Rare Blue on Blue Series I on Craigslist

[lonetreesteve]

Looks to be pretty solid. Here's the link:

https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/cto/d/fort-myers-1971-datsun-240z/6929051886.html

Edited July 9, 2019 by lonetreesteve

[lonetreesteve]

After taking a second look at the listing, I realized that I overlooked that the seller mentions in his listing below that the car has its original paint. After looking through all of the pictures, it certainly looks like it has its original paint,  except for a little dab of blue paint on the upper right hand corner of the data plate in the driver's door jamb.  

UP FOR SALE IS MY 1971 DATSUN 240Z, CLEAN TITLE, NUMBERS MATCHING, RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT. VERY LITTLE RUST, CAR HAS TRIPLE WEBER CARBS 40, HEADER AND FULL EXHAUST, THE CAR WAS PURCHASED FROM ARIZONA, IT HAS A NEW REPRODUCTION DASH NOT A COVER, LIKE NEW TIRES, URETHANE BUSHINGS THOUGH OUT CAR AND LOWERED, ORIGINAL PAINT. THE REAR OF CAR WHERE THE PRIMER IS, THE CAR HAD A 3 PIECE SPOILER THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER REMOVED.

FEEL FREE TO CALL OR TEXT ME WITH ANY OTHER QUESTIONS. IF I DO NOT ANSWER SEND A TEXT AND I WILL CALL YOU BACK. $15,000.
239-810-2654
BRANDON

[Captain Obvious]

I call BS on the original paint.

For that call, I cite (in addition to the blue on the door jamb plate) overspray on the wiper stalks, hood latch, and brake booster check valve. In addition, it appears there is blue paint on TOP of the dirt on the hood hinges.

I got no dog in this fight, but I call BS.

[lonetreesteve]

9 minutes ago, Captain Obvious said:

I call BS on the original paint.

For that call, I cite (in addition to the blue on the door jamb plate) overspray on the wiper stalks, hood latch, and brake booster check valve. In addition, it appears there is blue paint on TOP of the dirt on the hood hinges.

I got no dog in this fight, but I call BS.

Good catch on the wiper stalks and the hood latch, Captain Obvious!  

[Diseazd]

Looks like a solid Series I to me. A new dash is a great start to a really nice resto. Glad I have no garage space, but Steve, this one could be a nice resto for about 20M in addition to the 15M. IMO However it is missing that 2400 valve cover.

Edited July 10, 2019 by Diseazd

[240260280]

Guy, the 2400 finished for the most part in Sept 70 with a few outliers reported.

Edited July 10, 2019 by 240260280

[Diseazd]

Thanks Blue...never was too good in history. It does look like a very restorable Series I though, and good shells are getting harder to find. 

[lonetreesteve]

1 hour ago, Diseazd said:

Looks like a solid Series I to me. A new dash is a great start to a really nice resto. Glad I have no garage space, but Steve, this one could be a nice resto for about 20M in addition to the 15M. IMO However it is missing that 2400 valve cover.

 

6 minutes ago, Diseazd said:

Thanks Blue...never was too good in history. It does look like a very restorable Series I though, and good shells are getting harder to find. 

I agree with you, Guy.  The seller states that the car is from Arizona (he also said it had its original paint too), but aside from the doglegs, it looks to be pretty solid. I like the fact that it has a new reproduction dash that you mentioned in your earlier post, that's a big savings of about $2,400.00 plus avoiding a huge hassle of removing the dash, shipping it, waiting for who knows how long before it is returned, then having to reinstall the dash.   

 

[240260280]

I like the colour of the outside and inside ?

[Captain Obvious]

59 minutes ago, Blue said:

I like the colour of the outside and inside ?

Well, duh.   

[lonetreesteve]

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On 7/10/2019 at 8:05 AM, Captain Obvious said:

I call BS on the original paint.

For that call, I cite (in addition to the blue on the door jamb plate) overspray on the wiper stalks, hood latch, and brake booster check valve. In addition, it appears there is blue paint on TOP of the dirt on the hood hinges.

I got no dog in this fight, but I call BS.

The car is now listed on eBay. Funny thing is, he doesn't mention anything about the "original paint" this time around.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Datsun-Z-Series/153583944431?hash=item23c25102ef:g:o~sAAOSwtEVdPlW1

[Captain Obvious]

Cool. As it should be. I wonder if he saw this thread? 

It's a nice car. It just isn't original paint.