1973 240Z Brings Six-Figures on BAT for Charity

A customized 1973 Datsun 240Z has sold for $124,240 on Bring a Trailer, making it one of only just a few classic Z to cross the six-figure mark on the platform. This sale was the company’s 100,000th auction, a milestone reached in just nine years of hosting auctions on the site.

To commemorate the milestone, Bring a Trailer auctioned the company-owned 1973 Datsun 240Z, which has become well-known among the enthusiast community and a part of the BaT brand. Repainted in Lime Yellow, the 240Z has been modified with a Rebello Racing 2.7-liter straight-six, triple Weber carbs, and a five-speed manual transmission. Other features include a limited-slip differential, four-wheel disc brakes, lowered suspension, and 16-inch Panasport wheels with new Michelins.

The 10-day auction went live on Bring a Trailer on Saturday, Feb. 25, and closed on Tuesday, March 7. The total sale price, including the five-percent buyer’s fee, will be donated to the Piston Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. One hundred percent of the donation will be used to directly fund skilled trade education for automotive students and to develop and establish vehicle restoration apprentices.