DC871F Posted January 8, 2024 Share #2413 Posted January 8, 2024 3 hours ago, zspert said: Boys, boys, we're all on the same team - aren't we? What a beautiful car. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/64671-zs-on-bat-and-other-places-collection/?page=202#findComment-660853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS30-H Posted January 8, 2024 Share #2414 Posted January 8, 2024 (edited) 11 hours ago, xs10shl said: I didn't notice that until you posted it. Perhaps an aspiring owner had started to collect the pieces needed for a "factory-style" S30 A/C conversion. This panel with original stickers and the control hardware behind it are difficult to source - the seller should have considered peeling all that out and saving it for another car. Too late now. The car was 'refreshed' (not necessarily fully 'restored') in Japan back in the early to mid 1990s. The panel was most likely replaced around that time as it was certainly installed in the car by 1997 when it was featured in Nostalgic Hero magazine's Vol.64 with a 6-page feature and centrefold. I believe at the time of refreshing the car that the correct RHD-layout panel was difficult to find whilst the AirCon-specific panel was still available from Nissan. The story may be as simple as that. I know that Nishi san of Revive Jalopy was involved in supplying parts for the car and it may have been the case that he couldn't get the PS30-specific panel. Easily put right today with the availability of reproduction panels and sticker sets. I see it as a fairly trivial detail. There are many other small details on the car which are not 'correct', but I don't believe the previous owner In Japan ever claimed the car was any kind of concours example. He was happy to modify it to his own taste (4-point aftermarket roll bar, Weber carbs, Takahashi exhaust manifold, oil cooler, Compe steering wheel and leather gear knob etc) and did plenty of miles in it* *By the way, the Bring A Trailer auction description mentions "33k Kilometers (~21k Miles) Shown." When the car was featured in that December 1997 issue of Nostalgic Hero magazine, mileage was quoted as being already 84,000 Km. I'd say it's been around the clock at least once. Good! Edited to add: The twin parking lamp switch on the console was still present in the car when I last saw it, but now appears to have disappeared - replaced with a blanking plug. I'm wondering if the whole parking lamp system was deleted when it came to the USA? The correct switches are quite hard to find. Edited January 8, 2024 by HS30-H 2 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/64671-zs-on-bat-and-other-places-collection/?page=202#findComment-660854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zspert Posted January 8, 2024 Share #2415 Posted January 8, 2024 Thank you DC871F for your kind words. 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/64671-zs-on-bat-and-other-places-collection/?page=202#findComment-660858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Head Posted January 8, 2024 Author Share #2416 Posted January 8, 2024 These are strange times. The Z432 is at a quarter millon bid with nine days to go. The top bidder has only been in the "game" since Feb 2021. He bumped it 120,000, from 130,000. Kind of scary. https://bringatrailer.com/member/ernestriggen/ 2 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/64671-zs-on-bat-and-other-places-collection/?page=202#findComment-660866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartsscooterservice Posted January 8, 2024 Share #2417 Posted January 8, 2024 There is an early 70 for sale on our local " craigslist " Marktplaats.. ≥ Datsun 240Z Coupe 1970 Series 1 Matching Handbak HELE VROEGE — Oldtimers — Marktplaats 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/64671-zs-on-bat-and-other-places-collection/?page=202#findComment-660868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Head Posted January 8, 2024 Author Share #2418 Posted January 8, 2024 (edited) 2904, matching numbers, left hand drive - easy $100,000, coming home to the States! Thank you Google Translate - Description A rare Datsun 240Z Series 1 from 1970 for restoration - With the original L24 engine and a manual gearbox - In the original color Kilimanjaro White (color code 904) in combination with a light blue interior - Very early chassis number produced in April 1970; number 2904 produced - This Datsun is registered 1970, so also extremely suitable for historic rally driving or participation in historic events - The car has all the correct features of an early Series 1 such as the ventilation openings in the tailgate, the correct fuel flap, the early emblems and logos and the correct valve cover – Car was just discovered in a shed in California; very original car that has stood still for decades - Even still has the original Datsun 240Z radio and the original seats - It has never been welded or worked on and 80% of the car still has the first original paint - The car comes from California but has some rust, especially the spare wheel well and the inside of the tailgate; another spare wheel well is included - The floors and suspension points are good and solid - The engine turns by hand and is not fixed; some history is also present – USA import; all EU taxes have been paid and the car is in our showroom in the Netherlands - Viewing by appointment only - Delivery of the car is possible - 50 additional photos of this Datsun and other Datsun Z Series can be seen on the website; www.ZsportscarZ.nl Always several Datsuns 240Z / 260Z and 280Z in stock in the Netherlands. We only sell original and untouched Datsun Z Series! www.ZsportscarZ.nl . . . Edited January 8, 2024 by Zed Head 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/64671-zs-on-bat-and-other-places-collection/?page=202#findComment-660870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluez Posted January 14, 2024 Share #2419 Posted January 14, 2024 Mecum sold a 1970 Z s/n 000199 the other day. Anyone know what it sold for? https://www.mecum.com/lots/1102907/ Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/64671-zs-on-bat-and-other-places-collection/?page=202#findComment-661025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeloZ Posted January 14, 2024 Share #2420 Posted January 14, 2024 $42,000 before 10% bidder fee, so $46,200 including fee Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/64671-zs-on-bat-and-other-places-collection/?page=202#findComment-661056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patcon Posted January 14, 2024 Share #2421 Posted January 14, 2024 1 hour ago, MeloZ said: $42,000 before 10% bidder fee, so $46,200 including fee That seems cheap unless it was unfinished Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/64671-zs-on-bat-and-other-places-collection/?page=202#findComment-661059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Head Posted January 14, 2024 Author Share #2422 Posted January 14, 2024 Mecum seems more like a muscle car nostalgia crowd. They should have put it on BaT. It a low miles low number car. Very clean looking, click the link. #199. It's even been restored by what looks like a pro shop. ODOMETER READS† 64,609 miles VIN / SERIAL HLS3000199 HIGHLIGHTS Early production car built in late 1969 (11/1969) Part of the St Yves Collection since 1981 Older 1980s restoration by St. Yves Motor Sales, with attention to factory details and specifications, using OEM parts when available Restored in original 901 Silver Original matching numbers DOHC 2.4L inline 6-cylinder engine 4-speed manual transmission Dual "round-top" SU carburetors Under hood work light Chrome bumpers with front and rear bumperettes 2 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/64671-zs-on-bat-and-other-places-collection/?page=202#findComment-661061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Head Posted January 14, 2024 Author Share #2423 Posted January 14, 2024 (edited) Only 30+ pictures, no driving video, no discussion. More about the resto shop. https://www.mecum.com/articles/st-yves-datsun-nissan-collection/ Edited January 14, 2024 by Zed Head Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/64671-zs-on-bat-and-other-places-collection/?page=202#findComment-661062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patcon Posted January 14, 2024 Share #2424 Posted January 14, 2024 Either the market has really gotten soft or that was the wrong venue 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/64671-zs-on-bat-and-other-places-collection/?page=202#findComment-661063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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