pontiacguy Posted August 30, 2005 Share #1 Posted August 30, 2005 Hi everyone new here and looking for a little help. IM looking for (I know everyone wants the same thing) any way a good driver quality or aliitle above 72,73 240 or an early 260 not concerned with #'s matching just rust would like a solid car and I lean toward green but im open to any color and i preffer stock but still open minded Im in central massachusetts ---thanks any help will be appriciated Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17092-looking-for-a-z/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastGuardZ Posted August 30, 2005 Share #2 Posted August 30, 2005 Not always easy to find, In the past few years I have lived in NY and SC, and when I finally bought mine after years of searching I found it at www.collectorcartraderonline.com . And I got the car out of southern california. Good luck.NateWhen you get a Z will the name change to nissanguy or datsunguy? j/k Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17092-looking-for-a-z/#findComment-136312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacguy Posted August 30, 2005 Author Share #3 Posted August 30, 2005 hey thanks for the info whats the best seach criteria on the site? And Yes whaen I get one ill change my nick to 240Zguy Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17092-looking-for-a-z/#findComment-136316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastGuardZ Posted August 30, 2005 Share #4 Posted August 30, 2005 I usually search - 1969 to 1972 - datsun - nationwide, but naturally you can chose your prefered years and you may want to put Z in the keywords block.Oh look here is a green 72 http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/7/8/80691578.htmHappy Hunting! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17092-looking-for-a-z/#findComment-136329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacguy Posted August 30, 2005 Author Share #5 Posted August 30, 2005 Thank you and oh by the way youve got one hell of a nice Z . in your opinion price vs condition I see these things all over the place from 2,000 -19,000 what do you think ? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17092-looking-for-a-z/#findComment-136333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastGuardZ Posted August 30, 2005 Share #6 Posted August 30, 2005 Thank you for the compliment, the camera doesn't show her blemishes... and she has her share but that comes with 33 years of use I guess.As far as price and condition, the old addage fits the bill, "you get what you pay for." Us east coasters got it tough. The ones in good shape bring a premium price tag too. Everyone here will tell you to "start with the best car you can afford" and it is true. If you start with a rust bucket you could lose sight of the end product and never really get to enjoy it before you throw in the towel.From what I have seen $3500 - $8000 will get you a great starter. The biggest thing for me was solid floors and frame rails with a mostly, if not entirely, complete package. Mine ran me $5k-ish plus shipping, and I am very happy with what I got. The PO took good care of it and drove it regularly - to the tune of 290,000 miles. The engine tranny and rearend are the original units, the Z is the exact color I wanted 901 Orange with black interior and the 4spd. I hope your search goes as as well as mine did, although it did take nearly 3 years, but I was picky.If you end up buying one and need to have it shipped I recommend Dependable Auto Shippers... good price and great service... although FedEx ships cars too and their turnaround is quicker but higher price.Nate Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17092-looking-for-a-z/#findComment-136337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacguy Posted August 31, 2005 Author Share #7 Posted August 31, 2005 So wow ok let me get this right orig engine /drive train 290,000mi did they re build anything ?? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17092-looking-for-a-z/#findComment-136355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhead240 Posted August 31, 2005 Share #8 Posted August 31, 2005 here's one in georgiahttp://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/0/1/80740701.htmrestored and everything worksif possible alway try to see the car in person or have a member near by look for you.pictures can be very decieving Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17092-looking-for-a-z/#findComment-136357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastGuardZ Posted August 31, 2005 Share #9 Posted August 31, 2005 Hey that ones pretty spiffy.Yup 290,000. I don't think the PO knew exactly what he had done to the car because he said they "freshened up the top end" 50,000 ago. I can only assume they rebuilt the engine and head. But they are the original parts.Nate Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17092-looking-for-a-z/#findComment-136373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacguy Posted August 31, 2005 Author Share #10 Posted August 31, 2005 Zhead240 -----exactly what im looking for! im gonna check that one out -- thank you hope the hell its not rusty Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17092-looking-for-a-z/#findComment-136391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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