sjcurtis Posted April 14, 2004 Author Share #13 Posted April 14, 2004 I thought about your question Gav then I consulted the minister for Finance ( the WIFE), our considered responce to your question is probably around +600 and falling rapidly. I of course used age old Australian pluck theory. Hmmmmm!!cheersSteve :classic: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/11172-71-hs30-in-melbourne-australia/?page=2#findComment-77032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyblue Posted April 14, 2004 Share #14 Posted April 14, 2004 I have noticed a few ads in the trading post where the 240z has been called 'rare' and 'hard to find' and such. Would be interesting to know how many there are around. I see a few around, (240's and 260's) but many are in a rough state. One 240 I know of lives about 400m from the surf and is showing signs of it.I'll send you a PM about the Vin details.Scott Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/11172-71-hs30-in-melbourne-australia/?page=2#findComment-77036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjcurtis Posted April 14, 2004 Author Share #15 Posted April 14, 2004 speedblue, I have to agree many of the Z's I see are fast heading for the scrap heap, it is only the few that get saved by the dedicated Z nuts.I got your PM thanks.For anyone who is considering sharing information, this is what is needed.The production information. Body serial number, the data plate engine number the date of production,certification or first registration of your HS30 RS30 or GRS30. so it will look like HS30-102665 L24173562 06/73 compliance plate5 speed Manuallight blue exteriorOff White interiorenkie Mags 7 x 14 aircon, LSD Tockico gas suspension / King springsgood overall conditionAustralia NSW SYD Palm Beach date 14/04/04. One variable is M for manufacture C for certification (ADR) R for first registration. please either reply by e-mail, to the thread or PM me the details. If you need my email address that can also be provided on request. Thanks for your input Steve.:classic: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/11172-71-hs30-in-melbourne-australia/?page=2#findComment-77043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenZ Posted April 14, 2004 Share #16 Posted April 14, 2004 I found some info on the web some time ago, reportedly official Nissan numbers on the qty of 240/260's imported to Autralia.You may have already seen them.1970 = 319 1971 = 894 1972 = 3621973 = 783 1974 = 442 1974 (2+2) = 5991975 = 198 1975 (2+2) = 7421976 = 385 1976 (2+2) = 16151977 = 98So your 600 left puts that at 10% survival rate ?WarrenZ'73 240 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/11172-71-hs30-in-melbourne-australia/?page=2#findComment-77050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrally Posted April 14, 2004 Share #17 Posted April 14, 2004 Well, this is absolutley brilliant. Now an actual number imported has been posted.How accurate do you think this data is? Is the source reliable?I would probably agree with the 600, I guess we will never now exactely, however as every week passes one more probably bits the dust [rust]! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/11172-71-hs30-in-melbourne-australia/?page=2#findComment-77172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenZ Posted April 17, 2004 Share #18 Posted April 17, 2004 The figures were posted by Carl Beck on zhome.com under production figures.He says they come from the "DATSUN 280ZX" book published in 1978 by Nissan Motor Company.Anyone got the book?www.zhome.com WarrenZ Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/11172-71-hs30-in-melbourne-australia/?page=2#findComment-77550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Camouflage Posted May 15, 2004 Share #19 Posted May 15, 2004 Originally posted by WarrenZ The figures were posted by Carl Beck on zhome.com under production figures.He says they come from the "DATSUN 280ZX" book published in 1978 by Nissan Motor Company.Anyone got the book?www.zhome.com WarrenZ Wow, this is an old thread that I found.I have that Book and the numbers for australia in it are as written, though i've heard that they might not be entirely accurate.but for the record Aussie Numbers are printed at (this is Export numbers by Nissan): 2seat 2+270 = 319 --71 = 894 --72 = 362 --73= 783 --74 = 442 59975 = 198 74276 = 385 161577 = 98 990Sales Figures I have from a moder Motor magazine artical from Jan 1974 state:110 unit sold in 1970751 units sold in 1971553 unit sold in 1972the Final 73 figure were not available, but at the time of printing the total for 73 was 607 units (with a further 2 months of figures yet to be added to this sum).So that gives a total of at least 2021 240z sold in Australia (of course left over stock could have been sold in '74). Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/11172-71-hs30-in-melbourne-australia/?page=2#findComment-81178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
halz Posted May 19, 2004 Share #20 Posted May 19, 2004 The number of surviving Zs can be determined but I do not have the access or contacts to do it. Every surviving (and registered) Z in Australia must exist on the state motor authority registration database (eg Vicroads in Victoria, Mainroads in W.A.). This statement might sound like the Bl..dy obvious but I think its worth someone pointing out that the data (number, type, chassis, colour etc) does exist. The next step would be getting at the data which is most certainly protected by confidentiality laws. Does anyone have any contacts at their local motor authority? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/11172-71-hs30-in-melbourne-australia/?page=2#findComment-81712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrally Posted May 19, 2004 Share #21 Posted May 19, 2004 Several years ago I had the brilliant idea that Vicroads must have this on record.Their reply from memory was that they could perform searches for existing [& surviving] zeds if I could supply the registration number and approximately $300 per number.Needless to say, I declined their offer.MOM Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/11172-71-hs30-in-melbourne-australia/?page=2#findComment-81720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee Posted May 19, 2004 Share #22 Posted May 19, 2004 ..or failing that, how about someone in the police force? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/11172-71-hs30-in-melbourne-australia/?page=2#findComment-81721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Camouflage Posted May 19, 2004 Share #23 Posted May 19, 2004 Well to go with the confidentiality laws, there are also freedom of information laws.You are not violating anyones privacy if all the information you get is chassis number, and whether the cars is currently registered, or date of last registration. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/11172-71-hs30-in-melbourne-australia/?page=2#findComment-81735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav240z Posted May 19, 2004 Share #24 Posted May 19, 2004 This would give a record of the cars that are registered at the moment but what about the ones in storage for 5 + years ?Surely there are a few of those.If we can get information such as chassis numbers maybe the lucrative (spelling) PS30 might be able to be found.As in proved to have been a registered car.:cheeky: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/11172-71-hs30-in-melbourne-australia/?page=2#findComment-81752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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