Wanting to Buy a 240z Again

[oemz]

Hi All,

 

It's been a while since I've posted on the CZC and thought I'd reach out since I've decided to get back into a 240z.

I am in the market to buy a pristine 240z and have grown tired of looking every single day. I'm looking to spend $18k to $25k the right car. Any members know of a 240z for sale that is not advertised currently they could PM me the details?

Here's what I’m interested in and not interested in.

 

Interested in the following examples types:

• All original cars with original paint or one repaint with no body repairs
• High Caliber repaint in original color
• Completely orignal Powered or Properly built Rebello/ Les Collins/ Datsun Spirit

Not Interested in:

• Cars with Ziebart
• Body Kits/ flared/ etc..
• Rust
• Filler/ Bondo
• Track Only Cars
• Non L series Powered

Am I off in my price range based on my preferences? Open to hear your thoughts.

 

Thanks,

 

Saro

[HaZmatt]

In California you should be able to find a nice one in that price range. Ive seen really nice restos in the 12-15 range in other areas.

[Marine240z]

That price should get you a well sorted rust free 70-73 Z.  Expect to pay 23-35 K for one that meets all your criteria which should also include crack free dash, numbers matching.  I would not take less than 30 K for mine if it were on the market.  At 130 K miles on my early 1972, I decided to do a complete front to back mechanical refurb, of the trans, entire motor, SU's, updated to a period performance ABARTH NOS free flow muffler system, suspension etc.  The only mods were that I installed a slightly aggressive cam, port polished the E-88 head, increased the bore from 83 to 83.75, supplemented the fuel delivery system with an electric fuel pump.  

I also completely refurbished the entire A/C system which included a custom hand built hi performance evaporator from Auto AC systems out of Graham, TX.  

It's almost too cold.

 

Good luck on your search!

 

Few pic's in Gallery under GOT Z 

Edited November 7, 2015 by Marine240z

[oemz]

Thanks for the replies. I'd be willing to pay a bit more if needed for the right car, so I guess i'll keep looking.

Marine,

I'll check out the pics.

Thanks

Edited November 8, 2015 by oemz

[Marine240z]

OEMZ, 

 

I agree, take your time visit all the potential sales avenues, check out Craigslist in surrounding cities close to you, just put "Datsun 240z" in the search box. Bring a Trailer auctions on the web is great too.  Go to that site and look up past Z's that have sold. Pay attention to the comments section at the bottom. It provides a wealth of knowledge from others.

It took me almost a year to find mine.  The wait will be worth it.  Put some extra $$ aside wile you are looking and purchase one that is rust free or as close to it as possible.  Maintenance records are a bonus as is location of car.  A crack free dash is a great indicator of a car that has been well taken care of.

Edited November 8, 2015 by Marine240z

[oemz]

Thank you for all of the info.

 

Im on BAT daily and searching all the time nation wide. Hopefully i'll be back soon with one of my own.