Meticulously Built Datsun 240z Safari Rally Special

[@LarryChenPhoto]

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[@jeffconley819]

This I have to say is one of my favorite videos . The passion clearly shines through . I’ve had my 1972 fir 31 years and can’t even imagine parting with it. And this garage.....WOW. Thank you Larry

[@dakotaskaggs1469]

Please do a video on bisforbuild's v10 swapped 240z

[@dannyharris8607]

I wish all car collectors were like this man. You can almost feel the passion for Datsun flowing through him.🏁🏁🏁

[@nismo1480]

Randy is a good friend of mine, he is the most passionate person I’ve ever met. I sold him the orange 46 car in this video and I was honored to have one of my car go into such an amazing collection and to such an amazing person.

[@dannyharris8607]

@@nismo1480 Wow. What a great story! My parents were living in Kenya at that time, and my Dad still has the old black and white photos of the East African Safari rally- including the Datsun - I think. I was born in Malawi too!👍🥃

[@apIthletIcc]

Let's start a petition to remove Brie and put him in the 400Z commercials from here on out. Like for real this man is too dope not to try to get him a deal with Nissan

[@mwauramburu]

As a Kenyan and dweller of home of the safari, this makes me very happy!!

[@michaelshepherd7572]

This may be the best AutoFocus ever.

[@rizwanrafeek7139]

Larry I'm so disappointed that you limited this video only for 37 minutes! Common, we need to hear more of Datsuns and old stories.. Enjoyed every single minute!! :)

[@jeffconley819]

ABSOLUTELY

[@SeanOBryanZZ]

The z car features keep me inspired to keep working on my car. Thank you Larry.

[@apIthletIcc]

Oh hai, i think we're friends on fb lol My alt account is almost all Nissan owners lmao

[@SeanOBryanZZ]

@@apIthletIcc how do I find you on FB

[@apIthletIcc]

@@SeanOBryanZZ Checked my alt account, it was a different Sean O'Bryan lol 😂 how TF lol

[@SeanOBryanZZ]

@@apIthletIcc must be a cool guy with a name like that!

[@apIthletIcc]

@@SeanOBryanZZ Well he *does* have a Nissan. They don't sell those to just anyone, unless it's a juke or rogue 😂

[@dylanmccallister1888]

This is my dream rally car. My dad owned 3 datsun 240z cars from the 70s to right before i was born. He talks about the safari cars and bre 510s all the time. Nice fucking car

[@MORC]

Wow, I could see the brush strokes in the BRE lettering, great detail shot Larry. The car and paint work are stellar too. I love these story heavy episodes Larry, I could do with more of em.

[@emmanuelthuranira4686]

Love it. The return of the Safari Rally back to the WRC last year was such a huge plus to fans of the Safari all over the world.. I can't wait for this year's event..Much love from Nairobi, Kenya.

[@emgitonga]

can't wait

[@albertramirez797]

Lots of beautiful cars my eyes were on the mini truck on the rack memories came back when I seen it hell yeah

[@shaneanderson8358]

As the owner of a lime (112) 1972 240z I’d like to hear what Randy thinks of the colour. It was never a popular colour until recently. I’m always contemplating painting it red like the safari car. I’m a sucker for red. But I love keeping the car as original as possible. All the vintage vibes. REALLY love all the z content Larry. So glad you’re part of the z community and take us around to see these masterpieces with your automotive connections.

[@scottferguson1932]

Don't you dare! During the years of driving a fecal-brown 240, I DREAMED of owning a lime green example. It's every bit as classic as red but is far more distinctive.

[@305dadecounty_grabberbluem5]

Datsuns are a big staple in my life...not only because we had quite a few in our family.....from 240's to 370's....starting back in 1981 we my mom brought home her 1st 1981 280ZX which she gifted herself after nursing school. All her friends had Corvettes......and tried to get her to get a Corvette...but she decided to get the ZX because she still had two kids to drive to school in the morning and with the ZX she could just throw my brother and I in the hatch back (yeah, she got the 2-seater) and take us to school....no problem. Corvettes didn't really have room in the hatchback to fit two full grown grade school kids....That's where the whole Z thing started for me.

[@HoosierHacker]

I met Randy and Rob at Amelia island. It was a blast chatting with them.

[@obsidian00]

To whomever writes the closed caption for KZbin…it’s “Larry Chen” NOT “Larry Chan”…put some RESPECT on this Legend’s name!!! This was another great video, HUGE Datsun fan and knowing that such a BEAST resides within my hometown puts a smile on my face 🙂

[@michaelsteyn5325]

Cars man... each has a story and means something to someone. What's not to love about such an amazing history?

[@Supraknexlover96]

Having seen a few of these zs, including this safari tribute, and the #46 510 in person, and having Pete Brock sign my z is still mindblowing to me. As a Datsun collector and restorer all this history is a drug and ill never stop

[@durden.tyler537]

The BRE cars are spectacular! The history behind that racing team deserves more reverence than the current racing publications offer.

[@UncleManuel]

We don't mind you get sidetracked - because when a guy knows all the details and the stories of a distant past we can listen for hours. All those stuff that sounds incredible today but was just "normal race stuff" back then... 😎👍

[@jeffconley819]

I’m speechless .what a great video. I feel the same way about my 72’. I’ve had it for 31 years and it’s my favorite car. Although my 71 runs a close second. And what a garage to have with all those great z cars.....wow just WOW!!

[@AliasHSW]

That is what I call revenge on life with starting life with lemons. Bravo!

[@TheBlueRoomMusic]

I love datsun Zs so stinking much! I own a 280z that I'm restoring. Haha I laughed at the videos that larry said his z was a rust bucket. Compared to his mine isn't much of a car but someday

[@carlswenson5403]

6:56 - flexin hard when you get to look at a room full of cars like that and say you drove one of them.

[@Supraknexlover96]

For real. I've seen a handful of them in person and I thought I was privileged

[@305dadecounty_grabberbluem5]

What a piece of ART!!!! omg!!!!!!!!!!! ....anything Datsun to me is incredible.

[@Yeptturbo6969]

I want to see a video on that Nissan hardbody pickup on the left next to the Z in the background

[@GiletheCarGuy]

You need a whole series just dedicated to Randy & Rob [Z Car Garage].

[@MarcS4R]

i could listen for hours.

[@ryoichiwatanabe648]

That's not a rally build, that's a work of art masterpiece

[@JasonScheier]

the level of deep nerd of this episode is so satisfying. for that I thank you.

[@dontdoit6403]

Too funny I am from atl. And noticed i have lots of pictures in my phone from Randy's shop.. but I now live in Europe. And I never got a chance to meet him. We only have a mutual friend. Guess the illness keeps us all connected.

[@rocketpunchgo1]

My favorite old school car in my favorite race style!

[@STARMANjacob]

AWESOME Z EPISODE AGAIN, LOVE TO HEAR THE STORIES ! Please DO EPISODES TO ALL THOSE DATSUNS N NISSANS THERE!!

[@michaelsuga7345]

The hardbody on the lift needs attention and this episode needs to be longer!!!!

[@pedrocruz7091]

definitely!! the hardbody needs its own episode

[@TopSecretVid]

I miss my 81 280ZX.. loved it.

[@clydefrog4959]

That hardbody on the lift tho...👀👀👀

[@kloimencias]

This is the best hoonigan channel

[@RDEnduro]

So much yes and cool go Datsun!

[@3rd-eye-neenja563]

Just took mine out ,,,,a minute ago,,,og Inline 6 modded early 260z looks mean and all bussiness ,screams like crazy when driving . Everytime I take it out no matter where people are asking questions ,,,

[@angeloah]

Such a rad classic look and vibe. 🤘🔥😎🔥🤘

[@IronHorseGarage]

Nice historical car there!!!

[@richardmahoney9415]

Larry the story’s is why we watch and the documenting of the racing and cars now is so important we love your work anyone who doesn’t fuck them lol

[@travisherdt]

On of my favorite cars out there!

[@codiss5176]

Do a video on the truck on the lift in the background it looks awesome! Love the videos keep up the good work 👍

[@Thermosmcjug]

The Hako is VERY enticing.

[@patrickdean9797]

this guy has the cleanest carcane ever

[@thepassionofthegoose5472]

I'm always stoked when Larry suddenly makes an appearance. Automotive treasure. Car is amazing as well.

[@SporeZoo]

28:07 Flashlight from a Huey helicopter and gauges from a MiG.... 😮

[@SporeZoo]

Rob Fuller is a Z legend ! *Edit: Datsun legend !

[@Intellitronix]

Great video, did you know Intellitronix (gauge manufacturer) makes direct fit replacement gauges for the 240,260 & 280 Z

[@TheAleutiansolution]

I want to see that Hakosuka GTR in the back

[@ahmadrizkihidayat5139]

Ly head is gonna be the final pieces of this car, maybe🤷‍♂️

[@Supraknexlover96]

Thats a legitimate 6 figure item.

[@MindDezign]

To bad I can only click the like button ONCE ! A Porsche guy, into Z cars. Let's see can't buy any Vintage Porsche's any longer .....but you can buy 5, Z Cars for the price of a beat up vintage 911. So a true Sports Car guy , I'm Glad it is RANDY, his passion is up there , with ROB'S. And the purchase of the Rally Replica ,on Bring a Trailer, was one of the indicators ,that raised the Value of ALL ,Z Cars. That is a Blessing AND a CURSE , to us dyed in the Wool , Sports Car , Z enthusiast's. But in true Sports Car Classic , fashion ,it was only a matter of time. Z values leaped in 2020 , three times in one year. And hasn't faded at all in 2021. They are the HOT , Collector Car of the WORLD , presently, there is no other car , that is as " piping Hot" as the Datsun Z is currently and for a few more years. I love just how ,thorough Larry always is in his questions. He never leaves one stone unturned, not one. Every time Larry does a Datsun Z video it brings me make to early SPEED HUNTER days when I loved seeing they covered a Z from time to time. They would be on the net and on magazine shelves, at the Book Stores. Great video LARRY CHEN King of Highest Quality Z content !

[@carmen_playz_2112]

nicely built

[@josephperazzo9431]

These videos are awesome!!! Thanks so much!

[@kenxiong6830]

You gotta do a story on the infamous Datsun 210s that race in the Mobil gas trial rally in Australia

[@Carnifex-ze8dp]

D21 ON THE LIFT WHAT

[@marshallhenderson2382]

I wanna see that d21 in the next episode

[@joseguillermoovazquezherna3465]

I just hope you also include video of the green datsun from behind

[@norsevikingsir4932]

That's the same one I raced against back in the 70s

[@SporeZoo]

I love that T-shirt !

[@jeffconley819]

I want one of these T-shirts

[@tomasjeep]

Thank you for making cool videos !

[@markthibault8579]

Great stories. I'd love to see that 510 too.

[@gjgcars]

I wanna see that orange Jagermeister 240z!!!

[@nickfisher432]

Was sorry to see Jim sell it. He used to bring it on club runs.

[@apIthletIcc]

When theis guy exists, I rack my mind to understand how people at Nissan thought Brie Larson was the right one to put in a commercial driving the Z35

[@DanKZzHD]

i like all the datsun stuff

[@chriscraft2]

im getting a 280Z this weekend and im pretty sure im builing that red car.. i have the Tamiya model and i didnt know the real cars still existed..

[@neilperry2224]

I've read his story through Shelby Motors and hung on every word .

[@mattyredrock]

Fascinating.

[@MrStevoovets]

Feel like its near to impossible now a days to get into racing. At least it is without deep pockets.

[@Zed7]

Are you going to make an episode with a Z equipped by an OS Giken engine ? This is my absolute graal in a Z. They sound fabulous

[@caseycallahan2547]

Always killer Larry!

[@carseyeadmire]

Great video but I must say coming from down under, it's funny hearing someone pronounce it Neessun Zee.

[@JoseHernandez-pb7dy]

The hardbody on the rack please do a video!!

[@heokimisaac9636]

Please do a build biology on bisimoto's new porscheeeee!!🙏🙏🙏

[@ex35240sx]

I quick read this as meticulous or how ever u say it. And instantly thought of that 8 rotor rx7

[@markoz673bajen8]

It was a vee hate ending

[@TopSecretVid]

I see a red and a white 350 Nismo...I think he needs a Silver one 🤙🤙🤙

[@master_ced]

Please make prints of this car 😭😭😭.

[@AliasHSW]

damn! I misread the video length. thought it was 17+ minutes, that was 38 minutes ago.

[@jasonanderson2876]

That 303 emerald green👀 thats the color of my 75 S30

[@gogriz91]

That’s an original paint very original early 260. I got to see it up close in the previous owners garage. It is in amazing original condition and is a beautiful Z.

[@jasonanderson2876]

@@gogriz91 😔 mine is a respray... and I’m not 100% sure but I believe it was the color that my chassis came with, cause inside hidden areas are the same color. I love the almost color shift in different types of light.👍🏼👌🏼💯

[@isaacguido53]

Whens the episode on the hardbody pickup coming out?

[@5cylinderdreamz]

This is what I like here

[@brooziebee9507]

Never done anything illegal.... possibly broken the speed limit, once or twice!

[@UrbanJedi]

Gnarly Charlie

[@gregorygreif8271]

Do Randy’s Pandem!!!!!

[@cx7sleven369]

Man! PLEASE Dont drive the retreaded tires on a hot highway! I hope they did a good job structurally on the tire. They look great!!! But I would cry if they came off like the semi truck retreds.

[@abdullaabdulla4770]

Hi, if Randy wants the original safari rectangular air cleaner housings I know someone who is going to offer them up soon he is working to have them copied from originals he has

[@EvanEzewski]

Where can I get that jumping safari t-shirt!?!

[@TRUTH4U2NO]

Hey Larry Is that Green 240Z the one that was sold for $314,000.00?

[@EJMag]

Larry can you please feature the 280zx porfas, just asking for a friend with a 79 bayside blue 280zx

[@EJMag]

And the little nissan hardbody in the back please

[@zimcam1]

do the BRE 510 PLEASE!

[@michaelbutler7660]

Crazy I just moved from Colorado to just outside Atlanta, Georgia. Did u follow me Larry?

[@AliasHSW]

Need to feature the Hardbody p/u

[@AliasHSW]

let's talk about the "survivor" car right behind his shoulder

[@nismo1480]

It’s a 72 with 66,000 original miles. I sold it to Randy about two years ago. I bought it from the original owner.

[@AliasHSW]

@@nismo1480 - do you know if there is a game plan for it?

[@ncep4095]

realy want to hear the engine start

[@bravowhiskey4684]

I have the same engine crane!!!!

[@pierredecine1936]

Why are there NO Air Filters ?

[@Scrubbrush2193]

man where do I get his shirt?

[@305dadecounty_grabberbluem5]

How can we get that T-Shirt?????????????

[@jimduyck]

Wait. That wreck with their 46 car was with someone tracking a Singer?!

[@nickfilip7153]

Negative. The driver of the other car in the incident is a singer in a particularly popular rock band.

[@jimduyck]

@@nickfilip7153 ohhhhh! Haha. 🤣

[@noduh736]

I have a 73 260 for sale if anyone is looking for a pretty decent complete car to restore