Only $AUD 295,000.00

[Gav240z]

If the 2000GT is worth $250k Australian then a Datsun 432r should be worth more in my opinion.

What do you guys think?

Gav.

[Gav240z]

Now maybe I should write one post instead of 4 just make it longer but... I just remembered.

James Bond Drives one in the episode where he goes to japan I forget the name (Show's how big a Bond fan I am). But it's a Sean Connery One if that helps. Maybe Diamonds are forever????

Anyway it's a white one,

Gav,

[halz]

Gav,

I once lived in Melb. but moved to Perth about 3 ears ago. I have rellos in Caulfield so I know where you are. As a matter of fact, have you heard of the Z-shop? Its in Glen Iris just off High St. So not too far from you. (zshop.net.au)

[halz]

...and I thought James Bond was being chased by baddies in the 2000GTs..? Does anyone know of any Z432s in Australia?

[Alfadog]

That 'yoda has been for sale for at least a year and a half........

I think the Z looks better

[HS30-H]

The film was "YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE", and yes - it was the "baddies" who were driving it. That car had the roof chopped off it for the film ( Toyota never actually made any convertible 2000GT model ) and a few replicas have been made since then. I prefer cars to have roofs on them..................

halz, what did you think of the seating position in the car you sat in? I reckon that if anything its better than that of the S30 ( nice and deep - almost sitting flat on the floor ) and really FEELS fast!

And just like in the S30, you feel like you are sitting on the Diff. I tell you, those cars drive REALLY well - but its like a true "GT", and quite refined whilst still being sporty.

Gav240z - you can bet that I agree with you that the 432-R really ought to be in the same price league or higher than the 2000GT. Even the "normal" 432 was made in such small numbers that it should be up there with the 2000GT, but with the 432-R being even rarer ( probably something like 30 to 50 cars total ) it really ought to be higher.

432's change hands in Japan for around 3,000,000 Yen to 5,000,000 depending on condition and originality, and there are still quite a few left ( perhaps surprisingly, but then they always were quite sought after ). There are still a few 432-R's around too ( last year I inspected TWO in one day in Japan! ) and they command considerably higher prices. They don't tend to get advertised - they tend to change hands quietly.

I did hear of at least one 432 in Australia, but it must have been broken up. The reason that I know this is because the engine ( the S20 twin cam ) from that car ended up here in the UK. God knows what happened to the bodyshell, but you would have thought that it must have been likely that it was scrapped. If it was not, then there might be a Z running around in Australia with a 432 bodyshell ( eek! ). If somebody sees a body with the "PS30" prefix stamped on the firewall / bulkhead, then grab it with both hands! Even without its engine its worth a packet........

Alan T.

[Gav240z]

Yeah I know of Zshop I used to go there with my white 260z before it was written off. I know Lindsay drife when I say know I've met him on several occassions but he wouldn't remember my name as it's been so long since I've been there.

He showed me what he claims is the earliest know of 240z in the world something Alan Has pulled me up on HLS30-H I think that's his name on these forums.

I was told to stop going to Zshop because some people feel he overcharges but he probably has so many young kids come in there and wanna do this and that and there just dreamers. I on the other hand was a young fellow still am but I think he was quite reasonable.

I have been going to Zworx which was probably known as Zfactory when you were here located in Mordialloc.

Anyway have you got pics of your Z dude? I'm always curious to see what other's Z's look like.

Gav,

[Gav240z]

Alan I have the magazine which has a 432r in it can't remember if it was brought here or the test driver went to Japan to see it but I think there was one here in AUS. If someone broke that car up I'd kill em'. If I could find such a car I'd be so thrilled it's like a dream car for me. Not even half the Z owners out there know what it is ..... let alone the general public.

Do you know of any ways of finding out what happened to a car?

Is there a company you can pay to track down say a datsun 240z or Fairlady that was brought here and registered or is that illegal I think i've read some people in the US have done it when they wanted there Z they bought brand new.

So it's a PS-XX prefix on the firewall. Wow I'd be amazed if I found one.

Is it true the S20 is worth $13,000 US? THat's more than the RB26DETT what an animal.

Any ideas what it would cost for a S20 in AUS $$.

I'm dreaming here don't worry

Gav,

[HS30-H]

Gav, I have no idea how you could track down a car in Australia.

Here in the UK we can ask the Vehicle Licensing authorities to do a search if we have specific information ( like a registration number or a VIN number ) but to get the full use of the system you have to be entitled to do so - for example, if you are a Police officer.

Even then its not that much use, as they have lots of bad data and many of the things you would want to search for are not even on their computers.............. My 1970 Fairlady S30 rebuild-project car was registered with the UK authorities as a "Fairlady Turbo" ( ..... in 1970? - huh? ) by the dumwit punching the numbers into the computer. Bottom line is, if they don't know what it is they try the next nearest thing...................... My Fairlady 240ZG is the only genuine ZG in Europe ( by that I mean REALLY the only genuine factory-built 240ZG in Europe ) and it is hell trying to persuade the Insurance companies and the Police that it was the FACTORY that put the aerodynamic parts on it, and not a bad attempt at a Ferrari GTO replica on my part. Like I say, they only know what they think they know......

The S20 engine was fitted to two different generations of Skyline GT-R, as well as the 432. They built quite a few of them. It has always been quite sought after and consequently many more engines survived than cars that need them. Many owners of C10 and C110 series GT-R's seem to have a spare engine tucked away for a rainy day. Yes - they change hands for a fair few Yen ( about 1,000,000 for a rebuildable engine ) and it costs a few more to rebuild them properly. There are lots of trick bits available for them ( such as gear-drive oil-pump conversions, and fully-counterweighted stroker cranks ) and they can be made to scream. A nicely tuned and on-song S20 is something to hear, but ultimately they are limited by capacity and a "big" L-series will give more torque and last longer, with better driveability. My 432-R "Replica" project car is waiting for its S20 engine to arrive from Japan, and it has stalled all other work on the project. Even in stock form it will have cost a huge amount, and I only think its worth it because of the rarity value ( and the sound it makes ).

Keep sniffing at chassis / VIN numbers out there in AUS, as you never know what you might find.................

Good luck,

Alan T.

[Zedrally]

Do you know of any ways of finding out what happened to a car?

Is there a company you can pay to track down say a datsun 240z or Fairlady that was brought here and registered or is that illegal I think i've read some people in the US have done it when they wanted there Z they bought brand new.

Gav,

Gav,

There is no way you can do it. Several years ago I went thru Vicroads with the aim of tracking down 240-260zeds in Victoria and setting up a register.

I kept hitting my head against the wall they put up.

I would think that the same would apply in the other states as well.

Why not put an ad into the Trading Post.

Wanted such & such as agent for Jap Buyer.

If it still exists then it would certainly flush out the buyer!

[Zvoiture]

You all probably saw this in my Blackhawk pix....Took this at the Nissan meeet in June...

And for those keeping score at home...

steve(all my other cars are 'yota's)77

[Gav240z]

That looks fairly sweet dude I like it.

Not as much as a 240z but hehe.

It's hard to find such pictures I know finding fairlady Z's on the net is quite a challenge if you don't know Japanese.

Gav,