Well, it had to happen sooner or later and as it turned out...much later... I've finally bought a Z! <long sigh>

The car is presently in Victoria and will be coming to its new home in Western Australia as soon as a few logistical details are sorted out. It is a '73 with original engine/g'box, original tan and black interior and original (roughish) exterior. Yes, it means doing what I said I wouldn't do and starting a restoration project... but its worth it!

Many thanks to my spy (NickF) for turning up a little gem in his own neighborhood!

Hey y y Nice. Congratulations

Hmm, we were all betting you were going to die searching for one. Glad you found it, but it doesn't look rough to me, I can still see shine in that paint .

Good Luck and enjoy

Chris

Yeah looks half decent good find.

Can't wait to see it's progress.

WHOOO HOOO!!

Congratulations Hayden.

Cant wait to see some photos.

top effort mate!

Well done Hayden,

that search was worth the effort, very impressive colour, great score. I hope the resto goes well. You have to post some more pics for us.

Cheers

Steve

:classic:

Looks like ya got a nice rear end there

sorry, couldn't resist but it looks good, lets see a few more pics.

we need to see more pics, from what i can see though of the car it does look really nice and clean. i would think that you shouldnt have much to do.

also from the looks it seems that restoration wont be that hard.

great find!

Thanks for all your good wishes guys, I have uploaded a small selection of photos. Note that none of these are artistic as they were taken to highlight any problem areas on the car befrore I viewed it in person (thanks Nick!)

The car is very straight and has no apparent rust in the chassis, floors, hatch, engine bay. The photos show significant rust in the driver's door and there is also rust (less heinous in appearance) in the sills. The paint looks great in the sunshine but has chips and dings that have been collected over the 15 years since its last trip to the bodyshop.

Interestingly, it is a very high number for a 240z (HS30-103477) and has 'UK-style' indicators mounted on the front bumper and a MPH speedo... was this car originally intended for the United Kingdom?

It seems that you may now hold the title of owning the "latest body # Aussie 240Z". Your car body # is over 100 later than my '73.

The indicators on the bumper is standard for the '73, in all other respecs it looks the same as a '72.

And all 240z had MPH speedos. but you already know that I'm sure.

Only thing that stood out to me was the bonnet check your gallery for the comment.

I only bring this up because I know Bonnets are difficult to find in good condition.

The good news is you can still get them new apparently at a price around $600 though.

I think I'll end up forking out $600 for a good non vented bonnet.