Beautiful silver 240 on Ebay

[76Datsun280z]

Check this out

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-Datsun-240z-Mint-Condition-California-Beauty_W0QQitemZ290092734632QQcategoryZ6187QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[WingZr0]

Don't get much cleaner.

Take care of that engine block and it's a Solid 10 !

[76Datsun280z]

Take care of that engine block and it's a Solid 10 !

Samething that I thought. I of coarse had to send him a message asking him a few question about it like what kind of paint he used on it.

[Cethern]

Very nice, But your right a little detail on the engine would go a long way.

[zbane]

What's this about?

*RARE* Center console: Includes rare California “throttle lock.” Poor mans cruise control. Ever wonder what the second slot was for?

Here's a shot of the engine, for future thread reference.

Also, is that the original steering wheel?

[WingZr0]

Samething that I thought. I of coarse had to send him a message asking him a few question about it like what kind of paint he used on it.

Yeah.

I was like, "That looks clean, that looks clean". And then I was like, "WHAT ! Valve cover! ? ! Rusty engine block, wud up wid that?

Other than that, a fair deal.

But why go that far unless your gonna do the engine too? Unless he decided to sale before topping off the icing on the cake :classic:

~Z~

[lonetreesteve]

Up to $7,600.00 already with nearly 6 days left at the time of this post. I agree about the engine compartment, if you're trying to get top dollar for the car, spend a little time & money on detailing. I don't like the wheels or the steering wheel very much, but the rest of the car looks to be very clean.

[beandip]

Fantastic job done. If I had the money I would buy it. Minor warts and all . It should bring 15k . I think it is worth it. Maybe even more . Mike was offered 20K for his yellow Z and this one appears as nice . I do agree the engine needs attention but that is no big deal. At leas to me it isn't. I would be more concerned that it has a dash cap. As for the console being rare . Try finding a new one from Nissan. Gary

[jmark]

Wheels are Panasports. Nice car.

[Carl Beck]

What you see here is "maybe" a good body, maybe a good paint job and maybe a few good parts. Almost everything else needs to be restored.

Wrong Carpet

Cracked Dash

Wrong Door Panel - drivers side

Wrong Steering Wheel

Wrong Radio

Wrong Wheels

Engine Compartment Looks like a Flood Car.

If the paint and body are actually done to OEM or better quality - it's a $7K car at best. Then you'd have to spend another $7K to put everything else right.

Photo's of the undercarriage?

Does he have photo documentation of the process used for the body and paint?

Original Engine?

Documentation of mileage and service history - owner history etc. Window sticker, original bill of sale, owner manual, service booklet?

This car is a long way from a $15K 240-Z.

Worth a close look - but IMHO already over priced at $8K

By the way - who is bidding on this car so early? Do you know people that bid seriously before the last few seconds? (other than the sellers brother, mother, friends?)

FWIW,

Carl B.

[geezer]

Based on the limited knowledge I have aquired on the actual cost to bring this car to this level of restoration, I think it would be a good buy at the Buy it Now price. I have spent much more than that just gathering up the pieces. For someone who's not in it just for the fun of the build and would rather buy one in an excellent driver condition, how can you go wrong? I think someone will hit the Buy it Now.

[Carl Beck]

Hi Ron:

I'm not sure what the seller's reserve was for the car below - but it only brought a high bid of $12K. Check the detailing on this one, the documentation of the rebuild, the engine compartment etc etc etc.

<a href=http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-Datsun-240-Z-Ground-Up-restortion_W0QQitemZ110088051231QQihZ001QQcategoryZ6187QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem TARGET=NEW> Nice White 72 </a>

Like I said, I don't know where the above seller sat his reserve - but I've written him to ask.{matter of fact I just called him too} I'll guess he was thinking $18K to $20K... but it didn't sell - and now he may grab $15K. He has to have $25K or more in it...

No question it is easy to spend $15K refreshing or restoring a 240-Z - but when you do it yourself you know what's under that shinny new paint - and if you put that kind of money into one - your going to have a far far better result. You are also more than likely to document the process with full before and after photo's and a box of receipts.

Shop, shop, and shop - sooner or later you will find a 240-Z that someone else has done correctly and who has put well over $25K into - that can be bought for $15K cash. A truly solid #3 Car...

FWIW,

Carl