I'm surprised that this car didn't meet the reserve and sell.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=280000410491&ih=018&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

The BIN price was $9,350 which doesn't seem too bad for its condition. I think the hood venting was part of the dealer fix for the vapor lock problem that some z's had. Everything seems stock with no rust and the paint looks nice. Am I missing something?

"Custom Cold Air Hood Scoop looks great and is functional."

I think it's ugly. I'd be surprised if it was done by the dealer.

Yeah, I agree it is ugly, but still you could replace the hood.

Not only is the hood scoop just plain bad, why didn't they replace the carbs with early ones while they had it apart and put new decals on the aircleaner?

According to Carl's site, it looks like this was a dealer installed accessory.

http://zhome.com/History/ComHood.htm

okay, to nitpick...

Its a 73, its an automatic, it has a nastly looking hood. Is it worth 10k?

I think its a good deal, if you want an automatic.

Hi Guys:

1. Yes - that is a very rare - Nissan Supplied and Dealer Installed hood scoop. Done only as a last resort to the cars with chronic operational problems... after all other "fixes" for the emissions carb.'s had been tired.

2. Rick - the Dealer would be fined heavily, and could lose their Dealer License if they removed or modified any emissions systems on cars they sold. So they aren't going to change the carb's on that car. The Federal laws apply to both the manufacturer and their Authorized Dealers....

3. If the floorboards/undercarriage checks out to be truly rust free and damage free - $10K for that car would be a bargain today. Add up the cost of the bumpers, chrome/stainless/emblems etc, interior, engine detailing, new paint and you are over $10K now... the car is free.

FWIW,

Carl B.

Carl Beck

Clearwater, FL USA

http://ZHome.com