Help on buying a '73 240z

[beefpatty]

Hey all, you guys have been very helpful in the past so I figured I'd see what you all think about this Z I found.

Expired BaT listing here:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-datsun-240z-75/

 

Looks like it didn't hit reserve at $7,250, and the current CL price is $10,500. I actually like the look of the G-nose on this one, and I'm not too concerned with low number cars or originality. Obviously, the interior needs some work, but other than that is there anything that particularly stands out? What would a good price be?

 

[Mark Maras]

 I'd want to take a good look at the body modifications. Pulling the inside rear side panels to inspect the workmanship of the flair installation would be a good idea.

[wheee!]

The car is worth whatever you feel you are willing to pay for it in the end... Look at your total plan and decide if this is a "drive it as it is" car or a "project".

A project car will cost you a lot more in the long run and the initial purchase price becomes irrelevant if it falls into your total budget for a finished car. The drive it as you bought it is your basic budget, so if that's your comfort zone, go for it!

 

[Zed Head]

6 hours ago, beefpatty said:

anything that particularly stands out? 

The flares and body work could be problem areas.  Depends on the quality of the work.  The fiber glass hood is bowed.  Value depends on your plans.

"molded-in fender flares,"

[beefpatty]

Thanks, guys. I'm not looking to do a ground-up restoration for the foreseeable future. This would be a driver I can enjoy and fix/modify little things here and there. Maybe years down the line commit to putting it on a rotisserie, or sell and buy one already restored.

[wheee!]

Then I would say add 20% to the asking price for tune-ups and minor repairs to make it roadworthy/safe and drive it till you're ready to "restore" it.

[Patcon]

If the floor boards were rotten then I would be amazed if there wasn't more rust. I would want to see that one in person. Look for bubbles or swelling seams, like under that vin plate. I suspect the flairs were added to deal with issues in the quarters.

[wheee!]

... there's always more rust....