Will like to see the opinions from this forum for my step son , he is very interested on this Ebay listing > Datsun Z Series Z | eBay thanks in advance .

Edited July 3, 201410 yr by Z fan

It is actually a 73 model. The VIN, lit pull knob hazard switch, intermittent wipers indicate that pretty clearly. Would need to see the build date on the drivers door tag to confirm. There have been lots of legitimate year "adjustments", just check that ALL VIN's match. Dash, door tag, what's stamped in the firewall above the brake booster, and if there, on the engine bay tag.

Would need to see receipts to see how they spent $12K on the engine, and to see who did the work.

The asking $$ is not crazy, but likely somewhat high. Depends heavily on the actual underlying rust condition and quality of the current body work and paint, and overall quality of what has been done.

For the price they are asking, you would think they would have cleaned the over spray on the passenger side of the dash. The color mismatch on the glove box door is another. Makes you wonder what a close inspection would show. Also no underbody shots.

Overall the car presents well - it only makes the exceptions stand out all the more.

Used car dealers generally set the price high, but will negotiate. Looks like they're selling the lime-green paint job, from the pictures. Paint jobs are often used to hide rust and damage. A true Z car person would know to talk about rust but there's only one word on the eBay ad about it - "No Visible Rust". A flag.

Here's more on the seller - Smith Motor Group: Used Cars, New Cars, #1 Auto Dealer in Paso Robles

maybe it's the camera's angle but the gaps on the passenger's side of the hood and hatch look wider than the driver's side

The back hatch door is sitting high also, like it's been removed and installed without adjustment. The e-brake handle seems high. Pick, pick, pick. For $20K though, every detail matters.

Is it normal to have the HLS30- highlighted in white and the numbers not or is that a replacement VIN plate? The rivets look new.

Maybe the VIN is in the registry database. I don't know how to get in there.

I see no Build Date in the eBay ad either.

Edited July 3, 201410 yr by Zed Head

Just for fun. From the ZHome site - Classic Z Car Register It's in between.

HLS30135263

VIN:HLS30 134607

Production Date:11 / 72

Color Body /Int :Green / Black

Orig.Eng.Number:l24 141960

Owner:Jeff Galbraith

City/State/Cntry:London Ontario, Canada

IZCC Member#:

Comments:Full Restored

e-mail:jeffgalbraith@home.com

Date Registered:23 Feb 00

VIN:HLS30 137283

Production Date:12/72

Color Body /Int :112 Lime Green & Black

Orig.Eng.Number:L24 143973

Owner:Curtis & Marge Daniels

City/State/Cntry:Saskatoon, SK - Canada

IZCC Member#:4200

Comments: [70K original miles,original paint]

e-mail:cdaniels@marchconsulting.com

Date Registered:25 June 02

Edited July 3, 201410 yr by Zed Head

A little rough around the edges for that asking price. Seller does seem proud of the front end, however, based on the number of pictures. I'd pass.

Dennis

HLS30 136078 is also 11/72

So - given that it is a "Street Mod" - with some issues or Red Flags. It would take a knowledgeable 240Z enthusiast to do a personal inspection. As mentioned - no pictures of the underside..blacked out engine compartment etc Reasonable offers if it checks out that the body/sheetmetal is good etc - - - what $12K to $14K? If one really loves the color and the modifications?

I think they will have a hard time finding a buyer - it was on EBay last March as well. From St.Cloud, FL - now in San Luis Obispo, California.

FWIW,

Carl B.

They put 11 more pictures on the dealer site - 1972 Used Datsun 240Z Z at Smith Motor Group Serving Paso Robles, CA, IID 12120598

Some underneath. Looks like a regular muffler in place of the anti-resonance pipe. Hangs a little low.

Edited July 5, 201410 yr by Zed Head
Math error

It doesn't look like much was done under the car such as bushings, etc. The trim pieces are missing on the door. The engine bay has the lazy black paint job. The seller is asking too much money for the effort put into the car.

OK - so I'm seeing a top surface color change, blacked out under the hood and pretty much a untouched undercarriage. Not seeing all new bushings etc. That and a souped up engine… I'm not seeing anything close to a $20K 240Z.

Would anyone put a $12K racing engine - in an engine bay that looks like that? Wouldn't you at least replace the passenger pull handle, and rechrome the driver side door panel? If your going to pull the engine and repaint the whole car - wouldn't you have rebuilt and repainted the suspensions bits/pieces.

No - I'm not seeing anything close to $20K.. Not saying it is a bad car - just way over priced.

FWIW,

Carl B.