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Moonpup, Thanks for that visual!

I see what Lowell is saying about access, but I figure the car had to get where it is today right? Obviously, the wheels & tires were either taken off by the owner or they were stolen at one time. The seller states that it has no title, that's a shame since it looks to be a good candidate to restore like what 26th Z & Virto were saying. How hard is it to get a title on a 36-year old car? (I guess it depends on which state you live in...) Any members in the Phoenix area that can take a look at this car pretty soon since the auction ends tomorrow?

I have an extra set of Z wheels with tires in my garage and I would certainly consider bidding on this car if I had somewhere to put it. Phoenix is only a little over 500 miles from where I live here in Colorado. From the pics, it appears not to have any rust problems and afterall, it's in the dry Arizona desert. Someone could probably buy this car for next to nothing.

At the time of this post with only 1 day & 14 hours remaining, this obscurely-listed '70 has no bids on it yet and has a minimum bid of only 99 cents! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=8065703455&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

Yeah, I agree the '71 in Reno looks to be the best of the lot. The '70 in Phoenix (first one) looks pretty well intact and rust-free, just needs some wheels & tires...not bad for 99 cents! :classic:

Yes, you're right...the guy did screw up!

Here are the latest projects available: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-240Z-PARTS-240Z-DATSUN-DATSUN-240Z-1970-DATSUN_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6762QQitemZ8065703455QQrdZ1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/sand-blasted-72-240z-with-extras-great-project-car_W0QQitemZ280000023699QQcategoryZ6187QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-Datsun-240Z_W0QQitemZ4639653579QQcategoryZ6187QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/DATSUN-240Z_W0QQitemZ4640035209QQcategoryZ122147QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-DATSUN-240Z-parts-for-a-restore-engines-trannys_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6783QQitemZ8064260292QQrdZ1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-Datsun-240Z-4-spd-Excellent-Project-No-Res_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ39405QQitemZ280000223048QQrdZ1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-Datsun-240z-good-project-or-parts-car_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6783QQitemZ8065085057QQrdZ1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/71-Datsun-240Z-with-clean-title_W0QQitemZ4638635391QQcategoryZ6187QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-Datsun-240Z_W0QQitemZ4638717932QQcategoryZ6187QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-Z-Series-1973-DATSUN-240-Z_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6187QQitemZ4639430118QQrdZ1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-Datsun-240-Z-race-drag-parts-collector-No-Reserve_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6783QQitemZ8063570514QQrdZ1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-Z-Series-240Z-1972-Datsun-240Z-PERFECT-RACE-CAR-auto-cross_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6187QQitemZ4637389043QQrdZ1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-Datsun-240Z-Good-project-or-parts-car-LOW-RESERVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6783QQitemZ8063469728QQrdZ1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-Z-Series-73-240Z-PART-CAR_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6187QQitemZ4637720789QQrdZ1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-Z-Series-240Z-2-1972-240Zs-perfect-for-parts-restoration-NO-RESERVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6187QQitemZ4636936769QQrdZ1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-DATSUN-240Z-parts-or-restore_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6783QQitemZ8062678809QQrdZ1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/datsun-280z-motor-L28-5-SPD-complete-in-car-running_W0QQitemZ8061710872QQcategoryZ33615QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-Z-Series-240Z-1972-240Z-with-Triple-Carbs-NO-RESERVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6187QQitemZ4635861358QQrdZ1

I can't believe it, someone actually bid the minimum $1,450.00 for this thing. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/70-DATSUN-240Z-FLAMES-CORVET-LIGHTS-FIBERGLASS-BOX-KAMI_W0QQitemZ4636088690QQcategoryZ6187QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

How many times has this thing been relisted? Someone needs to put it out of its misery! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/70-DATSUN-240Z-FLAMES-CORVET-LIGHTS-FIBERGLASS-BOX-KAMI_W0QQitemZ4636088690QQcategoryZ6187QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

They make great boat anchors! :pirate:

Judging from the single picture, brief description and considering it is a California car, this looks to be a very nice deal for someone: http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/6/9/83803169.htm Here's some more that are even cheaper: http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/6/8/83596968.htm http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/4/1/83798341.htm http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/3/7/83747837.htm http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/8/0/83208480.htm http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/8/6/83801486.htm http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/7/0/83803170.htm http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/0/1/83594701.htm

You are in probably the best place (SoCal) in the US to find a rust-free 240Z (or close-to rust-free). There are tons of them out there! Just keep checking Ebay or your local newspapers.

Back then, the Olds 442 was the Cadillac STS of its day (albeit a 2-door STS), that was attractive to the younger buyer.

In the listing the owner goes on about the green color and how it was manufactured on St. Patrick's Day in 1970 and that it cost $5,442.00 with emphasis on the "442" part of the purchase price. He also mentions that "objectively" the car was worth aprroximately $350k, so the $201K didn't meet the reserve. He should take the car to Scottsdale next January and enter it into the B-J Auction....maybe someone there will pay what he's looking for.

Here's the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1978-Datsun-280Z-5-speed-and-Black-Pearl_W0QQitemZ4631625629QQcategoryZ6187QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

You really need to check this one out in person before you bid on it. It looks suspect to me -it definitely has some rust issues. Don't be fooled by the low price... replacing body panels, rockerpanels, floorpans, etc. is very, very expensive.

Here's a customized 280Z up for auction in Ohio: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1976-Datsun-280Z-Check-This-Car-Out_W0QQitemZ4632892834QQcategoryZ6187QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Chris, I'm sorry to hear about your father's passing last year. I lost mine 14 years ago to cancer. The car sounds beautiful! If I were you, I would list it on Ebay, that way it gets the most exposure and the best price.

OK, here are the Questions & Answers on 4/18, then an Update from the seller on 4/19: Q: The biggest problem with these cars is rust on the front frame rails and floor pans. How is this particular 240Z along those lines? Apr-18-06 A: I DID NOT REALLY NOTICE ANY RUST ON THE FRAME RAILS. THERE WAS NOT ANY NOTICIBLE RUST IN THE FLOOR BOARD. THANK YOU CINDY Q: How is the overall rust condition of the car? You mention some rust on the body but how about the floor boards, battery tray, and frame rails where the rust really likes to eat away at these cars? Can you describe the condition of those areas and do you have any pictures of those areas you can send me? Thank you so much for your time. Apr-18-06 A: I DID NOT REALLY NOTICE ANY RUST ON THE FRAME RAILS OR THE BATTERY TRAY. THERE ARE SEVERAL RUST SPOTS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR ON THE DOORS. THANK YOU CINDY On Apr-19-06 at 14:32:43 PDT, seller added the following information: I WAS WRONG ABOUT THE RUST ON THIS VEHICLE. THE FLOOR BOARD IS RUSTED THROUGH. THE BATTERY TRAY IS RUSTED OUT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN WRECKED IT IS COVERED WITH BONDO. I HAD A Z-CAR COLLECTOR LOOK AT IT AND HIS OPINION WAS IT WOULD TAKE A LOT TO FIX IT UP. IN HIS OPINION THE CAR IS ONLY GOOD FOR PARTS. IT WILL RUN BUT IT WOULD NOT BE SAFE. ONLY GOOD FOR PARTS. I AM SORRY ABOUT THE MISLEAD INFORMATION. THANK YOU CINDY

It will be a very long time before the Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964), the largest generation in the history of the USA, die off. The very oldest are just turning 60 this year and the youngest (like me) are still in their early-to-mid- forties. Besides, a lot of the Baby Boomers' kids LOVE muscle cars almost as much as their fathers do. Muscle cars are exciting cars from a very exciting time period in America (1964-1970). As we all know, the 240Z is also an exciting car that came around the end of the muscle car era and I agree with Deadflo, are going to grow in popularity (and value).

Check this out, with almost 3 days left at the time of this posting, this 442 is at $190k: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4630757712&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

The Brown '73 sold for $3k. That's more than what I thought it would end up being, considering its extremly slow start in the auction.

That's a steal for a running '71 California car! If the guy were smart he would have listed it on Ebay and got a hell of a lot more for it!:stupid:

James, The wheels are after-market and not stock. The side molding on the sides I believe was a dealer-option and is very common on a lot of Z cars.