RHD 1970 G-Nose on Ebay

[zbane]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-JDM-FAIRLADY-Z-RHD_W0QQitemZ220055435808QQihZ012QQcategoryZ6187QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Buy it now $5900, but it seems to have some "issues," not the least of which is the poorly written description.

[zbane]

Yes, I know it's Scarab, but apparently the owner doesn't.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-z-series-1974-260z_W0QQitemZ130054584189QQihZ003QQcategoryZ6187QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

More photos would be very nice, it's hard to tell if it is an actual Scarab or just a V8 conversion with a Whale tail.

[MikeW]

Buy it now $5900, but it seems to have some "issues," not the least of which is the poorly written description.

"THE DMV REGISTER THIS CAR AS 1970"

So it counts as a 1970 since the DMV didn't know what they were doing? I don't know much about an S31 myself but doesn't it have tail lights that didn't show up until 1974?

[Ed]

"THE DMV REGISTER THIS CAR AS 1970"

So it counts as a 1970 since the DMV didn't know what they were doing? I don't know much about an S31 myself but doesn't it have tail lights that didn't show up until 1974?

I was wondering the same thing. It also has Fuel Injection.

[Pete84]

That G-nose has a lot of work to be done. . . 99% complete, right.

[ZIII]

David,

Some issues???? You are but too kind.... I would say the car has SERIOUS issues and the registration would be yet another.....

[zbane]

Like I said, it has some "issues." I wonder what is up with those wires hanging out under the nose, then of course the year issue, the FI engine, rust, etc.

OK, yes, it has some SERIOUS issues.

[hls30.com]

Wrong mirrors, replaced fenders, While I am not as familiar with S31 as Alan, Kats, or others, this car looks like it has had several donors, wire cutters, and Over confident POs over the years...Not to mention rust-in addition the shipping estimates given assume an operable car...The pictures almost look as if they were taken to exclude portions of the car and validate the ommissions with a pic of the spare tub and rust in unavoidable areas.

Absolutely a serious project with no way to test the operation of the extreemly rare parts specific to the operation of this RHD car. engine, efi plumbing, Gas tank, (fuel, brake, vapor) lines, exhaust, etc...

Could easily be a modification and not a restoration just from lack of replacement parts.

No way of knowing the obviously hacked harness is good.

Because of the high probability of registration problems, I'd have to ask for a copy of the title, and verify its integtiry with the state-the seller says it has current registration-I would guess that car probably hasn't run in at least a couple of years-meaning a good probability of California back taxes due if there are any problems in titling in another state-and my guess is even in the best circumstances there will be.

Will

[Cethern]

There are power windows on the G nose.. or am I seeing things

[hls30.com]

You are seeing things! Power windows on a fairlady-they started about '74 from what I have seen.

WIll

[Nota280]

It is actually a 77 or 78 model. California DMV made a mistake. You could push the issue with them but why? Registered as a 1970 gets you away from having to smog it.