Z's on BAT and other places collection

[DC871F]

3 hours ago, zspert said:

Boys, boys, we're all on the same team - aren't we?

 

 

 

What a beautiful car.

[HS30-H]

11 hours ago, xs10shl said:

I didn't notice that until you posted it. Perhaps an aspiring owner had started to collect the pieces needed for a "factory-style" S30 A/C conversion. This panel with original stickers and the control hardware behind it are difficult to source - the seller should have considered peeling all that out and saving it for another car.  Too late now.

The car was 'refreshed' (not necessarily fully 'restored') in Japan back in the early to mid 1990s. The panel was most likely replaced around that time as it was certainly installed in the car by 1997 when it was featured in Nostalgic Hero magazine's Vol.64 with a 6-page feature and centrefold.

I believe at the time of refreshing the car that the correct RHD-layout panel was difficult to find whilst the AirCon-specific panel was still available from Nissan. The story may be as simple as that. I know that Nishi san of Revive Jalopy was involved in supplying parts for the car and it may have been the case that he couldn't get the PS30-specific panel. Easily put right today with the availability of reproduction panels and sticker sets. I see it as a fairly trivial detail.  

There are many other small details on the car which are not 'correct', but I don't believe the previous owner In Japan ever claimed the car was any kind of concours example. He was happy to modify it to his own taste (4-point aftermarket roll bar, Weber carbs, Takahashi exhaust manifold, oil cooler, Compe steering wheel and leather gear knob etc) and did plenty of miles in it*

*By the way, the Bring A Trailer auction description mentions "33k Kilometers (~21k Miles) Shown." When the car was featured in that December 1997 issue of Nostalgic Hero magazine, mileage was quoted as being already 84,000 Km. I'd say it's been around the clock at least once. Good! 

 

Edited to add: The twin parking lamp switch on the console was still present in the car when I last saw it, but now appears to have disappeared - replaced with a blanking plug. I'm wondering if the whole parking lamp system was deleted when it came to the USA? The correct switches are quite hard to find. 

 

 

Edited January 8 by HS30-H

[zspert]

Thank you DC871F for your kind words.

[Zed Head]

These are strange times.  The Z432 is at a quarter millon bid with nine days to go. 

The top bidder has only been in the "game" since Feb 2021.  He bumped it 120,000, from 130,000.  Kind of scary.

https://bringatrailer.com/member/ernestriggen/

[bartsscooterservice]

There is an early 70 for sale on our local " craigslist " Marktplaats..

≥ Datsun 240Z Coupe 1970 Series 1 Matching Handbak HELE VROEGE — Oldtimers — Marktplaats

 

[Zed Head]

2904, matching numbers, left hand drive - easy $100,000, coming home to the States!

Thank you Google Translate -

Description

A rare Datsun 240Z Series 1 from 1970 for restoration - With the original L24 engine and a manual gearbox - In the original color Kilimanjaro White (color code 904) in combination with a light blue interior - Very early chassis number produced in April 1970; number 2904 produced - This Datsun is registered 1970, so also extremely suitable for historic rally driving or participation in historic events - The car has all the correct features of an early Series 1 such as the ventilation openings in the tailgate, the correct fuel flap, the early emblems and logos and the correct valve cover – Car was just discovered in a shed in California; very original car that has stood still for decades - Even still has the original Datsun 240Z radio and the original seats - It has never been welded or worked on and 80% of the car still has the first original paint - The car comes from California but has some rust, especially the spare wheel well and the inside of the tailgate; another spare wheel well is included - The floors and suspension points are good and solid - The engine turns by hand and is not fixed; some history is also present – USA import; all EU taxes have been paid and the car is in our showroom in the Netherlands - Viewing by appointment only - Delivery of the car is possible - 50 additional photos of this Datsun and other Datsun Z Series can be seen on the website; www.ZsportscarZ.nl

Always several Datsuns 240Z / 260Z and 280Z in stock in the Netherlands.
We only sell original and untouched Datsun Z Series!
www.ZsportscarZ.nl

 

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Edited January 8 by Zed Head

[bluez]

Mecum sold a 1970 Z s/n 000199  the other day.

Anyone know what it sold for?

https://www.mecum.com/lots/1102907/

[MeloZ]

$42,000 before 10% bidder fee, so $46,200 including fee

[Patcon]

1 hour ago, MeloZ said:

$42,000 before 10% bidder fee, so $46,200 including fee

That seems cheap unless it was unfinished

[Zed Head]

Mecum seems more like a muscle car nostalgia crowd.  They should have put it on BaT.  It a low miles low number car.  Very clean looking, click the link.  #199.  It's even been restored by what looks like a pro shop.

ODOMETER READS^†

64,609 miles

VIN / SERIAL

HLS3000199

HIGHLIGHTS

• Early production car built in late 1969 (11/1969)
• Part of the St Yves Collection since 1981
• Older 1980s restoration by St. Yves Motor Sales, with attention to factory details and specifications, using OEM parts when available
• Restored in original 901 Silver
• Original matching numbers DOHC 2.4L inline 6-cylinder engine
• 4-speed manual transmission
• Dual "round-top" SU carburetors
• Under hood work light
• Chrome bumpers with front and rear bumperettes

[Zed Head]

Only 30+ pictures, no driving video, no discussion.

More about the resto shop.

https://www.mecum.com/articles/st-yves-datsun-nissan-collection/

Edited January 14 by Zed Head

[Patcon]

Either the market has really gotten soft or that was the wrong venue