JDM Legends-Built Restomod ’72 Datsun 240z 

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They're honestly the best looking Japanese car ever no doubt about it

Owning a '72 240Z is a social experience. EVERYONE loves that car - from guys who drive large pickups, own muscle cars, to anyone you might meet at the grocery store. I get 2-3 compliments everytime I drive my 240 with bad paint. Everyone loves that car! There is nothing like it on the roads today.

JDM Legends was a great TV Show I hope it comes back. Great build.

This is honestly one of my dream cars.

If you could stop posting videos on the 240z that would be great…you’re making buying one rather difficult ;) another great example 👌🏽

When asked about the dyno numbers: "I don't remember the numbers" Ah, spoken like a true car guy! Very tastefully put together build though. Can't fault anything. L-series engine, triple sidedrafts, great wheels, dual stack exhaust, I mean, it all just works. I'd be envious, but I own practically the same car, but with a more stock interior and no flares. It always puts a smile on my face, thankful to have it! :D

Thank you guys for making these episodes, it really takes us away from all the chaos going on in the world. ♥

The 240z goes down as one of my all-time favorite automotive designs ever. I can still remember the impact that this car had on me when it first came to the States (I wasn't even yet 10 years old.) To me, the Z's lines are simply timeless - that it only grows better looking with the passing of time is a testament to this. Conversely, in my opinion the test of time will not be nearly as kind to so many of today's cars (including the current Supra) thanks in part to the various safety regulations todays designers must try to overcome. Regulations that did not exist back when the 240z was designed.

I had a 1977 260Z. The car was fun and the seats were so comfortable. I loved the sound of the engine!

Man what I would give to have a 240z or 260z or 280z. They are my dream car. The sound and the look is just something I would trade anything for.

Those LA shots are bringing back the memories of when I drove my second Z over the dangerously high bridge. Oh man the shots I took in the the docks where glorious.

I love how he mentions the FRS/BRZ, I definitely think they have some lines from the original Z in them

One of my favorites next to that square body 510🥰

I finally saw a stock Datsun Z today for the first time in real life.. they sit up soooooOoo high lol. Man was it weird sitting up that high, there’s like a foot and a half of ground clearance.

One year later and Larry Chen can drive up in Orange Bang ! Rob at Z Car Garage put his energy into sorting out the BANG in the ORANGE. He changed the Bang in your ears and ride ,into BANG from every performance part Larry had hung on his Pride and Joy , now it's a full Samurai Japanese Ferrari. And Orange Bang is a Samurai of Z Cars today. Dec 2021. Rewatching and thinking just how much Z Larry has on his Channel. Nobody else covers the Z more. Thank you Mr Chen !

Timeless design..the beauty of enginering..good job Datsun..

I love the diversity Larry has going with autofocus, one day he’s shooting a Guntherwerks Porsche, the next is a clean modest Z build

The face touch @ 0:05 is a universal "they are watching and I'm proud of my car" sign.

This is what I was hoping Fugu Z would turn out like, when they first teased it. IMO this is pretty much aesthetically perfect.

I bought my 280Z yesterday, we didn’t even get it on the trailer and people were taking pictures and asking about it. On the 3 hour drive home, people had their phones out their cars taking pics, they are just a fantastic car

Aloha from Kauai, HI, thank you so much for the great videos on Japan cars. My son has a Skyline R32GTR he bought from Japan & shipped it here. It's in Honolulu right getting the engine rebuilt, he fried it. I'm trying to learn as much as I can about these vehicles, the builds are amazing. Myself, I was a VW geek in the late 70s early 80s, various street cars & a 59 KG race car that ran low 11s (backyard built). Again thanks for the great photos & videos, you're the man. Aloha nui loa. Also mhalo for coverage of the Hawaii car culture.

Had one of these in the 80’s that I paid 600.00 for. Aww man I wish I would’ve held on to it.

This model of Z was what I learned to drive in back in the '90's it's on my auto bucket list

You did it again Larry. I, personally, am super grateful for EVERY SINGLE s30 Z that you profile. I almost wish that it was the only car you focused on. I can't wait to start working on my 260z. I just have to move into my next place to have the garage space to bring it over. Thanks to all these profiles, I am pretty sure I know how I am going to build mine. In your experience do many people keep them green? I see tons of white, black, red and blue builds, but rarely Leaf Green.

My god the realtionship between larry and this man is ozzing off the screen. It's almost like you're a part of them when they did this video

I can totally relate. I get more thumbs up than any other car and stories of how they had one in high school in my 70 510. Love it.

It must of been amazing to see a Z pull along side you almost 50 years ago.. Absolutely stunning cars!

Im Glad we have the Best Representative for the Z Cars.

Something about the "panda" look just works with a clean build!

Of course it's a beautiful car... But I have to say to Larry and team, your eyes for perspective and use of ambient color palette is absolutely best in class! Photography with the highest merit! Loving your work guys!

Larry is my spirit animal

That 240 is absolutely gorgeous 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Larry are awesome dude THANK YOUR for making video keep making please...!

Good to see the stock engine given the proper treatment rather than something silly like a late model 4-banger turbo stuck in it!

That is gorgeous! lost for words with this one Larry

Great build! I ran out of gas on my first drive as well lol. Lucky to have picked mine up when I did.

That headliner, very nice

No Larry...you are known for your amazing automotive photography.

Bro your videos ending clip @20:30 doesn't get enough love. Its so well done!

Very nice..I remember seeing it on Japanese Classics when they were doing the rebuild..very good choice to keep it L-series..🏁

Every car guy-“it’s just so visceral!!”

Love seeing the classic JDM cars

I remember seeing this car when I was a teenager... Its a long time ago but it is still admirable platform

Many years ago I had a 71 240Z one of my very favorite cars

Well this is a first....First time IVE seen this car before Larry shot it. I saw this car in SuperStreet . I actually have two copies around here. I think the build is ,a good normal build. Which is all that is needed in an old Z. Just how Youthful they STILL are 40plus years later ! Nobody " human" , can get in a Z and NoT ,smile! Great build, it's how they should be, a Japanese Ferrari I could watch the opening ,cinematic....for hours !

The dashboard is the sexiest dashboard of the 240z's time.

That’s a badass looking Datsun 😍

Best looking z I have seen

Thanks again ,Larry..

Such a beauty from all angles

Older cars are much more approachable! Love it! Way to go Eric at jdm-L!

Perfect plates.

240zs tick pretty much every box for me and this is no exception....great looks, great sound, RWD, not too common, light, kinda classy but not snobby, trackable, showable.....yes yes yes. Stick one in front of Larry Chen and you've got instant poster material. Now, how much have I got in my bank account.....

I wished I could afford something as beautiful as this!

Another one of my favorite cars that was at ZCon!

Whoa Larry I didn't know you had a 240z?!

Amazing build car looks amazing 🤩

The sound of the exhaust?!?!.... 🔥🔥🔥

“Again” count 17 haha, his cars are sick though! Can’t wait to see what he does with the new A90 again haha cheers!

Looks sooooo clean!! Well done my dude.🤙

Thank you, Yoli!!! Boo!!!

Very nice. I hope my brother restores his 1973 C110 Skyline coupe soon.

I love the Z lineup 🤘🏽🔥

Absolutely stunning 240z wow

Found it , this car was cover featured Oct 2018 Super Street Magazine. Same issue has a Datsun Z 1972 with LS turbo swap. Two Z 's in one issue from Super Clean Resto Mod to Extreme Sick Z.

Shout out to Whitehead Performance in Toronto currently rebuilding my 1977 280 Z with, you guessed it, triple OER carb set up.

Awesome feature, I have a Z myself and I can’t wait until mine is that clean, if ever!

Amazing whip

Beautiful!!!

I don’t know how many times I’ve watched wangan midnight

I really like this guy

Yeah I agree. When I drive my 66 datsun roadster. Everyone wants to tell me about how they use to have one. Even though my roadsters kinda beat up. Ppl just love Datsuns

A '79 280zx was one of two cars I had before my "first" car. Smelled like mildew, vapor locked when it warmed up, but hauled ass on rotten tires. Mom said it ran like a scalded dog/ American car culture lol

I love these lines

Such a legend car 240z

Awesome Z, great engine note.

I've had a question about this build for a while now that I can't seem to find an answer to. The specs say that they put a 205/50R15 tire on a 9" wheel on the fronts. Those tires have a wheel width range of 5.5-7.5", meaning at least a 1.5" stretch on the tire! Am I even correct on that? If so, has it impacted performance or longevity of the of the build?

I like tons of cars. I LOVE the Fairlady Z

Your RESTORED 240Z MAKE INTERESTED WITH IT!!!

always the best hoonigan content ! love watching

Gorgeous car

Funny ! Now that Orange Bang has been upgraded to 2.0. Hoonigan Auto Focus. Should do a shoot with the Z cars featured, in Auto Focus. A canyon run.Juat a few not more than 5 S30's. That would be Great !

Absolutely beautiful ❤️ Larry your shoots are always fantastic!! I love the older Z's and the British styling cues are so ever apparent which is creates a stunningly beautiful car. You gotta shoot a MK1 MR2 Larry 😏

Beautiful cat! I have a 1970 myself I'm currently restoring. Only thing this car needs is tightening of the fan belt! That squeal ruined that beautiful exhaust note!!!!

@larrychen love all your videos! Recent subscriber, and ive enjoyed watching many of your covers. Im actually in the middle of my own 280zx resto project right now, so its nice to see some of your videos including the Z cars, and collecting ideas and information about different parts i can look into. Keep up the good work man!

Larry can you focus on sung khan datsun?

That’s a Squid Seining Boat not a tug boat. Just want to put that out there.

wish I kept mine..Beautiful set of wheels...

Nice. I would have gone with the zero badge look, but that is me. I am sure this car gets a lot of double takes.

SUPERB.

Love it! Great build.

Love the car just not mad on the grey bolt on guards

they do such good work, wish i could afford it lol

See now THAT’S a clean looking Z

Love, love, love this car!

Where can I get my dash re-wrapped like that? Looks great, a little shinier than stock.

the 240z truly is the paragon of automotive design, even when we can argue that it was designed as a economy coupe. The reality is that the design has proven to be timeless. Light weight distribution, basic transportation that can ultimately be customized to higher output tune up. I read a lot of articles about who truly was the mastermind behind the design of the car, ultimately Nissan hired sub-contractors as advisors to bring a well round about design. Here we are 50+ years later and this car has stand the test of time in terms of design. I see bits and pieces of the Jaguar E and the Toyota 2000GT. However, it seems that Nissan has missed the mark in designing a version that pays true homage to the original design. From 1990 to 2000 the car lost its identity, it was not until the 350z that design started to look back at the 1969 240Z. I urge Nissan to incorporate and bring back the 240z into the new design of the 2021 z. The 72 Datsun on this video truly is a awesome example of automotive engineering.

4:30 That sounds exactly like what Mazda did decades later, when the MX5 went from NA6 to NA8. Just mix and match until the old parts run out.

nice stance. the 240 is my favorite