THE PRACTICAL CLASSICS CLASSIC CAR & RESTORATION SHOW SALE 23rd & 24th March 2024

186 CCA The Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show Sale 2024 LOT 361 Estimate: £12,000 - £15,000 1979 DATSUN SKYLINE 240K-GT Very rare fifth generation Skyline marketed as the Datsun 240K-GT and one of only half a dozen in the UK. • The 240K-GT was top of the fifth generation (C210) Skyline range from 1978 to 1981 • Powered by a 2.4-litre straight-six generating 140bhp and 130lb/ft and offering 116mph and 0-60 in 13 seconds • Very few made it as far as the UK and this example is believed to be one of ten remaining here • The subject of a minor restoration some 20 years ago including OEM front wings and sills, door skins, some suspension works, a clutch and a new exhaust • The car was originally green and was changed to Subaru Rally Blue at the time of the restoration. The wheels were refurbished at the same time along with certain engine components being matched to the exterior colour • The tried and tested 2.4 straight-six was refreshed and is still strong today • Supplied with a good history file which includes old MOTs, two sets of keys and an Owners Manual • With the prices of 240Zs reaching £30,000-plus, this retro Skyline makes perfect sense as an entry-level, alternative Japanese GT Lot Details Reg: EDX 546T Chassis no.: KGC210001645 Mileage: 80,310 MOT expiry: Exempt Consignor: Simon Langsdale Telephone No: 07496 556325 Vendor Condition Report: Overall: 88/135 «««¶¶ More Details Lot 361 Bid On Lot 361