JFAZ
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In a sense. On the advice from club members, I bought it from my Dad. Just picked it up from him yesterday. He wept as I drove it away, which is exactly why I bought it. This was his pride and joy from day 1 of ownership in 1974 and wanted him to know it's still in the family.
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I have a similar story. When my Dad bought the z, I was 16 - just one year from being legal to drive in NJ. He traded in a 1966 Mustang coup, which I recall he got $500 for at the time. It wasn't anything special - 3 speed with a straight six, but I begged him to keep it for me. Well, that didn't happen. However, I came to love the z. I learned to drive a stick in it and my Dad let me drive it as often as I wanted it. In fact, it was my get away car from the church when I got married. I'm truly conflicted about selling. Having a decent place to store it is my main problem.
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Thanks for responding so quickly. Not sure on price. Hagerty suggests $4,500 for fair to $7,800 for good. His z isn't perfect for sure, and given it's age, assume it will need some work. In the last two years, he had the carbs rebuilt, radiator replaced and got a new water pump. Our main concern is to sell to someone who will appreciate and care for it. Will pull paint code and let you know when I get over there.
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Looking for advice on the sale of my father's 1974 260Z. He is the single owner, and at a stage in life where he can no longer drive the car. This car is almost like a family member, so will be tough to see it go. The car has 117K miles, is a runner, has no visible rust and has been garage kept from day 1. He had some extensive work done years (?) back to address rust and had it repainted. At the time, he had them swap out the original side mirrors and wheel covers for more current Z car version (280?). The interior is in reasonable shape with the exception of a cracked dash cover. Any thoughts on best places or sites to market the car would be appreciated. It's based in Northern NJ. I have a complete set of photos of both exterior and interior for those who might be interested.
