looking for a Z

[pontiacguy]

Hi everyone new here and looking for a little help. IM looking for (I know everyone wants the same thing) any way a good driver quality or aliitle above 72,73 240 or an early 260 not concerned with #'s matching just rust would like a solid car and I lean toward green but im open to any color and i preffer stock but still open minded Im in central massachusetts ---thanks any help will be appriciated

[CoastGuardZ]

Not always easy to find, In the past few years I have lived in NY and SC, and when I finally bought mine after years of searching I found it at www.collectorcartraderonline.com . And I got the car out of southern california. Good luck.

Nate

When you get a Z will the name change to nissanguy or datsunguy? j/k

[pontiacguy]

hey thanks for the info whats the best seach criteria on the site? And Yes whaen I get one ill change my nick to 240Zguy

[CoastGuardZ]

I usually search - 1969 to 1972 - datsun - nationwide, but naturally you can chose your prefered years and you may want to put Z in the keywords block.

Oh look here is a green 72 http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/7/8/80691578.htm

Happy Hunting!

[pontiacguy]

Thank you and oh by the way youve got one hell of a nice Z . in your opinion price vs condition I see these things all over the place from 2,000 -19,000 what do you think ?

[CoastGuardZ]

Thank you for the compliment, the camera doesn't show her blemishes... and she has her share but that comes with 33 years of use I guess.

As far as price and condition, the old addage fits the bill, "you get what you pay for." Us east coasters got it tough. The ones in good shape bring a premium price tag too. Everyone here will tell you to "start with the best car you can afford" and it is true. If you start with a rust bucket you could lose sight of the end product and never really get to enjoy it before you throw in the towel.

From what I have seen $3500 - $8000 will get you a great starter. The biggest thing for me was solid floors and frame rails with a mostly, if not entirely, complete package. Mine ran me $5k-ish plus shipping, and I am very happy with what I got. The PO took good care of it and drove it regularly - to the tune of 290,000 miles. The engine tranny and rearend are the original units, the Z is the exact color I wanted 901 Orange with black interior and the 4spd. I hope your search goes as as well as mine did, although it did take nearly 3 years, but I was picky.

If you end up buying one and need to have it shipped I recommend Dependable Auto Shippers... good price and great service... although FedEx ships cars too and their turnaround is quicker but higher price.

Nate

[pontiacguy]

So wow ok let me get this right orig engine /drive train 290,000mi did they re build anything ??

[zhead240]

here's one in georgia

http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/0/1/80740701.htm

restored and everything works

if possible alway try to see the car in person or have a member near by look for you.pictures can be very decieving

[CoastGuardZ]

Hey that ones pretty spiffy.

Yup 290,000. I don't think the PO knew exactly what he had done to the car because he said they "freshened up the top end" 50,000 ago. I can only assume they rebuilt the engine and head. But they are the original parts.

Nate

[pontiacguy]

Zhead240 -----exactly what im looking for! im gonna check that one out -- thank you hope the hell its not rusty