THE ICONIC & CLASSIC SALES AT NEC 14th & 15th November 2026

+ buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) 285 •Purchased by the present custodian as a dismantled project after at least 15 years in storage, this 260Z has since undergone a comprehensive restoration to a fast-road specification, retaining the model’s distinctive character while enhancing its performance and usability •Stripped to a bare shell, the body was repaired, prepared and refinished in yellow, with restoration extending to the engine bay, door shuts, wheel arches, interior and underside. A comprehensive photographic record documents the work throughout •The original engine has been replaced by a rebuilt L28 straight-six, featuring a rebored block, forged pistons and rods, uprated and ported cylinder head, racing camshaft, triple Dellorto carburettors, 123 electronic ignition and Z Story exhaust system. Further enhancements include an uprated cooling system, performance clutch and lightened flywheel, with rolling-road tuning completed •Correspondence from 2021 records limited-slip differential work commissioned directly with RT Quaife Engineering Ltd, complementing the car’s performance-focused drivetrain •The chassis and handling have received equal attention, including adjustable BC coil-overs, Silver Project suspension components, adjustable rear links and replacement bushes, with final geometry and alignment work. Period-style Z Story alloy wheels are shod with Nankang AR-1 tyres •Braking is upgraded with a Wilwood front conversion incorporating multi-piston calipers and vented, drilled and grooved discs, complemented by a Wilwood one-inch master cylinder •The bespoke interior, by Bernard Newbury at a cost of £5,260, features Porsche Braun Premium Nappa leather, OMP bucket seats with perforated centres and embroidered detailing, while retaining the original-style dashboard instruments and period-style wood-rim steering wheel •Finished with a rear spoiler, black and silver number plates and twin exhaust outlets, the car is accompanied by collated invoices, purchase records and photographic documentation. Subsequently maintained by L M Supercars, a full schedule of works is available upon request A comprehensive, photographically documented restoration with L28 power, uprated running gear and approximately £82,000 invested in parts and works. Seller Rating: ««««¶ Score 109 / 135 Lot 464 1974 Datsun 260Z - Bespoke Registration: GDT 333N Chassis No.: RS30-000240 Estimate: £40,000 - £45,000 Specialist: Charles Smalley Telephone No: 07421 007866 More Details Lot 464 Bid On Lot 464