I assume this is the real thing. I wonder what the reserve is?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120143781866&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=002#ebayphotohosting

-Mike

It's the real thing - I'd "guess" at least $45K.. perhaps higher. Most likely a bargain at anything under $50K to $60K

FWIW,

Carl B.

That's a nice 280!

Sure looks Fun too.

It's the real thing - I'd "guess" at least $45K.. perhaps higher. Most likely a bargain at anything under $50K to $60K

Even though it was actually just a pace car?

That's a nice 280!

Sure looks Fun too.

Technically, it's a 260.

That Camel paint job is hideous!

I stand corrected Stephen.

me want.

Even though it was actually just a pace car?

I think so - you could not begin to build, let alone finish something like this for less than $45K... plus the value of owning a real piece of Datsun history. It's not "just" a pace car- It's "the DATSUN IMSA Pace Car" that you can take out on the track today and run Vintage/Historic events with.

"SharpSight Motorsports performed a complete mechanical freshening including the engine, clutch, brakes and shocks. All safety equipment is installed and functional including roll bar, fire system, belts, window net and new fuel cell built to the original specifications by ATL. The engine is a professionally built Nissan OHC 2.8 liter inline six fed by triple Mikuni carburetors extensively modified for racing by Wolfcreek Racing. In its current state of tune the engine is producing well in excess of 300 reliable horsepower. All of the go-fast goodies are on this car such as Nissan Comp ceramic coated header and intake, MSD ignition, crank fire, Nissan Comp large capacity oil pan, Oberg oil filter, adjustable suspension, Wilwood brakes and Goodyear Eagle Radial slicks (25.5/14 x 16 on the rear and 23.5/10.5 x 16 on the front). The transmission is an ultra-rare 5-speed Nissan Comp Option 2 Direct Drive transmission. Included in the purchase price are the HSR and SVRA log books, a photographic album of the restoration and a professional freshening of the engine"

FWIW,

Carl B.

Even though it was actually just a pace car?

Yes. It has the history and now it is a vintage race car, meaning expensive toy for rich boys. I would have expected a BSR valve cover and I think it is a shame that it has been painted other than its original livery. That is a piece of 1975 IMSA GTU Championship history, for sure.

Thought I'd try to save these for when the auction is over. I like it. Actually like the Bob Sharp colors best, but if I understand correctly the Camel colors are more "authentic" to its history. Definitely needs the BSR valve cover, but you can find those pop up for sale every once in awhile and if you can afford $45K you can probably afford one of those too.

It was featured on bringatrailer.com earlier in the week.

http://bringatrailer.com/2007/07/20/authentic-bob-sharp-75-datsun-imsa-gtu-z-car/