17 hours ago, Zed Head said:

Not terrible.  I'd like see the bonnet hood in the box.

"I will throw in a brand new bonnet hood in the box"

I wasn't making fun, I'd really like to see a brand new Nissan 1978 280Z hood. 

6 hours ago, Racer X said:

What the heck is that on the roof?

Maybe they are going for a 2CV type top?

 

16 hours ago, Zed Head said:

I'd really like to see a brand new Nissan 1978 280Z hood. 

Can't help you there as we didn't get the 280z.. but here's a brand new 280zx hood..

Hope it helps a little.. 😉   This was a brand new original nissan hood.. decoration in my livingroom !!

Found a inside but don't know if this is that same new hood... sóóó many pictures i don't know when this one was made.. (off of a pc screen i think..)

Might be a flip or somebody just got tired of it.  Purchased on BAT 3/7/2019.  Now it's back.  (p.s. it has 10,000 miles added since the first sale). 

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-datsun-240z-224/

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Edited December 21, 20222 yr by Zed Head

On 12/21/2022 at 12:21 PM, Zed Head said:

Might be a flip or somebody just got tired of it.  Purchased on BAT 3/7/2019.  Now it's back.  (p.s. it has 10,000 miles added since the first sale). 

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-datsun-240z-224/

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Looks like it has the 7” wide aluminum slots, instead of the 6”.

On 12/21/2022 at 3:21 PM, Zed Head said:

Might be a flip or somebody just got tired of it.  Purchased on BAT 3/7/2019.  Now it's back.  (p.s. it has 10,000 miles added since the first sale). 

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-datsun-240z-224/

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Seeing the added mileage is great to see.

Edited December 23, 20222 yr by DC871F

On 12/16/2022 at 11:44 PM, zspert said:

For your consideration, would the rarest Z be a 74.5 - only 3 months of production -  260 2+2 with automatic trans? 

I would say the still born Fairlady 260z with Gnose would be rare...

Did someone say V-3 kit? Part2

A little color to what may be for some a very boring tale. As I mentioned  - the Datsun dealer that was employing me circa 1972-1976 was in the heart of Bethesda, MD on a very busy main road. Bethesda, home of the National Institute of Health, and my birth place, The Bethesda Naval Hospital, is just outside DC.

The dealership had been a Dodge franchise in its past life. The showroom could accommodate 5 cars and the service department had 10 bays and room for a a modest parts department. The chassis dyno and a flat stall were in a dedicated building adjacent to the main shop. 

For an early 20s hot shot mechanic like me and my mates the area had a very positive vibe. There were lots of excellent places for lunch well within walking distance. There were 2 high end stereo stores - remember them - only a couple of blocks away. AND, the streets were populated with lots and lots of attractive well dressed women!  Think the Shelby Venice shop in "Ford Vs Ferrari" but with suits and dresses instead of bikinis.

Final chapter to follow.

 

On 12/21/2022 at 12:21 PM, Zed Head said:

Might be a flip or somebody just got tired of it.  Purchased on BAT 3/7/2019.  Now it's back.  (p.s. it has 10,000 miles added since the first sale). 

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-datsun-240z-224/

Previous - https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-datsun-240z-85/   Sold for $38,250

Well, that's kind of a bummer.  The seller paid about $8,000 for 10,000 miles and a few years of fun.  Not terrible, but not an investment either.  In an ideal world, fun and profit would combine.

The used car market is under incredible downward pressure right now. The classic market is going to be affected by this too.

6 hours ago, Zed Head said:

Well, that's kind of a bummer.  The seller paid about $8,000 for 10,000 miles and a few years of fun.  Not terrible, but not an investment either.  In an ideal world, fun and profit would combine.

I figured this was at least a 35k car.

Early Z on BAT. Credit to seller for showing the flaws. Needs some serious rust repair. 
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-datsun-240z-102/