Inherited 1974 260Z

[susie]

I just got a 260z, in really good condition. It has some quirks. For example, although it drove to my house, i cant get it started. My dad said it may be the soilnode? I know very little about cars. Any ideas? Also, how do i figure out the value in case i want to sell it? Thanks.

[rdefabri]

Welcome and congrats!

It depends on what's happening when you try to start it...are you choking it?

Value of a 260Z is going to be less than a 240Z and more than likely less than the 280Z. The 260Z was "transition" vehicle for Datsun to combat increasing emmisions regulations, but it was generally considered to be off the mark.

Depending on condition, the 260Z is a prime candidate for a 2.8L engine swap IMHO. It has the 240Z body style/bumpers, and is slightly lighter than a 280Z.

[sblake01]

Welcome, Susie. If it has a bad solenoid, choking it wouldn't help. The type of bumpers it has depends if it is an early or late 260Z. Early has the 240 type bumpers, late has the 280 type. Many people that own them leave the L26 engine in it and some even keep the flat tops carbs that people like to bad mouth. The value is actually somewhat subjective as I've seen some nice examples of the 260Z fetch fairly good selling prices. Remember, it is all opinion.

[EScanlon]

And don't forget that while the 260 was a One year model for the U.S., it was sold for many years elsewhere.

As a result, in the esoteric and fluctuating "collectability" scale a true-blue U.S. 260 in excellent condition may, in years to come, be more valuable than a 280.

IMO

E

[Alfadog]

Also don't forget Susie may not live in America... where do you live Susie? While it won't affect your car's quirks, it will have a huge impact on value...!