The Nissan 240Z changed the reputation of a whole country | Revelations with Jason Cammisa | Ep. 24

[@650ib]

Jason is as legendary as the Nissan Z cars 💯💯💯💯

[@arride4590]

Look who are here 🙂

[@edkar7604]

Uhhhhh not even a little

[@scotte2815]

uh, Jason, in some languages, means bag of hot stinky air that attaches itself to something interesting.

[@MTadventurerider]

@@scotte2815 Oh man! You brought a tear to my eye in laughter from the sheer hilarity of that statement!

[@vdochev]

This comment needs 432 likes.

[@GarrettKuna]

My day gets so much better when there's a new Cammisa video.

[@matthewdaniels7462]

And we some of the 1st to see it woo. Happy motoring fam.

[@violin245]

Seriously. my car broke down, might have major engine damage and I had to pay 100 in lyft costs to still be late for work but Jason put out a video so I consider this a good day!!!

[@Felix-qy1oi]

My dad gets so much hornier when there's a new Cammisa video.

[@mcspikesky]

My day gets a little harder when Jason posts a video..

[@dbowen22]

Same 😭

[@odstj.d.rookie2894]

Absolutely love this show from Hagerty, Jason has the perfect personality to talk about cars but make it awesome.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Exactly!!!

[@daneaustin2468]

The bench mark.

[@michaelmoser2130]

very true

[@jmpm3]

He really makes the best automotive videos on KZbin. More please!

[@rjlopez9358]

Jason is the future jeremy clarkson. 💯

[@albertadams2095]

The driving footage and the sounds at the end gave me chills. That car has so much soul.

[@shakeydavesr]

Not just yeah, but, heck yeah,,,,

[@Allen-45-47]

Lord have mercy what a beautiful sound!

[@itsthemetho]

Eyes closed, I was just in heaven listening to that. ;)

[@bghoody5665]

That Fairlady was singing.

[@zachsheffield1325]

Why have a fine instrument when you can have such a fine automobile!!?

[@briankorner750]

Man, that 432 straight six sings beautifully. I grew up riding in my parents 73 240z. Great memories.

[@TnDAtkinson]

That ending has the most beautiful engine sound. I drove a 280z, with EFI and a 5-speed, back in my college days. The 25 minute trip to school, all highways and back roads, was the best part of the day.

[@Cherokeelion]

Instant smiles. What a sound

[@HoffmansHoopties]

Straight up unbelievable sound 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵

[@mattjacomos2795]

I own a Mazda MX -3 with the 1.8 litre, Quad Cam V6 and revs to 7800, and it has headers...

[@SpaceRanger187]

72,6 pack carbs,diesel crank and huge cam,cage,fun car when the carbs would behave

[@jaxoneering5469]

Right! I played the end driving clip over a few times. Even called my wife into the room to hear it :)

[@NoClassic]

I had no idea there was an MB connection to the inline engines they produced. This series is still the best thing out there in automotive media right now.

[@air-headedaviator1805]

Its interesting to see how much history Nissan and Mercedes have. Even now still sharing parts and platforms

[@one_flew_over_the_cuckoos_nest]

@@air-headedaviator1805 An older man always said to me that Mazda was the Japanese Mercedes and i said no that's Nissan!

[@davidrabenius726]

I have heard that the rockers on the L series engines were direct copies of the Mercedes engines from the 1950's

[@Asiansxsymbol]

@@air-headedaviator1805 But Prince produced some engines, including that one, for MB though.

[@rudydiego3084]

Autopia La is also a good channel

[@therealturbofanisme]

This content is pure gold. I *love* that every one of these episodes ends with engine noises recorded inside and outside the car WITH NO MUSIC OR TALKING. Never stop driving, indeed.

[@chrissholly9730]

AFFIRMATIVE , !,,,,,,!,!!

[@freedom55or95]

Agree

[@VirtualGuth]

I was 8 when I first saw a 240Z out on the street and I can still remember that moment. To me the original Z remains one of the most beautiful car designs ever, regardless of the price/value attached.

[@Behine.DeChilis]

Agree. Something very special about the shape. And the sound!!

[@SFbayArea94121]

I mean, it’s alright looking

[@craigthescott5074]

Yea unfortunately the Japanese copied a Ferrari GT 250 to get that body style. So the most beautiful car you saw was really a Ferrari.

[@VirtualGuth]

​@@craigthescott5074 That's funny. Designers have been inspired by one another throughout the ages, this is nothing new. While it is possible that the Ferrari was among the cars that inspired the design of the 240Z, the 250 GT certainly wasn't without its peers and predecessors in terms of design. Any of those cars might have played a role in what would become the 240Z. Yet it is the aesthetic of the 240Z that I most prefer.

[@ratsun5603]

@@VirtualGuth the proportions of the Z is just spot on.

[@buckroger6456]

Love the 240Z it's still a great looking car after all these years.

[@istvanlorinczi2817]

Whole lotta Z content with Cammisa, the drag race, this Revelations and soon the ICONS. Good times

[@TheTkpham]

Is an ICONS ep about the Z coming? I CAN'T wait! I know Jason hates how the industry moved away from fun and engagement towards focusing on lap times and drag times, but the rest of the world cares, hence the drag race video... but I was really hoping to hear more driving impressions from him about the NEW Z. But can't go wrong with some classic 240Z content either.

[@istvanlorinczi2817]

@@TheTkpham he posted about it on insta with all Z's together. 240Z, 280ZX, 300ZX (both Z31 and Z32) 350Z, 370Z and 400Z. He did say couple of weeks tho

[@yglnvbrs]

Russian spy confirmed

[@brendanmcaleer4058]

When the Z43 went racing, it became part of a really interesting internal Nissan-Prince rivalry, as the Prince guys never gave the Nissan team the best stuff; apparently ex-Prince employees were angry that Nissan was using "their" engine. The *ultimate* Z is the Z432R, which is basically a stripped out Z432, but also features acid-dipped body panels for weight. Z432R bodies were used in the early Safari cars (this was cheating, but ain't cheating if you don't get caught). About 50 Z432Rs were built, nineteen of them road cars. There is one well-known owner in Japan who still drives his on the road regularly - often catch him at Daikoku PA. It's the second most valuable Japanese car after the 2000GT, and has probably crossed the seven figure mark by now.

[@JSpecGC8]

Even Z professionals dont agree on but is very true, you couldnt just go and buy a 432 or a 432R from the dealer, also the S20 in the Z is not identical to the Hakos S20

[@phantommedia9964]

wow.

[@Schmitzelhaus]

Damn, that´s quite the rabbit hole to go down, not bad! 😅👌

[@SonOfTamriel]

@@Schmitzelhaus No doubt, that's awesome. Learn something new every day

[@coreygolphenee9633]

@@JSpecGC8 where they like an early AMG thing where you had to the buy the car then hand it to prince?

[@Funsho97]

Hands down this is the best show on the Hagarty channel, very entertaining and informative!!!

[@clayjones2370]

So great! I owned a 240Z my last year of high school and miss it to this day (40+ years!). Such a fun car to drive and easy to work on. Thanks, Jason. I especially appreciate the last bit, where there was no music other than that mellifluous twin-cam. I'm drooling!

[@rickburrell5597]

If you liked that drive, go up to the search bar and take a look for the video "late to church in my datsun 240z hero cam hd". Now that's a drive which brings back memories for me, tire squeal on the corners, headers, and well tuned carbs. Instead of reaching for the slipper like this guy does in the video though, I used to reach for another Schooner beer from the storage locker behind the passenger seat.

[@ETrys]

@@rickburrell5597 it was an amazing video.

[@vincentmurphy1269]

I was a poor college student in 1972 with a clapped out MG Midget. I hung out with some rich guys who had a 240Z and a Porsche 914 - 6. I fell in love with the Datsun and finally bought one for my collection a couple of years ago. It lived up to my expectations in every way and still brings a smile to my 69 year old face. Great video and terrific history lesson. Thanks for all you do for the hobby , Hagerty !

[@mavrickmiller2755]

I'm so glad Hagerty are listening to our feedback. WE LOVE THIS SERIES

[@Loki_S13]

I love how short and informative these videos are! No cliffhangers or trying to force the viewer to stay. Just great writing and editing!

[@chrissholly9730]

Yes it's informative and sometimes ,shocking detail that thrills ,god this is car lovers porn ....... Don't ever change these endings with the driver view point with a few curves and accelerations yea baby !!!!

[@stevetomato4802]

Th Revelations series is amazing. It even tops Jason's similar previous projects. Jason and Hagerty are great together and I grow thankful that they're working together with each video release. The motoring world owes them a debt of gratitude for telling these historical stories and making them so accessible and entertaining.

[@nl3712]

Well put

[@worthamsgarage]

This might be my favorite Revelations yet! I learned sooo much from this one!…. Also, I could listen to that S20 all day!!!

[@freedom55or95]

Wow the S20 exhaust note is awesome

[@ravipeiris4388]

I appreciate the format of his videos...like talking to a good friend in your car garage while drinking a beer or sipping on tea ❤

[@PostalTwinkie]

In 2001-2002 an old friend purchased an original, 30K mile, 240Z for $3,000 from his neighbor. White on black, 100% original. Amazing car. Unbelievable price. I just hope he still has it all these years later.

[@davidrabenius726]

I had a beautiful 1973 that was in immaculate condition. I paid $ 4,500 for it in 1984, people ( Datsun Z club ) thought I was insane. The car had been painted by a real pro. I called him and he said that it would take $3,400. to do it again and he remembered the cars original owner. I sold it but about 3 months later I got bitten again and bought a 1970 for $2,500. It needed about $1,600 worth of work but was awesome when done. Flash forwards to 2008 and I saw my old neighbors Competition Z 1970Z at a car meet. Surprised to see a new owner I asked him and he said that he bought it off some retired Glendale City Prosecutor for $1,500. Seems the head was warped and he lost interest in repairing it so he parked it in his garage. The previous owner was having a garage sale and wanted the garage space back. That car when I had my 73 was probaly worth $7,500 to replicate the motor & suspension. It had most of the Datsun Competition equipment plus custom made parts on it. I had my Z at VPC ( same builder ) in Phoenix and I was taken for a ride in it. To say it was brutal would be an understatement. The ride was short but I had the shakes afterwards, Mike tried to stop the car suddenly and hit a patch of sand and I thought that this was the end of Sam's Z. Luckily Mike the owner at VPC was a full race driver and made several imputs and just missed crashing it. The engine was full race but daily driven on the street....Those were the days!!

[@shehandesilva7530]

In the mid 2000s when I first started making my own money I started looking in to these - got so close to buying one, clean drivers could easily be had for $5-10k. Instead I ended up buying an E30 for $2k instead of the Z (or an E30 M3 for like $10-15k at the time lol, which sounded like a crazy premium over a regular E30). Don't regret that decision one bit - but I routinely think back about what would've been if I had bought a 240Z instead, especially given what they cost now and knowing I would never buy one at this point. Hopefully there's an alternate me in an alternate universe that bought the Z instead of the E30 and enjoyed every second of owning it.

[@thomasxl200]

Ooh I have been waiting for this. And you got a Z 432! An incredible engine.

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

My favourite Nissan of all time. Above even the GTR imo, simply sublime. Love at 1st sight.

[@visionop8]

No one hates you for that. Solid.

[@Asiansxsymbol]

Have you driven a Nissan 510? 😉

[@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo]

@@Asiansxsymbol no where near as special as a a 240 or any generation of a real Gtr( up to r34). Bmw 2002, Ford escort, fulvia and Alfa gulia are better cars in the mid century door slammer coupe segment..... Matter of fact, Datsun copied exactly to the T, the underpinnings of the 2002.....

[@jsquared1013]

@@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo I think you mean the 1602, the 2002 came later. And most of those cars you mentioned shared the same concept (revvy 4-cyl, semi-trailing-arm rear suspension) so to say they "copied to a T" the 2002 is inaccurate. What made the 510 appealing was that it cost significantly less than the BMW and the Alfa for similar performance and driving experience (and the classic Escort never sold in the US)

[@NigelsModellingBench]

My Dad, God rest his soul, loved this car so much he ordered 3 when it was released in the USA.. He planned to keep one and sell two for a profit.. well, he crashed one into a tree so only sold one...... The 240Z has to be one of the prettiest car ever built!!

[@jimasuncion3904]

Oh my gosh! The sound of that straight 6 in the end just gives me chills! I love this channel! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@furzbirre]

Thanks Jason, as always excellent entertainment, one of the best automotive journalists on KZbin.

[@PerplexedPhoton]

One of the best automotive journalists... In the world.

[@furzbirre]

@@PerplexedPhoton Thanks for the correction 😁

[@mydauphinefilms]

Yes indeed this is a glorious sound! Music to my ears! Thx to Jason and Hagerty for the awesome content you create. Love it!

[@gregdcross]

Jason, yet another excellent video. I remember when the 240Z came to America. What a breakthrough moment. It turned Datsun/Nissan image from a cheap low performance Japanese auto manufacturer to one that could supply style and some performance at a very affordable price. Today, the design of the 240Z is still beautiful and the sound of the Fairlady 6 is still one of the best sounding 6 cylinders ever made.

[@scottimusgarrett15]

Ah, Jason, you made my day! I love these cars, and remember when Nissan was selling "new" 240's factory refurbished. Crazy! Thanks Jason, and crew for your prodigious talents! Every episode is cinematic. Kudos!✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@pkerch]

The Heritage project! I actually test drove one here in Dallas just to see how well they were restored - this one was tip-top!

[@jaynuck]

That’s the best straight six noise I’ve ever heard. Hands down. Maybe the best engine noise. I have to imagine that motor with a bump in compression and some juicy cams would be the absolute pinnacle.

[@hoedemakerbart]

It is.. i have a 240z with a bigger cam in the L24. The sound at 7k is heaven 😅 the L series are great engines. A 3 liter stroker triple carb in this 1 ton car would be a rocket

[@shingoose6197]

I adore the 432. Ever since I found out about them years ago, they've been at the top of my "I love this car" list. Because it's a six figure car (and in 432R spec, seven figure), I can't afford one...for now. I purchased the successor to the 432, the 200ZR. It's a 3rd generation Z, so it's more GT orientated. But it's the last to have an inline six; the RB20DET. I could go on and on about the 432 and 200ZR, but I want to thank Hagerty, Jason, and the team for featuring a car I love so much.

[@JP-xd6fm]

7 figure... that's crazy. For that price I can build my own 432 from an ordinary 240... I can't understand purists and collectors tbh, they allways pay a false price for at the end of the day only "an object"

[@shingoose6197]

@@JP-xd6fm the only made a handful of the R variants. It's a special motorsports homologation version. The other thing to consider as to why they're so expensive is the fact that a used S20 engine is knocking on the door of $100,000. You're right, you could make your own 432/432R. Maybe use a Datsunworks KN20 DOHC head or an OS Giken TC24-B1Z engine. Maybe even a hybrid RBL engine.

[@Asiansxsymbol]

@@JP-xd6fm That's like saying why buy a pair of Nike Jordans when $10 shoes work the same. It's not the point.

[@JP-xd6fm]

@@Asiansxsymbol Is a bad example, the thing is for example a pair of Nike air that where used by Michael Jordan and sombody paid 1.5million for them and that's what I think is stupid because you can have a new pair of a good Jordans for , How much? 200$? I think you can pay more than 10$ to have a good shoes, but paying million and a half is idiotic.

[@TOM-C.]

My dad drove up one day in a brand new 1972, beautiful, blue 240 Z! I was 12, and shocked as this was not the style of car my parents ever bought having three kids. I always felt like the cool kid when dad would pick me up from school, and do over a 100mph every trip home. 😁👍✌

[@Balangair1]

Wow! Lucky bugger! My Dad bought a compact 1 litre Datsun sedan in 1970! ;-)

[@TOM-C.]

@@Balangair1 My older brothers at the time bought the Datsun 1200, and B210 Fastback. My aunt bought a 1200 as well which I eventually wound up with. The motor blew and I bought a race engine from a local shop who specialized in these cars, and had the auto changed to a stick. Then, my brother gave me his cool wide tire mags off his B210, and I was race ready with my otherwise ugly looking, jacked up, 110 hp 1200 sedan. 😁 It was pretty quick compared to equal cars of the day so was a lot of fun.👍✌

[@TOM-C.]

@@Balangair1 Hey, it got from a to b with no problems. I've had the blessing to have a lot of nice cars over the Years, but am now stuck driving a Ford taxi car with a big V8, I'd love to have that 1 liter Datsun now! 😁

[@kennethswain6313]

I had a ‘78 280z fuel injected w/ 5 speed It would get 28 miles per gallon and would cruise nicely at 80. May be my favorite of all time!

[@joshuapatrick682]

When I was 20 i saved up and bought my college professor’s 1990 300ZX. Made a lot of great memories in that car!

[@MrMarkOlson]

I had a 1970 510 while my sister had a 1970 240Z, both manuals (of course). Both were incredibly fun cars, but the Z was more beautiful and more fun. Simply clean and gorgeous engineering and design.

[@aswinhoola]

You are literally the best automotive journalist I've ever seen in my life. Thank you

[@MrRawnch]

Just got my '77 280Z back in my garage. The design aesthetic is still breathtaking by today's standards.

[@SpaceRanger187]

Let's see pics of you driving it,we are waiting

[@MrRawnch]

@@SpaceRanger187 Come to Denver and I won't have to send pics. 😄

[@theeeMitchi]

That engine sound is eye-watering. Thank you so much for your videos and for always proving good pov footage!

[@bladerunner5810]

@@FixingWithFriendsNo....the L series was perfect. It was virtually indestructible.... along with the matching manual transmissions. They were million mile units. Unfortunately, the coach work was not.

[@Miata822]

The last segment, pure mechanical music, an orchestra of pistons and valve with a clear-throated induction choir. Bravo!

[@WatchmakerErik]

Hagertys video team should teach a master class on video production. So glad I'm a member. Also, Jason Cammisa is my spirit animal.

[@Cherokeelion]

I can listen to that 6 rip along all day. What a sound!

[@555Trout]

My mom had one. It was the car I learned to drive in. I'd never thought of it that way before. But my entire life a real car has a clutch and stick shift cause I started in a Z. My mom never had a 4 seat car her entire life. 65 years of sports cars. Oh if I had that collection. I remember her first, an Austin Healey Sprite. Hauling me and my baby sister around in that tiny thing. Next was an MG Midget . Then came the 240Z. Then a Mercedes 350sl. Then a Mazda rx7. Then back to a Z, forgot the #.. And about 5 more ... She was funny. Liked her sports cars.

[@alistairwillock7266]

You've been very lucky. Your gearhead bona fides are as pure as they come.

[@555Trout]

@@alistairwillock7266 🙂

[@tariq7408]

4:55 the headlights being that yellow/warm just SCREAMS late 60s/early 70s😂

[@jason1hut]

1972 Datsun 240Z was awesome, mom had one and she loved it.

[@navret1707]

I had a brand new ‘71 Z and a used ‘72. Both were great sports cars once I swapped out the Zenith knockoffs with Weber side drafts. The only problem I had with them was rust. They both rusted like a ‘55 Ford. My ‘71 cost $4,000 total, including tax, title and tags. About the same price as a BMW 2002. Only had to wait 4 months to get it. It was a head turner back then, even the hideous pumpkin orange, which mine was. There was so much room in the engine compartment that it was a joy to work on. Side note: all the tapped holes for the smog junk could be plugged with lug bolts. No kidding. All the smog crap came off mine and was stored in a box in a corner of my garage.

[@akbarsatria6272]

Love the engine sound & love the styling. I was introduce to 240Z by the manga Wangan Midnight & immediately fell in love with main protagonist "Devil Z"

[@amccaulx]

Everything Jason works in ends up being amazing! Especially love his Hagerty content!

[@dvsxavier]

Even to this day, the Japanese holds the philosophy of taking the best from all over the world and making it her own. Great episode Jason, really enjoyed this one. Thank you.

[@ChefPelle]

That's the best pronunciation of german I've ever heard from an american. Excellent show!

[@gxdjoeybaby07]

@02:41, the "british-type roadster" you were probably thinking of was actually the 1960 fiat 1200/1500 spider/cabriolet ;)

[@jasonkelley6185]

Keep em coming Jason! I think it’s become pretty clear that you’re crushing this series. Don’t let it go to your head. ;-)

[@rohankansagara848]

Hands down amazing review! Nissan holds a soft spot for me because of its racing heritage and legacy. Man would I love to drive that 432 😄

[@rt2255]

First i ever heard of 432 bet one of those today is near priceless.

[@74grinder]

I had no idea that the L24 was essentially a Mercedes’ engine. Makes sense. My great uncle claimed to have the first one in Santa Clara county. I was a kid when he had it, but it had a rawness that I loved and not found in modern cars. Btw that 432 Fairlady looks like an absolute blast at the end. I had no idea that existed probably because, JDM.

[@hoedemakerbart]

The patent maybe. But nothing on the engine is the same like Mercedes.

[@glnnchrstphr9717]

My first Z was a 78 280. I paid $650 back in 86. It had been painted white with mother of pearl in the clear coat. Black interior and, of course, the obligatory 5 speed. God I miss that car!!

[@pkerch]

As a long-time owner of a 280z, this is one of the best videos on the origins of the Z I’ve ever seen. Was fortunate to get a personal tour of the Nissan heritage museum in 2016 and really got to see the entire scope and vision of that company. Truly a legend - great work on this!

[@yoanfernanda]

I was introduced to this car by anime series called Wangan Midnight. The story was focused on cursed Fairlady which owned by highschool students called Akio Asakura. In his friend's shop, Akio tweaked the Z and use it for racing on the highway. Too bad this series was overshadowed by anime on the same genre that tells the story of tofu-delivery Toyota.

[@Basics_of_Gameology]

Kinda different types of racing though, Wangan is a highway-horsepower-downforce at max speed game, and the D is a touge racing anime :D

[@bowlander]

They are both great anima series, the benefit is all of wangan midnight is on youtube! Just don't watch the live action versions of these shows, they are horrific.

[@yoanfernanda]

@@bowlander is it? I think the live action version was quite decent enough. Especially when they appeared the character with hot red R34 👌🏾

[@dejoreljackson1787]

Love it! I hope you do all the Z’s! Especially the z31- the father of the modern Z.

[@One_LuvZ]

people rag on the z31, but its a car that is done right is a looker. Currently own a Z32 and Z33

[@liblib89]

Modern Z's and even the FM cars in general, are more closely related to the Z32 Honestly.

[@dejoreljackson1787]

@@liblib89 the z31 was the first V6 Z. And it was a major change. The first clean sheet redesign and the first push to go upmarket. Nissan historians (like me) peg the birth of the vg and the z31 as the start of the modern z

[@NateHigga]

While other cartubers are releasing their videos of the new Z, Jason and Hagerty has done it again, you guys are special!

[@kurtsnyder4752]

10:40 NEED a light under the hood like that to maybe put some oil or antifreeze or other fluid in after dark. Can't always get the car to give a "notification" in the daytime.

[@stringandreed]

I thank you very much for your show. You do a great job. It also brings back so many memories for me. My first Z was the 240, which I purchased in 1975. My second Z was the 260, which I purchased in 1981. My third Z was the 280X, which I purchased in 1986. All of the cars were absolutely wonderful automobiles. Never giving me one mechanical issue, even though I drove them quite hard. My favorite Z was absolutely the 240. The 260 wasn't a bad car but it just wasn't the 240. The 280x was a disappointment for a Z car, But it was still a very reliable and nice car that I enjoyed for half a dozen years. I love Z's. And all the excellent memories they left me with.

[@Floridamarty]

Possibly the best car ever built! When you consider the styling, the performance and what you got for your money, Nobody at any price built something better. I wish Nissan would once again offer a stripped down, performance, retro version of this car. I know I would buy it. I was lucky enough to drive a 260Z in high school back in '79, man I miss driving that car.

[@Matt-kt9nm]

What color was it. I had a copper 260z

[@alex.antolini]

Dude, what an awesome video. Love the car, and love when there's more stuff from Jason to watch. Him and the boys from TH, best car videos today by THIS big of a margin.

[@alangatewood1636]

It seems like Yamaha is the true power behind all sports cars

[@renypayne11]

I had an orange 1:18 scale 432 as a child growing up and it was my favorite. It was cool to see my model car come to life in this video

[@Legalisation]

My uncle had a 280z in the 80's. Once my dad came to pick me up after school with it. All the kids gathered around the car to see it. Was def a memory ill treasure.

[@CruiseControl1]

My first car was a 1979 280zx and my second car was a 1976 280z. Thank you for making this. I only wish the new Z weighed 800 pounds less. At least the new Z looks great. Although I would say the GR86 and BRZ are closer in terms of weight, power, and affordability with the original Z goal in mind. Not to mention they are more fun to drive than the new Z.

[@r.j.bedore9884]

Thanks for this. I love the old Datsuns but never really looked into the history, so this was quite an enjoyable watch. Jason's German pronunciation was also quite impressive to my American ears.

[@1nTime]

I was confused when he pronounced that german sentence because it was almost perfect, im german and if he starts speaking german like this infront of me i would think hes german

[@jsquared1013]

@@1nTime I think he lived there for a bit when he was younger, can't remember exactly

[@SwagatPatasahani]

Always fun to watch Revelations with JC. Keep the info coming. Awesome content. 🤟

[@breconkillip8767]

Dear God that driving footage was the best thing I’ve seen/heard all year.

[@TheWindingMUSTARD]

What incredible timing, I’m picking up my ‘73 240 this Saturday. I’ve wanted one ever since I first saw one and fell in love with when I was 8. I am over the moon

[@egidiotigris203]

The good old days Z wasn't cancelled 🤣 By the way thank you reminding the Datsun name and logo genealogy. Brilliant episode as always.

[@davidtucker3729]

that 432 has a pretty exhaust note, almost as nice as some of the race tuned BMW I6 engines.. They rev like ripping paper. SWEET

[@pereldh5741]

The most famous example of the ”New Safe Cabrio’s” (other than the Targa) must be Fiat X1/9, completely made for the US. It also had impressive crash structures front/rear with a solid passenger cell. Sadly never got the twincam it needed tho!

[@andrewsmart2949]

but was tubocharged by bell or spearco as i remember

[@bladerunner5810]

As is the case with all Fiats made for the US.....it was....sadly....a POS.

[@rayblackard1974]

Had a x19... stopped to get gas in West Virginia & ayiung dude there asked me: "is that a boat car?" First thought he said sports car, but then wanted to know how it went on water. Also the front held enough ice to be excellent cooler. Just had to be extra careful on curves when ice shifted!!! Good memories!! Take care.

[@sunbeam8866]

....or the rustproofing!

[@4uto_4ddict]

I’m at a point where even if I’m not interested in the subject, I’ll watch because THIS GUY is talking about it. Way to go Cammisa!

[@colestrains1]

At 12:35 the subtitles say “music” this is incredibly true

[@James-pl2oy]

Amazing how one company could concurrently produce two automotive icons in the Skyline GT-R and Z

[@andrewsmart2949]

the 300zx never launched strait,a trait well and truly sorted out in R32 onwards skyline chassis

[@meffycodrin1853]

Love ya Jason, thank you Hagerty for making all this content for us to enjoy!

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Amen!!!!!

[@JasonCammisa]

You're very welcome, thank you for watching!

[@meffycodrin1853]

@@JasonCammisa 🙏 best car journalist at this point in time. Not an opinion, its FACTS

[@meffycodrin1853]

@@JasonCammisa also I cannot wait for the episode on the new Z

[@JasonCammisa]

@@meffycodrin1853 Me neither - just saw the footage for the first time this morning. Gonna be gooooood!

[@kaloyanerusalimov]

That 432 is so glorious! If I remember correctly, the engine has big pistons and a short stroke, making it “big” and rev happy. Simply incredible!

[@jacobchesley5375]

Nissan has THE best sounding 6 cylinder motors. They're magic.

[@videomaniac108]

My brother has worked in the car business all his life and has had a side business restoring classic 60s & 70s muscle cars. His current, and last, project is a total ground up restoration of one of the first 1970 240Zs. I have a 2019 370Z that I bought new and have loved since the day I got it.

[@jamesbroderick9106]

I had a 280 2 + 2 with a 4-speed which is very rare. Actually the best damn car I ever owned. I lived in Iowa drove in the snow in it started every day 20 below it started

[@CLP2102]

i had one in Minnesota, damn if it wouldn't freeze shut, lol. i still love those cars

[@MoonfaceMartin88]

Jason's German pronunciation is about as on-point as I've ever heard from a non-native speaker. That name is a mouthful for a German.

[@lqr824]

0:10 No, they added a ZED. We don't say "zee" here in Japan. Fairlady Zed.

[@adrees]

God, the music at the end made me cry. I need to get out on the California winding roads and just drive.

[@richardmountz3865]

I have owned three 260Z's and a 2+2 ZX and still have two of the 260's. One is a pro street 2+2 with 16 in. wheel tubs/ ford 9 inch, a BUILT 220 HP 280 engine. And it is the best sounding engine I've ever heard.

[@richardledesma1675]

Jason Cammisa is an outstanding Journalist, I loved this episode and I love the ending with some pov and exterior audio with exhaust and engine noises !

[@slingertennischronicles]

One of the most iconic and beautiful designs in automotive history. Sadly, the 240Z is also a rust bucket.

[@Timmayytoo]

I have been in love with the 432 from the moment I laid eyes on that cam cover, but the closest I'll ever come to owning one is in Gran Turismo 7, which has one identical to the car in this video.

[@adrianhunte6014]

Lol I bought it last week from the legends garage.

[@sithlordsoup]

5:20 and history once again repeats itself because the new 2023 Z has the Jatco version of the Mercedes-Benz 9G transmission.

[@jrvasquez]

Man, this was truly excellent! I'm a 70 year old man and I have owned these babies in this order: 1971 240Z, 1977 280Z, 1978 280Z, 1982 280ZX Turbo, 1987 300ZX, 1992 300ZX and finally a 1995 300ZX Twin Turbo. Yeah, Nissan should have gifted me stock shares! After 1996 I no longer cared for the way the Z's were styled. Different strokes. I do wish I had hung on to the 1978 Z and the 1992 ZX. Even the new Z looks goofy to my 70 year old eyes. The 2000 Roadster is a very sweet machine!

[@VinceroAlpha]

Love the sound of the 432, imagine if they did that combination with the new Z! GTR engine in a 6 speed rwd configuration!

[@NewbombTurk.]

Imagine the price tag....

[@VinceroAlpha]

@@NewbombTurk. well the original one was double the base MSRP, so it'll probably be the same.

[@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo]

@@VinceroAlpha r35 engine sound so terrible...... It will be a down grade........

[@VinceroAlpha]

@@MiguelGarcia-vj7ooare you saying that a engine that has been re-engineered from the ground up by a world renown race engine manufacturer with MULTIPLE wins to its name, a engine with that is documented to hold DOUBLE the horsepower the stock Z could RELIABLY, a engine that is HAND BUILT by veteran engine builders. You’re saying that is a downgrade? Then you are unequivocally wrong my friend, to the point where it’s mesmerizing.

[@dejanventer5330]

Love your videos! 1969 Gtr next please!🙌

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Black and White movies? Godzilla!!!!

[@dejanventer5330]

@@Kiss__Kiss yesssss!

[@elgenetiamzon1062]

Nissan can also technically represent the numbers 2 and 3 in Japanese. Also, "Niisan " is pronounced similarly to Nissan and it is the short form of Onii San, which is Japanese for: "big brother".

[@daniellawrence863]

Best video on the 240z! Speakers up at 12:30!

[@elbuchito2907]

Had a 1971 240z that I bought from a friend back straight out of highschool. His friend helped him modify the exhaust and carburator. He swapped out those old Hitachi carbs and put in a four barrel Hollie with a modified intake manifold along with an exhaust that came out of an IROC. It was the best sounding 6 cylinder car I've ever heard. But this 432 might sound even better.

[@berzerkrobot]

Hagerty insures my 240z, and is now making great content about them. Cool to see insurance money going into something enjoyable.

[@ancientheart2532]

I recall guys buying a new '73 Z for $3,500...if you could find one...driving them for six months and selling them for more than they paid. I looked ar buying one at that time. Required a non-refundable $200 deposit with no guarantee you would ever get the car.

[@rafaelschmitz2985]

Stoped studying to watch. Because education is important, but Cammisa is importanter.

[@dejanventer5330]

Same😆

[@Cstoreri]

Great video thanks! I enjoyed 5 of these , ranging from 71-78 loved them.

[@yankeeairpirate1799]

Excellent article, really enjoyed it...brought back many memories...some good...some not so good. I raced a 1967 Porsche 911S 2.0 in 70-73 in SCCA nationals. My 911, set up by West Coast best in the Porsche business, Vasek Polak to make 215-220 hp in CP. But then comes the 240 Z...2.4, making 250-260 ( both cars at 2000 lbs). Jason is right to drool over the sound of the street 240...double drool on the race 260 hp version at 8,000, as it disappeared out front leaving me, Al Holbert, Peter Gregg and Bruce Jennings far behind (40 more hp will do that). We all knew the 240 belonged in BP...Jason, next time include a sound snippet of the Sharp 240Z at full song that makes us 911 guys enjoy the music...been a long time since I heard it.