OK....I'm slow....somebody explain this.

[Zthing]

Still scratching my head.....and it don't even itch.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DATSUN-240Z-1ST-EDITION-FACTORY-SERVICE-REPAIR-MANUAL_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6762QQitemZ8021875962QQrdZ1

[bpilati]

You're going to have to be more specific than that. Are you concerned about the initial bidding price or what?

[sblake01]

Weren't there two seperate manuals for the 70 240Z?

[Arne]

Yeah, that's the Chassis and Body manual. I believe the engine was covered in a separate book.

[bpilati]

Weren't there two seperate manuals for the 70 240Z?

Yes, in the beginning the manuals were separate.

[26th-Z]

That is a published in Japan, November 1969 chassis service manual for the American import 240Z. Probably the first publication from everything I know about them. It is quite rare, as you can imagine, quite unique (very much unlike subsequent publications) and like many rare collectable books, the seller thinks it is worth a lot of money. What other explanation did you have in mind?

[Zthing]

and like many rare collectable books, the seller thinks it is worth a lot of money.

I think that line explains it all. I have some one of a kind rocks in my backyard.

Hey....I know the person can ask what they want, I just found it a little steep.

[montoya_fan01]

I agree with you Zthing, but I'll bet he finds someone who will (over)pay it.

[a7dz]

I guess every body decided to go MSA and get the manuals for 78.00.

[kenz240z]

Bidding has ended on it. I wonder if the seller will relist it, and if so, for how much.

[26th-Z]

Ya'll gotta understand... Some one of these days I'm gonna have Her Majesty the 26th and Princess 27 sitting there in a car show all looking beatimous and stunning. You're gonna walk up and say; "nice cars but do you have the original service manuals from those years?" And if I couldn't wip them out to show you, how would you know that I restored the cars in the most correctest manner? You would prolly think I'm some slacker or something! Prolly chuckle under your breath...(this poor bastard hasn't a clue....)

You see, to some people owning this particular manual is very important and I can actually point to something peculiar about the early engines that I wouldn't know without one of these early books. I have to admit that I think the asking price was shattering. I'm so glad I have mine.

[Arne]

At half the asking price he'd have got bids. And may have gotten more than one person to bid and it may have made it up to his price anyway. I can see where it would be desirable to some people. Me? I'll be happy with a reprint, thank you very much.