Here is a very good looking 1974 Datsun 260Z. The Z cars were very successful for Datsun and greatly helped increase dealer showroom traffic.
The 260Z was produced for about 15 months, from the fall of 1973 to the very end of 1974. There were two distinct styles therein: the 1974 cars, and a three-month run of what are alternately known as either 1974½ or 1975 cars.
The original Z car was the Datsun 240Z. When the Datsun 240Z was introduced it was one of the most popular two seat sport cars on the market. Buyers liked the styling, it’s power and performance.
The 240Z was the first Z car to hit the American market and was derived from the Nissan Fairlady Z which was produced for the Japanese market only. The cars were first internationally marketed with the Datsun brand and with the third generation the Datsun name was dropped with all future Z’s carrying the Nissan badge.
The original body shell of the 240 Z continued on with the 260Z and 280Z models however the engine sizes increased along the way.
The Nissan Z cars were produced by Nissan through seven generations since 1969.
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The 1970’s transformed the automobile industry in many ways. New federal safety regulations affected engine horsepower along with several safety features all of which was mandatory. The 240Z came out in 1969 prior to these new regulations and as a result many felt that the handling of the 240Z’s was much better than with the later two 260 and 280 models which had heavy and clumsy bumpers and added weight. This is why the 240Z’s appear generally more popular.
Changes from the 240Z to the 260Z included a totally changed interior, a stronger chassis and a rear anti-roll bar. The Datsun 260Z exterior had larger bumpers and new taillights.
The Datsu 260Z’s were produced for about 15 months from the fall of 1973 to the end of 1974.
The 1974 Datsun 260Z Specifications
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