USA Today Breaking Times

The procedure can seem all-encompassing in our daily lives. The obstacles standing between you and your satisfaction have become increasingly bothersome in today’s society. After all, shouldn’t everything be readily available to us? However, with classic cars, the process itself often becomes a significant draw. Starting this immaculate 1973 Datsun 240Z from Nissan’s Heritage collection in Nashville, Tennessee, involved a ritual enthusiasts grew fond of. As I slid into the lowered, black leather bucket seat, I followed instructions to gently engage the throttle lever located on the central console approximately halfway, using just two fingers to manage the resistance. Next, I briefly depressed the clutch pedal for safety reasons and ensured the transmission was in neutral since there wasn’t an electronic mechanism preventing start-up in gear. Then, turning the ignition key resulted in immediate engine response; after one rotation, the 2.4-liter inline six-cylinder fired right up. ...