hhmm I don't know I've found 240Z's that are driveable for a $1000.00. I did find his ad on collector car trader online. Here is the link http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/5/3/78788353.htm he says under description "Rust Free"

Be careful man.

He has the same description on the autoextra.com site. I asked him about that what he said he means is that there is no major rust like holes, just minor surface rust. He has sent me more pics of the inner fender wells, doorjams/rockers, underbody, and some engine bay pics and everything looks pretty clean. just that litte frekle surface rust, but not much of that even. I am lookin for a restore project, so im basically just lookin for a straight forward shell. I dont mind alil rust and dents as im gonna be takin car of that stuff. Even if it ran i would be pullin the motor out anyway, and probably gonna put something else in there, so that doesnt matter much. Wanna hear something that drives me crazy, the guy across the street has a 72 240 in mint condition, no rust anywhere, perfect int. its been sitting in the same spot for the past 25 years atleast but he doesnt want to sell it. everytime i ask he just says he likes to look at it in his driveway. kinda frustrating that what i want is right across the street but ill probably end up having to get one from across the country. eh, im thinkin ill offer the guy 700 and see what he says. If he doesnt take that then ill keep looking. Thanks for the replies guys.

Do I understand this correct? You'll spend $1000 plus shipping (another 1000)have on shipped across the country, that you know has some rust (surface), doesn't run, no good interior, etc.

but you'd only offer 700 for one across the street that has a 'mint' interior, no rust and is much better shape (your description)???

Why not offer the neighbor closer to 1500? Save yourself some money and get possibly a better ride...

no, i meant ill offer the guy in arizona 700. But after thinkin about it i cant bring myself to spend 900 to ship a car that i havnt seen in person. so it looks like my search continues. if anyone knows of any clean shells let me know. thanks for helping me out guys, this seems like a very helpful board and i look forward to chattin more with you guys once i find a 240. later

john

Rust is rust man :laugh: Minor or not he should not say stuff like that under his description. It's just not being honest PERIOD. Quiet honestly man I think you could do better for a $1000.00 + shipping charges. Hopefully someone will save that 240Z though

There is another one i saw on that website I listed that ran. Said it had a good motor and drivetrain but it does have rust however. If not anything major like rusted out rails, spare tire compartment, Front cowel area ect. ect. than i think it would be worth taking a look at. I'll go and track it down again and post the link here for you.

Good luck John.

Found it

AD SPECIFICATIONS

YEAR 1972 MILEAGE 80000

MAKE DATSUN EXTERIOR COLOR brown

MODEL 240Z INTERIOR COLOR black

PRICE $1,000.00 ENGINE 6 cylinder

LOCATION hazlehurst, GA TRANSMISSION 4 Speed

CONTACT NUMBER (912) 375-3464 DRIVETRAIN RWD

CLASS Collectible Late Model DOORS 2

BODY STYLE 2D Sedan SUB-CATEGORY 2D Sedan

DESCRIPTION

1972 DATSUN 240Z, (Mag - Old Car Trader) Datsun 240z 2 door coupe motor,transmission and rear end good, car runs, rust on body.

OPTIONAL FEATURES INCLUDED ON THIS VEHICLE

• Air Conditioning • AM/FM • Vinyl • Leather • Bucket Seats

Something for you to look at at least. Again, good luck.

Hazelhurst is two and a half hours from me. But that looks like a cancer carrier.

See if he will send more pictures-it is already off the ground, so checking the underside should be easy! Gotta love a trailer made from mobile home parts!!!

Will

Heh i paid $1000 for a 240z that looked good in person and in pics, however i stripped it down only to find out the unibody was shot beyond repair, and the rails were gone aswell. Whats funny is it ran and drove and best of all stopped =P Ive come to realize that the more expensive the resto car is, the worse condition its in ( just from experience) now im buying a 76 280z for $600 and its solid as a rock AND its from california ( very rare to find in massachusetts =P) anyways.. if i were you i would not buy a car that you havent looked at yourself or havent had someone from here take a peak at it. You can never really tell the extent of the rust and rot unless you look at it yourself. Try searching around alot and it may take some time ( if you havent already), sometimes its best to wait and spend your money on something closer. For $1500-$2000 you could get a solid Z much closer to you.

Hello John -

I'm in phoenix. If you want, I'll take a look at it for you. Does the guy live in Paradise Valley- a white 71? If so, I have already seen it. Let me know...