New to the site and amazed actually because I never would have guessed that such a large community of Z lovers would exist on the internet.

Back in 1987 (I was 17 years old) I bought a '73 240Z for $1,000 from a guy in St. Louis. I had the Z for a couple of years and absolutely fell in love with that car. Unfortunately I made a mistake and got rid of the car.

Joined the military, got married, had kids....always miss that car.

I have told my wife a million times that I WILL own one again before I die.

Two days ago my wife told me that she found my birthday present (I told her I wanted a light bar for the front of my motorcycle because I am getting old and night driving gets worse every year) but didn't know if she was making a mistake so she wanted to show me the "present" on the internet.

White

'73 240Z

90% restored

103,000 miles

$3000.00

My son went and picked it up today.

I can't because I am stationed in Germany for the next 18 months.

So, I have 18 months to day dream, plan, shop....that woman cursed me I think.

So, the thread header said "question" didn't it?

My son told me the car requires "LEADED" gasoline.

I do not remember using "LEADED" gasoline in my previous 240Z.

I am confused.

So I guess the question is "Can unleaded be used in this engine for any length of time, and what modifications should I be planning and saving for?"

Any help will be much appreciated and again...HELLO!

--Squeeks

Squeeks, great to have you aboard. Unleaded in your Z is just fine. My old '73 L-24 had around 200K on it when I replaced it with a ZX motor. It spent much of it's life on unleaded fuel , no problem. Bigger concern is the oil we are forced to use. But that is a whole different issue. Your Z is looking great congrats. I like you had to wait years for a 240. My self it was 28 years. There are several Zdrivers in Colorado. By the way THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! Stay safe.

Gary

Congrats on your new project Russ. Hopefully, you won't have to deal with any rust but if you do, there are replacement parts for many areas that are frequently and issue, except perhaps the battery area and the T/C box. Those can be a real bitch if they're a problem. Hopefully the 10% still to be finished isn;t in these areas. But like you said, she will get whatever she needs. One recommendation we often share is to enjoy her for a while before diggin in for any major work. Many people like myself tear right into things before taking the time to "enjoy the ride", and other responsiblities get in the way and the car ends up on jack stands for years.......I'm near to the end of that but it's been a long time since I drove my baby.

I have attched some of the photos that the PO sent to me.

I can't stop looking at them!

Enjoy...

Looks like the previous owner refreshed it a bit - and changed the color from the original Metallic Brown to White. Nonetheless, looks like a pretty clean Z...

Personally, I've always liked the Metallic Brown... if I refreshed it I would have to put it back to its original color. Although I like my White 240-Z very much...

BTW - I feel your pain. A couple weeks after I took delivery of my Metallic Blue 72 240-Z, I was sent overseas, and the car had to sit in a hanger at the base.... Couldn't wait to get back home...

FWIW,

Carl B.

Yeah, the first '73 I bought in '87 was the brown and had a purple pinstripe down the sides. The bumper was different on the back, it didn't have the raised rail. It also had black louvers on the back window and an electric radio antenna. All in all though, I am stoked.

The bumper was different on the back, it didn't have the raised rail.

That was an aftermarket addition. My car had those front and back when I bought it.

I don't see anything too alarming in the rest of the pictures you posted. My biggest concern is the damaged heater control panel. Those are becoming harder to find but may actually be easier for a '73. The car appears to have aftermarket air conditioning but I only see the console switch, not the A/C components themselves.

Welcome and congrats on your new Z! Looks like a solid car, and the 10% was some interior work. Looks like you've got a dash cap (not really an issue) and will definately need a heater control panel. Note that the '73 panel is different from any other year, as it is lighted wheras the others are not You can usually find them on eBay fairly regularly.

Cheers,

Doug

The photos looks great, i think you should swap the interior to another color and ship the butterscotch to me:D

Chris

From one old soldier to another welcome on board! You got your self a nice looking Z there.

The photos looks great, i think you should swap the interior to another color and ship the butterscotch to me:D

Chris

Chris, you'd have to fight me for the door panels!!!

Hey, here's some shots of what your Z might have looked like originally, except perhaps the Xenon spoiler. This is my 1973 240Z in #114 Metallic Brown. More pics via the link in my sig.

You are a brave man Adam, challenging a viking :bandit: look at it from the bright side, you have speakers in the doors :classic:

One more color 114 photo

<a href="http://picasaweb.google.dk/lh/photo/6xonYEHL0nV337gi9V1d0w?authkey=Gv1sRgCIa0p8jw__Pzdw&feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_wgtzZSOAoh8/SftpFtpdbhI/AAAAAAAABVU/Y2S_jwrYjGU/s144/PICT0913.JPG" /></a>

Chris

Edited May 1, 200915 yr by ChrisZ

look at it from the bright side, you have speakers in the doors :classic:

That's just cruel and wrong............:disappoin

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