I come back once a month just for the beautiful sound the car makes

Hard to believe it's been 8 years but I still come back to listen

Had to come back to hear it again

7 years later.. Because of this video, I finally own a 240z. I still watch this video regularly

Still watching this video 5 years later. This is why you don't put an LS in a Datsun this sounds so fantastic

This was the first video by Petrolicious I watched and I was 15 at the time. I started saving money and looked basically over the whole US on craigslist. A couple weeks ago I found the perfect Z down in Tennessee and had it shipped up. 2 years of saving and now I have an awesome 78 Black Pearl.

Still monkeying around with this car and loving it! Hello there 1M views, kinda cool! 👌

a year ago I watched this video and I wanted a Z more than anything. This vid lit some kind of hellacious fire under my ass and I set out to find one. After about 6 months I found one. 1977 z in 411 yellow.... I'm a broke college kid and ended up selling my 2001 Jetta and took the money to buy the z.... and I've never looked back since. Thank you Dave for causing me to make one of the best decisions I've ever made.

I would love to hear this in person

I love petrolicious videos but I keep coming back to this one . The sound is incredible

I remember messaging Dave on Instagram back in 2014 after buying my first 280z. We kept up here and there on social media. Years later on a whim, I told him I’d be making a road trip out to so-cal with a dear friend of mine. On a perfect summer day in 2019 we drove up his driveway and he met us with a couple of cold Lacroixs and showed us his Z. To make it even better he offered to take me on a spin around the block. He ended up pulling off and tossing me the keys to drive it back. I reminisce now back to that day. Dave is such a cool guy and yes - the emotions you feel watching this video are 10x more enhanced experiencing it in person. One of my favorite memories.

I had a Rebello powered '74.5 260Z as my daily driver from 1987-1993. Widened, lowered, well over 300 HP, and insanely fun to drive. I come back to this youtube video from time to time to wax nostalgic and remember when all I had to do was walk out to the driveway if I wanted to hear this sound. The owner in the video's description of the lag below 5000 rpm is spot on, the backfire and flame throwing is also accurate. Irrespective of the sound, the thing I miss the most is getting in, turning the key and driving off in the morning. Even if work sucked, driving that car was a daily pleasure that I never took for granted. I lived in a condo complex and would get notes on my windshield from time to time from my neighbors who didn't appreciate their 5:30 am wakeup every weekday. Funny, none of them ever complained to me in person on Saturday or Sunday. I wonder why? For some reason, I have no pictures of the car, so all I have left are the memories, this video and the license plate I am looking at: Virginia - 1 QuickZ.

Back for my monthly view

This car. Sounds. So. Damn. GOOD

15 years ago i fell in love with the early Zs. Few years after that i found this video and of those 1. something million views i bet its my fault for around 300k of those. Today FINALLY i bought one. Never saw one live until today, just pictures on google and this video mainly, honestly the car needs some stuff. Bumpers, exhaust are the main thing but i will get it sorted. I just wanted to share my hapiness with everyone and to whoever is like me 10-15 years ago, dreaming of owning one, keep working on it, one day you will have one! Dont give up!

There is nothing like an old sportscar. It truly makes someone alive when they drive one with the smell of petrol, the looks of the car, the feel of its handling and speed, and the noise. Whether it is a muscle car, an old japanese or european sports car, these type of cars are timeless.

I recall watching this video about 10 times over and telling myself that one day I'd have one. After years of saving up, I finally acquired a 1977 Datsun 280z :). Thank you petrolicious. Thank you Datsun.

My great aunt used to do costume design in Hollywood back in the '60s & 70's. Back when they came out she had a choice between the 240Z and a Porsche. She chose the 240Z (It's not what I would have done, but It's not like either is a bad choice ). Pushing 100 years old and she still raves about it. To this day, whenever I visit the first things she wants to know ishow my car (280Z) is doing. Not many cars these days inspire that level of passion.

I learned to drive a stick sneaking my dad's 73 out. It was so loud and that straight 6 had such a distinctive sound I didn't dare start it in the garage and wake up my dad. Fortunately, it was so light I could easily push it out of the garage - after disconnecting the garage door opener and opening the door slowly by hand. My folks had the perfect driveway for this clandestine activity. I could roll back into the street, that had a slight downhill slope. With a little push, I could jump in, let it roll a couple blocks down the hill, and then pop the clutch to start it. After driving around the neighborhood a while, I would kill the ignition a couple blocks up and coast into the driveway and the garage with the lights off. I never got caught. The car is gathering dust at my brother-in-law's a couple of miles away from my folks' (now my mom's) house. I hope he restores it one day. If I hadn't moved overseas I would have fought him for it and restored it myself.

Sometimes I get tired of wrenching on my '72, then I come here to watch / hear that 3.0 Rebello scream... all good to go again. That is all.

I watched this video every year.. never have been so in love with a car.. now a proud owner of a 1978 280z. Thank you for the inspiration!

My favourite car of all time

That exhaust sound is perfect...one of the best vintage 6 cylinder sounds I`ve ever heard!!! Amazing car dude!!!

The most beautiful Z car ever made. Period.

People kill for parking spots at my university, whenever I take my 76 280z, people literally wave to me and surrender the parking space that they worked hard to find. Respect.

Probably watched this 100 or more times over the years. Can we get a follow up, “where they are now” with Dave and that amazing Z?

that N/A 6 cylinder sound!!!

Love this video, love hearing other car guys talk about their loves. I recently bought a '72 240 from a tow yard for next to nothing, not running, all original. Put in fresh gas, messed with the points, and she fired right up, burned tires through all 4 gears. Got her up to 90 mph and she kept pulling. What a great car.

the exhaust sound gives me chills

Perfection. It's quite literally perfect. I love everything about the way he has it done. Beautiful 240.

Some retired factory workers or designers are watching these videos and so glad that their work is still being respected by their children's peers.

I watched this video when it camed out, I still come back to it, dreaming of owning one someday, absolute dream of a car. And godamn, it sounds so good!

BEST EPISODE EVER !!!!! The 240 Z is the best Z of all time & that noise is phenomenal :)

I built a wicked 72 240z back in 1990 I pulled the tired 240 out and put in a built 280ZX motor with carbs. I fully polished everything on that engine. I spent an entire summer doing the bodywork and paint. I put on a real nice body kit from the Z shop in Orange California. I made a awesome custom grill and put on headlight covers. I had a smoke peal yellow PPG custom color mixed by Stan Betz a famous hotrod paint mixer guy. I shot it my self with with ghosted flames on the hood and fenders and when the hood opened they continued down on the inner fender wells. I also shot the same scheme on my jet ski to match. Paint job was flawless took the car to Boyds hotrods and they said it was the best paint job they had ever seen. Car would top out at 138 MPH on the freeway and to me at age 21 that was amazing. I kept the automatic transmission in it as it had a over ride switch under the gas pedal that made it shift at redline that made that car a mustang killer. Big second gear chirp G ride. I really regret selling that one....I went into vintage 912 Porsches after the Z days. Lots of hot steamy lovers lane makeout seasons in that beast with my little hot blonde girlfriend back then. Plush tan sheepskin seat covers a good heater and 1000 watt Alpine system with 2 12 inch Pyle driver Pro woofers that put out massive bass in a custom box I made. I was a legend.

3:43 OMG... THAT SOUND!!!

Goosebumps @ 3.46 ... that sound

3:43 my favorite sound track

You could start doing a "revisited" series where you revisit people who starred in a Petrolicious film 5 or more years ago. It always sounds like they're not standing still, constantly evolving their skills & collection. Just an idea I thought I'd share!

The thing about everyone telling you their stories is so true about Zs (older ones at least). I drive a 300ZX and it happens to me once a week.

Petrolicious may have stopped making videos, but I haven't stopped coming back to this..

Absolutely stunning! This car is just loaded with style and character.

Nissan needs to build these again.

After 9 years later...I'm still watching this video and listen to this 240z sound over and over again 🥰

I've been coming back to this video periodically throughout the years. It's what made me a car enthusiast the first time I watched it at 13, and it gives me the same feelings of awe and inspiration now, 8 years later. I look forward to many more years of watching this, and hopefully one day I'll have my own Z.

Sounds better than anything available in the market right now. That sound is simply love

0:13 & 3:46 I got goosebumps here, no joke. This is the kinda guy I'd have a beer with, mad respect.

seen this vid like 40 times and everytime i watch that opening i smile...

Been coming back here every few months for the last 8 years!

I’m good friends with Dave and he still has this Z in his possession. My true inspiration is this video to get my 240Z done one day

Well some nearly three years after first watching this video I've finally done it. I've just purchased my very own Series One Datsun 240z in the USA. Waiting to sort out the minor details before bringing it back to Britain to let the fun begin. I'm sure there will be a long road ahead, however thank you Petrolicious, you've inspired another young petrolhead who's now got a proper classic! Also thanks Dave, your car is awesome and has been an inspiration :-D

240z zeitgeist icon. There are so many on KZfaq and they are a blank canvas for so many road rocket resto-mods. A cool thing that remains cool.

I come here to get inspiration to finish my 1971 240z. I’m almost there. Hopefully this will be the year.

Video brought a tear to my eye. This was my first car. I loved it. Yours is so awesome and the sound is magical. I would love to just sit in it and feel 18 again.

i love the datsun's and when i tell someone that i love datsun's then they look at me like what the fuck is a datsun:(

This is the epitome of beauty, My dream car, 240z.

My dad had one back in the early 80's , I didn't even know off, but by chance I found a picture of a 240z and really liked it, now I have my own 1971 240Z ( series 2 ) that I restored to original, and I am using it in the summer and on weekends. I love it. Gr from The Netherlands.

I want to restore one someday. Beautiful car, great work.

Amazing. My 280Z gets a story from everyone over 40. I never understand some of them, about 1/3 have wrapped the car around a tree, pole, etc. The car is so driver friendly, to me, the harder you drive it. The sweeter it gets.

I bought my dads 240z, 30 years ago for $1200,dad is gone but the cars still sits, proudly in my garage.

Love the video! Love the car! The design was refined from others to perfection, like the samurai sword becoming its own unique beauty.

This thing sounds incredible.

I came upon this video 2 years ago and it inspired me to buy a 240z. I m so glad i watched the video. The 240z is so much fun to drive and to have.

That sound tho. I can never get tired of it.

This is what a like about old sports cars. They have this special thing that normal cars of today dont have. I mean , its connected to you .. I should prefer this above a Lamborghini or a Ferrari ..

I had a '71 240z back in college. At the time I bought it the car was ~11 years old. Unfortunately, it was from the rust belt, so some rather nasty rust spots started showing up not long after I bought her. Regardless of that, it was a great driving little car! I raced it in a bunch of SCCA solo events. I'd love to have a fully restored one some day (with A/C). Well, now I'm driving a '94 RX7. In a way, it's has a lot of character that the 240z does, but it's got a lot more power and you almost never seen and they are pretty darn rare these days.

Rarely do I find videos on youtube that I come back to on a regular basis, but this video just keeps showing up on my recommended list and I can't help myself from watching this video again and again. I can't wait to buy my z.

I can't tell you how many times I've watched this video now. It's done so well! Can't wait to start working on the '72 240z I just bought!

1:46 I hope he repaired that front-bumper. that thing is all over the place.

The designer passed away. This state of art will remain forever.

This was a truly inspiring video. I absolutely love the way this car sounds and I can only imagine it handles like a raw sports car should.

My first car was a 1971 240Z. It was 1978 and I was 18. Sold the Torino I bought from my dad. Put the air dam and fender flairs GT qualifiers and wheels. Had it painted torch red. And people would point at it going down the road. I love my 2003 350.

lucky guy. I like and understand his love for his car.

Not long ago saw a beautifully restored white Z smashed to shit in downtown SF. The other car was a junky Volvo 240 GL. The owner walked away, but the Z is beyond recognition. A damn shame.

I've lost count how many times I've come back here to watch this video. Simply stunning....

I watch this video every other day, not many cars can be this aggressive sounding but at the same time satisfyingly so! You can imagine the smells exactly and the sound of it on cam, such a good build. I feel inspired to get my own project finished (not that they ever are).

Great video. I am a very seasoned Porsche builder from the 80-90s and mercedes guy. I am laughing while watching your video because I just acquired an 82 280zx. Not really the classic but my first z. I had never paid attention to these rice rockets until now. Today I am eyeing a total ratsun 240z 1-1971 production sitting and rotting in an avocado grove in San Diego. Its 99.9990 complete and green. I will see what happens. I plan to de-rat it and see what's up with a semi stock looking Rat-Rod. It has a lot of rust but the dam car is calling to me. Thank you for the inspiration video. David

I had no idea these could sound so mean and nasty. OK, I'm in on these, haha. What a nice build. This is one of my favorite Petrolicious productions, as it has inspired pure automobile lust.

Just bought a '76 Datsun 280z, and it is unbelievable to look at a car and smile so much. Doesn't even run! That's when you know you found you're perfect car, to where it can be the most run down, rusted, dilapidated example of it and it can still make you smile.

2019 I’m back and still in love.

better looking than an E-type to my eye

I could have had a late 69 240 if I'd been more forward when I was in high school, never had the balls to cross my old man by buying something for myself though. still regret it.

Love it since 1969 when it was introduced in Japan. My 1978 280Z is sitting in the garage during winter months.

Yup, I had a 1972 240Z. I never thought of it as fast in a drag race, but I loved it as a tourer.

i can wait to own one!

awesome, just awesome.

What I love about this video is the pride and passion from the owner and thinking long term about keeping this wonderful nostalgic car together and running :)

Few more days to 2020 and the sound of this car still gives me eargasm...... s30 is so pretty.. I will be getting one

Eargasms.

240Z > all other Z's..

High reving ,carbies and a good ol datsun L series God the sound it makes its just One of The best sounds an engine could make

as many have stated... this video in 2013 is what made me want a Z. I was in school watching 240z videos all throughout high school study hall (not getting any work done). my early life has been dedicated to dreaming about a z. and last fall at the age of 21 I finally made my dreams come true, I drove 6 hours with the most money I've ever had in my life and bought a '72 blue metallic 240z, absolutely mint condition with only a few minor tasteful mods (rear spoiler, front air dam and panasport classic's).. if anyone is reading this and you want a 240z, I recommend it 100%. such an amazing car, and I hope to own mine for a long time

If I met you I'd want to tell you my 240Z stories, but there are too many...and they're all nuts. My interest in cars was ignited by the 240Z and led me into a 74 Triumph TR-6, a 74 Porsche 911S and finally a V12 95 Ferrari 456GT

It feels like the 370 will never be "THAT" car compared to a 240z.

Timeless Classic! And now, the current market is way more!

Wanted a z since high school 2003, saw this video when it came out, now I’ve got one and am enjoying decking it out!

great sound...

Hi! Where do you got this jacket?

From one S30Z owner to another - Great video. Makes me miss driving mine. Hurry up summer.

Nice video, I love background stories on how people get these classic rides back into shape like they came out of the dealership just yesterday.

who’s still here in 2019?