69-73 240z Original

[Patcon]

I saw that car on Ebay and almost posted a link. It's a nice looking car with some sensible upgrades

Edited January 14, 2016 by Patcon

[wheee!]

Very nice car. I hope you got it for a reasonable price! Like the colour combo too.... unique.

Edited January 14, 2016 by wheee!

[motorman7]

Looks great, can we get a motor pic 

[oemz]

Here are few pics. Current plans are to have the valve cover de-chromed, triple carb setup, zinc plating a few of the hardware and laminate the coil cover black with vinyl. Otherwise, the engine bay is pretty mint

[lonetreesteve]

Nice Series I, Oemz!  Did you find the car in California or somewhere else? 

I have always liked the 904 White/Blue interior combo. I used to have a '71 (Series II) with the same color combination as yours that is now in Europe. Here are a few pics of the car before I sold it:

[Marty Rogan]

Congrats!!! That's a great looking car.  I love the color combo too.  I have a soft spot for blue interiors, as I have a blue on blue '70.  

Enjoy!

Marty

[oemz]

Beautiful Z Steve. I've seen pictures of your car on the internet while searching for one and admired it very much. Your engine bay is immaculate, factory looking and how I prefer mine to be.

I've just came to the conclusion that I want a Z I can drive and enjoy without worrying too much about how original everything is. I already have a 1988 300zx Turbo Shiro SS with 8k miles and a 1991 300zx Twin Turbo with 15K miles that fulfill that, and I can't enjoy them as much other than a few shows throughout the year. 

I don't know, looking at your engine bay now just makes me now want to go all factory with the right plating, factory Airbox, etc. and make it look correct. I love that also. We'll see.

Yes, it was in San Jose, Ca. I flew out there and drove it back to LA. I believe this car belonged to a member here prior to the person who I bought it from. It was also once sold on Barret Jackson from my research.

Thanks to all for the positive comments.

 

Edited January 20, 2016 by oemz

[motorman7]

Beautiful car!   Thanks for posting the pics.

 

Rich

[Gav240z]

The white and blue combo is fantastic in my opinion and very rare! The only combo more rare appears to be 903 Blue with Blue interior to suit. Sadly I've never seen an AU market car in that combo.

Glad you ditched the mirrors and looking at de-chroming the valve cover.

[Patcon]

Are you sure the valve cover is chrome and not highly polished?

[oemz]

Thank you Gav.

I already installed the mirror and very happy with the outcome.

I'm taking it for an early drive tomorrow morning and will probably stop by the Cars & Coffee, so I'm excited.

Patcon,

I'll double check when I get home. I'm looking for more of a raw aluminum finish personally so I might have it hydro blasted depending on the finish.

Thanks.

 

 

 

 

 

[hr369]

You sure found a nice car fast. Others have looked for years for their "ideal" car. BTW..  white z's are chick magnets.