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[jnot]

I have been trying for a year to find the "Z" I want. Do you know anyone who has one for sale...I am looking the the 1970- 1971 Z blue exterior and matching blue interior in good condition...I need a ready to drive car...minor repairs OK ..Can't do major repairs...Is there one out there just wanting for me to find? There are "Z' that were great but I have my heart set on the blue on blue. Thanks

[Arne]

Jenny, while you do live in an area where there are more Z's available than in many parts of the country, finding what you want will be difficult. First, there aren't a whole lot of '70-71 240Z left these days, what with rust, accidents and such. Of those, blue is/was uncommon, and with a blue interior decidedly so. Add the final criteria that you need one ready to drive, and it's going to be hard.

My recommendation would be to be open to a little wider range of cars. Maybe consider '72-73 240Zs as well, and since the blue upholstery can still be purchased, don't rule out a blue car with black or white.

In fact, there was a really nice one owner '73 for sale at the Datsun gathering in Canby last month - it was blue, well maintained and ready to drive. I think it was a black interior, but that could be dealt with. As I recall it, he was asking $10k for it. Maybe someone got his name?

[EScanlon]

I did:

Car is a 1973 240Z 4Speed, A/C, Original Owner, Original Paint and interior, engine and spare. All original wheels, hubcaps, carbs (currently has Webers w/K&N air filters).

Owner: Kurt George

I'll e-mail him this page so he can PM you directly.

Enrique

[EScanlon]

Jenny, sent you a PM with Kurt's info. Hope you made contact.

Please post if you got the PM and info.

E

[HowardzzEnd]

I have been trying for a year to find the "Z" I want. Do you know anyone who has one for sale...I am looking the the 1970- 1971 Z blue exterior and matching blue interior in good condition...I need a ready to drive car...minor repairs OK ..Can't do major repairs...Is there one out there just wanting for me to find? There are "Z' that were great but I have my heart set on the blue on blue. Thanks

Hi Jnot,

I may have the car you want, only 89K original miles, with a few caviots. I just joined this car club and am new to the procedures, etc. Anyway, I have a 1970 240Z that is in good drivable condition and good shape with a clean no-rust body. The drivers door has a dent that can be popped out, but otherwise no other body damage. Here is the caviot. The Z is orange and needs a paint job. Its O.K. to drive but if you want a blue Z you can pick your shade of blue and have it repainted. The interior is classic black. I don't think the 1970 Z's had any other interior colors back then. I bought the car in the early 90's for my daughter to drive to high school as a senior. She had a great time attracting the boys who all wanted to drive her Z. She said they could ride but not drive it. After she graduated and went off to college I kept the Z garaged and drove it occassionally when the weather was perfect in the Chicago area, so it didn't get a lot of use. I have my own design business and work 7/24 so I don't do much pleasure driving. My daughter now has a Glass Blowing Studio in Lincoln City, Oregon. It was in Portland a couple of years prior. I just returned from a Lincoln City family reunion last week.

I have decided to sell my Z, even though I love the car. I'd much rather see someone get some use of the car rather than it sitting in my garage. If you send your reply to my regular e-mail address as well I can send you pictures of the car. John@designkda.com I don't know how to use this site or how to retrieve your reply, so sending me a direct e-mail or calling will make sure we connect. 630-495-9466. John Howard. Lastly the car is in good mechanical condition as well. good tires and a good interior with no cracks in the dash or rust around the wheel wells or any where else. I will e-mail you pictures as soon as I hear from you. Best regards, (John) HowardzzEnd.

[Carl Beck]

I did:

Car is a 1973 240Z 4Speed, A/C, Original Owner, Original Paint and interior, engine and spare. All original wheels, hubcaps, carbs (currently has Webers w/K&N air filters).

Owner: Kurt George

I'll e-mail him this page so he can PM you directly.

Enrique

Hi Enrique:

As we always say - anything is possible. Nonetheless the Metallic Blue 240-Z's into the US came with a white interior. If the picture shown is the car, it may have a "stock" interior, but I doubt it's the original one. For many years white diamond vinyl, seat upholstery and plastic panels were not available, and many white interiors (as well as blue) were swapped out for Black.

Usually if you pry back the trim around the headliner, you'll find signs of the original white interior, unless the swap was done by a real fanatic.

FWIW,

Carl B.

[=Enigma=]

This one's not for sale but it's defininetly worth a look. Try not to drool on yourself too much.

http://www.geocities.jp/datsunz903/