Author Topic: All original '74 to '79 Datsun 260Z 2+2 Manual with factory Air Conditioning  (Read 3732 times)

Offline KatoKid

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Unfortunately not for sale! While there is little doubt regarding the increasing value of early 240's I can see a time when 2+2's will be nearly as desireable/collectable, especially if its original and got all the fruit.
Car was advertised on carsales.com for quite a few months, PO had many lookers but no one ready to come up with the what he was asking, to the point that he had taken it off the market due to the frustration of dealing with tyre kickers. I had been looking for over 12 months and paid $10K which I know is over the odds but it was too good to pass up and I'm sure it will be a good investment.

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Unfortunately not for sale! While there is little doubt regarding the increasing value of early 240's I can see a time when 2+2's will be nearly as desireable/collectable, especially if its original and got all the fruit.
Car was advertised on carsales.com for quite a few months, PO had many lookers but no one ready to come up with the what he was asking, to the point that he had taken it off the market due to the frustration of dealing with tyre kickers. I had been looking for over 12 months and paid $10K which I know is over the odds but it was too good to pass up and I'm sure it will be a good investment.

Yes I agree with your assessment of where prices for these 260Z 2+2 are heading, along with all original classic cars. As they say that ain't makin' any more land and they ain't makin' any more Datsun 260Z 2+2's. For me it will be a bonus if it rises signifcantly - as this is not my primary purpose for buying the car - I like to drive them and feel like I'm back in the 70's.
Carsales.com.au - that's egg on my face. I must have missed that one. Where was the car located?
I think $10k for what you describe is fair for both parties.
If you change your mine on selling please let me know :)

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I think the brown 260Z 2+2 at the Throttle Shop is pretty much on the money although if it were me I would have tried to secure $20K and perhaps sold at $18K they are rare, especially in good condition even without all the frills of Air/FM.AM radio/cassette!

The Coupe versus 2+2 does not come into it, "Classic" does ;)

The other thing is this, like me we are all getting older, so one can only be a custodian of a vehicle for so long, a few times I have considered selling my car (I don't really use it, currently sitting in the garage as normal with a flat battery) but I am not sure the money value provides any satisfaction in selling the car, it is more the personal nostalgic experience associated with these cars, selling it is a bit like losing a family member to overseas country? However me being much older now, nostalgia seems of less importance in the physical sense of actually owning and having the vehicle sitting in the garage gathering dust. I am sure there must be many people like me wondering and thinking of moving their vehicles on as we baby boomers move out of the work force or they will get rid of their modern car and hang onto the classic to use as a daily driver. Lynton 8)

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There must have been a lot of the 2+2s in light blue metallic #305 with white interiors. This is my favorite color combo and what I would have ordered back in the day, only difference is I would have gone for the 2-seater in retrospect, they are also lighter. I can completely understand the dislike of autos- I can't stand the damn things, why buy a sports car with an auto? (No offence-I bought one myself ;D - the body condition was just too good plus I rescued it from being parted out!!!) Out of interest, would you forego the a/c as it adds weight and Aus climate is usually pretty temperate - plus it saps some of your power and extra fuel! Cheers.
1977 260Z 2+2 Light Blue Metallic #305 Original Restoration - 250 kilometers per hour of zed power!

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Old school.....very cool!
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Another very cool 260z. Baby Blue.

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8517917

Very good price too. Only shame is it's auto, sure you don't want to swap it out for a 5spd?

Asking $7,500
1972 Datsun 240z