Too bad the 280Z's don't generate the same excitement.  Seems like the 240Z's are becoming collector things, like Pokemon cards.  The value is in the scarcity.  The value could disappear overnight once a new thing comes along.  No offense intended, just a thought.

https://cardcollector.co.uk/collecting-pokemon-cards/

Edited January 14, 20223 yr by Zed Head

280Z  https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-datsun-280z-34/

They were $1,000 beaters in the late '80s up until 2010 when everybody got all nostalgic about stuff. Damn internet! Ruined cute local girls now Zs. 

 

5 minutes ago, Zed Head said:

280Z  https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-datsun-280z-34/

Oh boy! That's just like the first one I ever drove, wheels and all. 

As with many milestone automobiles, the 240Z has evolved from a enthusiast car, to collector classic and now a market speculator's commodity.  I have owned a few over the years, but hearken back to a simpler time in my youth when my first Z cost me $3,500 in the early 1980s.  I have mixed emotions regarding current values and would have to give serious pause about getting into the hobby today given the high cost of entry.  I am just glad to have purchased mine years ago and restored it at a time when NOS parts were still available and reasonable.     

22 hours ago, DC871F said:

98K and he didnt let it go? Something aint right there.

I was referring to this one, https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-datsun-240z-210/

This was on BaT a short while ago.  Made it to $27,250.  Looks like the reserve was $45,000.   Red...

The Hemmings article uses the BaT verbiage as the seller's description.  I wonder if BaT allows that.  Seems like free work.  It's not fantastic but still has that tone to it.

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2022/01/14/after-some-minor-updates-and-refurbishing-this-1971-datsun-240z-is-primed-for-long-countryside-jaunts

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-datsun-240z-201/

Edited January 14, 20223 yr by Zed Head

I think is where BaT RNM's end up.

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/datsun

This Beverly Hills car actually looks kind of interesting.  Beat up, but hard to tell how bad.

https://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1971-datsun-240z-c-13399.htm

 

2 hours ago, Zed Head said:

This Beverly Hills car actually looks kind of interesting.  Beat up, but hard to tell how bad.

https://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1971-datsun-240z-c-13399.htm

 

What is that container just forward of the radiator? Overflow tank?

11 hours ago, Zed Head said:

Beat up, but hard to tell how bad.

That beverly hills car.. is a garanteed MONEY PITT first class!  (look at all those holes!  and the floor!  It's a parts car for sure..)

On 1/12/2022 at 5:23 PM, Zed Head said:

Is this yours Cliff/site @siteunseen ?  I see orange.  Condolences if it is.  It's been Californicated.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-datsun-240z-210/

"This 1971 Datsun 240Z was acquired by the seller four years ago while in Alabama, and was subsequently repainted in metallic green."

I saw this.

So much wrong here. Especially the paint. Looks like an Earl Schieb special. They didn’t even fix the dent in the driver’s door.

Lipstick on a pig.