Arne, I will be sad to see you go man. Your car and my car may have been made on the same day they were so close. Your advice has always been helpful to me and I appreciate everything you have done.

I just have one other thing to say.

Alfa GTV 1750

I'll second the Alpha GTV. Very cool cars. Or how about an Avanti?

I'm not saying good bye 'cause I know you can't shake the addiction. Mark my words prodigal son Arne

Arne, did you ever own and enjoy a particular motorcycle back in the day? If so, that's something you might consider getting your hands on and restoring back to its glory days. There are plenty of 70's bikes still around and the restoration costs for the most part are a heck of alot cheaper than doing a car.

The only negative I see, is that the enjoyment/ride time of the finished product would be about the same as having a convertible in your neck of the woods.

Just thought I'd throw something different out there for you to consider, good luck finding another project that makes you happy.

Edited September 16, 201113 yr by moonpup

@phred - If I go that direction, I'll get in touch. Although, because of other things going on in my life now, I may have to go with less of a project, something more ready to drive in fairly short order. So I'd be looking more for PPI, not rebuild advice.

@zedyone - Yeah, there are several Alfas that could be fun. Good thought. Not too crazy about the Avanti. Nice looking, but not my style of car.

@Blue - Perhaps. Yes, I've been addicted for decades. Not to Zs specifically, but to motor vehicles in general.

@moonpup - My current motorcycle is a BMW K75-RT. Bought it new in '93. Still have it, still ride it. I have considered restoring an old 4-cyl KZ, had several of those back in the late '70s and on through the '80s. But again, I'd rather concentrate on something new to me, not try to re-live something I've already done.

Edited September 16, 201113 yr by Arne
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link to the ebay listing?

If you have not had one, I'd second a Giulia 1600 stepnose or GTA clone. Tons of value for money. Early 911s are great as well, but parts are slightly more expensive. I've owned both a giulia GTV and a 73 911, and they are truly fantastic machines, with rabid followings (almost to a fault).

  ta240 said:

link to the ebay listing?

It's not like there are that many 240Zs listed on eBay with a seller in Springfield, Oregon. I found it easily enough.

  SteveJ said:

It's not like there are that many 240Zs listed on eBay with a seller in Springfield, Oregon. I found it easily enough.

Didn't think it would be hard to find, just thought a thread about the car selling might include a link to it. We aren't here to share information on all topics?

Especially with 319 views already, I didn't see a reason to make everyone search for it. Unless there is some reason not to include it in the post.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-Datsun-240Z-Survivor-ready-drive-anywhere-/120778007297?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item1c1eee2301

Trevor

Not an original signature by me but somewhat fitting:

Look at your post, now back to mine, now back to your post, now back to mine. Sadly, it isn't mine, but if you stopped being nonconstructive and dumb and started posting about something that makes sense, it could look like it's mine. Look down, back up, where are you? You're on a page with the post your post could look like. Anything is possible when you post like me, and not like an idiot. I'm on a forum.

Edited September 16, 201113 yr by ta240

  ta240 said:

...just thought a thread about the car selling might include a link to it

I didn't start the thread to promote the car, but to address the questions I was getting from people who had seen it. So I didn't feel linking to the auction was necessary, nor does it feel appropriate for me - as an admin here - to post it myself.

Edited September 16, 201113 yr by Arne

Porche 914 or a Triumph GT6 I've driven the Porche 914 recently and i Loved it! Very nice car but i Like the lines of the GT6 better.

Best of luck selling the car Arne. I hate to see you sell it, but if that is your wish, I hope there is a buyer out there that will pay you what it's worth.