Almost a barn find

[jwerner2]

I like ya style rick,

Will clean up the SU's and begin the upgrade.

Thanks for all the inputs

:classic:

I cant comment on worth but you could definitely get more on the east coast as mentioned. Nice find! I love that interior! Mines just like it but I have a after market steering wheel with matching saddle leather brown on it.

I love this game...guess the value of the car...one of my favorite.

[BrianL1987]

'73 probably not the most desirable year: 70, 71, 72 would be better.

Rich

I would respectfully disagree. With exception of flat tops, the 73' is a fantastic Z. I imagine that whichever model year that each of us have, we hold some bias.

[SportBikeMike]

7/73 production car here also!

Nice find....

[tlorber]

Cam, I'd be curious about your VIN as well. Mine is a 7/73 and I'm 169,721. I bought it here in So Cal.

As far as valuation, the car will be worth $2,000-$4,000 LESS than you have into it by the time you're finished with it-unless inflation really kicks in.

[motorman7]

As far as valuation, the car will be worth $2,000-$4,000 LESS than you have into it by the time you're finished with it-unless inflation really kicks in.

Very true statement

I did not mean to dis the '73's, I own one. Just thought they were not as desired due to the increased weight, smog, and flat tops. Can't wait to get mine back from paint. Should be a beauty.

Rich

[SportBikeMike]

Cam, I'd be curious about your VIN as well. Mine is a 7/73 and I'm 169,721. I bought it here in So Cal.

As far as valuation, the car will be worth $2,000-$4,000 LESS than you have into it by the time you're finished with it-unless inflation really kicks in.

Your car beat my car off the line by 318 cars!

[Montezuma]

I too have a 7/73, it is a Pennsylvania car which were I came from too. I think Rich is on point when it comes to the 70-73 run. I did not think that when I purchased a 73, all I cared about was that it was not a 260. Looks to me like you got yourself a $3000 ride there. Best of luck with it and enjoy the ride.

[grnsky]

I'm the same way,

I will take 70-73, doesnt matter to me, and 74. But thats where the love stops!

I dont care much for the build dates, vins, etc. Just love the Z.

(No offense to the purists)

Vin for those interested: HLS30145702

[BrianL1987]

Cam, I'd be curious about your VIN as well. Mine is a 7/73 and I'm 169,721. I bought it here in So Cal.

You have me beat by 18 cars. (HLS30169739

[BrianL1987]

Very true statement

I did not mean to dis the '73's, I own one. Just thought they were not as desired due to the increased weight, smog, and flat tops. Can't wait to get mine back from paint. Should be a beauty.

Rich

Thanks for the clarification Rich, no dis taken.

Grnsky shouldnt need to do much to make that a 8k car..He did a better job of scouting a a clean one then I did.

I was 5 when 240's 1st came out & my uncle had one. Ever since that age I loved 70-73 mostly because of interior (shape of dash over gauges, diamond patterned vinyl & vented buckets). I think I may have to leave work early to sit in mine now.

[tlorber]

So, Mike, yours must be getting near the end of the run. Does anyone know what the HIGHEST VIN is for a 240?

[JohnnyO]

Snipped from zhome.com:

1970 Through 1973 PRODUCTION

According To Nissan Released Production Numbers: Datsun 240Z's Exported From Japan 1969 though 1973. Note- it is possible that the last few months of 1973, were in fact the 1974 Model Year 260Z;s. So it is possible that the difference between total units produced of 168,584 and 240Z's produced of 164,616 could be 3968 260Z's produced in Oct. Nov. and Dec. of 1973.

1969 = 3

1970 = 17,005

1971 = 40,219

1972 = 60,025

1973 = 51,332

------ Total 168,584

According To Nissan's 280ZX Book, Production and Distribution For The Datsun 240Z Looked like this:

USA Canada Australia Great Britain Others

1970 16,215 1201 319 2 3

1971 33,684 3440 894 264 89

1972 52,628 4020 362 549 494

1973 45,588 2537 783 1,114 430

Sub-totals 148,115 11,198 2,358 1,929 1,016

Total 164,616

"Others" above include HLS30

Germany 112

Holland 232

France 672

Australia and G.B.are HS30 4,287

USA = 90.0%

Canada = 6.9%

Others = 0.6%

Australia = 1.4%

G. B. = 1.1%