C.A.R. Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Another AUS delivered HS30 one has turned up over there: I don't remember seeing it for sale here in Aus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted August 26, 2015 Administrators Share Posted August 26, 2015 No I don't recall seeing it either. It looks familiar like someone who used to work at Zfactory / Zworx in Melbourne used to own it around early 2000s. Is she a 73 model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gturner008 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I spoke with Fourways garage yesterday about the blue recent import. Believed a 73 car. New owner is a Brit who bought direct from Oz (not through a dealer). Says its in excellent/show condition - so I would think someone on this site will know it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Z Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Wasn't that the blue one on Carsales for over a year selling for $60k+? gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted August 27, 2015 Administrators Share Posted August 27, 2015 Possibly, the photo made it look purple but it could definitely be the carsales car. Interior shot would confirm as it was all shades of grey haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent012 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Wasn't that the blue one on Carsales for over a year selling for $60k+?This one? http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Datsun-240Z-1970/SSE-AD-2694715/?Cr=5&sdmvc=1 That was my first thought too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted August 27, 2015 Administrators Share Posted August 27, 2015 Yeah the center caps have been removed because blue anodized wheel caps were very early 2000s... Check this out... http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/13593-classic-car-bubble/page-3?do=findComment&comment=164828 Are we in a bubble? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gturner008 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 That's the car, yes. I know new owner paid very strong money for the car. But told it is in quite superb condition. Call it £35k on the road in UK (A$70k). That's really cheap versus (say) a 1980 911 SC for similar money. The 911 will be pretty ropey at £35k. The Z a stunner. More headroom yet I think for prices to edge up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GongZ Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 This one? http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Datsun-240Z-1970/SSE-AD-2694715/?Cr=5&sdmvc=1 That was my first thought too. In the Carsales ad this car had Victorian 'Club Permit' plates - and the ad includes the sentence - "It has been a pleasure to restore & has won many Concourse events." So why doesn't anyone here remember this car? Do you have secret concours d'elegance events in Victoria? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted August 27, 2015 Administrators Share Posted August 27, 2015 So why doesn't anyone here remember this car? Do you have secret concours d'elegance events in Victoria? I think because the car won a lot of those trophies in early 2000s when it was restored and has been hidden away ever since. I never saw the car in person myself. Just photos of it around early 2000s. http://zhome.com/Dec99/AussieConv.htm God I need a new hobby...I think. At first I didn't recognise the car without it's centre caps and the paint looked "purple" more than blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted August 27, 2015 Administrators Share Posted August 27, 2015 That's the car, yes. I know new owner paid very strong money for the car. But told it is in quite superb condition. Call it £35k on the road in UK (A$70k). That's really cheap versus (say) a 1980 911 SC for similar money. The 911 will be pretty ropey at £35k. The Z a stunner. More headroom yet I think for prices to edge up Yes that's my feeling also, people are getting priced out of early 911s and coming here (for S30z's), like we're second best or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gturner008 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I have an 89 3.2 Carrera, and assure you the 240z is no way 2nd best. I'm thrilled to have front engine, rear drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gturner008 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Here it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted August 27, 2015 Administrators Share Posted August 27, 2015 Oh I was being sarcastic, I love my S30z's and kind of feel they have been under appreciated until recently it seems anyway. But be careful what you wish for, with increased appreciation has come increased prices. As I say to my work colleague with his 944 at least they put the motor in the right end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locklock Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Cars flying east to west, west to east.. Dont sulk.. i took one of theirs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gturner008 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Ha Ha I'm moving engines - back to front! My other 'correctly' located engine'd cars... My collection is close to my ideal set - now with the addition of the 240z. I honestly can't think of another sensibly priced front engine'd classic car I'd rather have. Its perfect - as it: * has great style * a decent drive * is robust and reliable * appreciating in value (I just love free motoring!) and appreciated * iconic and timeless gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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