This Datsun 240Z Gives A Rocket Feeling

“Racing, it’s not about the race-it’s about the trip” says Taz Harvey. “I mean, the trip is fabulous. Going down there, living in Mexico for two weeks, it’s an adventure.”
Beginning with a well-handling Datsun 510 for the La Carrera Panamericana, Harvey realized after a few years of strong results that a faster car was needed to challenge for outright stage victories-and maybe eventually-a win.
“The natural progression was the Z,” he said. This one actually came to him-some customers at the dealer he was at wanted to trade it in on a used pickup truck before converting it from an automatic-equipped street car to a 240Z ready for road rallying.
“It has about 220 horsepower at the wheels-for 2,400-lbs, it gets with the program pretty good…” Harvey says. “On crowned roads in Mexico, when you’re going 100 mph, you’re constantly putting in steering input. That’s what makes it exciting…you’re really going fast.”
Last year, Harvey and co-driver Rudy Vadjak finished first in Histórica B and sixth overall.
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[@hussguy1990]

one of the only car channels that doesn't use awful generic house music.

[@Technoplasm]

this is the third classic z video, and I still wouldn't mind a couple more.

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It's actually the fourth. By the time I finish my '71 this channel will be 1/4 Z-car videos.

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pics

[@diegocalcagno5102]

Time flies when you´re having fun. An 8 minutes film seems like 3 or 4 minutes. Magnificent as always.

[@VictorManuel-pf7se]

It takes deep pockets to race vintage, everything seems to break all the time. I got quite tired of that with my s30. It's a beautiful car but the cancer in combination with 40+ year old parts, and the investment of time was unfortunately a deal breaker for me. Hopefully with success i will afford to race vintage autos. The old and wise seem to give these Z's the best life. Great video as always, brought good and bitter memories.

[@Edde2016]

I'd be curious to know how much he spends to race in mexico for two weeks. I'd bet with support staff its not cheap.

[@olderrol1968]

was looking to purchase a 510 just love how those cars were made growing up in Jamaica that was the arrow of racing cuz we are a third world country we are a little bit behind in mother and car.I would love to do one of those races. man you're living your dream

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All Time favorite car of mine. Stunning and Mesmerizing

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Refreshing to see someone who prioritizes the handling above all!

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Hello fellow motorhead scrolling down the comment section!

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the 70's, when cars had real style and character. the 240z is definitely a legend.

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In this random video I will just express my mind.. just had my heart shattered and found out that love is as cruel as it can be sometimes. What a terrible day today. i wish I was as free as the ride in a car. Thanks for posting the video, it was a distraction. Inspiration to find freedom again.

[@adriankysik7635]

I've got both 280Z and 240Z - so freaking amazin cars... Suspension, handling, steering, power - Those cars are absolutely awesome.

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The fairlady z has always an incredible euro style with the art of samurai and the spirit of his owner, that's the reason I love these cars, and I won't give up until I buy mine.

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Petrolicious is about quality not quantity, it´s not about the numbers it´s about being awesome every week. I get it though, You feel like such a great channel should be more recognized, and I totally agree. It´s very easy to spot a real car-lover, he/she is suscribed to Petrolicious, ;) (I don´t work for them, I just like the cannel)

[@reionmiller9289]

The swerve into the puddle of water is the most beautiful thing I have seen in a while.

[@InvincibleExtremes]

thats why I love my 240z project. they are timeless classics

[@Fishonwayne10]

Thank you for doing another Datsun Z video. I have watched the others many times. Not nearly enough quality Z videos exist, and yours are the best. Cheers!

[@tonys9353]

Classic cars are the best to me!❤️ I really love this channel, thanks a lot!

[@Joao.Sanches]

this paint scheme is just gorgeous,congratulations,absolutely bealtifull

[@clubracer6]

Your work is epic! I never skip the ad because you guys deserve every penny! Do agree with the other commenter on cutting in on the engine noise. Keep em coming though!

[@r2jbros510]

Nice car. 240Z is a legend, would like to have one someday :)

[@blackstonedaze8983]

7:10 mark. Bad ass shot! I think the music kicks ass. Makes me feel like I'm back in the era the car came out

[@robertoms]

Gotta love that classic 240Z sound!

[@rubensflorentino548]

It is so hard for me to say which is my favorite episode of Petrolicious... I know some people will complain about the music being over the sound of the engine but isn't it the most freaking awesome sound track ever found in a video about car???? Cool Z by the way .

[@the_katman2181]

Mr Harvey, you have one sweet looking and sounding car. Lucky man.

[@princenissan9121]

This video made me smile

[@fadedjate7230]

I always loved 240z's one of my dream cars.

[@rjs15570]

bravo, finally back to the great episode that are film quality!

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I'm a big Datsun/Nissan fan, but I would love to see more on a the 60s S roadster in his collection. I also noticed the Try Ermish 510 sticker on the front. Fun times.

[@mereclander]

Very good vídeo editing and music. And, of course, amazing car.

[@aaronricker7768]

The shots in this video were taken somewhere near my hometown! I used to drive on those roads all the time!

[@jonnyrocket]

another great - great episode... awesome music, cutting and color... thumbs up...

[@MrFixITGuy]

Thank you Petrolicious! Yet another awesome video with an awesome car keep them coming.

[@ValenNitto]

That z is living it's life to the fullest.

[@Datsun280zeeee]

Beautiful z, wished mine looked like that

[@415s30]

Mine is orange, I don't like their front air dam but I suspect they packed it full of cooling etc. so they need it, especially in Mexico heat. I have a BRE spook, they are functional and look great, but he probably has a huge oil cooler etc...but it looks like a crap 80's body kit add on.

[@izzelyy3189]

Awesome car, awesome songs, awesome stories. Love that :)

[@IsadoreWoW]

This dude has a Grom, just that alone makes him cool, all the other stuff just adds to that

[@CARSONBOARD]

Really good work guys. One day I hope to work with you guys you guys inspired me!

[@craigrchee]

Your channel is awesome too - two of the few KZbin channels I follow.

[@CARSONBOARD]

Thanks!

[@dillydean]

this is one of my dream JDM cars! so sick! i love this video!

[@ONEGUYCars]

The 510 featured looked pretty awesome too... Would love to hear the engine sound a little more

[@niceprince]

Great video guys really appreciate the content. I might suggest you use no music at all since you seem to let it overpower the video. In fact maybe upload 2 versions one with and one unedited just raw sound?

[@DrivingDallas214]

beautifully shot as usual

[@jeremyw5]

I'm so glad I own one of these.

[@karlo.horvatin]

Hate it when such a lovely machines are turned into a billboards

[@macxgeek]

Cool video but please get into the details for us. Discuss the mods, what's under the hood, etc

[@invinciblejets4690]

More exhaust less music!!!

[@YFZ52]

What a beautiful shot at 0:34

[@grooks10]

Love the music in this one. Great video!

[@DariusSinclair]

I love this car sooooo much.

[@golfo0011]

Another great video again!! Thaks for the music.

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amazing shots, like always

[@mattishereforu6086]

That engine looks so cool

[@Ekib-Niatnuom]

Always a good vids. Exceptional music this time.

[@usergonemad]

Great video, great car, great owner. Only one thing you left out: he calls it a 240Z, but painted 260Z on the fender. Why? If it started as a 260Z and became a 240Z-spec during race prep (or the other way around) that'd be neat to know.

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Nice car mate few cool ones in the shed 😀👍

[@konradpaulsen5022]

Hey man...top classic...great work, congrats!

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This guy is cool as hell.

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Taz Harvey, what a dope name!

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this is more like the petrolicious I'm use to. A bit about the driver a bit about the car and very laid back love for cars!

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Nice Surfer Music.

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when i saw the notification for this i spit out a little coffee in joy

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Yet another great video.

[@j17b8198]

I've been looking for a datsun project car for a while now and I've yet to find one that I can afford. And it seems like every time I tell myself to just give up on looking for one I either see one in person, or one on youtube and I'm forced to keep looking. I'll find you one day, 240z, one day.

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j17b8198 Keep looking. I found one in pieces on an Indian rez in CA. $5,000. Some assembly required but it runs.

[@hydra1894]

another nice video ! You should look for an Alfetta gtv6 sometimes, the engine sounds even better

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Love the channel but please lower the volume of the music I wan't to hear engine music . Always great music jut drop the db's

[@MoyaMotorsportsRacing]

Just saw your Carrera videos...awesome!

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Cool man...I bought Larry Oka's 3rd to last ITC 510.

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Met wife hitchhiking, awesome, kudos

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This is the kinda vids I reaaalllly like! Great car :)

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This year the Panamericana start in Querétaro. 🇲🇽

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Very cool car info like the Datsun z cars

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Cool guy and story. Another great vid, but agree that I'd like to hear move engine and revs.

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This was excellent!

[@edwinthompson159]

Great video as usual. It would be great if you could include soundtrack song list -- like the comment below, I would like to know what was the jazz song?

[@studid55]

I wish they would do a karmann ghia.... beautiful car!

[@dennisvanderben2719]

the gearing must make this nuts!

[@Goathierbmw]

2:28 RX8 tailights !

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Goathier NO ONE CARES!!!

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Reeks of Paul Newman. I love it.

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[@CarlitosCarStories]

Buying a Z31 friday

[@clarencedeberry108]

i hope it is good to you.

[@CarlitosCarStories]

thanks brotha

[@TheHooniverse]

Congrats, I had a Z31 in college... still miss it. - JG

[@mattyredrock]

Awesomeness.

[@Pvlax191]

Didn't Petrolicious used to let us here the car? Was this one electric or something because i couldn't tell...

[@PeterSyravong]

Why in the world would anyone gives this video a thumbs down?

[@PoorManMods]

god i want one so bad!

[@MitchDenham]

Wait. Is it a 240Z or a 260Z? I know the title of the video says 240Z, but the decal on the fender at 7:46 says 'DATSUN 260Z'? Regardless, nice video with a cool story - Just wish there was less music and more engine sound.

[@mynuts99]

judging by the rear side windows, I'm pretty sure it's a 260z

[@christ510]

Its a 260Z and he even says its a 260Z, but in the start he calls it a 240z Lol..Question why does the title say 240z is because they will get more hits.

[@racketman2u]

What does it matter? They are all the same car, with basically very minor changes; the later models a little heavier, but not a problem, just add a few more horsepower. (I've owned a 1972 240Z, my missus had a 260Z, and my last car was a US 280Z converted to RHD and the EFI swapped for triple Mikunis)

[@christ510]

It's a 260Z which is not a 240Z. Just saying.

[@jackallen6261]

No C J It was not, the 260 was one year only. 1974, I had a 260 it used a 2.6 liter engine where the earlier (as he says in the video 1972) had a 2.4 liter engine. Cool car either way.

[@Carstuff111]

Mmmmmm vintage Z race car!!

[@HereIsMyOffer]

Man, these cars used to be cheap and readily available here in Australia ...

[@firecrakka]

No...they aren't. I'm guessing it's been a while since you looked.

[@HereIsMyOffer]

I said used to be.

[@firecrakka]

Haha... you did to. My eyes don't seem to be working tonight. . Apologies.

[@HereIsMyOffer]

Lol.. done it myself many a time.

[@NanoCryptoCurrency]

It's almost like time changes that. It's going to suck once 180sx and similar cars follow.

[@josecalmas]

tell this guy That in México we can tell That his Datsun is not a Ferrari, we also Know about cars.

[@Ryce_Cubed]

What he meant was due to the rarity that a car like that could have in a country like Mexico. It definitely is no Ferrari or Porsche, but it definitely has the same sort of effect on a crowd

[@burlatsdemontaigne6147]

Yeah, I don't think he meant any disrespect to the petrolheads of Mexico.

[@josecalmas]

Well ive seen a lot of those, but i can be also a petrolhead

[@twizzy8783]

Ryce Cubed you are wrong, he said "it might as well be a Ferrari because they've never seen one before"

[@Ryce_Cubed]

Patrick, he says right after that about how he believes that the 240z is competitor with the older 911s and Ferraris so that is what I was following on by what I meant

[@christopheragostinelli5432]

A sincerely brilliant video. One thing, stop hyping up Datsun Z cars before they cost more than I can afford haha. All joking aside, a brilliant video yet again, thank you

[@seansmile]

Woe thats the dream

[@colindavis2031]

Video title says 240z... Owner calls it z... Car says 260z... What is it? 240 or 260?

[@firecrakka]

Probably a 240z running the L26 motor.

[@detective3728]

Ya, this what happend when its okay to be transgender....

[@SmellyAlways]

260 and 240 are same shape and code (z31) so people often call one the other but they have small differences between them

[@Wangan280z]

My 280z has parts from 240's and 260's... Its the same shell people. Besides the vin, some interior trim, a few very slight body modifications and the bumpers, all 1969 1/2-1978 Z's are the same, even horsepower differs only a little in between changes to the engine sizes from the factory. The Z cars numbers refer to the engine size in liters. 240-2.4l 260-2.6l 280-2.8l All inline sixes, with 4 speeds until 76 when they offered the first optional 5-speed. My 280Z has mostly 240z interior and tail lights, original 2.8l but with the turbo manifold and 5 speed of a later 280zx. Love that parts interchange!👍

[@SmellyAlways]

***** Nissan reffer to body as z31

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

what a fun car.

[@hammies4jayjay]

omg i saw footage took in veracruz. no freaking way,. one of those spots was only 10 minute drive away and i missed it

[@lukemerton7151]

My dream car, they are so few in Australia and they all have huge Price tags 😥😥

[@Motul]

Love this :)

[@Bossconovitch]

Why'd you guys post this, it reminds me that my z isn't done yet ;-;

[@415s30]

I am almost done with mine, I have been slowly going over it for years, mechanicals have been done for awhile but I still need to replace the fenders/hood and paint the front. I fixed the back up like new with new lights and a BRE spoiler. I got a rear disk kit and it is great! Keep going, it will get there!

[@rblbatb]

great car. great owner. cool video. p.s. turn down the music.

[@JAlfredoMoralesV]

🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽♥️México♥️🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@jaredsmith4944]

I have a 280zx and Everytime I take it out I have people taking pictures, wanting to talk to me about it, and I've had countless offers to buy it. if you like attention, an old z car is the way to go.

[@taylorhelm8627]

Please more Z and BMW 2002 vids!

[@aleoimpala]

Nice ride (And good music too... What is it?)