These Datsun 240Zs Are Animals to Drive
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 พ.ย. 2014
- The only thing rarer than the sight of a Datsun 240Z in the English countryside is the sight of two 240Zs in the English countryside. Spend enough time on the backroads of Kent, however, and chances are Mel Streek and his son, Ollie, will scream past you in their pair of Z cars.
Rest assured, you’ll have no trouble telling the two cars apart. The “Ratsun”-so nicknamed for its rough exterior-belongs to Mel, though after purchasing it he quickly found that he was seldom able to drive it because Ollie was always in it. This sent Ollie on a quest for a 240Z of his own, and he found it, in Copenhagen, in the form of a pristine 1973 model. This automotive odd couple can now be found barreling through the country lanes in tandem.
Not that having his own Z has stopped Ollie from eyeballing his dad’s car-he’d like to own both. After all, Ollie’s car may be easier to drive, but it’s Mel’s that gets the attention of onlookers.
“Mine’s the one that actually turns the heads,” says Mel, smiling proudly.
For now, though, Ollie can take solace in the fact that these two Datsuns seem destined to share a garage-if not an owner-for a long time to come, as both of the Streek’s refuse to part with their 240Z.
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FACT: Every "rust-free" Z-car hides internal structural Rust.
FACT: They came from the factory with Rust installed as standard equipment.
Was there a option for extra rust?
MrGovenator1
An "Extra Rust Option" for purchase was not available in my memory.
But I'm sure the factory installed an 'Extra Rust Bonus' at absolutely no charge for most buyers.
This was part of a 'Surprise Option' package many owners discovered at a sooner, rather than later date, along with the foggy crazing clearcoat option.
MrGovenator1 That was a dealer installed option.
I love my rust, its pretty minimal, which is to say, unnoticeable
Yep - just like the 60's and early 70's 911's, and almost everything made by GM back then. {except the Corvette - their frame rusted}. Funny thing is, I still have the 72 240Z I bought new at the end of 1971. No rust so far.. but hey - it only a matter of time.
WOW what a garage.....240Z, Ferrari Daytona, Ferrari 355, Ferrari Dino 246......my dream garage!!!! Its incredible to see someone with such cars appreciate the 240Z.
+too many tacos he means someone that collects high end exotics appreciates japanese classics too
The 240Z may be the most balanced design ever. Perfect proportions.
Hasn't aged in over 40 years !
As all things should be.
"The engine has be rebuilt to original spec" hard cuts to the car burning oil.
I did have a pretty good chuckle at that part.
Hey now, they burned oil from the factory! lol.
+nick fernandez It looked kinda dirty for a restored engine
Robert G All I can say for certain is that if it was rebuilt it wasn't rebuilt well.
+nick fernandez lmao was thinking the same thing
that must make the dad so happy that his son is also his car buddy
the dream!
Great video ! I really do enjoy your channel. You have the greatest cars and the most respectful people... A real driver doesn't win competitions, a real driver is the one that takes pride in his car and in his work. And that's exactly what this channel shows ! Thank you :D
You guys capture the passion so well with your videos.
A series 1 240z is my dream! I love these datsun videos they're by far my favorite. My dad had a 620 when I was probably 5 or younger but it's something I'll never forget and I think that's why I love datsuns so much.
I love the fact the guy actually have ferraris but he prefers is datsun, that is against 90% of people out there, and just a testament to the undereconized Japanese engineering, just hope I can buy a few before the market understand the value of this cars...
Where do you come up with the figure of 90% ffs? I'd much rather have the Datsun than some bloated Ferrari built for show-offs.
Something personal bout A 240-280z but!when day made d x -with rear seat( so ur mother n law could come along they! !! fornicated it up ..they should b horse whooped
Car enthusiast's are starting to recognize the Z's. Particularly the 240.
That Japanese engineering has a whole lot of German in it.
The original L series engine is a Mercedes unit licensed to Prince Motor Company which became a part of Nissan. As some point, Nissan changed the block a bit most likely to avoid paying royalties, but the head valve train remained basically the same.
Then there's the design, Yoshihiko Matsuo and his team are the designers of the Z, but they did not start from scratch. The 240 was influenced by a Nissan prototype created by a team lead by Albrecht Graf von Goertz. That car was never produced. Many years later, Von Goertz had his lawyer request a clarification from Nissan regarding the design of the 240. This was the reply.
At your request, we have examined the relevant evidence pertaining to the development of the highly successful Datsun 240Z which was first introduced in 1969.
You were retained by Nissan during the period from 1963 to 1965 as an automotive design consultant. During that period, you consulted with Nissan on the basic methods of styling a general sports car. You were also the sole design consultant on a two-liter sports car which Nissan was trying to develop as part of a joint venture with Yamaha. This car was not produced.
While it is our view that the design of the 240Z was the product of Nissan’s design staff, Nissan agrees that the personnel who designed that automobile were influenced by your fine work for Nissan and had the benefit of your designs.
Sincerely yours,
NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
Signed Toshikuni Nyui
General Manager
Legal Dept.
Great job guys , that last clip side by side down the freeway sums it up . Spot on .
Great cars guys. Being father and son and having the ability to share a common love is even better.
When I was a kid these cars along with the 270zx were everywhere. I remember saying to my mom how I'm tired of seeing these cars everywhere. Nowadays you never see these cars on the road. I would love one of these.
Two awesome cars. Great story, I hope when my boys get older they will enjoy going out with me on a Sunday afternoon, blasting around and looking at each others cars.
Love watching these 240/260/280Z videos from Petrolicious, makes miss my old 280 much more
So happy to see these cars getting the light they should. Your cars look great
your videos are car porn . absolutely awesome. peace and love
Another great video, every time I think great production, direction, editing. Don't know who does your videos but keep it up.
"no maintenance whatsoever" ADJUST YOUR FREAKING VALVES KID
Thanks for sharing! I got a 350z supercharged and its a keeper!
Awesome pair of cars and awesome relationship between father and son
LOVE that quilted interior!!
congratulations this video really put a smile on my face !
Absolutely amazing.
Love the forward hood view from the Ratsun.
Loving that quilted interior!
Amazing to see this Gem from Copenhagen - Denmark again! Always wondered where it went! Nice that its beeing used as its supposed to be!
Please take the 800 miles trip to Copenhagen again and we will arrange a Datsun Z meet in the Area :)
both sweet rides, those 240's are fast. And that design style is timeless.
Gorgeous 240Z.. I would love to have one of those. Maybe the clean look.
iconic car like many others
Cool car mate . These were well appreciated in Australia too.
My old man bought one in 73, I loved it. Still I wish he bought a GTV 2000 Alfa. Now there was a car with looks and killer fun.
Best episode yet.
Absolutely Love your vids mate.
Only criticism id like to make is that the internal sound recording device you use always boosts the treble... sounds like every car is a beetle with loose tappets @ 5k rpm, use it .. don't... either way keep up the brilliant work.
Makes me miss my 240. That thing was one hell of a car.
I gotta get me one of those.Good show Petro!
Love them both!, the Ratsun is the one I would prefer! Nice machines fellas.
I love seeing Z videos, I miss mine... The only car I've ever really been passionate about, there will be one in my garage again someday.
Such beautiful craftsmanship, I hope in the future I can own this car.
I bought a 280z and have never regretted it. They are just really fun cars
The Z car was introduced in the states when I was ten, I fell in love with the car straight away and still love it to this day. There are plenty of cars that I have been enamored with since I was a kid and into my late adulthood, but that "crush" goes away after a while. Not the Z though. What a great looking car.
I absolutely love the way those things look.
Beautiful
my dad had 2 Datsuns, and they're absolutely awesome cars, looking to buy one soon.
YEAH exactly in fathers discription when he explain the rattiness of the Z,I also on a series 1 since a year now. burnt californian blue paint and right now iam pulling out the stock l24 to put in a l26 with flattops and a 0.03` overbore topped with a N42 slightly shaved.cant wait to get the sound back to my ears !:) Martin from Hannover , germany
Best story ever! I hope one day me and my son can drive some 240z's together ;) I'll take the ratrod one as well.
Both really cool!
How have I never heard of this channel before? It's great, just subscribed. :)
great video, great cars ! perfect
fatherhood goals
I have a son named, "Ollie", and the 240z is one of my favorite cars.
I really hope our future looks like this :)
love the house, specially the garage
best video till now
My boss had a blue '72 240Z in the mid-70s. I took it out of town for a day and got my first speeding ticket. Great car.
Love these.
another nice petrolicious video = thanx! I thought a part fell off the ratty z at 4:57 ... had to look again = glad it was only water (or gas). please give us more interior driving scenes. agree, the z borrowed more than a few great design lines from the 365 GTB/4 = also my favorite car.
I bought a used 73 240Z in 1977, it had about 33,000 miles and was cherry. I was like 24 yrs old, gas was cheap and I had the best times driving the Z. I had one episode while being pursued by a state police car. I had enough of a lead and was coming down Mt. Greylock at high speed. Came to a sharp corner covered with sand,knowing I would'nt make the corner decided to not go for the turn and straight off a 25 ft jump into a hayfield. The cop went by shortly after but never saw us. I looked at my buddy who was totally freaked and laughed. Just one story with the Z I'll never forget.
Every Datsun I ever knew ran like it was sloppy and loose like it suffered from high milage They all smoke just alittle bit but man they just never stop going. Hearty little engines.
i love the roadkill 240z......... but then again i love all 240z's
Good to see two together. Couldn't afford one in 1970. My 280Z since 1985 been with me longer than my marriage. Not a fast car in today's standard, it is fun driving for sure. Don't think I would ever sell it.
Owned a 280Z 2+2 back in the 80's, fast car, it didn't like 55 mph. It was comfortable over 90 mph any time.
Car was stolen twice, than I had too many speeding tickets, so I sold it.
Last ten years I'm into BMW's, gives a sporty ride (5 speed stick), hugs the road nice has a good trunk and space for 5 to sit!
It's cool to see that the rat rod look has caught on internationally.
I agree.
What the fuck are you on about?
Senator Armstrong, restoring America to its former glory Oh, it makes sense to me....and to which former 'glory' are YOU referring ? The constant and rather convenient assasination of sa few good men ? Iran, Vietnam, Bay of Pigs, losing China, stopping on the Elbe river, Wall Street Crash, isolationism and prohibition...racial segregation ? The Civil War, slavery, genocide of N.American Indians.....just when were the good old days please - I'm confused ! American History X Film (1998)
SeanDezart
Sean! When are you coming back to zclub? I think your account is clear there now, it just ain't the same without the controversy! :P
tehmorbias Hello mate.
When the committee ask me to ! ;-) I won't feel wanted otherwise. Already had Burnsie on the phone before news broke of Geoffs pasing away...never mentioned 'em keen to have me back ! Hope all is well with you and yours.
I've got my 74 Z loved it since the day I saw it. It's got some rust spots, primer areas with a widebody but I only care about how it feels to drive it. Gas smell and all
Beautiful car.
kinda hard driving my Z knowing how the engine works but the others dont know i do!You should drive the that you love and the other way around :Greets from Hannover
Oh these cars give me the shivers, unfortunately I've only ever been a passenger, one day.
This makes me appreciate my s130 even more.
I'd love to be part of a family like this one day. At the moment I'm the solitary car lover in my family
I,personally,have had 4,(although they were 280's),my father had a '69 Xke...this,obviously,was my closest option!
Fantastic!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
3:51 now that's special
I am from Copenhagen, I remember that car up for sale. Haha
We need an update on these... cars and drivers.
Nice vid. If the Rat is 'an animal to drive', it's because the suspension needs sorting; stiff doesn't mean difficult. A 240Z is and should be following mods a very easy sports-car to drive at any speed - tha's what made them so good and competitive.
Agreed, but with wide r-comp tyres they can be a real bear at slower speeds. But I suppose the same can be said of just about any non-power steering car... Anyway, once you get used to it, if driving it daily, you barely notice it.
ryant67 Yeah, mine has 225/50s on 8x15 a mix of anti-roll bar thicknesses and steering knuckle spacers at the front...but then I also have progressive PS which filters out all that bad-effect - we fit 'em on all our Zs and even on the track it's brill...I switch it off on wet tracks though - it all happens too fast otherwise :-). Keep on Zedding (not Zeeing...).
@@SeanDezart i run same set up i hate i cant fit bumpsteer on 15 x8's ,
My mom had a 280 ZX turbo in the mid 80's, it was a blast to drive as a teenager but that old school turbo lag was atrocious.
Some people dream for R35's, lambo, ferrari. I'm a simple guy I dream for these old datsun's and nissans like the, S13 180sx, the 240z, the 300zx, r33. Hopefully one day I can have one of these to build into something I could call my own.
Get one?
I hate that he just settled for a 240z cause "its the cheaper option"
that's my freaking dream car you're talking about there, show some respect!
lovely
Good video.
The rat rod has a lot of valve noise and the clean one that's built to a "maintenance free high standard" is burning oil. LOLZ!
cool Z nice video, whats the soundtrack for the video ?
This is the power and the glory of creating one's own version of automotive heaven for oneself. Datsun Zee's are a prime example of a great car to modify to suit one's own tastes or pocketbook. Easy to work on, lots of tuner, junkyard or NOS parts. They've become a classic in stock or modified form and best of all, they're still fun to drive.
Someone mentioned that the Zee's look like a Ferrari 250 and/or a Toyota 2000GT. How about a Zee that looks like both a Ferrari 250 and the Toyota 2000GT? Long live the kit car with a Zee chassis.
only if they could come to washington state and come do areview on the classic mk3 supra, i have a super clean red one and my friend has a beatup but turbocharged one, its one of those cars that keeps your spirits high even with the NA version
Great video guys, for your next purchase... Try a fd3s rx7... For me nothing comes close
Noice, I quite like the rat style - there's another clip on /DRIVE I think, the 'No F*cks Given RX7' and it's taken the 'rat' theme a fair bit further. I wish there were more vids of rat style cars, I just can't get enough!
There's also Roadkill's Rotsun, the infinitely epic 280Z with Chevy V6 and a turbo from an F-150.
Laaaaammmmeeeee
TheLaXandro Ah yes, totally forgot about that epic machine, it's insane!
"What do you get when you cross a rusted 1971 Datsun 240Z with a Chevy 4.3L V6 and a turbo from a Ford Power Stroke Diesel? The Rotsun!"
Quote directly form the description on the video.
the show Vegas Rat Rods would be right up your alley
I want a z ... These are beautiful
I fucking love Datsun 240z's.
Wonder where I can find that shirt with the patch James Hunt wore on his firesuit
I like their garage door
I love Ollie's t-shirt, I wish my 635CSi could be featured :(
how could you possibly dislike a vid like this???
The son's car is a beauty.
Is that a Daytona sharking in the background? Looks like it's filmed around Cambridgeshire or Oxfordshire not sure lol
Are the ratsuns flares original ZGs or who's? They look great, I want a set.
Father brought his son up properly! lol
240's ftw!
I'd love to have a 240Z I would have a nice painted body like the son, but have all new suspension, brakes and engine like the father's 240
Nice stuff guys. One day.
God damn that racket the valve train makes is unnerving!!! I want one really bad but I will either put a sr20 turbo in it or maybe a rb26 beast!!!!
That garage door alone could buy a car.
Iam Not the owner of the 2 Cars but i would say ollies Car is an Stock l24 with original Hitachi carbs No Special Tuning, perhaps a mild cam
Fathers Z is much more rough Not only the engine,you know what i mean! My mind is the Same Like fathers mind with the difference that my Z is a 903 Paint 1. series with a burnt californian Paint.
So coming to fathers engine i would guess its a Solid L28 with triple mikunis i have(Sound is amazing and better than Webbers) also a mild cam ,perhaps some headwork.looking the RPM range in the Video it definiately has the Stock flywheel, which IMO i would Change to a fidanza flywheel at that engine because it gets the Car really quicker in revving and again more fun to Drive If Overall this is possible.because also a bone Stock Z can make you really happy.thank you for Reading
Martin