The Comstock Z

A mechanical-only rebuild of an early 240Z — the inline-six, independent strut suspension at all four corners, and brake system rebuilt to correct original specification.

Restored Datsun 240Z engine bay

The project

Early 240Zs are increasingly hard to find with unmolested mechanical specification, since decades of affordable performance-parts availability means many examples have been quietly modified away from factory spec over the years. This car's independent strut suspension — advanced for an affordable sports car of its era — was rebuilt with correct-specification springs and dampers rather than the more common aftermarket lowering-spring substitution, preserving the car's original ride height and handling balance exactly as delivered.

Correct factory ride height was confirmed at all four corners after the suspension rebuild, restoring the car’s original handling geometry.