
Datsun 240Z S30 Red Maisto 1:18

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Specifications
- Brand
- Datsun
- Manufacturer
- Maisto
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 32611
- Year
- 1971
- Era
- 1970s
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Vehicle Class
- JDM Sports
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Street Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 090159326113
About the Datsun 240Z S30 Red Maisto 1:18
TL;DR: Maisto's 1:18 diecast Datsun 240Z S30, in red, reproduces the 1971 coupe that helped establish Japanese sports cars as genuine, affordable alternatives to costlier European GT coupes on American roads. Entry-tier diecast construction covers the 240Z's long hood and fastback profile at an accessible price.
Datsun's 240Z arrived in North America and did something few Japanese cars had managed before it: made enthusiasts take the badge seriously as a genuine sports car rather than a budget alternative.
An Accessible Diecast of a Genuine Sports Car Breakthrough
Red suits the 240Z's confident, purposeful lines, and this casting's long hood, short rear deck, and fastback roofline capture the proportions that made the S30 chassis instantly appealing to buyers who wanted European GT looks without the price. Doors open on functional hinges typical of the price tier, and interior detail stays simplified with molded bucket seating rather than mapped switchgear. What the model communicates well is the shape's confidence, nothing about the 240Z's styling apologized for its country of origin, and that assurance reads clearly even at this accessible price point.
The Car That Changed How America Saw Japanese Sports Cars
The 240Z's combination of styling, performance, and price undercut established European sports coupes badly enough that it sold in large numbers across North America, proving there was genuine demand for a Japanese-built alternative to cars costing considerably more. That commercial success opened the door for the Japanese manufacturers that followed with their own sports car ambitions through the following decades. On a shelf built around JDM sports cars, this 240Z sits at the origin point of that entire movement.














