1970 Classic Used Cars Blue Nissan 240Z
In mid-1971 the B-pillar side badges were restyled with the letter Z vent, and the vents were eliminated from Two vents were included in the rear hatch below the glass molding. The early 1970 model 240Z had a chrome "240Z" badge on the B-pillar quarter panel. The 1970 240Z was introduced to the American market by Yutaka Katayama, president of Nissan Motors USA operations, widely known as Mr.K.
1970 Classic Used Cars Red Nissan 240Z
Front disc brakes and rear drums were standard. A 4-wheel independent suspension consisted of MacPherson struts in front (borrowed from the Datsun Laurel C30) and Chapman struts in back. A less common 3-speed automatic transmission was optional from 1971 on, and had a "Nissan Full Automatic" badge. The engine, based on the Datsun 510's 4-cylinder, produced 150 hp (112 kW) and came with a 5-speed manual transmission (240Z models received the L24 2.4 litre engine and a 4-speed manual). The Fairlady Z was introduced in late 1969 as a 1970 model, with the L20A 2.0 litre straight-6 SOHC engine, rear wheel drive, and a stylish coupe body.