This Is The Best Looking Custom Convertible 240Z You'll Ever See

"DailyTurismo" (thedailyturismo) 06/02/2016 at 13:06 • Filed to: Daily Turismo, Blog, 240Z, Nissan, Datsun, Custom, Convertible

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More often than not, when you find an inexpensive classic with the keywords “custom” in the description, the resulting object looks like Amber Heard’s face after the reviews of Mortdecai hit news stands. This next “custom,” however, bucks those trends and looks surprisingly together for a...well...Frankenstein. Find this !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! offered for $12,000 in San Diego, CA. Tip from Rob.

That isn’t just a case of weekend in the garage with a set of tools and some Pep Boys bolt on parts — this car is seriously worked over. The original Z roof is long gone and it uses a Mazda Miata (you probably recognized it) windscreen, but the rest is totally custom.

The seller is skimpy on details, but it appears to be powered by one of the later 280Z 2.8 liter inline-6s attached to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The two best things about this build is that 1 — it isn’t a Fauxrarri, but instead the customizer made his own thing, and 2 — it isn’t powered by an iron block 350 mated to a slushbox. If the paint and body look as good in person as they do in these photos, I give this thing three thumbs up.

See another customized car that isn’t a disaster? !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! *In all seriousness, there is nothing funny about domestic violence, and if Depp has been slapping around his wife, one can only hope he spends some time in a prison where a big mean guy named Brutus will crush his gilbert grapes.

Originally posted as !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! on !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Image credits craigslist.

gawdzillla > DailyTurismo 06/02/2016 at 13:16

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for a second i thought it used the s2000 frame just by looking at it

it sucks that you cant put the top “up”

(if i were doing this i’d just throw the 240z panels on the s2000 and call it a day lol)

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > DailyTurismo 06/02/2016 at 13:16

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It’s kind of like a Z8 mated with an Iroc-Z, then left the child with Uncle Datsun Z, with a strict promise to never tell him who his parents were.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > DailyTurismo 06/02/2016 at 13:19

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Wow, what a find. I’m a diehard 240z fan so this is a bit hard to take but the whole thing is well executed.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > DailyTurismo 06/02/2016 at 13:22

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I...I really like this. Seems well done and, as you said, isn’t a custom that was made to look like something it obviously isn’t. I actually think I like this too much. Need to leave the CL ad immediately before something awesomely bad happens to my bank account.

DailyTurismo > Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) 06/02/2016 at 13:25

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Yeah, this is so much better than those fake Ferrari 365 GTB Daytonas that you can find around.

DailyTurismo > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 06/02/2016 at 13:26

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Yes...that is disturbing...but appropriate. The proportions of BMW’s Zed-Eight, but the fit/finish of a Cam e ro....and it drives like a Z without a roof.

DailyTurismo > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/02/2016 at 13:28

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I love original clean Zs more than the 350V8-slushbox on hideous wheels customs that appear constantly on craigslist/eBay...but this thing isn’t hideous and still has a clutch pedal.

My bird IS the word > DailyTurismo 06/02/2016 at 13:33

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Not sure about the windshield, but a lot of this was from an aftermarket/factory authorized company. looks like some additional bodywork on top of that.

Life and Times of Magoo: The People's Champ > DailyTurismo 06/02/2016 at 13:33

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HOLY SHIT. I LOVE THIS. ALL CAPS. SORRY NOT SORRY

Seriously. Unhealthy levels of want.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > DailyTurismo 06/02/2016 at 13:36

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It just looks like it has bits and parts taken from all kinds of different vehicles but in a way that just works. Almost like the guy picked out the aspects of various cars he likes and instead of piecing together parts that don’t work, he had them fashioned to work.

You’ve really got me with this one.

DailyTurismo > Life and Times of Magoo: The People's Champ 06/02/2016 at 13:37

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ITS OKAY AT LEAST YOU USED PUNCTUATION

DailyTurismo > My bird IS the word 06/02/2016 at 13:38

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You think this is not a one-off? What company built it?

Blondude > DailyTurismo 06/02/2016 at 13:43

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The front makes me think of Aston Martin circa 1980 for some reason. I like.

My bird IS the word > DailyTurismo 06/02/2016 at 13:50

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its really hard to find reference, but I can show you a few cars with similar head/taillights:

http://datsun.offerclassiccars.com/datsun-zseries…

http://downtownmotorcarsales.com/datsun/111033-…

Its wierd, these all seem to be green, this one is different but the company WAS authorized by datsun/nissan

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/3…

then again according to wikipedia there is a ton of kit makers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_S3…

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > DailyTurismo 06/02/2016 at 13:51

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This is my dad’s car. This car is set up for SCCA Solo Autocross and hill climbs. Every part has a purpose including the functional hood scoop.

DailyTurismo > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/02/2016 at 13:56

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Nice! Love the headlight covers.

PorkchoPlissken > DailyTurismo 06/02/2016 at 14:08

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Am I the only one that doesn’t like this? Just because it’s well executed does not mean it works.

Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom > DailyTurismo 06/02/2016 at 14:30

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No interior photos? Seller fail .

Overall I dig it, but I think the factory Z headlights would’ve looked better though.

gmctavish needs more space > DailyTurismo 06/02/2016 at 15:36

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I almost don't believe that it doesn't have a 350 and a th350 or 700r4

DailyTurismo > gmctavish needs more space 06/02/2016 at 15:43

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...with a tiny air cleaner feeding a giant Holley 850CFM double pumper that is mounted on a 1960s era stock intake manifold.

daender > DailyTurismo 06/02/2016 at 20:47

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Too bad the owner/builder didn’t think far enough ahead to swap in the Miata’s softtop mechanism and/or hard mounts for the OEM hardtop. If you look carefully in the 2nd picture, then you can see the Miata’s striker plates on the interior side of the windshield frame corners.

Nauraushaun > DailyTurismo 06/02/2016 at 23:14

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It’s pretty nice, but I sort of wish it was a straight convertible rather than all the other work that’s been done. But at least it’s done well!

Mike > My bird IS the word 07/12/2017 at 23:08

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It’s definitely a one off