240Z #194 Project Car

[lonetreesteve]

Up for auction on Ebay. Includes original matching engine and some new parts:

Here's the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-Z-Series-240Z-RARE-1969-240Z-194-Project-Car-/230578340701?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item35af8a435d

[esmit208]

LONETREESTEVE

It is difficult to wrap my mind around just how close you are. Yes I know 1000 hours is a lot of time but you are almost finish with the hard work. I am currently sandblasting a 240Z manufactured in 3/72 so I know how time consuming and dirty it can be. But like yourself my two boys are a priorty. A few hours on the weekend and in a year or so you are driving it. Anyway I hope it falls into the hands of a knowledgeable person with plenty of commitment because thats what it will take. I have been working on mine for two years and I see at least another 3 years before I turn the key. Good luck and maybe you will change your mind.

[spitz17]

I don't think he is listing his car for sale. The location in his profile says Colorado and the location that is listed on eBay is Maryland. Just speculation, I cuold be wrong.

[olzed]

When I was a young coachbuilder many years ago, I was building an ambulance from scratch on a new Landrover chassis. This was my first big job after serving a five year apprenticeship. Anyhow, I was overawed by the size of the task, and my old foreman said to me to not look at the whole job, but just concentrate on the part that you are doing at that time. Forget the rest for the moment.

I have used this advice throughout my life, from building my own home many years ago, to rebuilding my 240 11 years ago. A bit at a time on a regular basis , and soon you will get there.

Brian.

Edited January 27, 2011 by olzed
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[Gary in NJ]

...my old foreman said to me to not look at the whole job, but just concentrate on the part that you are doing at that time. Forget the rest for the moment...

When I was in my late 20's - early 30's I built an airplane - from scratch. I almost never started the project when I viewed it in its entirety. Then a friend of mine gave me similar advice; "don't look at it as one job, but 1,000 little jobs that come together at the end".

Anything is possible when you break it down into tasks.

Back to the car in question' Spitz17, the seller states that the car has moved with him over the years. It's possible that he has never updated his eBay account info.

In any event, it seems like a very interesting project for the right individual.

[Darrel]

It's not Steve's car, you can tell he has the z bug when he's constantly searching ebay and classifieds for yet another z car. It will never get out of his system. ;-)

[Darrel]

Now back to the car in question.

Is it worth it in it's current state? Completely disassembled top to bottom, mechanically and none of the body work done? Even with the low vin number?

I think he's asking 5x's more than what anyone would be willing to pay.

[lonetreesteve]

Now back to the car in question.

Is it worth it in it's current state? Completely disassembled top to bottom, mechanically and none of the body work done? Even with the low vin number?

I think he's asking 5x's more than what anyone would be willing to pay.

Hi Darrel,

I tend to agree with you, I think the asking price is a little high, particularly since the shell needs so much body work. However, the low VIN and the original matching engine make it a desirable car if someone is willing to spend a good amount of time & money to restore it.

And......... oh yes, you're right, it's not my car.

[Mike B]

Looks like someone did the buy-it-now on this car for $7,900 this morning.

-Mike