Posted December 20, 200321 yr comment_61391 Oh what a beautiful car, i had to post this, oh so beautiful.... CLICK HERE!!!!!!!! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9393-240zg-on-ebay-japan/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 21, 200321 yr comment_61448 I can dig everything but the nose. The flares, wheels, tires, and rear spoiler are awesome. Just never have really liked the G-nose. It is a beautiful car tho. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9393-240zg-on-ebay-japan/#findComment-61448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 21, 200321 yr comment_61452 I have to agree with Smokey on that one. I don't much care for the g-nose or those awful flares. But it is a beautiful car. Hey Smokey, I'd much rather have that "Black Pearl" your soon to aquire. Can you tell I'm damn jealous of you. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9393-240zg-on-ebay-japan/#findComment-61452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 21, 200321 yr Author comment_61467 tis my dream to import one 240zg completely original, and a 240k with zg flairs on it, i dont know if they come stock or what but damn it is so sexy, i love classic datsun/prince cars so much... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9393-240zg-on-ebay-japan/#findComment-61467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 21, 200321 yr comment_61478 Originally posted by zrush Hey Smokey, I'd much rather have that "Black Pearl" your soon to aquire. Can you tell I'm damn jealous of you. That's a first. Usually its me jealous of all you guys---that have a ZLOL . Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9393-240zg-on-ebay-japan/#findComment-61478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 21, 200321 yr comment_61515 Hey Brian!Through your link, I just surfed S30 cars and S30 parts on the Japanese Yahoo. All the times I have tried before were in Japanese and I couldn't read them. It looks like you could find a nice car there if you were so inclined. Expensive, but not out of hand. I saw a 72 for $2,600 and RHD dash brand new. Thanks. It was fun surfing. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9393-240zg-on-ebay-japan/#findComment-61515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 22, 200321 yr comment_61524 I think it's a good car the only thing I don't agree with is the seats I don't think there original. Unless Alan can tell me otherwise many japanese S30 options are still a mystery to me.I was never one for the Gnose until I'd actually see a car fitted with an "ORIGINAL" Gnose. You have to see it in person before you can judge it if you have well your both entitled to your opinion.But I remember looking at my friends yellow Z fitted with a Gnose and finding it very ferrari reminiscent.Anyway that's just my opinion and I converted what the buyer was expecting for the car and it was ~$40,000 AUD so might be a while before I think of buying one.:cheeky: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9393-240zg-on-ebay-japan/#findComment-61524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 22, 200321 yr comment_61556 I don't think those are original seats, Gavin. Notice the oil filter is remote and the engine is fitted with a lot of St. Steel braided lines, suspension options, etc. From the way I hear Alan describe the cars in Japan, it is common - as it is in America - to find modifications and upgrades. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9393-240zg-on-ebay-japan/#findComment-61556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 22, 200321 yr comment_61561 Yes - the interior of the genuine Factory-produced ZG was exactly the same as the Fairlady 240 Z-L, and the seats would have been exactly the same as the Export HS30 and HLS30 seats of the same month / year.This particular car has a lot of interior changes from 'standard' spec: the steering wheel, shift knob, audio, seats and three pod gauges are all 'aftermarket' items from the modern period, along with other bits and pieces. I should imagine that the vendor expects these to be attractive to a prospective purchaser ( along with the big engine spec and the wheels - are they 16 or even 17 inchers? ) and he may well be right. You can see many cars like this in Japan, although there is always a small group of enthusiasts who prefer originality and / or period-correct modifications. Personally speaking, that's what I prefer.The original seats are very often the first thing to be changed over there. The very hot and humid Summers, and the lack of side-support, often make the original seats uncomfortable to use and impractical to look after. 3.5 million yen is strong money for a car with this amount of modification, especially for a private sale. A specialist dealer might ask this kind of price or slightly less - but they would have to supply the car with some form of warranty and a new 'Shakken' test certification, which is worth a fair amount. You can find good ( genuine ) ZG's in Japan for around 2.5 million, but even these probably would not be very original. There are lots of replicas and indeed a few fakes around at 2 million or less, but every car has to be judged on a case-by-case basis. Location, condition and level of originality / modification are just as important in Japan as they are anywhere else. There is an upward trend for the BEST cars, and I have heard of a couple of the very best and most original ZG's changing hands for over 4 million Yen in the past couple of years.Alan T. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9393-240zg-on-ebay-japan/#findComment-61561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 22, 200321 yr Author comment_61563 Originally posted by HS30-H Yes - the interior of the genuine Factory-produced ZG was exactly the same as the Fairlady 240 Z-L, and the seats would have been exactly the same as the Export HS30 and HLS30 seats of the same month / year. This particular car has a lot of interior changes from 'standard' spec: the steering wheel, shift knob, audio, seats and three pod gauges are all 'aftermarket' items from the modern period, along with other bits and pieces. I should imagine that the vendor expects these to be attractive to a prospective purchaser ( along with the big engine spec and the wheels - are they 16 or even 17 inchers? ) and he may well be right. You can see many cars like this in Japan, although there is always a small group of enthusiasts who prefer originality and / or period-correct modifications. Personally speaking, that's what I prefer. The original seats are very often the first thing to be changed over there. The very hot and humid Summers, and the lack of side-support, often make the original seats uncomfortable to use and impractical to look after. 3.5 million yen is strong money for a car with this amount of modification, especially for a private sale. A specialist dealer might ask this kind of price or slightly less - but they would have to supply the car with some form of warranty and a new 'Shakken' test certification, which is worth a fair amount. You can find good ( genuine ) ZG's in Japan for around 2.5 million, but even these probably would not be very original. There are lots of replicas and indeed a few fakes around at 2 million or less, but every car has to be judged on a case-by-case basis. Location, condition and level of originality / modification are just as important in Japan as they are anywhere else. There is an upward trend for the BEST cars, and I have heard of a couple of the very best and most original ZG's changing hands for over 4 million Yen in the past couple of years. Alan T. very good info, i thought this one was a beauty but if i ever, and i know i will one day import one, i would like as close to original as i could get, i love your car, and i want me one......that and a 240k with zg flairs on it too Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9393-240zg-on-ebay-japan/#findComment-61563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 22, 200321 yr comment_61570 Brian,Give me a shout if you want any more info on the real ZG's. I'll be happy to try and be of help. There are a few things to watch out for with regard to replicas and fakes, and how to identify 'real' Factory-built ZG models. You never know, your dream might come true one day. Mine did. Of course, once it comes true then you start aiming even higher:cheeky:Alan T. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9393-240zg-on-ebay-japan/#findComment-61570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 22, 200321 yr comment_61615 How much (American dollars please) do you think one would pay to acquire a stock ZG? Can they be imported into the states if you could not find one here?thanksRobertHLakeland, Florida Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9393-240zg-on-ebay-japan/#findComment-61615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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