Issue 1: The first feature? A Datsun 240Z buyer’s guide | #TBT

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By Tim Suddard
Oct 10, 2024 | Datsun, Auto-X, Datsun 240Z | Posted in Features | Never miss an article

The Datsun 240 Z is a signifi­cant car, not only because it is an excellent car; it is a revolutionary sports car as well. Until Datsun introduced the 240 Z in 1970, sports cars were divided into two types: the thunderous American muscle cars (Cobras, Shelbys and Vettes) and squeaky, leaky Brit­ish types (MGs, Triumphs and Healys). The concept of …

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David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
10/14/24 8:36 a.m.

As the lead photo so well illustrates, Z is for zoomy. 

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