Fairlady 432 at Auction

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9 hours ago, Gav240z said:

For me the sad part is that they are Chinese knocks offs of unknown quality and standards.

READ THIS  

https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/manufacturing/tens-of-thousands-of-counterfeit-wheels-made-in-china-are-on-australian-roads-experts-warn/news-story/bbf2565440a7ddf0c291a7ef9c4e9815

 

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[Gav240z]

Yes I've seen that video, to go slightly off topic for a second in China there is an expression Chabuduo! which means close enough …

https://aeon.co/essays/what-chinese-corner-cutting-reveals-about-modernity

 

[RIP260Z]

On 1/12/2019 at 12:53 PM, Gav240z said:

For me the sad part is that they are Chinese knocks offs of unknown quality and standards.

We don't know the full story on these rally/z432 style wheels, it could well be the seller got these made, rather than a generic buy, so could have had more control on the process/end product.

As with most things made in China, its driven by a desire of the West for goods and that are cheap. Even when made elsewhere (e.g. a S30 group buy) the people expressing interest falls when they realize the actual cost. People want quality for peanuts, and that doesn't work.

 

[Patcon]

The other possibility is these are not sub par wheels but made to a decent standard. Since some of the buyers may be running them on expensive classic cars.

Hard to know, unless you know the source and their reputation.

[Gav240z]

14 hours ago, RIP260Z said:

We don't know the full story on these rally/z432 style wheels, it could well be the seller got these made, rather than a generic buy, so could have had more control on the process/end product.

Have you bought a set yourself? I was tempted, but I'm somewhat holding off for now.

[RIP260Z]

On 1/15/2019 at 4:23 AM, Gav240z said:

Have you bought a set yourself? I was tempted, but I'm somewhat holding off for now.

I have. Though I brought them in early December last year, well before Kats introduced us to them on this thread. I had nothing to go on, except I had seen the seller selling stuff for years and a good reputation.

I got them yesterday. I haven't really had a chance to look at them yet (hence partly the delayed reply).

From what I see on-line only, they are selling, more of the rally replica style than the Z432 replica style.

[EVILC]

On 1/11/2019 at 9:06 AM, kats said:

Hi , BH Auction at Tokyo has just ended tonight, the results are not pretty compared to the last year . 

All prices are million JPY 

 

1971 Z432 13.0→ NO BID

Kats

Kats, what kind of shape was the 1971 z432 in to have no bids at all?

[Patcon]

10 hours ago, RIP260Z said:

I have. Though I brought them in early December last year, well before Kats introduced us to them on this thread. I had nothing to go on, except I had seen the seller selling stuff for years and a good reputation.

I got them yesterday. I haven't really had a chance to look at them yet (hence partly the delayed reply).

From what I see on-line only, they are selling, more of the rally replica style than the Z432 replica style.

Do you have a link to the seller?

[Gav240z]

Narrow Z432 version.

14" 5.5J+25 PCD114.3

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/t619435989

Wide version (works rally/Z432-R style)

14" 7J-16 PCD114.3

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/u253744024

Seller name: punsupon

https://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/seller/punsupon?ngram=1&u=punsupon

 

 

[hiyabrad]

On 3/1/2017 at 12:13 PM, Lumens said:

Here we go again. March 11-12.

 

http://www.rmsothebys.com/am17/amelia-island/lots/1970-nissan-fairlady-z-432/1702023

Same car goes on the block tomorrow  

 

https://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1970-nissan-fairlady-z-432/

Edited January 18, 2019 by hiyabrad
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[RIP260Z]

7 hours ago, Patcon said:

Do you have a link to the seller?

As Gav points out, I just got them off Yahoo Japan in 4 separate auctions.

[kats]

8 hours ago, EVILC said:

Kats, what kind of shape was the 1971 z432 in to have no bids at all?

I can not explain well because I have not seen the car closely. 

http://bhauction.jp/pdf/catalog/005_1971_NISSAN_FAIRLADY_Z_432.pdf

But seeing the other auction which sold a very clean , stock 280Z 2+2 over 40000 USD , I think people want a stock and clean car . If the Z432 were a kind of the one , it would be sold within a estimated price.

Nowadays people who are potential- buyer know very well which is original and which is not . 

I think higher price deserves to a stock and clean car , just like the other classical cars . 

If this car had a stock coil springs , stock magnesium wheels, and sit it’s correct hight , would have  looked much better.

And the after market roll bars deduct buyers attention a lot . 

Other non original small parts ,  to obtain correct parts is tough but , you would be even enjoying to collect parts for a right shape Z432. 

Kats

Edited January 18, 2019 by kats