AAh ok then. I just thought that with all this talk of there being no pre-301 numbered models in existence, then 170 might be something special. The car may be for sale, for the right price, but at the moment I think the owner wants to hang onto it. It's in need of a little TLC, but as I always say, if you ever found a '57 Chev in the same condition, you'd jump at the chance of owning it, regardless of the price.

Lachlan - yes, I've joined the dark side. You have to admit though, sideways around Willowbak autocross track in an angry bridgeport is hella fun. Of course if I had Gainsey's driving talent, it would be double the fun.

Speaking of TLC, this car needs emergency medical attention.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160105601778

Art bough a new car. 4 cylinder Prince Skyline. (You can tell its the 4 cylinder version by the shorter front guards).

Whats your plans for it Art?

I could call it 'heart & lung transplant plus a wee bit of cosmetic surgery' but that'd be stretching the truth more than a little.

It's really a donor car for things like front uprights, rear axle etc for a 'toy' sitting in the workshop.

I'll try to get a pic or two soon of where some of the mechanicals are going.

Still 4 cyl powered, just Datsun instead of Prince.

Well I'm sure that all the bits you don't need - chrome trims, windows, etc would be welcomed by some of the guys in the prince gt club.

Here's Johns GT incase you feel inspired to save the old rust bucket.

http://www.princeskylinegt.com

Thanks for that.

The car will actually be going to a friends property on which 3 Skyline GTB's live so all usable parts will certainly be saved.

Interesting development with regard to the true identity of the car that this thread originally discussed:

http://classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=29117