Price check/ reference request

[pfarq]

Hello all,

I've located a 71 in Texas that appears to be pretty clean and well cared for, and I'd like to get some thoughts on the potential value of this car.

The stats:

71 240

2nd owner purchased in 84

Bare metal resto in 90.

Rust in floor area removed, replaced with metal from a 240 parts car's roof section.

Original SU's and head with 280 block approx 15,000 miles on engine. Engine clean, but not immaculate.

5 speed

A/C, but requires a new dryer(?)

Interior very sharp

Exterior very sharp EXCEPT for a slight fracture in the paint where the B pillar meets the door and a spot of rust developing on one of the hatch vents.

Rebuilt suspension with urethane bushings.

The car appears well cared for and the owner is asking $7,500, which I feel is a little high.

Some thoughts on the price, as well as the floor replacement subject and A/C issue would be appreciated.

Also, if anyone is in the Austin area, I would like to know if they are familiar at all with the car I'm describing. Please email me for specifics.

Regards,

Paul

[2ManyZs]

In my opinion $7,500 is a bit too high. For one thing it is not all original, and the floor repair might be OK but if it were truly to be considered a well cared for car it should have been done right with a true replacement floor pan. Also with the engine being modified and a 5 speed it brings the value down some too, but yet some people might buy the car and turn around and do the same mdifications.

The A/C dryer is not much of problem. Change the dryer and charge it. If that is the only problem with the A/C.

The car might be worth it if you really wanted a Z-car bad enough. It's hard to judge. One person might say it's outragiously high and another might write out a check without thinking about it.

It all boils down to what you want, and how much you are willing to pay. You will ultimately have to make the final decision.

[AxtellZ]

I have to agree with 2MZ, it does seem overpriced. Very hard to say from half a country away, but from your description- i'd think $5000 would be closer to asking price...though Z values are steadily creeping up, so i may be a bit behind the times.

But as he's said, it comes down to what you want, how long you'll wait, and how deep them pockets are! Good luck with it. JA

[Marshall]

I just bought a 74 260z last week. I paid $3500. Interior is in good shape, body is excellent. No rust. Engine is strong. Don't really know the history as well as you do on the rebuilds, and I'm no z expert but $7500 seems a little high to me too. Check out the pics in the members rides section. Hope this helps.

Good luck.

[pfarq]

Thanks all, for the response. This confirms my suspicions that the car is overpriced. I was thinking it was only worth $4,500-5,000,

especially with the odd floor repair and condition of the door.

heres a few picks........

Regards,

Paul

[pfarq]

right exterior. notice the absense of the c pillar vent

[pfarq]

engine.

so the hunt continues for a z:(

[jcdozier]

If it's a Type-I (vents in the rear hatch, storage on the floor in front of the back deck instead of in the deck, etc.) it might go for a little more than a later 1971 Type-II. However, I think anything over $5,000 is too much, and it would have to be in great condition for that much.

[Marty Rogan]

Looks like you are in Michigan and this car is in Texas. this would suggest that you are willing to travel to get a car. That's the right attitude!! I found mine 3 1/2 years ago by looking on this website: http://www.collectorcartraderonline.com/

It was a '70, with 69K original miles, no rust, with a very nice new paint job, but needed some interior work for $4,800. Keep looking and take your time. Wait for a truly great car at a reasonable price. They are out there! This web site has 82 240Z's listed right now.

Happy hunting!

Marty

[pfarq]

That's right, Marty; I have no issues with distance when it comes to shopping for the right Z; I bought my second Z sight unseen from Arizona when I was 19 (a rust free 70 for $2,000). After selling it in college (reluctantly ) I've been hunting on collectoronline for either a clean 240 or an older 911.

Of course, about 6 mos ago I came across a spotless 3 owner 71 with 34,000 original miles for $4,800 that was just down the street, but my 94 Mr-2 prevented me from buying it

Thanks for the tips guys.

Paul

[Marty Rogan]

$4800 for a 34K car! IF the condition is what the mileage would suggest, thhe car should have been like new. That would have been a hell of a deal! I saw one 36K car recently selling for $13K. I don't really thing anyone into Z's would really pay that, but, they say a sucker is born every minute.

Enjoy the hunt.

Marty

[2ManyZs]

Good thing it wasn't just down the street from me! I have never owned a Z with less than 100k on it.