Datsun 240K 1974 Bathurst 1000

[ShawnS]

Hi all, Here is the Datsun 240K that finished 7th in the 1974 Bathurst 1000 driven by Stewart McLeod and Doug Whiteford. It's the old Aoshima kit with decals from my own artwork printed by Custom Hobby Decals.

I built it because it's different from my usual touring car builds and it's just something I liked the look of.

 

Cheers

ShawnS

[ChrisR]

Awesome!

[espo]

Beautiful looking finishes. Looks just like the black and white picture but in color. 

[TonyK]

That is an excellent replica! And anything dealing with Bathurst is exciting to me.

[TarheelRick]

Very nice build, the paint work and everything about it is superb.  Like the '63 Ford taillights. When I saw the title, the "K" did not quite register and I was expecting a "Z" car.

[majel]

Fantastic job!  Very cool model of a subject not normally seen.

[ShawnS]

Thanks guys.

15 hours ago, TarheelRick said:

 When I saw the title, the "K" did not quite register and I was expecting a "Z" car.

Yeah I know what you mean. Datsun didn't bless us here in Australia with fancy names like Skyline, Sunny, Bluebird etc.. we only got numbers 1000, 1200, 1600, 120y, 180B, 200B, 240K etc. It has led to a fair bit of confusion over the years.

[Paul Waymouth]

Great job, looks awesome 

[Bruce Scully]

Another one of your top class builds , looks so right.

[Can-Con]

Oh, Man, you nailed that one

[PatW]

Superb! I always love watching OZ races on TV from here in the UK.

[skymnky721]

Looks like a mini-Torino just a bit,,nice lookin racer!

[Mike C]

Really nice build.

[afx]

Another excellent build Shawn.

[250gilly]

Hi Shawn, 

Stewart McLeod was my uncle and the model looks great. Just wondering if this model is for sale? Stewart was just inducted into the Australian Rally Hall of Fame last week. 
thanks

Gill 

[Dragline]

Time well spent at the bench I would say.

Very well done.

[HDRAus]

Hi Shawn,

I am the current owner of this car. Would love to discuss a commission for another one of these models. 
 

You have done an amazing job and recreated her in stunning detail. Fantastic work!

Adam 

[slusher]

Outstanding build!