#279 listed on ebay

[Sailor Bob]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-DATSUN-240Z-VIN-279_W0QQitemZ280204406078QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280204406078

[yor5150]

What to do with a fat refund check, pay bills or by a Z? The bills will always be there but the Z will be gone soon...

[sblake01]

In the case of this Z, I'll keep my refund check in my pocket. Low number notwithsanding, I just don't think this particular one is worth $7500.

Floors, frame rails, rockers, quarter panels, hatch, and hatch jam/top of rear panel very solid and rust free. The only rust I found was driver's side dog leg repair and driver's side lower inner fender. There is a hole the size of a tennis ball. This is the only major rust I found on the car. Battery box is good with some surface rust but other than that no other rust issues.

ROFLROFLROFLROFLDid he take a good look at the pictures he posted?

[AndysPlit]

In the case of this Z, I'll keep my refund check in my pocket. Low number notwithsanding, I just don't think this particular one is worth $7500.

ROFLROFLROFLROFLDid he take a good look at the pictures he posted?

Agreed. Bet it won't sell this time.

[yor5150]

I appreciate the description & pictures of most of the usual suspect areas. If I bought it I feel I would know exactly what I was getting for my money, overpaying for it or not. :nervous:

I wish other eBay ads were as forthright.

[AndysPlit]

I appreciate the description & pictures of most of the usual suspect areas. If I bought it I feel I would know exactly what I was getting for my money, overpaying for it or not. :nervous:

I wish other eBay ads were as forthright.

...extra fee for the fortright description.

[gogriz91]

Not sure if it's worth it but it looks like it's in restorable shape.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-DATSUN-240Z-VIN-279_W0QQitemZ280204406078QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280204406078

[m4xwellmurd3r]

his rust free hatch panel

My, rust free hatch panel

hmmmm....XP (my car sat outside for probably 10 years exposed to the elements but also, mines a 78, not a 69. 10 years is a big difference)

Edit: For a florida car though, i don't think that's too bad. But still way too much considering the work it would take to really make it rust free

[bkelly]

Yuck. That's a high price of admission to the low vin club. That thing needs a total restoration.

I've always wondered this- what makes a "true" low vin? Triple digits or less? What about vin 1000, is that worth less than 999? It's kind of ironic when now a days you're told not to buy a first year car because of all the issues they might have, yet 30 years later they're collectible.

[dkd021]

If memory serves, this gentleman is a one of a kind collector, with many very low VIN cars & many Datsuns in all. If I were in the market for another car (& I'm not), I wouldn't be concerned about deceit with this individual. I think he's one of the "good guys" & has great knowledge about our cars. It's probably why his pictures are applicable to those who know where & what to look for.

He may be friends with some visitors to this site I believe. I think I found a website with his cars & how he built a climate controlled garage for them in his back yard. I remember it was an impressive collection.

I could be wrong, that's why I keep saying that "I think" & "I believe" but I have a good feeling that I'm correct.

[hls30.com]

From everything in the ad, I believe the car is being sold by aZCCA convention Hooters Wingman, meaning: he knows Zs; he wouldn't knowingly misrepresent it, and he has done FINE work on other Zs.

Will

[BRE-240Z]

I agree, the car seems to be presented in a completely straightforward manner. It does need a total restoration, but at least (as a buyer) you would know what it needs going in. No surprises, unlike what I found with my car....ha.