Like clockwork, Collins sets about with the automotive treasure before him.
While the car isn’t perfect, originality is what sparks his interest – a look under the hood reveals a numbers-matching 2.4-liter engine, factory rated for 150 horsepower (a respectable number in the day).
We also learn that except for a thorough respray, rear window louvers, and a replacement clock and radio, this Datsun 240Z Japanese-made sports car is stock.
Air conditioning got installed later, but the addition was via a factory-authorized dealer, 38,000 miles on the odometer adds to the appeal of this sports car, too.
Collins also lucks into a pair of classic Kawasaki motorcycles, including one with 967 miles.
The Significance Of The Datsun 240Z Sports Car
Dennis Collins Hits the Jackpot with a Rare 1972 Datsun 240Z in an Exciting Barn-Find Expedition