Ran across this article on the value of 240z's. Hope my 71 is one of these

http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2011/autos/1102/gallery.affordable_collectables/index.html

I wonder why they don't start with the 1970 model year? I would have thought 1970-1972.

"As with other cars in this gallery, the estimated value is for a nicer, but not necessarily perfect, example."

I guess I need to up my 10k agreed value policy.........with Hagerty

Error or typo. In today's market, $32k will buy a pair of "nicer, but not necessarily perfect, example(s)". At least.

I wonder why they don't start with the 1970 model year? I would have thought 1970-1972.

Hey, don't be hating on the '73's! If you swap out the carbs and bumpers, you get everything you get from a 71/72, PLUS the benefit of the lighted heater control panel. So, other than a low VIN car, the '73 should be the most sought after! ;-)

And yes, I have been offered close to that amount Hemmings put out for the article for my Z. I am guessing they are putting out that value based on an average of what we all have are declared value policies insured for.

Nice to see the often overlooked Avanti listed also. I have one in the garage. Interestingly, the Z was the only car of the seven listed that wasn't made in the USA.

Dennis

The collector car market is still booming. There is room for more cars to be welcomed in and the 70 to 73 Z will make in. We need to continue to promote the car and set the prices, most of all we must push the cheapscapes out. The thing I hear all the time about Z guys is that they don t want to spend any money on their cars...they don t want to pay for quality parts.

Well it takes all kinds. What I hope is that the true collector status never pushes the Z into a 'flip this car' mode we see on barrett Jackson. I would rather the cars be driven and loved. The Z is one of those cars that is as fun today as it was 40 years ago. The dynamics are still current and the car still handles very well. I hope the fine folks I have got to know here keep the dream alive and running.

And yes, I have been offered close to that amount Hemmings put out for the article for my Z.

Must be an East Coast thing. Here out West, I can't see that happening for even really excellent examples. No way I'd expect to get $20k for mine now, maybe $15-18k.

Must be an East Coast thing. Here out West, I can't see that happening for even really excellent examples. No way I'd expect to get $20k for mine now, maybe $15-18k.

In agreement with what Arne said. I would however like a bag of what the folks at CNN are smoking though. I did send this along to Steve to review as he gets the white car ready to sell.

Might be an east coast thing, but probably more a case of finding the right buyer. I am sure Carl B can relate many stories of Z's exchanging hands for over $50K or $75K.

The collector car market is still booming. There is room for more cars to be welcomed in and the 70 to 73 Z will make in. We need to continue to promote the car and set the prices, most of all we must push the cheapscapes out. The thing I hear all the time about Z guys is that they don t want to spend any money on their cars...they don t want to pay for quality parts.

Some do ........some don't. No one is going to spend $30,000.00 on a Z that needs $30,000.00 to bring it up to snuff! The cars at Barrett Jackson are impeccable. Put your car up on a lift and look at all the discolored nuts and bolts, faded paint and under-coating, grease etc. and etc. and imagine it going over the under-carrage mirrors at B-J. If you want to get $30,000.00 for your Z, you probably need to put $30,000.00 into it! For a tinker toy, fun to drive...fun to work on car, you just can't beat 'em. If you want to make a ton of money on 'em.....forget it. And I'll bet that 90% of the cars that sell for big bucks at B-J are big money losers to their owners......but they had a friggin ball during the restoration process! All IMO Guy