1972 Datsun Fairlady 240Z | Father & Son Garage Build

I saw this car a few months back at an event and knew we had to shoot it. It's simple, classy and sounds great with some really cool custom touches and the whole car was built by a father and son team with some exceptional welding and fabricating.
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[hunterjones]

What a great car, it's not always about 1000 HP twin turbo blah blah blah. Hats off to the father and son team, nothing like building your own car!

[elyon]

As someone who rebluit a boat with his father, this kind of experience is priceless. As an adult, beeing able to be proud of your father is a blessing.

[thedevilsadvocate]

He saved a Z from dying. He's a hero!!

[CyberDocUSA]

The pop and son build is fantastic and the roof donor... Nice that it worked out. The air bags through me off and it's a cool touch as is the brass plate.

[MrStacy]

I'm glad you started the year with a home built car.
The million dollar shop built cars are nice to look at but unattainable for most people.

[krazytrinisteve]

I remember this car at my neighbor’s house in the Caribbean and it was never driven ever. Just sat there and would walk by and touch the back... drooling ..30 years ago and I still remember it damm beautiful still

[evoemperor]

Everybody is just widebody or fender flares these days. i just want the classic lines of the original car to show and this one hits the spot

[fxst]

Gosh I had a 72' painted red, black interior, blacked out emblems and bumpers, suspension tuned at far performance in san jose ca. triple webers, horizontal dual stack exhaust, black alumunum rear window louvers gold honey comb enkei wheels. Sold it to my nephew wanted to buy it back years later he sold it. I wish I kept it. Great build you and dad. Something to be proud of, enjoy it! Thanks for the ride.

[jamesclukey]

Very nice job ! I had a 1979 Datsun 280ZX with the original Iron Cross wheels for over twelve years, but sold it. Had the usual parts replaced that wore out, along with a complete tune up and new wiring harness. It started to become impossible to get original parts anymore and I decided to not put anymore money into her. But they are beautiful cars !

[tommyfrombama]

Love the stance, the wheels, and how clean and simple the build is. He didn't modify things that didn't need to be modified. The timeless design is unencumbered. These old Z's are just so cool. The twin turbo 300z come out when I was just reaching driving age, and it is still a car I'd love to own. I'm a muscle car guy all the way. I own a few Mustangs. I respect all cars that done right and this car is right. Thumbs up man.

[NoxiousPond]

I learned how to drive manual in my dads 72 240Z when I was only 14. I loved that car. Such a great affordable classic.

[haroldrios]

Yes! Finally; No engine swap, no highly modified, no roll cage... Awesome 240Z/Fairlady. Liked!

[Lessk]

I can't believe he saved that wreck of a car. That is amazing. And those wheels are gorgeous!

[Photobombin]

As a guy who has a highly modified Z, I give major props to this guy and his father for such a tasteful restomod. Thanks for another great video Sean, it was good to meet you at SEMA.

[pistons]

That is a clean old skool japanese classic. And that 2.4 straight six with triple Webers sounds sweet. Nicely done.

[garynordby]

Would love to see more father son garage builds

[rodneyram]

Glad to hear Miguel say he will keep it. That car is lucky to be in such good hands. Beautiful Fairlady

[al]

Much respect to this man and his Dad. Beautiful example of a classic 240. Manual trans is a must have in these beuties. Thanks always for the best car channel. I always have a good time. Its like i am there so to say.

[marwannabe]

The triple Webers are gorgeous and the wheels are gold! 🔥🔥🔥

[thisisgoingtofar]

This is a work of art and pure mechanical genius. Really great that it is original. The engine sounds great and the car looks beyond fabulous. Good job.