1972 Datsun 240Z | Brentwood, Essex

A 1972 Datsun 240Z, the two-seat Japanese sports coupé with a long bonnet, a sloping hatchback rear and a straight-six up front. It is liked for putting classic sports-car proportions and rear-wheel-drive balance within reach of more drivers, and a 240Z won the 1973 East African Safari Rally. This car is finished in Gold with a black interior, a warm pairing that sits well against brick, concrete or open countryside. It is left-hand drive: the driver sits on the kerb side, the front passenger steps out on the road side, and the car carries a continental or American look in shot. The low, long-bonneted profile gives period photography, fashion and editorial shoots a clean silhouette, and it suits film and television work set in the 1970s. Music videos and events built around Japanese sports cars or classic motorsport have a car that fits the theme. It also makes a distinctive choice for a wedding or birthday. The car is based in Brentwood, Essex.