I like ya style rick,

Will clean up the SU's and begin the upgrade.

Thanks for all the inputs

:classic:

I cant comment on worth but you could definitely get more on the east coast as mentioned. Nice find! I love that interior! Mines just like it but I have a after market steering wheel with matching saddle leather brown on it.

I love this game...guess the value of the car...one of my favorite.

'73 probably not the most desirable year: 70, 71, 72 would be better.

Rich

I would respectfully disagree. With exception of flat tops, the 73' is a fantastic Z. I imagine that whichever model year that each of us have, we hold some bias.

7/73 production car here also!

Nice find....

Cam, I'd be curious about your VIN as well. Mine is a 7/73 and I'm 169,721. I bought it here in So Cal.

As far as valuation, the car will be worth $2,000-$4,000 LESS than you have into it by the time you're finished with it-unless inflation really kicks in.

As far as valuation, the car will be worth $2,000-$4,000 LESS than you have into it by the time you're finished with it-unless inflation really kicks in.

Very true statement

I did not mean to dis the '73's, I own one. Just thought they were not as desired due to the increased weight, smog, and flat tops. Can't wait to get mine back from paint. Should be a beauty.

Rich

Cam, I'd be curious about your VIN as well. Mine is a 7/73 and I'm 169,721. I bought it here in So Cal.

As far as valuation, the car will be worth $2,000-$4,000 LESS than you have into it by the time you're finished with it-unless inflation really kicks in.

Your car beat my car off the line by 318 cars!

I too have a 7/73, it is a Pennsylvania car which were I came from too. I think Rich is on point when it comes to the 70-73 run. I did not think that when I purchased a 73, all I cared about was that it was not a 260. Looks to me like you got yourself a $3000 ride there. Best of luck with it and enjoy the ride.

I'm the same way,

I will take 70-73, doesnt matter to me, and 74. But thats where the love stops!

I dont care much for the build dates, vins, etc. Just love the Z.

(No offense to the purists)

Vin for those interested: HLS30145702

Cam, I'd be curious about your VIN as well. Mine is a 7/73 and I'm 169,721. I bought it here in So Cal.

You have me beat by 18 cars. (HLS30169739

Very true statement

I did not mean to dis the '73's, I own one. Just thought they were not as desired due to the increased weight, smog, and flat tops. Can't wait to get mine back from paint. Should be a beauty.

Rich

Thanks for the clarification Rich, no dis taken.

Grnsky shouldnt need to do much to make that a 8k car..He did a better job of scouting a a clean one then I did.

I was 5 when 240's 1st came out & my uncle had one. Ever since that age I loved 70-73 mostly because of interior (shape of dash over gauges, diamond patterned vinyl & vented buckets). I think I may have to leave work early to sit in mine now.

So, Mike, yours must be getting near the end of the run. Does anyone know what the HIGHEST VIN is for a 240?

Snipped from zhome.com:

1970 Through 1973 PRODUCTION

According To Nissan Released Production Numbers: Datsun 240Z's Exported From Japan 1969 though 1973. Note- it is possible that the last few months of 1973, were in fact the 1974 Model Year 260Z;s. So it is possible that the difference between total units produced of 168,584 and 240Z's produced of 164,616 could be 3968 260Z's produced in Oct. Nov. and Dec. of 1973.

1969 = 3

1970 = 17,005

1971 = 40,219

1972 = 60,025

1973 = 51,332

------ Total 168,584

According To Nissan's 280ZX Book, Production and Distribution For The Datsun 240Z Looked like this:

USA Canada Australia Great Britain Others

1970 16,215 1201 319 2 3

1971 33,684 3440 894 264 89

1972 52,628 4020 362 549 494

1973 45,588 2537 783 1,114 430

Sub-totals 148,115 11,198 2,358 1,929 1,016

Total 164,616

"Others" above include HLS30

Germany 112

Holland 232

France 672

Australia and G.B.are HS30 4,287

USA = 90.0%

Canada = 6.9%

Others = 0.6%

Australia = 1.4%

G. B. = 1.1%