Plumcrazy

Never tried that site, but I am impressed with it now! Thanks for the info. Ill search a bit on that.

A big thanks to all for the advice. My goal is restore and drive the car. I usually don't sell what I restore until another kid needs to go to college. Some of the cars you all posted here are one's I have not seen before. I guess I forgot to add the reason for the angst in the 75 Z is that I work with the person. Always hesitant to mix buying cars with co-workers (or family). Anyway, from what I gather from the responses, is that a solid running car with average body and interior should be in the $2500 - $3500 range. Non running and rough is pretty much what the seller thinks its worth and what the buyer is willing to pay. In other words, common sense. Any other ideas or cars you know of, feel free to kick it in my direction. Plum

Greetings Z folks, I'm new to the forum and new to the Z worldl. I am in the market for a project car and have been looking at a 1975 280Z. All my past restorations have been either American muscle, or British. I have no idea about the value of the 280Z. The 1975 has been parked and covered for many years. Engine is not running. Rust is mainly surface panels (I live in Georgia and salt on the roads is not an issue with rust on the frame) and the interior is well worn. It appears that all the parts are present. The owner wants $1200. My initial thinking was $600. As I said, I am new to the Z car world and have no idea what the true value would be in this condition. My other cars are insured through one of those classic car companies, thus I was trying to get an idea on their price guide. However, they only go down to category 4 which in their opinion is a daily driver with faded paint, "slight" dings or dents and worn interior. In this condition they said the car is worth about $3000. I don't wish to offend the seller with a ridiculously low ball offer, nor do I wish to offend myself by over paying. You folks are the experts on these cars, so any help would be greatly appreciated Plum