These Datsun 240Zs Are Animals to Drive

[@priceoffreedom9030]

WOW what a garage.....240Z, Ferrari Daytona, Ferrari 355, Ferrari Dino 246......my dream garage!!!! Its incredible to see someone with such cars appreciate the 240Z.

[@sacredtree6654]

+too many tacos he means someone that collects high end exotics appreciates japanese classics too

[@kennethj1956]

FACT: Every "rust-free" Z-car hides internal structural Rust. FACT: They came from the factory with Rust installed as standard equipment.

[@MrGovenator1]

Was there a option for extra rust?

[@kennethj1956]

MrGovenator1 An "Extra Rust Option" for purchase was not available in my memory. But I'm sure the factory installed an 'Extra Rust Bonus' at absolutely no charge for most buyers. This was part of a 'Surprise Option' package many owners discovered at a sooner, rather than later date, along with the foggy crazing clearcoat option.

[@tavshedfjols]

MrGovenator1 That was a dealer installed option.

[@Snocone333]

I love my rust, its pretty minimal, which is to say, unnoticeable

[@JeffSegan1]

Yep - just like the 60's and early 70's 911's, and almost everything made by GM back then. {except the Corvette - their frame rusted}. Funny thing is, I still have the 72 240Z I bought new at the end of 1971. No rust so far.. but hey - it only a matter of time.

[@trefod]

The 240Z may be the most balanced design ever. Perfect proportions.

[@SeanDezart]

Hasn't aged in over 40 years !

[@SojuNinja]

As all things should be.

[@PugzofSteel]

When I was a kid these cars along with the 270zx were everywhere. I remember saying to my mom how I'm tired of seeing these cars everywhere. Nowadays you never see these cars on the road. I would love one of these.

[@nickrulez809765]

"The engine has be rebuilt to original spec" hard cuts to the car burning oil.

[@jaxes88]

I did have a pretty good chuckle at that part.

[@Cherokie89]

Hey now, they burned oil from the factory! lol.

[@robertg9001]

+nick fernandez It looked kinda dirty for a restored engine

[@nickrulez809765]

Robert G All I can say for certain is that if it was rebuilt it wasn't rebuilt well.

[@AL_145]

+nick fernandez lmao was thinking the same thing

[@thepro08]

I love the fact the guy actually have ferraris but he prefers is datsun, that is against 90% of people out there, and just a testament to the undereconized Japanese engineering, just hope I can buy a few before the market understand the value of this cars...

[@rubber-johnny4577]

Where do you come up with the figure of 90% ffs? I'd much rather have the Datsun than some bloated Ferrari built for show-offs.

[@billyballard8994]

Something personal bout A 240-280z but!when day made d x -with rear seat( so ur mother n law could come along they! !! fornicated it up ..they should b horse whooped

[@joelirag3718]

Car enthusiast's are starting to recognize the Z's. Particularly the 240.

[@stephenc6955]

That Japanese engineering has a whole lot of German in it. The original L series engine is a Mercedes unit licensed to Prince Motor Company which became a part of Nissan. As some point, Nissan changed the block a bit most likely to avoid paying royalties, but the head valve train remained basically the same. Then there's the design, Yoshihiko Matsuo and his team are the designers of the Z, but they did not start from scratch. The 240 was influenced by a Nissan prototype created by a team lead by Albrecht Graf von Goertz. That car was never produced. Many years later, Von Goertz had his lawyer request a clarification from Nissan regarding the design of the 240. This was the reply. At your request, we have examined the relevant evidence pertaining to the development of the highly successful Datsun 240Z which was first introduced in 1969. You were retained by Nissan during the period from 1963 to 1965 as an automotive design consultant. During that period, you consulted with Nissan on the basic methods of styling a general sports car. You were also the sole design consultant on a two-liter sports car which Nissan was trying to develop as part of a joint venture with Yamaha. This car was not produced. While it is our view that the design of the 240Z was the product of Nissan’s design staff, Nissan agrees that the personnel who designed that automobile were influenced by your fine work for Nissan and had the benefit of your designs. Sincerely yours, NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD. Signed Toshikuni Nyui General Manager Legal Dept.

[@roywhiteo5]

that must make the dad so happy that his son is also his car buddy

[@jypizzle]

the dream!

[@dustinadams4252]

A series 1 240z is my dream! I love these datsun videos they're by far my favorite. My dad had a 620 when I was probably 5 or younger but it's something I'll never forget and I think that's why I love datsuns so much.

[@FourValveFox]

Great cars guys. Being father and son and having the ability to share a common love is even better.

[@arisgod2749]

My old man bought one in 73, I loved it. Still I wish he bought a GTV 2000 Alfa. Now there was a car with looks and killer fun.

[@brianz426]

Two awesome cars. Great story, I hope when my boys get older they will enjoy going out with me on a Sunday afternoon, blasting around and looking at each others cars.

[@JustGeminis]

Great job guys , that last clip side by side down the freeway sums it up . Spot on .

[@freddyflores8963]

Love watching these 240/260/280Z videos from Petrolicious, makes miss my old 280 much more

[@Statimtek]

The Z car was introduced in the states when I was ten, I fell in love with the car straight away and still love it to this day. There are plenty of cars that I have been enamored with since I was a kid and into my late adulthood, but that "crush" goes away after a while. Not the Z though. What a great looking car.

[@agnarspilde7283]

Just bought myself a completely stock Nissan Skyline GTR R33 in midnight purple. It's been my dream for 15 years. The Datsun 240z is definitely next on my list. One day, one day.

[@Gasinduced]

You guys capture the passion so well with your videos.

[@joshyyyk]

I bought a 280z and have never regretted it. They are just really fun cars

[@zguy95135]

I love seeing Z videos, I miss mine... The only car I've ever really been passionate about, there will be one in my garage again someday.

[@freshcutzwag]

Great video ! I really do enjoy your channel. You have the greatest cars and the most respectful people... A real driver doesn't win competitions, a real driver is the one that takes pride in his car and in his work. And that's exactly what this channel shows ! Thank you :D

[@goldendawn7]

Makes me miss my 240. That thing was one hell of a car.

[@undukrig]

Amazing to see this Gem from Copenhagen - Denmark again! Always wondered where it went! Nice that its beeing used as its supposed to be! Please take the 800 miles trip to Copenhagen again and we will arrange a Datsun Z meet in the Area :)

[@SeanDezart]

Nice vid. If the Rat is 'an animal to drive', it's because the suspension needs sorting; stiff doesn't mean difficult. A 240Z is and should be following mods a very easy sports-car to drive at any speed - tha's what made them so good and competitive.

[@ryant67]

Agreed, but with wide r-comp tyres they can be a real bear at slower speeds. But I suppose the same can be said of just about any non-power steering car... Anyway, once you get used to it, if driving it daily, you barely notice it.

[@SeanDezart]

ryant67 Yeah, mine has 225/50s on 8x15 a mix of anti-roll bar thicknesses and steering knuckle spacers at the front...but then I also have progressive PS which filters out all that bad-effect - we fit 'em on all our Zs and even on the track it's brill...I switch it off on wet tracks though - it all happens too fast otherwise :-). Keep on Zedding (not Zeeing...).

[@3rd-eye-neenja563]

@@SeanDezart i run same set up i hate i cant fit bumpsteer on 15 x8's ,

[@dtofq]

Awesome pair of cars and awesome relationship between father and son

[@szaki]

Owned a 280Z 2+2 back in the 80's, fast car, it didn't like 55 mph. It was comfortable over 90 mph any time. Car was stolen twice, than I had too many speeding tickets, so I sold it. Last ten years I'm into BMW's, gives a sporty ride (5 speed stick), hugs the road nice has a good trunk and space for 5 to sit!

[@stephanematis]

Love the forward hood view from the Ratsun.

[@holyworrier]

My boss had a blue '72 240Z in the mid-70s. I took it out of town for a day and got my first speeding ticket. Great car.

[@dannyfontanez5887]

So happy to see these cars getting the light they should. Your cars look great

[@JoeCanyon3rd]

I bought a used 73 240Z in 1977, it had about 33,000 miles and was cherry. I was like 24 yrs old, gas was cheap and I had the best times driving the Z. I had one episode while being pursued by a state police car. I had enough of a lead and was coming down Mt. Greylock at high speed. Came to a sharp corner covered with sand,knowing I would'nt make the corner decided to not go for the turn and straight off a 25 ft jump into a hayfield. The cop went by shortly after but never saw us. I looked at my buddy who was totally freaked and laughed. Just one story with the Z I'll never forget.

[@scootosan]

both sweet rides, those 240's are fast. And that design style is timeless.

[@4gunner]

I fucking love Datsun 240z's.

[@there_is_nothing_here]

They live in a right hand drive country and the cars are right hand drive in origin. Anybody else find it kind of odd that they bought left-hand-drive cars?

[@arcrius4]

I have a son named, "Ollie", and the 240z is one of my favorite cars. I really hope our future looks like this :)

[@71spaceman]

Every Datsun I ever knew ran like it was sloppy and loose like it suffered from high milage They all smoke just alittle bit but man they just never stop going. Hearty little engines.

[@naimazwan5952]

Gorgeous 240Z.. I would love to have one of those. Maybe the clean look.

[@TheEastEnd9]

my dad had 2 Datsuns, and they're absolutely awesome cars, looking to buy one soon.

[@mamboprado1234]

your videos are car porn . absolutely awesome. peace and love

[@hogiesanKenobi]

Cool car mate . These were well appreciated in Australia too.

[@martinweber5520]

YEAH exactly in fathers discription when he explain the rattiness of the Z,I also on a series 1 since a year now. burnt californian blue paint and right now iam pulling out the stock l24 to put in a l26 with flattops and a 0.03` overbore topped with a N42 slightly shaved.cant wait to get the sound back to my ears !:) Martin from Hannover , germany

[@jiljik]

Good to see two together. Couldn't afford one in 1970. My 280Z since 1985 been with me longer than my marriage. Not a fast car in today's standard, it is fun driving for sure. Don't think I would ever sell it.

[@Chezchs]

Oh these cars give me the shivers, unfortunately I've only ever been a passenger, one day.

[@pioneerdc4419]

I absolutely love the way those things look.

[@wingmangt]

Some people dream for R35's, lambo, ferrari. I'm a simple guy I dream for these old datsun's and nissans like the, S13 180sx, the 240z, the 300zx, r33. Hopefully one day I can have one of these to build into something I could call my own.

[@jordancailes8383]

Get one?

[@R3XYY]

This makes me appreciate my s130 even more.

[@GiveItBeansGarage]

Such beautiful craftsmanship, I hope in the future I can own this car.

[@kylenormanallen]

"no maintenance whatsoever" ADJUST YOUR FREAKING VALVES KID

[@TaiPassionGP]

iconic car like many others

[@DoctorBJ]

fatherhood goals

[@thejoewebb]

I hate that he just settled for a 240z cause "its the cheaper option" that's my freaking dream car you're talking about there, show some respect!

[@netmatrix75]

LOVE that quilted interior!!

[@MaxArg1988]

does it sound like valves knocking to everybody?

[@Lord_Dazzla]

aye, both sound like they have been worked on by the local nursery

[@PeterSierraRacingSupply]

The L series does have quite a bit of valve noise stock, and if modified they have even more. That being said that sounds a bit excessive to me.. my 240z with an L28 and Stage 3 cam/performance springs and retainers isn't that loud.

[@Tony240zt]

They're louder than mine have ever been. Sounds like they're in need of a valve adjustment.

[@FlyingAero]

Tony - Diana Fruzza Theyre supposed to be loud. Tighter valve lash moves the power band up and makes more noise

[@AZGhost623]

yeah, pretty noisey, but thats pretty standard fare on these cars. If they were quiet, I would be concerned. Mine are fairly loud as well.

[@MaliVinnyB]

I,personally,have had 4,(although they were 280's),my father had a '69 Xke...this,obviously,was my closest option!

[@s2korpionic]

Loving that quilted interior!

[@danieljcook5757]

Another great video, every time I think great production, direction, editing. Don't know who does your videos but keep it up.

[@blainekelley816]

another nice petrolicious video = thanx! I thought a part fell off the ratty z at 4:57 ... had to look again = glad it was only water (or gas). please give us more interior driving scenes. agree, the z borrowed more than a few great design lines from the 365 GTB/4 = also my favorite car.

[@philipcabezas4522]

Thanks for sharing! I got a 350z supercharged and its a keeper!

[@turbogrin]

congratulations this video really put a smile on my face !

[@cnitis27]

I've got my 74 Z loved it since the day I saw it. It's got some rust spots, primer areas with a widebody but I only care about how it feels to drive it. Gas smell and all

[@BrendanWalton]

Absolutely Love your vids mate. Only criticism id like to make is that the internal sound recording device you use always boosts the treble... sounds like every car is a beetle with loose tappets @ 5k rpm, use it .. don't... either way keep up the brilliant work.

[@ZepG]

My mom had a 280 ZX turbo in the mid 80's, it was a blast to drive as a teenager but that old school turbo lag was atrocious.

[@gt40f]

The rat rod has a lot of valve noise and the clean one that's built to a "maintenance free high standard" is burning oil. LOLZ!

[@Pure4Kicks]

Best story ever! I hope one day me and my son can drive some 240z's together ;) I'll take the ratrod one as well.

[@Gims110]

Love them both!, the Ratsun is the one I would prefer! Nice machines fellas.

[@rockinchimp]

Doubt he will ever need to sell it considering he has more money than most...

[@D4VE26]

Daddys boy

[@CoffeeMadeMeSay]

Toyota 2000GT only car petrolicious can't find and interview....

[@ThomasKingshottPhoto]

Can find a 250 GTO but not a 2000GT haha

[@AnthonySchnitzel]

I'd jizz my pants

[@charliebrose3000]

If you guys have any leads on a 2000GT in Western Europe I'd love for it to feature in one of the next films I make for Petrolcious. I hope you liked this one!

[@peterdaviesracing]

Charlie B Rose I once heard that the CEO of Toyota Switzerland(Philipp Rhomberg) owns a 2000GT.

[@AnthonySchnitzel]

David Jundt Gos bless you if that's true, I'm sure the Petrolicious team can get in contact with him, he can't refuse, plus this is somehow "good" for toyota...

[@smokeybear7715]

i love the roadkill 240z......... but then again i love all 240z's

[@Gewehr_3]

It's cool to see that the rat rod look has caught on internationally.

[@murrayfurze]

I agree.

[@Gewehr_3]

What the fuck are you on about?

[@SeanDezart]

Senator Armstrong, restoring America to its former glory Oh, it makes sense to me....and to which former 'glory' are YOU referring ? The constant and rather convenient assasination of sa few good men ? Iran, Vietnam, Bay of Pigs, losing China, stopping on the Elbe river, Wall Street Crash, isolationism and prohibition...racial segregation ? The Civil War, slavery, genocide of N.American Indians.....just when were the good old days please - I'm confused ! American History X Film (1998)

[@tehmorbias]

SeanDezart Sean! When are you coming back to zclub? I think your account is clear there now, it just ain't the same without the controversy! :P

[@SeanDezart]

tehmorbias Hello mate. When the committee ask me to ! ;-) I won't feel wanted otherwise. Already had Burnsie on the phone before news broke of Geoffs pasing away...never mentioned 'em keen to have me back ! Hope all is well with you and yours.

[@jourdanrobinson6243]

Noice, I quite like the rat style - there's another clip on /DRIVE I think, the 'No F*cks Given RX7' and it's taken the 'rat' theme a fair bit further. I wish there were more vids of rat style cars, I just can't get enough!

[@TheLaXandro]

There's also Roadkill's Rotsun, the infinitely epic 280Z with Chevy V6 and a turbo from an F-150.

[@oldboygarage]

Laaaaammmmeeeee

[@jourdanrobinson6243]

TheLaXandro Ah yes, totally forgot about that epic machine, it's insane!

[@jourdanrobinson6243]

"What do you get when you cross a rusted 1971 Datsun 240Z with a Chevy 4.3L V6 and a turbo from a Ford Power Stroke Diesel? The Rotsun!" Quote directly form the description on the video.

[@LPOneThree]

the show Vegas Rat Rods would be right up your alley

[@brucebuntain1259]

This is the power and the glory of creating one's own version of automotive heaven for oneself. Datsun Zee's are a prime example of a great car to modify to suit one's own tastes or pocketbook. Easy to work on, lots of tuner, junkyard or NOS parts. They've become a classic in stock or modified form and best of all, they're still fun to drive. Someone mentioned that the Zee's look like a Ferrari 250 and/or a Toyota 2000GT. How about a Zee that looks like both a Ferrari 250 and the Toyota 2000GT? Long live the kit car with a Zee chassis.

[@_powerrranger]

3:51 now that's special

[@heyhey5712]

Conspiracy theorists would say .....after WWII the Americans contaminated Japanese steel, "rustbugs" I think they call them. Any who, that's why most 240 Z are so rusty.

[@AmesiesCorner]

These are the cars my Saab is always mistaken for..

[@PeterSierraRacingSupply]

And my 240z is always called a Porsche. I get "Hey nice Porsche!!" yelled at me all the time :)

[@AmesiesCorner]

The "I used to have a Datsun just like that" is something I hear every time I drive it. The Saab is way way more rare.

[@AmesiesCorner]

***** It's idling quietly in the corner waiting for next Sunday's video to see if I can patch it back up. For right now I'm just gonna keep driving the Sonett.

[@TheIDGE]

I knew it had to be a Sonett, the only Saab that could be mistaken for a 240.

[@noonehere1101]

I've seen this comment on another 240z video

[@stephenbrowne33]

Best episode yet.

[@FULLBOAR]

how could you possibly dislike a vid like this???

[@NinjaTunaz]

I am from Copenhagen, I remember that car up for sale. Haha

[@alex199273]

I love Ollie's t-shirt, I wish my 635CSi could be featured :(

[@MrFNWO1]

Beautiful car.

[@martinweber5520]

kinda hard driving my Z knowing how the engine works but the others dont know i do!You should drive the that you love and the other way around :Greets from Hannover

[@bryandoherty9399]

I'd love to have a 240Z I would have a nice painted body like the son, but have all new suspension, brakes and engine like the father's 240

[@SariAlShammari]

Absolutely amazing.

[@GreatToastMigration]

How have I never heard of this channel before? It's great, just subscribed. :)

[@citizenx2422]

The road they are driving on is half a mile from my house. Never seen a 240Z on it though

[@tomkatseven]

I gotta get me one of those.Good show Petro!

[@camtheiler7951]

I see one that's been sitting in Dickinson Texas for a few years now I don't know what they are doing with it

[@LaGantoise]

The son's car is a beauty.

[@kstoff2218]

We need an update on these... cars and drivers.

[@thebadmanreturns]

love the house, specially the garage

[@racoescobar1292]

Beautiful

[@TBPony]

only if they could come to washington state and come do areview on the classic mk3 supra, i have a super clean red one and my friend has a beatup but turbocharged one, its one of those cars that keeps your spirits high even with the NA version

[@masqueman01]

Both really cool!

[@Dom2497]

Great video guys, for your next purchase... Try a fd3s rx7... For me nothing comes close

[@RussellRobinson77]

I want a z ... These are beautiful

[@MrELIAN602]

best video till now

[@inchskater]

With all this coverage I will never be able to buy one with the prices going up. please stop! Loved the video though!

[@7775Kevin]

I loved my 260Z but it rusted to pieces so fast it was unbelievable.

[@MD-xb1qw]

That garage door alone could buy a car.

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

Father brought his son up properly! lol

[@CrossWindsPat]

God damn that racket the valve train makes is unnerving!!! I want one really bad but I will either put a sr20 turbo in it or maybe a rb26 beast!!!!

[@MrGrentch]

Very cool cars, but I have to say; though Ollie's car is truly gorge and one for the future, his Da's car is the one that appeals a little more. Maybe it's an age thing. I increasingly see the rat look in the mirror so naturally migrate towards that. Though my running gear needs an upgrade. :D

[@bordone]

I had a early 74 260Z and a 81 T-Top 280zx the 74 had a 2.8 turbo dropped in with allot of extra goodies. It was'nt the cleanest car on the road but dammit was it one of the fastest. It gave modern V8's a run for their money on the southern California freeways. God dam I miss that car!!!

[@cpjones1989]

Is that a Daytona sharking in the background? Looks like it's filmed around Cambridgeshire or Oxfordshire not sure lol