Meticulously Built Datsun 240z Safari Rally Special

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  • There’s nothing like getting to the point in life where you can buy and build the exact version of a car that you had a model of when you were a kid. For Randy Jaffe, that car was a Datsun 240z Safari rally car. And when the opportunity came to buy a base to build off of, the lengthy story of his build ensued.
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  • @LarryChenPhoto
    @LarryChenPhoto  3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    If you want to support Autofocus directly head over to larrychenprints.com/. Each print comes with Larry Chen Peeker stickers and more!

    • @jeffconley819
      @jeffconley819 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This I have to say is one of my favorite videos . The passion clearly shines through . I’ve had my 1972 fir 31 years and can’t even imagine parting with it. And this garage.....WOW. Thank you Larry

    • @dakotaskaggs1469
      @dakotaskaggs1469 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please do a video on bisforbuild's v10 swapped 240z

  • @michaelshepherd7572
    @michaelshepherd7572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This may be the best AutoFocus ever.

  • @HoosierHacker
    @HoosierHacker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I met Randy and Rob at Amelia island. It was a blast chatting with them.

  • @EvanEzewski
    @EvanEzewski 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can I get that jumping safari t-shirt!?!

  • @305dadecounty_grabberbluem5
    @305dadecounty_grabberbluem5 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How can we get that T-Shirt?????????????

  • @dannyharris8607
    @dannyharris8607 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I wish all car collectors were like this man. You can almost feel the passion for Datsun flowing through him.🏁🏁🏁

    • @nismo1480
      @nismo1480 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Randy is a good friend of mine, he is the most passionate person I’ve ever met. I sold him the orange 46 car in this video and I was honored to have one of my car go into such an amazing collection and to such an amazing person.

    • @dannyharris8607
      @dannyharris8607 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nismo1480 Wow. What a great story! My parents were living in Kenya at that time, and my Dad still has the old black and white photos of the East African Safari rally- including the Datsun - I think. I was born in Malawi too!👍🥃

    • @apIthletIcc
      @apIthletIcc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Let's start a petition to remove Brie and put him in the 400Z commercials from here on out. Like for real this man is too dope not to try to get him a deal with Nissan

  • @SeanOBryanZZ
    @SeanOBryanZZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    The z car features keep me inspired to keep working on my car. Thank you Larry.

    • @apIthletIcc
      @apIthletIcc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh hai, i think we're friends on fb lol My alt account is almost all Nissan owners lmao

    • @SeanOBryanZZ
      @SeanOBryanZZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@apIthletIcc how do I find you on FB

    • @apIthletIcc
      @apIthletIcc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SeanOBryanZZ Checked my alt account, it was a different Sean O'Bryan lol 😂 how TF lol

    • @SeanOBryanZZ
      @SeanOBryanZZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@apIthletIcc must be a cool guy with a name like that!

    • @apIthletIcc
      @apIthletIcc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SeanOBryanZZ Well he *does* have a Nissan. They don't sell those to just anyone, unless it's a juke or rogue 😂

  • @rizwanrafeek7139
    @rizwanrafeek7139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Larry I'm so disappointed that you limited this video only for 37 minutes! Common, we need to hear more of Datsuns and old stories.. Enjoyed every single minute!! :)

  • @mwauramburu
    @mwauramburu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    As a Kenyan and dweller of home of the safari, this makes me very happy!!

  • @MORC
    @MORC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow, I could see the brush strokes in the BRE lettering, great detail shot Larry. The car and paint work are stellar too.
    I love these story heavy episodes Larry, I could do with more of em.

  • @michaelsuga7345
    @michaelsuga7345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The hardbody on the lift needs attention and this episode needs to be longer!!!!

    • @pedrocruz7091
      @pedrocruz7091 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      definitely!! the hardbody needs its own episode

  • @Yeptturbo6969
    @Yeptturbo6969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I want to see a video on that Nissan hardbody pickup on the left next to the Z in the background

  • @clydefrog4959
    @clydefrog4959 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That hardbody on the lift tho...👀👀👀

  • @Carnifex-ze8dp
    @Carnifex-ze8dp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    D21 ON THE LIFT WHAT

  • @ahmadrizkihidayat5139
    @ahmadrizkihidayat5139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Ly head is gonna be the final pieces of this car, maybe🤷‍♂️

  • @apIthletIcc
    @apIthletIcc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When theis guy exists, I rack my mind to understand how people at Nissan thought Brie Larson was the right one to put in a commercial driving the Z35

  • @TheBlueRoomMusic
    @TheBlueRoomMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love datsun Zs so stinking much! I own a 280z that I'm restoring. Haha I laughed at the videos that larry said his z was a rust bucket. Compared to his mine isn't much of a car but someday

  • @MarcS4R
    @MarcS4R 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i could listen for hours.

  • @cx7sleven369
    @cx7sleven369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man! PLEASE Dont drive the retreaded tires on a hot highway! I hope they did a good job structurally on the tire. They look great!!! But I would cry if they came off like the semi truck retreds.

  • @albertramirez797
    @albertramirez797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lots of beautiful cars my eyes were on the mini truck on the rack memories came back when I seen it hell yeah

  • @dylanmccallister1888
    @dylanmccallister1888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is my dream rally car. My dad owned 3 datsun 240z cars from the 70s to right before i was born.
    He talks about the safari cars and bre 510s all the time. Nice fucking car

  • @AliasHSW
    @AliasHSW 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That is what I call revenge on life with starting life with lemons. Bravo!

  • @MrStevoovets
    @MrStevoovets 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Feel like its near to impossible now a days to get into racing. At least it is without deep pockets.

  • @3rd-eye-neenja563
    @3rd-eye-neenja563 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just took mine out ,,,,a minute ago,,,og Inline 6 modded early 260z looks mean and all bussiness ,screams like crazy when driving . Everytime I take it out no matter where people are asking questions ,,,

  • @carlswenson5403
    @carlswenson5403 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    6:56 - flexin hard when you get to look at a room full of cars like that and say you drove one of them.

    • @Supraknexlover96
      @Supraknexlover96 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      For real. I've seen a handful of them in person and I thought I was privileged

  • @SporeZoo
    @SporeZoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    28:07 Flashlight from a Huey helicopter and gauges from a MiG.... 😮

  • @master_ced
    @master_ced 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please make prints of this car 😭😭😭.

  • @TheAleutiansolution
    @TheAleutiansolution 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want to see that Hakosuka GTR in the back

  • @emmanuelthuranira4686
    @emmanuelthuranira4686 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it. The return of the Safari Rally back to the WRC last year was such a huge plus to fans of the Safari all over the world.. I can't wait for this year's event..Much love from Nairobi, Kenya.

    • @emgitonga
      @emgitonga 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      can't wait

  • @brooziebee9507
    @brooziebee9507 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never done anything illegal.... possibly broken the speed limit, once or twice!

  • @RDEnduro
    @RDEnduro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So much yes and cool go Datsun!

  • @Thermosmcjug
    @Thermosmcjug 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Hako is VERY enticing.

  • @UncleManuel
    @UncleManuel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We don't mind you get sidetracked - because when a guy knows all the details and the stories of a distant past we can listen for hours. All those stuff that sounds incredible today but was just "normal race stuff" back then... 😎👍

  • @Intellitronix
    @Intellitronix 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, did you know Intellitronix (gauge manufacturer) makes direct fit replacement gauges for the 240,260 & 280 Z

  • @SporeZoo
    @SporeZoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rob Fuller is a Z legend !
    *Edit: Datsun legend !

  • @norsevikingsir4932
    @norsevikingsir4932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's the same one I raced against back in the 70s

  • @patrickdean9797
    @patrickdean9797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this guy has the cleanest carcane ever

  • @shaneanderson8358
    @shaneanderson8358 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As the owner of a lime (112) 1972 240z I’d like to hear what Randy thinks of the colour. It was never a popular colour until recently. I’m always contemplating painting it red like the safari car. I’m a sucker for red. But I love keeping the car as original as possible. All the vintage vibes.
    REALLY love all the z content Larry. So glad you’re part of the z community and take us around to see these masterpieces with your automotive connections.

    • @scottferguson1932
      @scottferguson1932 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Don't you dare! During the years of driving a fecal-brown 240, I DREAMED of owning a lime green example. It's every bit as classic as red but is far more distinctive.

  • @GiletheCarGuy
    @GiletheCarGuy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You need a whole series just dedicated to Randy & Rob [Z Car Garage].

  • @chriscraft2
    @chriscraft2 ปีที่แล้ว

    im getting a 280Z this weekend and im pretty sure im builing that red car.. i have the Tamiya model and i didnt know the real cars still existed..

  • @richardmahoney9415
    @richardmahoney9415 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Larry the story’s is why we watch and the documenting of the racing and cars now is so important we love your work anyone who doesn’t fuck them lol

  • @marshallhenderson2382
    @marshallhenderson2382 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wanna see that d21 in the next episode

  • @ex35240sx
    @ex35240sx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I quick read this as meticulous or how ever u say it. And instantly thought of that 8 rotor rx7

  • @codiss5176
    @codiss5176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do a video on the truck on the lift in the background it looks awesome!
    Love the videos keep up the good work 👍

  • @carseyeadmire
    @carseyeadmire 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video but I must say coming from down under, it's funny hearing someone pronounce it Neessun Zee.

  • @IronHorseGarage
    @IronHorseGarage 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice historical car there!!!

  • @kenxiong6830
    @kenxiong6830 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You gotta do a story on the infamous Datsun 210s that race in the Mobil gas trial rally in Australia

  • @angeloah
    @angeloah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a rad classic look and vibe. 🤘🔥😎🔥🤘

  • @TopSecretVid
    @TopSecretVid 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I see a red and a white 350 Nismo...I think he needs a Silver one 🤙🤙🤙

  • @AliasHSW
    @AliasHSW 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    let's talk about the "survivor" car right behind his shoulder

    • @nismo1480
      @nismo1480 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s a 72 with 66,000 original miles. I sold it to Randy about two years ago. I bought it from the original owner.

    • @AliasHSW
      @AliasHSW 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nismo1480 - do you know if there is a game plan for it?

  • @neilperry2224
    @neilperry2224 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've read his story through Shelby Motors and hung on every word .

  • @joseguillermoovazquezherna3465
    @joseguillermoovazquezherna3465 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just hope you also include video of the green datsun from behind

  • @dougantelman2369
    @dougantelman2369 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not sure what kind of camera you used but the motion in this video me nauseous 🤢🤢

  • @SporeZoo
    @SporeZoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love that T-shirt !

    • @jeffconley819
      @jeffconley819 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I want one of these T-shirts

  • @tomasjeep
    @tomasjeep 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for making cool videos !

  • @nickfisher432
    @nickfisher432 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was sorry to see Jim sell it. He used to bring it on club runs.

  • @Bozar069
    @Bozar069 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its crazy the abuse these cars were designed for.

  • @carmen_playz_2112
    @carmen_playz_2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nicely built

  • @JoseHernandez-pb7dy
    @JoseHernandez-pb7dy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The hardbody on the rack please do a video!!

  • @MindDezign
    @MindDezign 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    To bad I can only click the like button ONCE ! A Porsche guy, into Z cars.
    Let's see can't buy any Vintage Porsche's any longer .....but you can buy 5, Z Cars for the price of a beat up vintage 911.
    So a true Sports Car guy , I'm Glad it is RANDY, his passion is up there , with ROB'S.
    And the purchase of the Rally Replica ,on Bring a Trailer, was one of the indicators ,that raised the Value of ALL ,Z Cars.
    That is a Blessing AND a CURSE , to us dyed in the Wool , Sports Car , Z enthusiast's.
    But in true Sports Car Classic , fashion ,it was only a matter of time. Z values leaped in 2020 , three times in one year. And hasn't faded at all in 2021. They are the HOT , Collector Car of the WORLD , presently, there is no other car , that is as " piping Hot" as the Datsun Z is currently and for a few more years.
    I love just how ,thorough Larry always is in his questions. He never leaves one stone unturned, not one.
    Every time Larry does a Datsun Z video it brings me make to early SPEED HUNTER days when I loved seeing they covered a Z from time to time. They would be on the net and on magazine shelves, at the Book Stores.
    Great video LARRY CHEN King of Highest Quality Z content !

  • @virajchathuranga3064
    @virajchathuranga3064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Z❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇱🇰

  • @TopSecretVid
    @TopSecretVid 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I miss my 81 280ZX.. loved it.

  • @305dadecounty_grabberbluem5
    @305dadecounty_grabberbluem5 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Datsuns are a big staple in my life...not only because we had quite a few in our family.....from 240's to 370's....starting back in 1981 we my mom brought home her 1st 1981 280ZX which she gifted herself after nursing school. All her friends had Corvettes......and tried to get her to get a Corvette...but she decided to get the ZX because she still had two kids to drive to school in the morning and with the ZX she could just throw my brother and I in the hatch back (yeah, she got the 2-seater) and take us to school....no problem. Corvettes didn't really have room in the hatchback to fit two full grown grade school kids....That's where the whole Z thing started for me.

  • @travisherdt
    @travisherdt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    On of my favorite cars out there!

  • @obsidian00
    @obsidian00 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    To whomever writes the closed caption for TH-cam…it’s “Larry Chen” NOT “Larry Chan”…put some RESPECT on this Legend’s name!!! This was another great video, HUGE Datsun fan and knowing that such a BEAST resides within my hometown puts a smile on my face 🙂

  • @dontdoit6403
    @dontdoit6403 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Too funny I am from atl. And noticed i have lots of pictures in my phone from Randy's shop.. but I now live in Europe. And I never got a chance to meet him. We only have a mutual friend. Guess the illness keeps us all connected.

  • @michaelbutler7660
    @michaelbutler7660 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crazy I just moved from Colorado to just outside Atlanta, Georgia. Did u follow me Larry?

  • @pierredecine1936
    @pierredecine1936 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why are there NO Air Filters ?

  • @bretz9276
    @bretz9276 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Show the cars whilst y'all talk

  • @zimcam1
    @zimcam1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    do the BRE 510 PLEASE!

  • @ncep4095
    @ncep4095 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    realy want to hear the engine start

  • @305dadecounty_grabberbluem5
    @305dadecounty_grabberbluem5 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a piece of ART!!!! omg!!!!!!!!!!! ....anything Datsun to me is incredible.

  • @TRUTH4U2NO
    @TRUTH4U2NO 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Larry Is that Green 240Z the one that was sold for $314,000.00?

  • @jeffconley819
    @jeffconley819 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m speechless .what a great video.
    I feel the same way about my 72’. I’ve had it for 31 years and it’s my favorite car. Although my 71 runs a close second.
    And what a garage to have with all those great z cars.....wow just WOW!!

  • @Zed7
    @Zed7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you going to make an episode with a Z equipped by an OS Giken engine ? This is my absolute graal in a Z. They sound fabulous

  • @Supraknexlover96
    @Supraknexlover96 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Having seen a few of these zs, including this safari tribute, and the #46 510 in person, and having Pete Brock sign my z is still mindblowing to me. As a Datsun collector and restorer all this history is a drug and ill never stop

  • @abdullaabdulla4770
    @abdullaabdulla4770 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, if Randy wants the original safari rectangular air cleaner housings I know someone who is going to offer them up soon he is working to have them copied from originals he has

  • @kloimencias
    @kloimencias 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best hoonigan channel

  • @AliasHSW
    @AliasHSW 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    damn! I misread the video length. thought it was 17+ minutes, that was 38 minutes ago.

  • @DanKZzHD
    @DanKZzHD 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i like all the datsun stuff

  • @durden.tyler537
    @durden.tyler537 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The BRE cars are spectacular! The history behind that racing team deserves more reverence than the current racing publications offer.

  • @noduh736
    @noduh736 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 73 260 for sale if anyone is looking for a pretty decent complete car to restore

  • @heokimisaac9636
    @heokimisaac9636 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please do a build biology on bisimoto's new porscheeeee!!🙏🙏🙏

  • @michaelsteyn5325
    @michaelsteyn5325 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cars man... each has a story and means something to someone. What's not to love about such an amazing history?

  • @ryoichiwatanabe648
    @ryoichiwatanabe648 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's not a rally build, that's a work of art masterpiece

  • @STARMANjacob
    @STARMANjacob 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME Z EPISODE AGAIN, LOVE TO HEAR THE STORIES ! Please DO EPISODES TO ALL THOSE DATSUNS N NISSANS THERE!!

  • @isaacguido53
    @isaacguido53 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whens the episode on the hardbody pickup coming out?

  • @JasonScheier
    @JasonScheier 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    the level of deep nerd of this episode is so satisfying. for that I thank you.

  • @UrbanJedi
    @UrbanJedi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gnarly Charlie

  • @gjgcars
    @gjgcars 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wanna see that orange Jagermeister 240z!!!

  • @rocketpunchgo1
    @rocketpunchgo1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite old school car in my favorite race style!

  • @EJMag
    @EJMag 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Larry can you please feature the 280zx porfas, just asking for a friend with a 79 bayside blue 280zx

    • @EJMag
      @EJMag 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And the little nissan hardbody in the back please

  • @markthibault8579
    @markthibault8579 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stories. I'd love to see that 510 too.

  • @josephperazzo9431
    @josephperazzo9431 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    These videos are awesome!!! Thanks so much!

  • @jasonanderson2876
    @jasonanderson2876 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That 303 emerald green👀 thats the color of my 75 S30

    • @gogriz91
      @gogriz91 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s an original paint very original early 260. I got to see it up close in the previous owners garage. It is in amazing original condition and is a beautiful Z.

    • @jasonanderson2876
      @jasonanderson2876 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gogriz91 😔 mine is a respray... and I’m not 100% sure but I believe it was the color that my chassis came with, cause inside hidden areas are the same color. I love the almost color shift in different types of light.👍🏼👌🏼💯

  • @AliasHSW
    @AliasHSW 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Need to feature the Hardbody p/u

  • @Scrubbrush2193
    @Scrubbrush2193 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    man where do I get his shirt?

  • @bravowhiskey4684
    @bravowhiskey4684 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the same engine crane!!!!

  • @caseycallahan2547
    @caseycallahan2547 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always killer Larry!

  • @5cylinderdreamz
    @5cylinderdreamz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is what I like here