What do you think?

[Ramses]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-Datsun-Roadster-1600_W0QQitemZ160184589486QQihZ006QQcategoryZ6188QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I know this forum does not pertain to these cars, but a few of you do or have own them. Is this a good example?

Chuck

[beandip]

Send EScanlon a PM , he is in the middle of restoring one just like it .

[EScanlon]

Car is an early 67 from the VIN, but has later style doors (67.5). Dash is also from a 67.5 (3 toggle). Interestingly it also has the cutout for the larger Brake Master Cylinder used in the later cars.

$3k would not be a bad price at all for one of these. However, be prepared to spend a bit just getting things perfect.

Rust is also a problem with these just like with the Z. Rockers, both Front and Rear ends of the rockers just in front/back of the wheels are notoriously prone and very hard to get to. Floor pans as well.

If you think the Z is small and hard to work in, the Sports will REALLY drive you batty. There are numerous items that will leave you wondering "Why?" Stuff such as having to remove either the exhaust or the carbs to be able to remove/replace the starter...or if it hasn't been done already, removing a section of the sheet metal on the body (splash guard). Poor caulking, leading to rust in weird places.

But as far as a fun little car... it is. I am only now starting re-assembly and have only finished the paint/buff. There are lots of items that you have to keep in mind before you go on to the next section so as not to remove what you just finished.

With luck I'll have it back on the road soon.

E

[dogma420]

as with any car on ebay, it's hard to say this is a good example. It might be, but it would depend upon too many unknown variables in my opinion. Seems most of them in any good condition go for that amount ($3k)...

He has an old car next to it in the garage, so that means the owner likes old cars...

Kind of moronic to say that the motor was just rebuilt 5,000 miles ago but the carbs need to be 'fiddled with'...anyone on here that owns a SU carb'd Z knows that could mean anything if it's coming from an owner who doesn't know how to tune/sync 2 SU carbs. I personally think SUs are really easy, and I understand how they work and what's involved in a rebuild, but many don't, so that statement is hard to understand...

Best way to buy a car off of ebay from what I've seen on here is to have someone you know (or a real friendly forum user) go see the car and give you feedback.

Rust / undercarriage is what would be most important with one of these little convertibles, if I had to make an educated guess.

I'm interested to here some input like Gary said, from Scanlon....[uh, i was too slow in updating the page, and Enrique beat me!]

It's a pretty car though!

[dogma420]

Enrique--

Be sure to put a post on here, and put some pictures in your gallery...I'm interested in seeing it come Spring/Summer....my Z will be ready for a cruise or 2 this spring/summer in Oregon....

[bigoak]

He has an old car next to it in the garage, so that means the owner likes old cars...

I'm not so sure...the truck seems nice, but why put a plow on it?

[Sailor Bob]

Might be stowed in front of the truck (it's on rollers).

[EScanlon]

In Iowa, Illinois and Michigan I observed many pick-up owners who would put on a snow-plow blade so that they could plow their own driveway and access roads to their farm buildings. Then they'd drive around all winter long with their blades on.

The county eventually gets to the gravel roads but the cows / pigs / horses still needed feeding the day after the snow fall.

As far as the car in the auction, I queried the guys on 311s.org and one person suggested that he may have "dropped" a 1 in the VIN which would put it in the 67.5 year numbers. That being the case, there are people who would consider that specific model to be slightly more desireable due to the limited numbers of the half-year cars.

2¢

E

[Ramses]

Thanks to all. I have been looking for one of these cars, not too seriously, for about a year. I have finished my z and would like a new project. Thanks for the info on 311.org.

Have a great day.