1971 Datsun 240Z

Snook’s Dream Cars is a multi-generational collection of cars that started when Bill and his son Jeff restored a 1929 Model A Ford in 1963. The collection grew into a public museum serving Bowling Green, OH over the last two decades, with an emphasis on keeping the cars road-worthy and regularly enjoyed. Their in-house service gained local reputation for high-quality service, keeping classics on the road in their best condition possible. Hagerty Marketplace is proud to present Snook's Dream Cars Collection, offered entirely without reserve.

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OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 1971 Datsun 240Z fundamentally changed American perceptions of Japanese automotive engineering, delivering European-caliber sports car performance at a remarkably accessible price.

Its long, sculpted hood and fastback roofline channeled contemporary European GT cars, yet the execution was distinctly its own with clean bodywork and a confident, purposeful stance. Beneath that striking body sat Datsun’s smooth-revving, 2.4L inline-six engine, paired with a precise four-speed manual transmission that rewarded enthusiastic driving. Independent suspension at all four corners, a genuine engineering achievement for a car in this price class, gave the 240Z sophisticated handling balance that outclassed many established competitors. And front disc brakes ensured confident stopping power to match its spirited performance capability.