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Thank you Mike! Funds cleared today with the seller so I will get started on getting bids for the transport. Once in my possession, I'll go through it and document what I find and share it with you all. Let me know if you created a build blog on #238. I would be interested in following your restoration. And definitely create one for #480. She sounds like she has a bit of a story to tell. In another alternate universe, she would have been chosen to be the BRE race car! Regards, Phuong Sent from my SCH-I535 using Classic Zcar Club mobile

[emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23] I think we were all drinking that before we meet Carl! Sent from my SCH-I535 using Z Car Club mobile app

Good morning Robert! Thank you for the warm welcome. Don't give up on your dream of owning an early Z. They are out there. The journey is often more meaningful than the destination. I've been endlessly scouring the web and car shows for years in hope that an opportunity presents itself, and it finally did. During that time, I've "settled" on five 240z, each with their own little quirks and appeal. I don't think I would appreciate owning #187 as much had my goal been meet early on. The fact that you want to be stewardship to one of these cars speaks volumes of your appreciation and love for this hobby of ours. I want to preserve and enjoy these cars. I hope to maintain them well enough for the next owner who will rinse and repeat the process. So keep the dream alive! Warm regards, Phuong Sent from my SCH-I535 using Z Car Club mobile app

Good morning Carl and a Happy Mother's Day to all. Don't forget those flowers guys! Thank you for the warm welcome, and your contribution to the community. I read your comments with the greatest of interest and admiration. You are a compass that provide us with the "true north" in information that allows us to have meaningful conversation. So thank you for that Compass Carl! [emoji1] Sent from my SCH-I535 using Z Car Club mobile app

The modest ones usually are. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Classic Zcar Club mobile

Credit is given where credit is due. I'm certain we all will, and not too far into the future. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Classic Zcar Club mobile

Nice to make your acquaintance sir! You do live up to your screen name. You possess a wealth of knowledge, and are very steadfast in your opinion. Those with contrarian views are struck down quickly with the Zedyone Kenobi light saber. [emoji12] You remind me of the scrappy Chihuahua that'll jump up and bite off your kneecaps when crossed. I would trade wits with you regarding cars but I would be bringing a knife to a gunfight. If we were discussing medicine, I would be your Yoda. With that said, I thoroughly enjoy your take on cars, and the healthy injection of nostalgia. One might even certify you with a touch of mechaphilia, but not in a felonious sense. [emoji23] I look forward to picking your brain, all 93.9% of it. Have a great day! Sent from my SCH-I535 using Classic Zcar Club mobile

Thank you! She does. I'm always amazed to find a car of this age that weathered decades of use and wear and still maintain her originality and "structure". Granted she has cancer in certain areas but for an east coast car, she faired much better than most. Clearly she was enjoyed for the way she was engineered and pampered at the same time. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Classic Zcar Club mobile

You are correct sir! Sadly, driving in L.A. traffic, I often find the needle barely moves. [emoji16] Sent from my SCH-I535 using Classic Zcar Club mobile

Thank you! I was thoroughly surprised myself to see her up for sale. After many years of collecting 240z, I resigned to the idea that I would be content with a sub-500 through 1000 vin# car. They have come up but were often too rusty or "Frankensteined" with non-JDM engines components and body kits. I'm not knocking the tweeners and modifiers as these cars were made for them. To each his own I say. With that said, I personally don't want to pay for another man's vision. So when she popped up on BAT, I couldn't believe it. In fact I'm still beside myself. I'm as giddy as a kid in a candy store. [emoji2] As for the speedometer, the poster's comment below is correct. One of the unique characteristic of a Series 1 is that the speedometer starts at 20mph. I just find it "badass" that she doesn't even let you know how fast, or in this case how slow, until you reach 21mph. It's like I don't want to be bothered until grandpa gets up to speed. Hopefully the 50th anniversary edition could pay homage to these early birds by having the speedometer start at "24.0"mph. Now that's badass! [emoji41] Sent from my SCH-I535 using Classic Zcar Club mobile

Thank you! Hopefully I'll do her justice. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Classic Zcar Club mobile

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Thank you! Likewise.

Hello everyone. New owner of the #187 here. I don't have to tell you that I haven't received the car, but when I do, I'll go through it and document in detail with pictures so I can pick your collective brains on the best approach to refreshing/restoring this gal. I am a collector, so #187 will be with me for a long time to come. I am not new to owning s30. She will join her 5 siblings: 2 - 1970 Series 1, 1971, and 2-1972. She is a true survivor with some battle scars. However, I've seen worse, much worse.