Value of a s30 240z ?

[Patcon]

Hagerty says this

#2 vehicles could win a local or regional show. They can be former #1 vehicles that have been driven or have aged. Seasoned observers will have to look closely for flaws, but will be able to find some not seen by the general public. The paint, chrome, glass and finishes will all appear as excellent. No excessive smoke will be seen on startup, no unusual noises will emanate from the engine. The vehicle will drive as a new vehicle of its era would. The one word description for #2 vehicles is "excellent."

$33,400

#3 vehicles could possess some, but not all of the issues of a #4 vehicle, but they will be balanced by other factors such as a fresh paint job or a new, correct interior where applicable. #3 vehicles drive and run well, but might have some incorrect parts. These vehicles are not used for daily transportation but are ready for a long tour without excuses, and the casual passerby will not find any visual flaws. "Good" is the one word description of a #3 vehicle.

$16,000

#4 vehicles are daily drivers, with flaws visible to the naked eye. The chrome might have pitting or scratches, the windshield might be chipped. Paintwork is imperfect, and perhaps the body has a minor dent. Split seams or a cracked dash, where applicable, might be present. No major parts are missing, but the wheels could differ from the originals, or other non- stock additions might be present. A #4 vehicle can also be a deteriorated restoration. "Fair" is the one word that describes a #4 vehicle.

$7,200

I think these numbers are optimistic. Grannyknot just sold an early car that was very nicely done and it was in the $20's

It is hard to make money restoring cars. They make it look easy on TV but it's really not. We mess with these cars because we love them, not because there's money in it...

Realistically you will have $20k in a good restoration where you do it all yourself; $30k if you have to pay for paint and interior work....

[240zfabville]

Thanks for the response, that's exactly what I was looking for. I always wanted to have a project car and I think this might be the one. It is always fun though that at the end of the project you can still make money if ever you want to sell it.

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[240zfabville]

Thanks for the response, that's exactly what I was looking for. I always wanted to have a project car and I think this might be the one. It is always fun though that at the end of the project you can still make money if ever you want to sell it.

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[240zfabville]

Thanks for the response, that's exactly what I was looking for. I always wanted to have a project car and I think this might be the one. It is always fun though that at the end of the project you can still make money if ever you want to sell it.

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[Patcon]

I understand. It is always more fun to do a car if you don't feel like you're wasting money, just don't get your hopes up, but with these cars appreciating the way they are you should be able to more than break even if you do a good job...if you don't, just enjoy the ride...

[CanTechZ]

@240zfabville  my post may not have been the most helpful here but my intent was sincere in that search is your friend and we try to promote it as the first thing a new user does.  A lot of new users just come and go after expecting others to do their leg work with out even the courtesy to reply back after being given help and those who plan to do a quick flip are usually in that group.

I don't consider myself an expert but I am definitely an enthusiast bordering on fanatic, LOL.  Here's hoping you might become one to.

I can offer this advice from an owner of a Canadian car, most Canadian cars got heavy tar like undercoating that can separate from the underbody trapping water causing rust that is not visible, the same inside the car where moisture is trapped under the sound deadening tar mats over the floors, trans tunnel and rear deck/spare tire area.  Be sure to get and awl or ice pick to check for soft spots and look for bubbling up of the tar mats.  Check the doubler on the frame rails at the front cross member.  If you see dents in the floor or frame rails this is usually where the undercoating separates from the metal, so check those areas closely.  Being tarped for so long condensation may be a problem, if it smells musty inside you will know.  Also check for rust around the seat mtg brackets and in the floor seam behind the seats.

Good Luck

Mike

[Mike]

Check out what Carl Beck has to say about rust areas here...  http://zhome.com/Classic/CommonZRust/RustPrevention240Z.htm

Hope it works out... glad to see some new Z faces around these parts..

m

[240zfabville]

Thank you for your responses, very helpful and this will help me alot through the process of maybe buying this lovely car.

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