718Miata
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Mecum also messed up by not keeping the build book in the car. Had that book been presented at the time of bidding, I think it would have sold for more.
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It’s insane what 240zs have been selling for on BaT. Mecum screwed up the listing for my car. The original engine is in the car itself, not “included.”
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I bought this 1972 240z two weeks ago at the Houston Mecum auction. I’m new to Zs and have owned mostly older Miatas as my weekend car. Here is the Mecum listing: https://www.mecum.com/lots/HA0419-372171/1972-datsun-240z/ The car has the build book with $26,000 in receipts. The prior owner had it for 17 years and did most of the work himself. I paid $13,750 for the car, including commission. There were three owners before me and the car has 107k miles. Any idea what the car is actually worth?
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I wasn’t even intending to buy a 240z. I was on the auction floor because my buddy wanted to look at the car before it. When I saw the Z I was blown away and thought, if I can get this cheap enough, I’ll buy it. I was shocked when the reserve was met and the hammer fell at $12,500.
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I posted mine because Mecum is a good place to swipe Japanese cars. I think the people there are primarily interested in American cars. I paid $13,750 for that car two weeks ago. I’m not an expert in these cars, but I think I stole it.
