wheels" "Etc etc etc"... lmfao

[@JDM_Nexzus]

Dont give up on a beaten car, that beaten is gonna help you masterd it, learn from it youll grow big and that beaten car will turn out to be your dream car

[@dieselstar5]

Nice car! I'm impress with the dedication and love put towards the car. Keep it up.

[@S13Egg]

After getting S13 this is my new dream car.

[@Narraghetto]

The body mods look pretty rough. The stock look of the car is so much better than all the stuff he threw together IMO.

[@NeilAbadDroned]

god damn bruh, you got me falling for your 240, am very inspired man, keep it up!

[@simonlundin496]

Love it!! Great looking car :D

[@JZGarage]

Really love this video. Reminds me how i got into cars and why i got my s14 for my first car.

[@scottwalker9978]

this is a beautiful car a work of art!

[@harambeboy]

Dude this is awesome. Great job.

[@1reefluvr2]

You forgot to say "you know "..😁 sick build loving your car. Much props

[@BiffBallbag]

The build is a bit too overstated for my taste, but I applaud your passion and determination to the car.

[@degz1s]

i was just watching Wangan and saw this video and as soon as you went over engine specs. Devil Z? beautiful car.

[@Rastei]

240z has such a strong personality

[@edwinthompson159]

another well done video -- after my second one now I'm subscribing!

[@timmynguyen6121]

awesome. i've love, keep it coming.

[@VatoBangz1]

thanx for the video.. this video I think it really inspired those who had dream of like car... I'm one who also love car

[@sdlausen1]

The HUGE rear wing a diffuser ruin it -- way overboard. It'd be so clean without them.

[@traymuse3810]

Soren Lausen downforce baby

[@kennethsev7243]

Soren Lausen dewnfurc bro

[@kngzPRJK]

Super moving video *teared

[@rickmaza3675]

I love it., keep it up

[@fastingmedia1205]

This is so inspirational

[@luisramos4781]

that's a bad asssss peice! love it

[@coolcarz4lifeskyline796]

Love them 240zs!

[@misterlinh]

that looks beautiful

[@FatlaceFreddy]

Great vids hope to see many more

[@aV-jx5zj]

still my new favorite car channel.

[@fleiva30]

music makes it sound like a sad story

[@taylerdamps3860]

It looked so clean red:0

[@dlroye]

Your have inspired me to go with my original plan and build my street lethal 240SX ... BEWARE.

[@MindDezign]

It 2018 in august still a great video..

[@Afistnu]

That red one was clean as fuck. My GAWD!

[@claudedottin1312]

Wangan Midnight for the win it did have that special effect

[@LampGenie2]

dream car selling tahoe right now need thissssss

[@RafaAelM]

Let's play a game. Everytime he says "you know" you drink a shot.

[@BMSworldNZ]

+Rafa Aquino It's been 8 hours since your comment - The party would be over by now & noone wants to play your game.

[@RafaAelM]

Beatmania.co.nz sad, I cry everytime :c

[@JerryBatista1]

Love the car! very unique!

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

I watched all of your videos at once. Now hurry and make more lol

[@wordreet]

It looks epic. Really like a proper race car. Though I personally wouldn't have the big spoiler on the back for street driving. I hope you can fix the smokey issue too.

[@lexgarage3246]

beautiful!!!! the point is keep working in your proyect no matters what hard it is :3 (my opinion)

[@molinobeer]

So he bought a mint classic car, chassis engine and carburettor with matching numbers and the first thing he does is changing the engine and cutting it up to wide body for a rim size without available tires making the car illegal. This should be featured in a series called "car homicide".

[@bimmerboye896]

Please fuck yourself.

[@KewlDude123]

Beautiful.

[@caribshogun9772]

Nice s30z. Looks very jdm👍

[@AriefferdinandTV]

keep on doing this sort of video dude! thumbs up!

[@dan2937]

love your baby dude, don be jealous i am in in datsuns too...

[@-CLASSIFIED-]

tried to make a devil z , but basically made the opposite. the angel z :P 10/10 this cars beautiful

[@JordanPayneLV]

This dude seems like a super cool guy. Love his Z! It's a bit too extreme for me, but hey! its not my car!

[@someonehasthisid]

This vid right here proves a point, do not let a woman decide what you should do in life.

[@icalexander]

Neat car and he put his own spin on it. I prefer them more stock but to each their own. I like that for a power boost he went with a swap from a turbo car but didn't do a small block swap so kept it all Japanese like it should be. I'd say leave it looking stock outside ditch the wide body and the slicks and that wing and paint it back to red. But that's my taste. Like i said keep it looking stock but give it some extra power and you've got the perfect little sports car