240z For Sale - Fast 1973 240z Convertible $10,000

[inetwork]

Stunning Body Style, which was how Nissan originally designed the 240z. However the safety laws in the United States became stricter and the 240z was only built as a Fastback with a hatch (that commonly leaked in the rain and caused many 240zs to rust out in the back). Fiberglass kits were sold years ago to turn the 240z into a convertible. This is one of those cars. Originally sold in San Diego, it went to Utah. I bought it 10 years ago off Craigslist. During that time I got it running and made it safe to drive. It is registered legally in California. Because it is a 1973, it does not require a Smog Certificate ever. This car has the L28 (280z) engine with its matching 5-speed transmission. It has the stock SU Carburetors with the stock air cleaner and electronic ignition. It has a brand new super high-output Optima Yellow Top battery. The interior is gutted. It has rust in the center of the car underneath (not inside) but is completely clear with no rust at all from (and including) the firewall forward and from the back of the seats rearward. If you want to replace the frame rails then here is where you purchase new ones http://baddogparts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1 . The body has bracing to strengthen it throughout. There is a front upper strut tie bar. The previous owner made a lattice brace to tie the rear struts for structural strength. The fiberglass kit does not allow easy access and I would have modified it. With the weight of the Fastback metal removed this car, unmodified, is faster than most 240zs. It is right at the point where someone needs to complete this project. I have decided to not complete the project that I have started on this because I wanted to make this my Daily Driver. I do not want to sell it but it is too far away to complete the project, so I have decided to go in a different direction. This car will only be available during this month. Next month I will not need the money for my next purchase and then it will never be for sale again. If you have ever wanted something that nobody else has then this is your car. It starts and runs perfectly. Headlights work. Brakes are stock and work fine. It is wicked fast and stunning.

[siteunseen]

You won't need the money in 7 days.

 

[inetwork]

Congratulations.

 

You can read

[Patcon]

2 minutes ago, inetwork said:

Congratulations.

 

You can read

That won't get you very far here!

GLWS

[inetwork]

I wish that responses would be considerate.

i always try to be but I also will not be insulted.

I am unclear as to why siteunseen’s comment was necessary.

[grannyknot]

20 minutes ago, inetwork said:

I wish that responses would be considerate.

i always try to be but I also will not be insulted.

I am unclear as to why siteunseen’s comment was necessary.

Just a little joke.

[gwri8]

Just my opinion, but saying you won't need the money Next month (7 days form now) is not much of a carrot to a potential buyer, especially at 10K.  Some of us have an odd sort of humor, me included,  and I didn't see that comment as rude at all.   This isn't Facebook and most the folks on this forum are very well educated with the history, mechanics and iterations of the S30. In fact, some are kind of famous for it. This is the best place to come when you have questions and need help about your Z.  We could more than likely guide you if you wanted to finish the project. So please don't be so quick to snap back and we'll all get along just fine.

[Zed Head]

2 hours ago, inetwork said:

Stunning Body Style, which was how Nissan originally designed the 240z. However the safety laws in the United States became stricter and the 240z was only built as a Fastback with a hatch (that commonly leaked in the rain and caused many 240zs to rust out in the back). 

I don't think that your statement about how Nissan intended the car to be a convertible is true.  Do you have any sort of reference for that statement?

That muffler tip is huge.

[Zed Head]

3 hours ago, inetwork said:

 the 240z was only built as a Fastback with a hatch (that commonly leaked in the rain and caused many 240zs to rust out in the back).

More humor.  Because we like to have fun here.  Explanation shouldn't be necessary.

[grannyknot]

240-280z would have made a great convertible, you can see from the OP's car that the proportions would work well. So many convertibles just look butt ugly to me. This car would be a fun project to finish up.

[Zed Head]

I think that those convertible conversion kits have a brand name.  Can't remember who made them.  They show up occasionally.

[SteveJ]

10 hours ago, Zed Head said:

I don't think that your statement about how Nissan intended the car to be a convertible is true.  Do you have any sort of reference for that statement?

That muffler tip is huge.

The OP might have gotten that from here: http://zhome.com/History/StylingMatsuo/MatsuoZStory1.htm (Look about midway down on the page.), though I have no idea where he got the idea that the hatch had problems with leaks. Perhaps he only has seen Zs with dry rotted window glass seals. Those will leak.

The price listed is quite a bit on the high side given the condition of the car that is visible in the photos.