Series 1 on Ebay

[geezer]

One point about that oil pan. It is not the original engine in the car.

[Walter Moore]

I guess I stepped on that land mine didn't I?

[geezer]

I guess I stepped on that land mine didn't I?

Not really Walter. I can relate to your sentiments, having spent my entire life in the rustbelt. Rust free sure is something that appeals to us. It's just that this car appears to have been beautified skin deep and had the potential to be a much better car, if it was done differently. Now it's not economically feasible to most of us.

[Carl Beck]

One point about that oil pan. It is not the original engine in the car.

Hi Ron:

OK - I'll bit. What would indicate that is not the original engine???

Carl B.

[BRE-240Z]

I don't see anything that jumps out at me, either. Is it the 'obvious rebuild, no paperwork' statement in the auction listing?

[geezer]

Hi Ron:

OK - I'll bit. What would indicate that is not the original engine???

Carl B.

Well, I could be wrong once again, and maybe I'm believing what I read between the lines. Yes, "obvious rebuild, no paperwork" was one indicator.

This is a very seasoned seller, who knows the game and will use every technique in his arsenal of sales experience. It for sure isn't the first vehicle that could be considered a "classic" that he has put up for sale. He knows the benefit of a car with "matching numbers" and the increased value of such. He would certainly have touted that point to his advantage. But, your right, this is just what I believe to be the case. Take that for what it's worth.

[justinr54321]

Where's the undercoating???

[mgood]

If you look at the photos very close you will see on one from the before photos that the front plate says "taxation without representation" I don't know the state. This could be a NE car.

[geezer]

"taxation without representation" would be Washington DC.

[MikeW]

At first I thought the slogan was on a license plate frame but it's actually on the plate itself:

http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/1151/SAMPLE-DC.html

[geezer]

The high bid remained at $7050. and did not meet the reserve.

I did contact the seller for verification of the engine number.

The Question:

Good day: I would like to know if the engine number is the same as on the data plate. You do not state if this is the original engine or not. Thank you, Ron

The Response:

Good question Ron,

I never thought to look, as other than a few items, never had any mechanical work done. Wish I had now, as the car is probably worth more with the matching #. The car is some distance away secure in my warehouse and I won't be able to check until tomorrow. So, assume not, and if they do match, all the better.

Thanks for your interest,

Stewart

My impression...typical smoke & mirror statement. Not the answer that would coax a higher bid out of me if I was bidding. I can't believe one of the bidders did not ask this question. It will be interesting to see if he follows up with a definitive answer or not. Somehow I don't think so.

[bbcountach]

Those wheels! ah! My '78 has those wheels, and I see them on tons of z's, but I have no idea where they're from. Dealer option? Can someone enlighten me?

-Ben