---
title: "This Craigslist Find Will Let You Live Out JDM Muscle Car Dreams"
description: "A unique Scarab V-8 Datsun 240Z build recently popped up for sale on Craigslist."
date: "2018-03-13"
modified: "2018-03-13"
authors:
  - name: "The Drive Staff"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/the-drive-staff"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/19189/this-craigslist-find-will-let-you-live-out-jdm-muscle-car-dreams"
categories:
  - "Culture"
  - "For Sale"
  - "News"
tags:
  - "Craigslist"
  - "datsun"
---

# This Craigslist Find Will Let You Live Out JDM Muscle Car Dreams

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[*The Drive* loves crazy Craigslist finds](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/19141/toyota-hilux-that-finished-a-dakar-stage-with-only-front-tires-is-for-sale>). I was perusing my social feeds and I stumbled upon this bonkers 1971 Datsun 240Z build that is a surprisingly tastefully combination of an old school JDM car and a muscle car.

[According to the Craigslist listing](<https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d/1971-datsun-240z-chevy-v8/6522764169.html>), the Datsun is a Jim Cook Racing California-Z and a Scarab V8-Z. Back in the 1970's, Brian Morrow founded Scarab Engineering. Scarab Engineering took Datsuns and turned the dial up a few notches. The main box you checked when you got a Scarab Datsun was that you obtained a V8 engine in your engine bay. This Datsun comes with a Chevrolet V8 engine matted to a Muncie 4-speed manual transmission.

![message-editor%2F1520905615170-01717\_cjxgcwo9wvb\_1200x900.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1520905615170-01717_cjxgcwo9wvb_1200x900.jpg>)
*Craigslist*

![message-editor%2F1520905633663-00s0s\_beeuikaxop7\_1200x900.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1520905633663-00s0s_beeuikaxop7_1200x900.jpg>)
*Craigslist*

![message-editor%2F1520905645603-00g0g\_2patrz4ngqi\_1200x900.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1520905645603-00g0g_2patrz4ngqi_1200x900.jpg>)
*Craigslist*

The Datsun has a slew of upgrades including a custom hood scoop, Hooker Headers with a custom dual exhaust/muffler setup, a ZR1 Corvette steering wheel, Diamond Steel Racing Wheels, custom rear bumper, and custom rear spoiler.

Located in Los Angeles, California, the owner is selling the Datsun for $22,000 or they are possibly willing to trade for a high-performance classic, pro street car, or late model performance car. No details on the mileage.

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