Datsun 260Z

This Datsun 260Z was initially built in the mid-1970s as a promotional pace car for the GTU class of IMSA competition by Bob Sharp Racing in Danbury, Connecticut. Title sponsorship at the time was provided by the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, and as such, the fiberglass G-nose-style bodywork was finished in a Camel GT livery. Following its discontinuation from show and display responsibilities, the car changed hands several times and was campaigned in a number of vintage racing events prior to being acquired by the seller, comedian and podcast host Adam Carolla. Power is provided by a modified 2.8-liter inline-six fitted with triple Mikuni carburetors and mated to an “Option 2″ five-speed manual transmission. The car rides on 15” BBS three-piece wheels and the race-prepped cockpit houses a single bucket seat with a Simpson multi-point harness as well as a welded roll cage with door bars, a fire suppression system, and a fuel cell. This 260Z is now offered on a bill of sale in Glendale, California. Fiberglass G-nose-style bodywork was installed during the initial build by Bob Sharp Racing in the mid-1970s. The car has since been refinished in white with a period-style #1 Camel GT livery featuring yellow, red, and brown stripes with various sponsorship decals. Exterior details include front and rear spoilers, integrated headlight covers, a black tail panel, an external kill switch, and gold-finished dual exhaust outlets. Three-piece 15″ BBS wheels with gold centers wear Avon racing slicks that measure 10.5/23.0″ up front and 13.0/25.0″ out back. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel disc brakes. The cockpit houses a single bucket seat fitted with a Simpson multi-point harness and trimmed in black vinyl and brown cloth. The roll cage features padded door bars around the driver, and a fuel cell is located in the trunk compartment. Further appointments include a fire-suppression system, a Tilton brake-bias adjuster, and an MSD ignition box. The leather-wrapped steering wheel is mounted on a quick-release hub and fronts a column-mounted tachometer and vehicle control switches. A suite of Stewart Warner auxiliary gauges is located to the driver’s right. Neither a speedometer nor an odometer are installed, and total mileage is unknown. The 2.8-liter inline-six is said to have been initially modified for competition use by Bob Sharp Racing. Induction is via triple Mikuni side-draft carburetors with individual intake trumpets, while cooling is handled by an aluminum radiator. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Nissan Competition direct-drive “Option 2” five-speed manual transmission. The car does not have a VIN number, is not legal for road use, and carries no title or registration. It is being sold on a bill of sale.