I've always avoided Roadsters because they're expensive to restore.

Like a Z isn't...what am I saying?

When I had mine, parts were pretty easy to find. I bought it in 1977 for $1100 and paid $200 for a wrecked 68 2000 parts car. That picture was taken about 1978 or so. Original paint. That car still looked and ran good when I sold it in 1997 for $2500 to a guy who shipped it to Japan. They've gone crazy over the last ten years. You couldn't touch one in that condition now for less than 5 grand. And the parts supply is dwindling.

Chuck:

While the one you posted may be inexpensive, expect at least $2k in just getting the interior and other items PLUS your time or other's time.

Take a look at this one in Plano:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-2000-Roadster-1969-Datsun-2000-Roadster_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6188QQihZ001QQitemZ110154892481QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Or this one in California:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-Z-Series-Convertible-1966-Datsun-1600-Roadster-SPL311-Original-Owner-Nissan_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6187QQihZ011QQitemZ320142575603QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Like with Z's....get the BEST example you can afford. Let the previous owner take the depreciation loss for the renovation (if there was one) or in rare occurrences, take in the profit from having maintained it well.

FWIW

E

Check this one out!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-2000-Datsun-Roadster-Fairlady-2000_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6188QQihZ002QQitemZ120147697438QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

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Yeah,

I initially like the first photo till I got up close

I don't follow what you mean. Maybe I didn't look close enough.

The rust in the engine bay is typical battery acid rust. Not the best thing to find, yet not impossible to deal with.

Nor that dash of bubbling in the rear fender.

(Is that what you were referring to?)

The Plano car will go for 8K or more (if that meets reserve), the California car will probably only go for 4 or 5k. The car with the girl has a reserve of 5k, and all those prices...are in line with what they're selling for lately.

FWIW

E

The girl E, the girl...jk

Not the best thing to find, yet not impossible to deal with.

Wouldn't that also apply to the girl?

IT'S A MAN BABY!!!

Nice looking roadster, I like the black/red color scheme but the Jack in the Box antenna ball spoils the coolness effect.

IT'S A MAN BABY!!!

From eBay ad"

Girl not included

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I'm with you Stephen, these guys that see girls as guys.....they must be looking for it.

Then again, since I'll probably never meet the person, I'll judge by the "cover". That person appears female, therefore she is. I'll leave the Crocodile Dundee method of verification to others. There's enough crap in the world without willingly looking for it.

As far as the car, wish the reserve were a bit lower as it generally looks to be in acceptable shape. Wish my 1600 had looked as good when I got it.

FWIW

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Sorry Stephen, thats one of my favorite Austin Powers scenes.

Enrique, I'm not saying she isn't attractive but growing up in the SF area you learn to watch out for the Lolas. Plus the shot seemed a little campy.

Steve:

If you or anyone you know has ever been to Brazil, and specifically the block behind the Sao Paolo Hilton (now another chain), then you KNOW about the L-O-L-A Lola's. Believe me, after seeing those ladies you start to wonder about some of the real women you see. Even with see-through shirts and ultra-mini skirts....sometimes even when they speak...you're not 100% positive.

That's why I mention that I'll judge the book by it's cover....since I'm not planning on opening it up to read.

I'd rather enjoy the view for what it appears to be than start looking for those subtle clues that ruin the view and make you doubt and wonder about a lot of other views.

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