Hasegawa 20822 - 1/24 Nissan Fairlady 240Z rear-wheel drive street custom plastic model kit  [HA-20822]

Hasegawa Nissan Fairlady 240Z Street Custom 1/24

This is a 1/24 scale injection-molded model kit representing a street-custom Nissan Fairlady 240Z, positioned as a limited-run car model for display-focused builders.

The Nissan Fairlady 240Z debuted in 1969 as a compact sports car that combined European-inspired styling with Japanese manufacturing. Introduced to export markets under the Datsun name, the original 240Z established a reputation for a long-hood, short-deck silhouette and rear-wheel-drive dynamics. Its combination of accessible performance and clean lines made it influential in late 1960s and 1970s sports car markets.

The kit reproduces the external proportions of a street-custom 240Z. Builders should expect typical styrene parts requiring trimming, sanding, and painting to achieve accurate surfaces and finish. The bodywork offers scope for external modification and aftermarket detailing; wheel fitment, stance, and finish are common focus areas for display builds. When preparing paint and decals, consult reference photos for period-correct palettes and decal placement. Assembly sequence and fit can affect final alignment, so test-fitting subassemblies before cementing is recommended.

A straightforward scale kit for modelers interested in classic Japanese sports cars and street-custom presentations; useful for display builds emphasizing exterior finish and stance.