DeesZ Posted July 8, 2006 Share #1 Posted July 8, 2006 Just a heads-up FYI, I came across this while trolling eBay this morning and thought one of y'all may be interested (I am too, but priorities are $ucking me dry.....) VIN-HLS30-00357 (& he's including a '77 with the sale) : http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-DATSUN-Z-CAR-240Z-MANUFACTURED-11-69-FACT-AIR_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6783QQihZ014QQitemZ330005026600QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVWends July 11 at what is IMO an odd time, so there may be some interesting bidding. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/20722-low-vin-on-ebay/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenshinX Posted July 8, 2006 Share #2 Posted July 8, 2006 why are they always green (the low VIN # 240z's) ...anyway it loks like its in better shape that the last Green low number 240z. nice find Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/20722-low-vin-on-ebay/#findComment-173908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbudvet Posted July 9, 2006 Share #3 Posted July 9, 2006 I have #333 and it was also green with the butterscotch interior. I seems like is was a popular color at the time. I have plans to change mine though. It is certainly in better shape than mine. Mines completely rusted out. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/20722-low-vin-on-ebay/#findComment-173926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fun_in_my_z Posted July 9, 2006 Share #4 Posted July 9, 2006 Green was the factory color Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/20722-low-vin-on-ebay/#findComment-173935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
26th-Z Posted July 9, 2006 Share #5 Posted July 9, 2006 I have #333 and it was also green with the butterscotch interior. I seems like is was a popular color at the time. I have plans to change mine though. It is certainly in better shape than mine. Mines completely rusted out. No, no, no, my dear. MINE'S completely rusted out! :knockedou Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/20722-low-vin-on-ebay/#findComment-173957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenshinX Posted July 9, 2006 Share #6 Posted July 9, 2006 No, I mean the one in a post before this one about a low number VIN# ..Yea number 913 : http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20890&highlight=low+VINBut, yes your right 26th your condition Z beats all except number 2 I believe Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/20722-low-vin-on-ebay/#findComment-173958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbudvet Posted July 9, 2006 Share #7 Posted July 9, 2006 How do you post pictures? Mine doesn't have any floors, the front frame rails are eaten through in several spots, the radiator support is ruined, both rear quarter panels and wheel wells are gone, the rocker panels are gone (both inside and outside), and the doors. Fortunately the roof is ok. I have a 71 to use as a parts car. Yours does look pretty rusty! Congrats on the REALLY low vin #. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/20722-low-vin-on-ebay/#findComment-173985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted July 9, 2006 Share #8 Posted July 9, 2006 How do you post pictures?When you are composing a post if you scroll down a bit you'll notice a section called "Additional Options". Within that section is a button labeled "Manage Attachments". You simply use that to upload image files. Jpeg files are preferred and I believe there's a size limit of 1024x768 pixels. I prefer it when people do images this way instead of linking them in using HTML which forces you to download the entire images every time you reference the thread. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/20722-low-vin-on-ebay/#findComment-173987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zbane Posted July 9, 2006 Share #9 Posted July 9, 2006 The reason that so many early z's are green is simple. It is not that they were popular, it was all about Nissan in Japan. They had little faith in the z car in the US, and felt that other projects deserved factory resources. As such, the factory would paint large batches of VINs the same color, to save money. This caused much unhappiness at the dealerships here, imagine getting a shipment of the new model and they are all green, or all orange, or all blue, etc. It wasn't until the z started catching on (noticably) that Nissan started to support it properly. How do I know this? I saw a great documentary on History channel (available on History website, and mentioned elsewhere on this site) about the z cars, from the beginning to the second gen 300zx.PS-the car in the ad is in Graham, NC- I know there are some members near there- I, myself, am about 5 hours away (and can't afford another car) but one of us can save this one. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/20722-low-vin-on-ebay/#findComment-173994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
350Z33 Posted July 9, 2006 Share #10 Posted July 9, 2006 Doesn't have a title, but it would make a fun project car if the chassis isn't rusted out. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/20722-low-vin-on-ebay/#findComment-174007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonetreesteve Posted July 10, 2006 Share #11 Posted July 10, 2006 Hmmm, let's see who wins this beauty contest (left to right) #357, #913 or Princess #27? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/20722-low-vin-on-ebay/#findComment-174037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakijo Posted July 10, 2006 Share #12 Posted July 10, 2006 Oh, come on, Steve! The Princess is the clear winner. It's not even a contest. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/20722-low-vin-on-ebay/#findComment-174045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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