Original Owner selling Series II with 22K miles

[bobc]

Hey all, I was asked to take a look at a low miles (22 thousand plus) 1972 Series II Z. I finally got around to going over to see it today and what a treat it was! The owner is a very nice older gentleman. The car was his wife's and they drove it on a few trips in So. Cal, but otherwise just for short drives.

It's an automatic. The dash is perfect. Drivers seat has one small patch on the bottom (the owner said it came with a small hole so he glued the vinyl patch over it when he got it. Underneath the car and battery area are like new. Outside there is a very small nick in the drivers front fender and another one above the quarter panel on the drivers side where he hit it with a ladder. Both can be taken out using paintless dent removal for probably around $200. Chrome on the door handles is worn and pitted. These will need replacing or rechroming. Bumpers could use a good shining.

I have nothing to do with the sale, but thought there might be someone in the club that might be interested in buying this time capsule before he starts advertising it. I've got a few more pictures, but unfortunately I was so focused on looking at the usual trouble areas (there are none on this car) I didn't take shots of the whole car!

I'm not going to post his number, but if you're interested, PM me and I will send it to you. If you're not interested in buying it, please enjoy the pictures (you don't see them like this often!) but please don't waste the owner's time if you're just kicking the tires. He's a really nice gentleman.

Edited August 24, 2009 by bobc
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[bigoak]

Nice car. Any sense of his asking price?

[bobc]

Not sure if he's come to a final decision, but I would say high teens to low twenties. I sold my vintage car for a lot more than that. This one isn't some shops remanufactured car, it's like it came from the factory. I (personal taste) like this one more. If it wasn't orange and an automatic (again, personal taste!) it would be in my garage right now.

[=Enigma=]

Definitely a nice looking and well preserved car, however I'd be surprised if it sold in the high teens much less the low twenties but I'd love to be proven wrong.

[Mike B]

What is the metal tubing that is attached to the top of the balance tube just in front of the brake booster hose? There is also some kind of metal rod that looks like it goes from under the brake master cylinder to under the hood lock bracket.

-Mike

[bobc]

Mike,

I believe the first is a tube that has something to do with the automatic transmission. Probably kicks down the transmission into a lower gear when vacuum is increased, but autos aren't my specialty!

The second is just the speedometer cable.

Bob

Edited August 23, 2009 by bobc

[WingZr0]

Automatics aren't my bag and i love Orange cars, they're like popsicles , I 'd change it over to a 4spd and call it a life.

Not sure if he's come to a final decision, but I would say high teens to low twenties. I sold my vintage car for a lot more than that. This one isn't some shops remanufactured car, it's like it came from the factory. I (personal taste) like this one more. If it wasn't orange and an automatic (again, personal taste!) it would be in my garage right now.

[Arne]

Definitely a nice looking and well preserved car, however I'd be surprised if it sold in the high teens much less the low twenties but I'd love to be proven wrong.

Try to build a car even close to that nice for the high teens. Damn hard to do. Mine isn't that original anymore, and has 3 times the mileage. No way I'd sell mine for less than very high teens, if that low.

[=Enigma=]

Try to build a car even close to that nice for the high teens. Damn hard to do. Mine isn't that original anymore, and has 3 times the mileage. No way I'd sell mine for less than very high teens, if that low.

Very true, but I'd still be surprised if it brought that much in. Don't get me wrong, as the owner of one of these cars I'd love to see it bring that much in and more. Just because you wouldn't sell yours for less than a certain amount, doesn't mean that someone would be willing to pay that price. Nobody would pay what I have invested in mine or what I would ask for it, but neither of us is selling so what we'd ask for is irrelevant.

[lonetreesteve]

Judging from the pictures, the car appears to be in very good shape.

FYI, it's a Series III car, not a Series II, but nonetheless, a very clean California 240Z. Does the owner have documentation on the mileage?

[bobc]

Steve, I'd say probably yes, but I didn't go through invoices, registrations, etc. to check. One look at the car and you know it's not 122K! He's got a few odds and ends, like an original can of touch up paint, original sales receipt, etc.

[bigoak]

If no one here steps up to try and take a run at this car, have the owner get in touch with the guys at the www.bringatrailer.com site.