Sometimes, motorsports rules force automakers to sell certain vehicles to the public to homologate their racing machines for competition. The results are generally cars that set enthusiasts' hearts aflutter, like the Porsche 911 GT1, Lancia Stratos, and Dodge Charger Daytona. This pristine 1979 Datsun 280ZXR that Mecum is auctioning is a less famous, yet still fascinating, vehicle built to ensure a very specific piece of bodywork could qualify for racing. And you can own it.
