Still a rookie - I get it now, but looking around I noticed there is no start date for the part in the microfiche, although it did show the change in 74 to the newer type.

Carl,

Didn't the splash pans come on all S30's? I thought that was the case, but people often removed them and didn't put them back on. #237 still had its splash pan when I got it.

-Mike

Had me searching around - remember the thread about 0002. Check this out.

Edited November 20, 200816 yr by Sailor Bob

The only thing that bothers me is the auto trans. What are your thoughts on how this effects the value of the car?

Carl,

Didn't the splash pans come on all S30's? I thought that was the case, but people often removed them and didn't put them back on. #237 still had its splash pan when I got it.

-Mike

Hi Mike.

Here in North America, the splash pans came on most of the early Series I cars, but not all. They seem to have been deleted from the standard build for this market sometime in 1970. They returned later in the 1973 Model Year... after they started having hot weather running problems.

I don't recall seeing any TSB that specified and end date for them, although it was common to see TSB's that announced any production changes.

FWIW,

Carl B.

The only thing that bothers me is the auto trans. What are your thoughts on how this effects the value of the car?

Only about 12% of the 240-Z's sold in North America during 72/73 were A/T's. Add that to the mileage and you would have a pretty rare car. I think in this case the A/T would not have much of a negative effect.

FWIW,

Carl B.

I emailed the seller, and he replied that he had the splash pan for the car. In the ad he states that something has discolored one side of the shift lever - for such a low miles car, that and the door panel wrinkling seems odd. Maybe it sat outside for some time?

Saying he has the splash pan "for" the car - is not the same as saying he has the splash pan "off" that car. I belleve the seller has or has had other 240-Z's.

FWIW,

Carl B.

Is that the correct air filter box for an early '73? The one I had on my car did not look like that at all? The passenger side door panel also looks damaged (has lots of wrinkles). Is that the tool pouch stuck at the edge of the carpet on the driver's side hatch area? It also seems to have lost it's splash pan. I'd be curious if that "siren" was dealer installed (and on the paperwork). Regardless, looks like it will need some cleanup and TLC!

As Manny says, does anyone actually know this car and can verify it's authenticity?

Hey Guys,

I'm the owner of the car,and it has no damage or wrinkles anywhere. It's never been damaged and it's wearing 100% of it's original paint.I figured out how to use the macro setting on my camera,so here's a better picture of the speedo. I will be adding more pictures once I read the instruction manual to our camera and figure out why the pictures are turning out poorly.

Regards, Jim

Hey Guys,

I'm the owner of the car,and it has no damage or wrinkles anywhere. It's never been damaged and it's wearing 100% of it's original paint.I figured out how to use the macro setting on my camera,so here's a better picture of the speedo. I will be adding more pictures once I read the instruction manual to our camera and figure out why the pictures are turning out poorly.

Regards, Jim

Love the car Jim, It looks great. I own a 105k miles 73 automatic so I have something to compare it to. I hope it goes to a good home, good luck with the auction.

Only about 12% of the 240-Z's sold in North America during 72/73 were A/T's. Add that to the mileage and you would have a pretty rare car. I think in this case the A/T would not have much of a negative effect.

FWIW,

Carl B.

I agree. This car is not likely to be sold to someone who intends to drive it, it is a collector or museum piece. For those uses, the condition is FAR more important than the equipment.

If the Blue 71 with 66K miles is hitting the $14K mark already.. it will be interesting to see how the two finish at final bids.

Yes, I am watching both, and if one of them stays in the "affordable" range for me (unfortunately not very likely as they are close to exceeding it now), I will be placing a bid! The tough part is deciding which one to get as I really like them both!