FROM Z TO Z – A BRIEF HISTORY

To say the 240Z was a game-changer for Nissan is an understatement. Aside from the early Fairlady roadsters and Toyota’s 2000 GT, Japanese carmakers weren’t known for sporty cars in the late 1960s. That changed with the 240Z.

240Z – 1969-73

Debuting in December, 1969, and reaching most global markets, including Australia, the following year, the 240Z was, in essence, an Oriental E-Type. With its long bonnet and short tail, the comparisons were understandable, but unlike the E-Type, the 240Z was never offered in open-top form from the factory.

Performance from the 2.4-litre engine and five-speed gearbox (an auto