Matchbox/Lesney 67d; Datsun 260Z 2+2

This range of Z sporty 2+2 coupes was produced by Nissan Motors, Ltd. of Japan from 1969 to 1978. The Nissan Fairlady Z in this shape was introduced in 1969 as the Datsun 240Z, the next generation, the 260Z was launched in 1975.

Matchbox made their Datsun from 1978 to 1983. It is seen in metallic crimson (1978-1980), metallic blue (1979), metallic red (1980), silver (1981-1983) and also in black (1983). There are a whole raft of interior and base colour variations. The ones to look out for are metallic blue with red seats or a brown base.

This MBX was sourced in February 2018 from Lacy Scott & Knight auctioneers