71 240 w/ L28!! get it before it goes to the crusher....

i have to get rid of my 71 240z. there's just too much work for a 16 yr old who needs reliable transportation, and is working 20 hours @ min. wage.

The engine runs beautifully. It's a L28 block with a N24 head. Dual downdraft Weber carbs. Mallory Promaster coil (also, not on the car, Mallory Unilite distributor-needs $90 module to use). 4 speed manual transmission. It seems the previous owner was modding it for racing, as the AC/heater, radio, etc. were removed. The speedo, tach, clock, and fuel gague don't work. Most of the problems are with the electrical system.

When the car is driven, there is a loud "clunk" from the rear end everytime the gas pedal is pushed. This is supposedly a U-joint, but i can't afford to put any more money into the car.

The car is missing the front bumper, grille, all emblems (except the rear hatch vent ones, which are off of the car), AC, radio. The doors lock only from the inside; you would have to lock the passenger side, get out, go to the hatch, lock the driver door (i used a stick), then lock the hatch.

This car would probably be best as a ground-up resto, or just as parts for your 71 240. The car was manuf. in 1/71. There is no penetrating rust, only some surface rust in the spare tire well, under the battery tray, and a couple of spots on the body where the paint has cracked. Overall, the car is in good condition, but i need reliable transportation ASAP, and unfortunately, the z can not supply me with that.

I am in Fresno, California, USA (fresno is almost directly east of Monterrey, in the middle of the San Joaquin valley). You can private message me, email me at z_pyro40@hotmail.com, or call me at (559)226-8640. Ask for Mike Jr.

If I don't get anyone to take the car for about $2500 (can/will probably be talked down;) ), the car will have to be crushed, as the DMV will buy it as being a gross polluter. Please save this Z!