On 4/24/2021 at 12:43 AM, Zed Head said:

Another orange one for comparison.  Resto'ed with a driving video.  Not so sure about the wheel choice.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-datsun-240z-159/

I think this one should do well. A nice, clean, fresh, numbers matching original car. The crankcase was finished with Glyptal, something I do to every engine I build. A rotisserie build, every detail addressed. I like the "BBS" look wheels, but prefer the gold centers, and they could be an inch wider, with 225-50 series tires.

Blue 73 with red tow hooks.  I wonder what happens if you pull on them.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-datsun-240z-158/

Edited May 1, 20213 yr by Zed Head

The interior appears to have custom door panels and stitched tunnel vinyl, but they removed all the heater controls?? Really?

The car has some nice mods Zstory exhaust, triples - says Mikuni, 5 spd etc

I spotted this '72 240Z (HLS30-90400 w/ matching-numbers engine L24-113769) on the Los Angeles Craigslist: https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/oceano-datsun-240z-1972-owned-48-years/7315412820.html

DATSUN 240Z 1972 OWNED 48 YEARS IN CALIFORNIA - $1 (San Luis Obispo County)

"This 1972 Datsun 240Z was built in 6-72 and was Purchased New from San Jose Datsun in August 1972. I Purchased it in July 1973 from Walt Martin Datsun Richmond CA. This S30 is painted New Sight Orange (918) and had a re-paint in 1988. Original Numbers Matching Engine Rebuilt in 1999. Original 4 Speed Transmission. Rebuild along with additional work was completed by a Datsun Specialist Shop in Dublin California. (Receipts Available). 240Z Odometer shows 40,600 (140,600) with 1,600 Miles driven since the Rebuild. Original Spare Tire/Wheel and 4 Original Steel Wheels all date coded 6-72 along with 4 Wheel Covers. This 1972 240z has been used sparingly in recent years. Recent maintenance includes installing New (MSA) Seat Covers & Foam Inserts along with other repairs. Clear Title in Sellers Name In Hand, Current Registration, Original Blue and Yellow License Plates from 1972. Vehicle has been in California since purchased. Car is now located in San Luis Obispo County. Looking for Serious Buyers to Make Serious Offers. Email your phone number and I will return your call." 

Edited May 2, 20213 yr by lonetreesteve
Added Craigslist link

The weird capitalization makes me queasy.  $1, no VIN, email your phone number...?  Looks scammy, or at least a strange person to deal with.

This 1972 Datsun 240Z was built in 6-72 and was Purchased New from San Jose Datsun in August 1972. I Purchased it in July 1973 from Walt Martin Datsun Richmond CA. This S30 is painted New Sight Orange (918) and had a re-paint in 1988. Original Numbers Matching Engine Rebuilt in 1999. Original 4 Speed Transmission. Rebuild along with additional work was completed by a Datsun Specialist Shop in Dublin California. (Receipts Available). 240Z Odometer shows 40,600 (140,600) with 1,600 Miles driven since the Rebuild. Original Spare Tire/Wheel and 4 Original Steel Wheels all date coded 6-72 along with 4 Wheel Covers. This 1972 240z has been used sparingly in recent years. Recent maintenance includes installing New (MSA) Seat Covers & Foam Inserts along with other repairs. Clear Title in Sellers Name In Hand, Current Registration, Original Blue and Yellow License Plates from 1972. Vehicle has been in California since purchased. Car is now located in San Luis Obispo County.

Looking for Serious Buyers to Make Serious Offers.
Email your phone number and I will return your call.
 

  On 4/23/2021 at 7:45 PM, Zed Head said:

An orange Z is up today.  Seems like it should do well.  Survivorish.  Good start for a resto maybe.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-datsun-240z-165/

The front end and from a side view looks way off, it had some front end damage I think

Well, in your defense, it does say "by Nissan" in fine print on the rear ZX badge.

Edit:  I'm not sure what happened, but when i posted this, the last post was stating about how it still said Datsun on the ZX, but when I hit submit reply, like 9 or so other posts materialized instantly.  So disregard, it's already been addressed.

Edited May 2, 20213 yr by Reptoid Overlords

  On 5/2/2021 at 2:58 AM, Zed Head said:

The weird capitalization makes me queasy.  $1, no VIN, email your phone number...?  Looks scammy, or at least a strange person to deal with.

I'm not sure  that I get the same feeling about this seller as you do, Zed Head.  As shown below, the seller provided pictures of the Data Plate in the driver's door jamb, the Data Plate in the engine bay and the Engine Number.  However, now that I think about it a little more, I don't ever recall seeing a seller only looking for a best offer before. Normally, the seller will always have an asking price. 

It's Just an Odd Way to Write.  A couple of Capitals for Emphasis is Normal but When You Sprinkle so Many in they Make Little Sense.  It's Actually Harder to keep Hitting the Shift Button to write in This Weird Way.  Which Makes it Even Weirder.  Hence Queasy.

What the heck is that mounted over the data plate? Never seen that before.

  On 2/18/2021 at 9:01 PM, Zed Head said:

$26,750.  That was a weird auction.  

Guy sounded like a boxing coach or hype guy at the end. Looks like his strategy payed off, though.

  On 5/5/2021 at 7:57 PM, Zpenman said:

What the heck is that mounted over the data plate? Never seen that before.

The voltage regulator has been relocated from its usual position and it's hood cover is missing.  Might be something to do with clearance when the dealer installed ac was added.

Nevertheless, a dumb place to put it and ruin the data plate.   I have seen that exact same thing done before.