While the Japanese car industry is now highly regarded, in its early days it was known for small, cheap, semi-disposable cars. The Toyota 2000GT changed that perception a little, appearing on-screen with James Bond in glamourous white, but it was very rare, and little known. However, in 1970, here came the Datsun 240Z to prove that the Japanese could make a properly desirable car. With a powerful straight-six engine and European styling, the Z was an instant classic. It still is – watch for values to rise on these.