Looking for a "new" S30...

[Carl Beck]

Just my opinion - based on pictures:

Front Bumper is non-stock

Large dent in the Driver side rear fender

Driver side door jam weather strip bad..torn etc.

Original Spare with the Original Valve Cap!!!

Rust damage in the lower front fender

Hey - the car is 42 years old and it was driven for 47K miles... Maybe not worth the BIN of $17,500.00, but on the other hand why waste months looking to save two or three $K on the initial price.

How many clean, one owner, mostly original, sub 50K mile 240Z's are you going to find? I doubt you'll find one for $10K any longer - but you never know. I do know guys that looked for years... dreaming of hitting the BIG DEAL... If it is the DEAL your looking for this isn't it. If a clean low mileage original car is what your looking for - bid to win.

If I were up to restoring another 240Z - I'd far rather pay $15K or $16K for that one to start with - than pay $10K for car that had four times the mileage, three layers of previous re-paints and a trashed interior and hacked up wiring harnesses... Spending that extra $5K up front usually saves you years or work and thousands of dollars.

There is nothing that I see on this car that couldn't be easily addressed during a partial or complete refresh, or full restoration. That and it would be a pleasure to work on...

But everyone wants what they want... to each his own. A personal inspection would be a must ... and I'd fly out to look it over before I paid for it.

FWIW,

Carl B.

[d240zx2]

You know, Carl, I can't find single flaw in your argument. I've scoured CListngs on the left coast all week-end. I found one I got all warm and fuzzy about, but it was priced higher than I'm prepared to go.

My stepson has a legit line on a '70 with 20k miles, bone stock, one owner. I've GOTTA get to the finish line on this one before going with the devil I don't know.

[Zedyone_kenobi]

We are all cheering for you Frank!

And of course you know if there is any parts you may need, we can all lend a hand out of our private stashes!

[z boy mn]

What do you think of this one?

http://ithaca.craigslist.org/cto/2915056387.html

I found it in NY and the seller seems pretty up-front. He sent me additional photos right away and answered all my questions. The car is from Kentucky and looks clean underneath. I'm going to have to pass as it's out of my price range, but I'm going to buy a lottery ticket this week!

Note, it does have some custom body features...for example, the taillights have been replaced with lights from a vette. I have the additional pix still if you want me to send them.

[z boy mn]

Here are a few of the additional pix...

[yuh]

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/2920072614.html

Check this one out frank, I think it looks pretty nice. (I'm the guy on facebook looking for that triangle visor piece.) Good luck on your search

[d240zx2]

Nice car, no doubt, but if I wanted a 'Vette.... I'm still looking.

QUOTE=z boy mn;393813]What do you think of this one?

http://ithaca.craigslist.org/cto/2915056387.html

I found it in NY and the seller seems pretty up-front. He sent me additional photos right away and answered all my questions. The car is from Kentucky and looks clean underneath. I'm going to have to pass as it's out of my price range, but I'm going to buy a lottery ticket this week!

Note, it does have some custom body features...for example, the taillights have been replaced with lights from a vette. I have the additional pix still if you want me to send them.

[d240zx2]

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/2920072614.html

Check this one out frank, I think it looks pretty nice. (I'm the guy on facebook looking for that triangle visor piece.) Good luck on your search

That is a nice looking car.

[72 OJ]

post#32,,,has potential,looks clean

[cygnusx1]

That is a nice looking car.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/2920072614.html

Clean indeed but watch the rust on the drivers side rear rocker panel. FYI.

[d240zx2]

Tomorrow is when I reclaim ownership of 721. I've agreed to the buy-back amount (YEA!) I'm also going to be looking at an S30, white w/blue (yuk) interior. There may be a fit there, 'cause the interior of 721 can possibly be transferred by a decent interior guy. I'll post up what I find later tomorrow.

Thanks everyone for all the leads and encouragement. My depression is slowly starting to lift and I'm becoming more focused.

Frank

BTW, I'll change my avatar and sign-off when 721 officially goes to the razor blade factory.