240 # 22

[AZ-240z]

Kats , what are ''white glasses '' ?

I lost it in translation....

I think Kats was probably refering to non-tinted window glass, and probably hatch glass without defrost grid.

[kats]

Hi Unkle,

Dan made it clear,that is right, I was refering non tinted glasses.

The word "white glasses" just came into my mind instantly because in Japan we sometimes use this word for non tinted glasses.

Thank you Dan:)

kats

[Mike B]

Hope someone will take on "#22". There has to be space for a little pragmatism when it comes to what is - and isn't - possible.

Don't worry Alan, based on the auction results, it appears that there were several people that want to take on that restoration project. Two people were even willing to pay $10k or more for the opportunity. I am not one of them, but I wish them luck. I just hope they are aware of what they are getting into with that car.

HLS30-00022 doesn't have to be 100% concours perfect to be appreciated.

I agree and I can think of at least one early production car that is definitely not 100% concours correct yet is very much appreciated by the Z community .

-Mike

Edited January 15, 2011 by Mike B

[Kathy & Rick]

I was looking at this car specifically because of the low VIN number,

since low VINs have been a fetish of mine since we bought our first

ZCar new 40 years ago. This to the degree that I literally observe

every VIN and build date I can, particularly on every Series 1 Z I see,

trying the best I can to get a handle on how many of those remain

and where they are located. And inversely, to estimate how many of

the old ones are gone by way of wreck, rustout, or hotrodding.

Strangely, Mike B and I were thinking almost exactly alike: He

estimated the bids would peak at $5000; I was thinking $4000-4500,

and we both figured on a reserve of $10,000. I would have been

interested at that lower range, but when it ran up to $10K, it was

way over my head, particularly when I would be faced with at least

$1000 for transportation. But I was surprised that a $10K bid didn't make reserve.

As several above have noted under the term "shenanigans," I think

the guy was just "testing the waters" by setting a high reserve.

That way he could see what kind of money people would be willing

to spend, without having to sell the car. But if the bids ran high, he

could sell the car.

Thanks, Mike and Chris-- I really didn't know I owned a MULE until

you clarified things! (Hmmm, a 150-HORSEpower mule?) I noticed

that too, as well as quite a few other bits of misinformation. The

gentleman certainly seems to be in disagreement with the factory

parts and service manuals I referenced a long, long time ago which,

inside thefront cover, addressed the product line for sale to the

public as beginning with VIN #HLS30-00013-- which is how I knew

which car to be looking for, not some test mule!

All Z Best, and Happy New Year to everybody!...............Kathy & Rick

Edited January 15, 2011 by Kathy & Rick