1971 Series I

[gscottyp]

Listed on ebay and didn't sell. Here's the description from the listing: Car was painted in September 2002, the original 920 gold, with 2 coats of primer, 3 coats of paint and 4 coats of lacquer at 52, 740 miles.

What's been done to the car since June 2002:

Seats reupholstered with new foam

New carpet kit, door panels and scuff plates

New heater core

New plugs

New clutch slave cylinder

Fog lights installed with interior switch placed above hazard light switch

New master cylinder, brake shoes, pads and calipers

K&N air filter installed

Front and rear shock tower braces installed

Replaced horns

New tires (Kumho) and wheels

Replaced fuel pump

New rear bumper overrider installed

New alternator

Weather seal on doors installed

New gas lid flap installed

Bumpers and door handles rechromed (no pitting); was not able to rechrome rearview mirror

New MSA exhaust installed

Installed new Kenwood stereo/CD player (with remote), speakers and rear speaker panel

Installed alarm system with driver side door lock and keychain remote

Installed Ignitor electronic ignition and FlameThrower coil

Installed new 4 row radiator, fan clutch and shroud

Installed new starter and battery

New Grant rosewood steering wheel with matching shift knob and new boot installed

Noted problems:

Tachometer doesn't work. All other gauges including clock work. Have two spare tachs that I haven't tried installing that are included

Heater control cables don't work

Duct work to round, side air vents is missing, so only venting is with the fan through the central duct (or rolling down the windows...)

Windshield wiper sprayer motor non-functioning

Needs rear hatch seals

Rear defroster (or switch) non-functioning

Small paint chip on driver side front fender, a little larger than a pencil eraser

Small crack in dash on top of tach

Small tear in headliner on passenger side

Rust: only surface rust noted under battery tray and under carpet (more on driver side than passenger side); appears minor

Additional Info:

Build date was October 1970. Original SU carbs in place. I have the original steering wheel, "D" hubcaps, plus other spare parts. Also have the original window sticker, invoice (came from Model City Auto Sales in Kingsport, TN showing a total price of $3,854.11), owner's manual and warranty and service booklet. Engine number is L24-017491 and is original to the car. This Z does not have a/c, but looks like it did at one time. Appears right front fender and possible door skins replaced at some point. Runs extremely well and tight; I bought it last spring and don't drive it enough to warrant keeping it. But, considering the low miles and condition, if it doesn't sell, no heartburn. Will restore when I have time and enjoy. Email me at scottp@carolina.rr.com w/questions or to set appointment to view. Reserve was $8,500; would like to get that obo. See gallery for pics or email if you would like to see anything I missed. Located near Charlotte, NC. Thanks, Scott

[gscottyp]

In response to questions: current mileage as of today is 56,691.

[Smokey]

Looking at your gallery, some of the pictures might indicate some rust. But, then again, could just be the way the pictures digitize.

Concerns are this: the pic of the frame rail underneath. The collapsed part I can deal with cause I have yet to see one that was perfect. But there appears to be a small hole developing above the rail. How solid is this area? Also the area above the tail lights, in the corners of the hatch look to be bubbled up, or possibly that is some sealer.

Could you clarify these issues for me, and what is your current price?

[gscottyp]

Would suggest that you or someone you trust that is near me contact me to set an appt to view the car, and we'll take it to a garage and get it in the air. Last thing I want to do is give bad/incorrect info. Have not come down on price ($8,500), but will consider reasonable offers in that neighborhood.

[2ManyZs]

The little hole you're talking about could be at the end of the factory "strenghtening" panel on the inner fender, which many cars will have a small hole there. My 71 had a small opening there due to the fact that it wasn't seam welded there at the factory like it probably should have been. You have 3 (or is it 4 panels) joining at this area, firewall, frame rail, inner fender and that small rectangular panel as well.

My 71 also had similar uneven seams under the hatch, and it ended up being seam sealer.

[ChrisA]

Hey Scott, what kind of wheels are those?

Another member is asking about them.

Chris

[gscottyp]

They are Cragar rims.

Scott

[ChrisA]

Thanks Scott, I'll pass it along to Zhead.

Chris