The MERLIN is available as a turnkey vehicle. The "Street Version" price is $24,900, or choose the "Street Racer" version at $41,900. The client can opt to provide the donor vehicle for a credit of $5,500.
Re-bodied Datsun Z
The MERLIN Specification is as follows: (prices don't include taxes)
General Description
Front engine
Rear wheel drive
Two seat coupe Powertrain
Engine: Inline six
Displacement: 2565 CC
Transmission: Four speed manual
Horsepower: 162 @ 5600 (without improvements)
Suspension: Standard McPherson struts
Steering: Standard Datsun Z
Brakes: Optional Datsun rear disk brakes
Dimensions
Body: 168" L x 67" W x 49" H
Wheelbase: Standard Datsun Z
Wheels: Front ~ 8x15, Rear ~ 10x15
Tires: Front ~ P235x15, Rear ~ P295x15
Stage One Kit ~ Street Version
Turnkey $24,900
Includes:
A street legal, ready to drive MERLIN in working order with all standard equipment.
• Headlamps & covers, tail lights and directional lights.
• Custom seats (choose from "cobra" seats with 4-point harnesses).
• Goodrich tires.
• Your choice of Hallibrand, Daytona or Zenith wheels.
Optional Roush Engine
Stage Two Kit ~ Street/Racer Version
Turnkey $41,900
Includes:
A street legal, ready to drive MERLIN in working order with all standard equipment as shown above plus items listed below.
• Adjustable coil-over front & rear
• Front & rear Datsun disk brakes
• Steel roll bar
• MOMO steering wheel and gearshift
• Engine rebuild with Webber's (up to $5,000)
• Aluminum radiator
• Engine compartment and interior s/s cross bar
• Borla exhaust
• Headers exhaust manifold
• Jaz Fuel racing cell
• Optima battery with holddown
• Racing dashboard and gauges option or standard Ferrari or NASCAR
• Choice of hatchback or no hatchback
For full details contact Car Concept Design
The MERLIN is Car Concept Designs interpretation of the best Italian sports cars of the 1960's, utilizing the 240, 260 or 280Z Datsun as a donor car. Various improvements are made to the donor along with the re-body the vehicle. 
