'73 240? Talk me into or out of it...

[Canuk240Z]

Hi,

I have come to the realization that I will not rest until I have an early Z. I live in Canada where they are scarce. The winters and rust ate them up. I am considering a '73 out of the Northwest USA. It has the original '73 carbs. Is this a big enough issue to not buy it and keep looking for a '70-'72 Z? The '73 is orange (sweet!) and the interior is A-1. No cracks in dash, etc. One rust spot on the rocker from what I am told. I am not looking for a fully restored car, just a nice clean driver. There is also a nice '76 Z on eBay right now. Any +/- about buying a 280 over a 240? I have also found a really nice '72 in San Diego. Original Cali car with no rust (is there actually a Z with out any!) Can anyone help me out and look at it for me? I would compensate with $. Good karma will also come your way! :classic:

[Victor Laury]

Go for it. 73's are "Early" cars as far as I'm concerned. Keep an eye out for round tops and airbox and your set

[zhead240]

how much do u want to spend? where are u from?

[jmortensen]

I think you should buy the 73, and then bid on my early carbs on ebay. ;-) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=4555800082&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT

[kurtwwalters]

I'd hold out for a 72 or 70 unless its a killer deal, but I'm in Phoenix AZ where Zs are cheap and generally good rust-wise. If I was in the northeast or northwest I'd probably have a different opinion.