240Z PAINT AND INTERIOR COLORS

Listed Below Are The Exterior and Interior Colors For The DATSUN 240Z's, As Imported Into The North American Market



Interior and Exterior Color Combinations:

1970/71 Exterior Color Interior Color: 901 Silver gray (metallic) Black 903 Universal blue Blue or Black 904 Kilimanjaro white Blue or Black 905 Monte Carlo red Black 907 Racing green Brown or black 918 New sight 0range Black 919 Sunshine yellow Black 920 Safari gold Black (#920 aka-Mustard) 1972 Exterior Color Interior Color: 901 Silver Metallic Red 904 White Red 918 Orange Black / White 110 Red White / Black 112 Yellow Black (#112 aka Lime ) 113 Green Metallic Brown 114 Brown Metallic Brown 115 Blue Metallic White 1973 Exterior Color Interior Color: Note B: USA: Canada 901 Silver Black Black 904 White Red N/A in Canada 918 Orange Black Black 110 Red Black Beige 112 Yellow Black Black (#112 aka: Lime ) 113 Green Metallic Brown Brown 114 Brown Metallic Brown Brown (#114 aka:CoCo Brown) 115 Blue Metallic Beige Beige (Note: A) Note A: Beige for 73 was just off white Note B: 1973 FMVSS requred Flame Retardent Materials for interior vinyls. 1974 Exterior Color: Interior Color: 110* Red Black/Beige 214 Brown Metallic Black/ Lt. Brown 301 Bronze Metallic Black / Lt. Brown 302 Leaf Green Metallic Black/Beige/Coffee Brown 303 Green Metallic Black/Beige/Lt. Brown 304 Gold Metallic Black/Beige/Lt. Brown 305 Lt. Blue Metallic Black/Beige 306 Silver Metallic Black 307 Blue Metallic Black/Beige 904* White Black Note: Items with an asterisk *.... one coat and one bake. Other items... two coats and one bake. 1975 Exterior Color Interior Color 110* Red Black/Beige 214 Brown Metallic Black/ Coffee Brown 301 Bronze Metallic Black/ Coffee Brown 302 Leaf Green Metallic Black/Beige/Coffee Brown 303 Green Metallic Black/Beige/Lt. Brown 304 Gold Metallic Black/Beige/Lt. Brown 305 Lt. Blue Metallic Black/Beige 306 Silver Metallic Black 307 Blue Metallic Black/Beige 904* White Black Note: a. Paint finish consists of two coats and one bake except for those marked with an asterisk, which indicates one coat and one bake. b. The black-cloth upholstery is optionally available for all body colors on Canada models

Paint Codes and Interior Colors by date implemented 1970 Through 1976

1970 and 71 Model Year Cars

901 Light Metallic Gray or Silver Metallic
903 Blue (till 8/71)
904 White (till 7/75)
905 Red (till 8/71)
907 Dark Green (till 8/71)
918 Orange
919 Yellow (till 8/71)
920 Gold   (till 8/71)

Added/Changed for 72/73 Model Year Cars 
110 Red (from 9/71 on)
112 Yellow (from 9/71)            (aka: Lime)
113 Green Metallic (from 9/71)    (aka: Leaf Green / Avocado)
114 Bronze Metallic (from 9/71)   (aka: coco / dark brown)
115 Blue Metallic (from 9/71)

260Z/280Z Colors 
110* Red         
215 White (from 8/75 on)
214 Dark Brown (from 8/73 - 7/76)
240 Green Metallic (from 8/75 on)
301 Brown Metallic (from 8/73)     
302 Leaf Green Metallic (from 8/73)
303 Green Metallic (8/73 - 7/75)
304 Gold Metallic (8/73 - 7/75)
305 Light Blue Metallic (from 8/73)
306 Silver Metallic (from 8/73)
307 Blue Metallic (from 8/73)
362 Dark Purple Metallic (from 8/75)
517 Beige Metallic (from 8/76)      (aka: Lt. Gold)
510 Lt. Blue Metallic (from
611 Wine Red Metallic (from 8/76)   (aka: Burgundy)
901 Silver Metallic

Documentation Of Exterior and Interior Colors

Note 1: Factory Service Bulletin, May 1970 Vol. 125 - "Introduction of Datsun 240Z Sports Model S30 Series".

Note 2: Factory Service Bulletin, February 1971, Vol. 137 -"Introduction Of Datsun 240Z Sports Model S30 Series (1971 Late Models)

Note 3: Factory Service Bulletin, Volume 171 -"Introduction Of Datsun 240Z Model S30 Series (1973 Models)
Volume 171 states the following: Please note: The Foreword states that " This Service Bulletin has incorporated only the descriptions and specifications for the modification parts and newly designed mechanism and others, but has not introduced the items continued from the present model vehicle."

Note 4: Factory Service Bulletin, Volume 190 -"Introduction Of Datsun 260Z Model S30 Series.

Note 5: Factory Service Bulletin, Volume 220 - "Introduction of Datsun 280Z Model S30 Series (1975 Models).


This Page Published 11 Jun. 98, up-dated 27 June 98, 2 Oct. 05 and 02 Jan.10 after review by the IZCC Z Car List Members. For additions or corrections please contact Carl Beck via e-mail at: beck@becksystems.com>