Nissan Factory / Commemorative 240z on ebay

[Hardway]

Congrats to the seller and the buyer of the Z. Sounds like everyone is happy on both sides of the table. I agree that as time goes on more and more very pristine examples of Japanese sports cars will show up and be accepted on the concours circuit. In the grand scheme of collector cars the classic Z's still have something to offer for everyone at just about any price point. At any given time there are plenty of examples for sale in all levels of condition around the country. Granted, finding one close to you may be a challenge but if you are willing to travel, ship, or drive it home from wherever, you can get one.

[Diseazd]

Congrats to the seller and the buyer of the Z. Sounds like everyone is happy on both sides of the table. I agree that as time goes on more and more very pristine examples of Japanese sports cars will show up and be accepted on the concours circuit. In the grand scheme of collector cars the classic Z's still have something to offer for everyone at just about any price point. At any given time there are plenty of examples for sale in all levels of condition around the country. Granted, finding one close to you may be a challenge but if you are willing to travel, ship, or drive it home from wherever, you can get one.

That about says it all HardWay.......well said!

[Mike]

Very nice car, I saved the source of this posting so it can be referenced later, even the images for reference.

[Mike]

Diseazed, please make sure the new owner knows about this site. Would love to see his story posted.

[Fred Sigarto]

Definitely a beauty, don't care for the mudflaps though, guess you gotta like em or not.

[Carl Beck]

Amelia - the last Roadster sold there for $50K last year. Keith Crain is one of the Judges at Amelia, and he is also one of the Vintage Z Owners. There is little doubt in my mind that Series I VZ would bring bids above $65K there. Taken to Monterey next year - who knows.

One problem in establishing values for Collector Quality 240Z's - is they tend to trade hands at private sales. Then the general market is left wondering?

[Carl Beck]

……. I agree that as time goes on more and more very pristine examples of Japanese sports cars will show up and be accepted on the concours circuit.

To a large extent - they already are or would be accepted if entered. The problem is getting the owners of the very finest examples - to enter them. It costs the owners of any of the cars shown at these events a significant amount of money, to be there with their cars. For the guys that are showing their multi-million dollar Classics - the cost of showing up is relatively insignificant. For many people that just put $60K+ in the restoration of an early Z …the additional expense of attending one of the higher end Concours Events just doesn't seem worth it.

Like the saying goes - "you can't win if you don't enter". So hats off to the few guys that do -

Better, perhaps, than new ? Jeffrey Mader?s 1972 Datsun 240Z | Hemmings Daily

https://www.facebook.com/PinehurstConcours

FWIW,

Carl B.

[Z fan]

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Like the saying goes - "you can't win if you don't enter". So hats off to the few guys that do -

Carl B.

Attending high profile events/shows IMO does not equal high dollars at premium auctions, the Z lacks the sizzle on that plate.

[jtmader]

Thanks for putting the Hemming's link up Carl.....appreciate you thinking of that!

[Zulaytr]

Carl,

Nice Facebook reference too! I understand that in the next issue of the ZCCM there will be an article on taking a Z to a Concours. The intent of that article is to get more of that level of Z's to one. They are out there, they might need some kick starting to enter. The door has opened from a lot of these events to extend invitations for entry.

[Z fan]

Carl,

Nice Facebook reference too! I understand that in the next issue of the ZCCM there will be an article on taking a Z to a Concours. The intent of that article is to get more of that level of Z's to one. They are out there, they might need some kick starting to enter. The door has opened from a lot of these events to extend invitations for entry.

Nice to see that this is happening , the Z will be a low buck contender among those high/priceless classics , but hey it will be rubbing elbows and that is a good thing.

[Carl Beck]

Hi Jeff/Bob:

Glad to share the information with all Z Car enthusiasts.

I believe that having high quality Z's at high end events, reminds most people attending, just what an amazingly beautiful car they are. Stunning as they were when first introduced; and appreciated as beautiful art today. One definition of a "Classic" is; a thing of lasting or timeless beauty.

We can ask anyone that has taken their Z to one of these events, and they will tell us that the Z always draws a lot of attention - and very favorable comments from former owners, as well as people that really wanted one 40 years ago.

A line from "Silence OF The Lamb" comes to mind - it went something like:

"What do people covet?" - - "They covet what they see".

I think that is a killer line - but it rings true. Put a 240Z in front of the people with the ability to buy very expensive Z's - - and it will provide the motivation for some of them to do so.

I am no longer surprised when I meet Collectors with old V12 Ferrari, rare high dollar Porsches etc - that also have a Datsun 240Z in their collection. They recognize the Z for the Sports/GT that it is and they don't seem to have any hang-up about the price. If anything they seem to enjoy the "reverse-snob-appeal" of appreciating a capable and beautiful car - for no other reason than that.

FWIW,

Carl B.