1970 Datsun 240Z Series I

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.  

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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The 1970 Datsun 240Z marked a turning point in sports car history, introducing Japanese engineering to a market dominated by European and American brands. Developed by Nissan and sold under the Datsun name in the U.S., the 240Z was designed to offer performance, style, and reliability at an affordable price. It featured a sleek, aerodynamic body styled by Yoshihiko Matsuo, and a 2.4-liter inline-six engine producing 151 horsepower, paired with a four-speed manual transmission.

The car’s independent suspension, front disc brakes, and lightweight construction gave it agile handling and impressive performance for its class. Priced under $3,600, the 240Z quickly gained popularity among enthusiasts and racers alike, outselling competitors like the MGB and Triumph TR6. Its success helped establish Nissan as a serious player in the global automotive market and paved the way for future Z-cars.

Beyond its technical merits, the 240Z symbolized a shift in consumer perception—Japanese cars were no longer just economical, but also exciting. As Road & Track (April 1970) reported, “The Datsun Z-car sets new standards in performance and elegance for medium-priced, two-seat GT cars.”

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finish in Silver Metallic (901) over black vinyl interior

• Powered by a 2.4-liter inline-six engine producing 151 hp

• Four-speed manual transmission

• The chassis number (HLS30-07762) decodes as:

  • H – Left-hand drive (U.S. market)

  • L – L-series engine (inline-six)

  • S30 – Model code for the original 240Z

  • 07762 - Sequential production number

Features

• Independent MacPherson struts (front), Chapman struts (rear)

• Front disc brakes, rear drums

• Bucket seats

• 160-mph speedometer and 8,000-rpm tachometer (6,500 redline)

• Digital AM/FM stereo

• 14-inch Konig alloy wheels with hubcaps

• BFGoodrich Radial T/A P205/70R14 tires

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Areas of missing paint on driver’s front fender, driver’s side of cowl panel, and driver’s rear fender

• Paint bubbling on passenger side of cowl panel

• Windshield wipers are detached (but included)

• Jeco clock does not work

Ownership History

This 1970 Datsun 240Z is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.