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The Datsun 240Z got a lot of things right when it was introduced, with handsome styling, strong performance and a reasonably affordable price. And while the coupes grew a strong fan base in North America, they remained quite a rarity in the UK. Decades later, a father and son in England have latched onto the car and bonded over their shared love for two completely opposite takes on this Japanese GT
There’s already quite a collection of exotics in Mel Streek’s garage, and his rat rod 240Z, which he calls the Ratsun, definitely doesn’t fit with the rest. On the outside, the Datsun looks ready to fall apart, but it’s mechanically perfect underneath. Alternatively, Mel’s son, Ollie, has a completely different take for his Z with its perfect, shining paint.
Both Zs sound amazing, though. They have a mechanical, somewhat coarse exhaust note that’s intoxicating to hear. You can definitely tell there’s some work going on under the hood. Check out this video from Petrolicious for a father and son who both find something to love in these classic Japanese coupes.
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