http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4516566326&category=34209#ebayphotohosting

and

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4516558937&category=34209

one of our members has been bidding on hub caps and getting out bidded(lonetreesteve) here you go, keep on trying, don't give up.

What are the z caps worth in good shape?

I bought a set of D caps that are in very good shape from a hubcap dealer for $17 apiece. She had gotten them from the local Nissan dealer by going through their old stock, so most likely they were taken off before the car was sold. I recently found another one for $10, but it has light gray paint.

I've purchased several of the Z caps in various conditions, from rather ratty to very good, like the ones on ebay, and have paid anywhere from $5 to $25 apiece for those.

I've attached a couple of pictures of some of the caps I have: one Z cap, and two D caps. One of them has the light gray paint. Anyone have any thoughts on what Z's would have had a D cap with light gray paint?

Rod's Discount Datsun Parts (www.rodsdatsun.com) has the following listings:

Hub Cap, 70-71 240Z, Used, $150 each.

Hub Cap, 72-76, 240Z-280Z $105.00

Hub Cap, 72-76, Used $10-$45

The 70-71 caps would be the D caps, the 72-76 would be the Z caps, at least as far as I know.

Hope this helps!

Kenny P.

not long ago (maybe a month) someone was selling four d caps individually on ebay and averaging about $400 each. mind you they were in mint condition never used.

The value of Z wheel covers (or hub caps) has sharply risen as of late, particulary the rare "D" caps. I understand the the "D" caps were only found on Series I 240Zs (1970 models & early '71s), which happen to be the series with the smallest production number. "D" caps in good shape bring big bucks today. Here's a link to what may be a record or close to one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7935518570&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

Funny, I've got a basement full of them !!!!! I knew they would be worth something someday!!!! I would have never guessed a set of "D" caps would go for $1247.00!!! If I could get that for each set that I have, I could afford a new 350Z !!! !!!!!! I have been collecting nicer to mint hubcaps since the early 90's and have quite a few stashed away for "future" projects. KT

I have a set on eBay now. My dad bought a 1971 240Z back January of 1971 and sold it shortly after I was born in 1973 to get a four door Audi Fox. He really wishes he had kept it now! In any case my mom was cleaning out the garage yesterday and I rescued these from the back of the van before it went on a run to the dump! (She saw the "D" and thought they were off of an old Dodge van we used to have ) I think we still have some of the original promotional materials, maybe an owners manual or window sticker... I'm not really sure.

In any case I put the hubcaps up on the classifieds here, but I didn't find the forum until after I already put them up on eBay, so the ad is really a link to the auction.

It's kind of interesting, because I have two 1990 Infiniti Q45s that I really love, but they can be bought for next to nothing now. I wonder if they'll be collector's items someday too... Kind of like the Z they were the first of their type, and are even the flagship of a new car "brand" - the only difference is that they didn't sell that well... Oh well, I guess I'll find out in another 15 years.

Heath

i can't find these d caps listed on ebay. i type datsun z in the search and get-ebay datsun z, parts and accessories, passenger vehicle & diecast toy vehicle items. also put the check in the box beside- search title and description, still can't find hub caps. why's that?

HI,

Would have passed under radar being listed as 240zx hubcaps, but looks like seller was smart to bring to our attention..currently at $1.25?

david

Sorry for the confusion... When did the "X" get added after the Z in the naming scheme? I guess it's like having people spell Infiniti with a "y" at the end... looks right but it's not!

Here's a link to the auction. I hesitated to be too aggressive in talking about the auction in the forum... some fourms seem to frown on a brand new member "dropping by" to sell something.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7953450368&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT

Heath

Heath, in 1978 the 280ZX was the first Z to have the X with it. It was a very different car to the previous generation... If you want to give your auction some help I recommend changing the "240ZX" to just "240Z". That way more people will see it.

Ebay links are always welcome here Makes for a good discussion if nothing else.

Think you're gonna be pleased with what these sell for.

Wish that everything sitting in my garage for 35 years was so valuable!