I just checked one that was on my watch list and went off. Only the winning bidder's I.D. was revealed.

Well it was worth $10,700.00 to E-Bayer "ben_stamper" - who had three feedbacks...

Was it "worth" it - yes, to ben at least... was worth $10,600.00 to the second highest bidder...

If the car was "as presented"....

Rebuilt Engine:.... at least $5K in that one

Repaint...top coat ... maybe $3500.00n (would have to see the car and the before and after pictures)

Rebuilt 81/83 5spd. with 3.56 rear gear $750.00 at least.

Tokiko Gas Shocks, new suspension bushings...at least $250.00

There's $9500.00 - so for an extra $1,200.00 the buyer got a fairly clean 1971 240-Z... with an interior that looks very good, Granted it isn't perfect - wrong hood, sun roof...

The new owner can drive that car now - enjoy it for a couple years... and if later a cleaner car can be found - he will most likely get most of his money back out of this car... The seller on the other hand was lucky if he got half his money back...

Three or four years ago - this would have been a $4,500.00 car at best....

FWIW,

Carl B.

Alright Boys, now this is an auction I was watching because I once sold a badge like this but for way more.

I was watching it to see what the price would bring and all ID's were hidding.

Also I did notice what was mentioned before and thought only the winning bidder would be shown.

When the bidding was over I looked to see if a friend of mine won (which he didn't) and saw all ID's revealed, so check it out now.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=012&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3APIC&viewitem=&item=220069048755&rd=1

OK, so lets all apoligize to ~76~ for thread jacking :cheeky: :tapemouth

~Z~

Alright Boys, now this is an auction I was watching because I once sold a badge like this but for way more.

I was watching it to see what the price would bring and all ID's were hidding.

Also I did notice what was mentioned before and thought only the winning bidder would be shown.

When the bidding was over I looked to see if a friend of mine won (which he didn't) and saw all ID's revealed, so check it out now.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=012&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3APIC&viewitem=&item=220069048755&rd=1

OK, so lets all apoligize to ~76~ for thread jacking :cheeky: :tapemouth

~Z~

The bidders' IDs are only hidden if the item's bid amount goes over a certain threshold - $200.00, I believe.

Hey Aus,

Heres a nice Silver Fairlady Z.

Photos are nice and sharp. The Silver on this baby is nice, deep and rich as you can see in vent badge close up.

Most of the car is in the shade though but the color seems way brighter than it leads on to.

I talked with this guy before and he seemed like a cool cat.

You might want to give him the 411 on your cause and see if he can take some photos for you in the Sun Shine.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=014&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=330084196846&rd=1,1

~Z~

Hey Aus,

Heres a nice Silver Fairlady Z.

Thanks for the link, I will have to ask him what brand/shade he used.