Cliff Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Hi guys, Can you guys help determine what this car is worth. Looking at selling another of my cars so I can tip some funds into my other rebuild as money is my hold up. The car is a 73 240z 5 speed manual with a L26 in it. The motor runs but has been sitting in my garage for a few years so it is no get in and drive. Brakes and clutch need overhaul. Body is good, the door skins need replacing or repairing. The guards in the photos are just sitting on (that why the gaps) as I’ve had them off inspecting – all good. There is rust under the batter tray but I have a new battery tray section to go with the car. There is no windscreen – it was cracked so I pulled out to check for rust but it is all good. The dash looks like my face and needs more than Botox. Car is a project and needs a full restore but is a good starting point. Appreciate your insight. Cliff gav240z, Gtv240z and cracker 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 I'll play. I saw a 73 240z in similar overall condition sold yesterday for $10k from a facebook ad. It had the original motor but it was in pieces, so a little bit of good and bad. The pragmatist in me says $10-12k but then I'm sure there's a few silly people out there who don't understand how much work is involved and might pay 15k. Just choose a price that you are happy with and let the market do it's job. Or if you truly have no idea - put it on ebay - that's why ebay exists ps. looks like an early car was used as a donor for this one many moons ago.. hatch, rear quarters, bonnet, all from an early car. Dionysus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dionysus Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 I agree with the above..anywhere between 10-15k is possible. cracker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilltech Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Having monitored values over the past few years I'd have to partially concur with the above opinions - looking at what it is as it sits there as an eclectic mix of Z bits of various years and not usable and needing absolutely everything doing I'd have thought 8K but know that may translate to 10K or perhaps more if more than one person takes an interest and there's a bit of competition. All you can do is advertise it, start high, and see who comes out of the woodwork wanting one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted January 29, 2018 Administrators Share Posted January 29, 2018 I didn't comment at first because I wanted others to add their input before I did. I think somewhere between $12-$15k is the sweet spot. For comparison this Green 73 has been for sale for ages at $22k. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Datsun-240z-project-drift-drag-custom-show-jdm-original-solid-260z-280z/292390200077 Which surprises me to be honest, as I think it just looks rough given it's odd rub down, but actually looks relatively solid and straight and would scrub up well... I'd actually prefer the Green car as a project to this car, simply because it looks to have been messed with less. So I'd pay more for it than this white car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilltech Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 With the green one still for sale after many months at that asking price then clearly the market has spoken - it's asking too much for what it is. Perhaps the price is not negotiable, and the owner is happy to wait until the market comes up to meet it. Except that when something is on the market for too long it gets stale. gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted January 29, 2018 Administrators Share Posted January 29, 2018 Yeah I agree things get stale and then I think folks think something is wrong with it and avoid it. People want things when others want them . I do note on the Green car it looks like the frame rail may be cracked below the battery box? So perhaps it's worse than photos lead you to believe. The auto may not help, but that's easily changed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 Ok thanks for your thoughts guys. I will likely get her on sale soonish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 It's been well over 2 years but i have now listed this car on evilbay. Wanted to not use eBay but had a few offers (from Facebook etc) that were miles apart i have been out of the market for so long I have NFI. Hopefully it finds a good home soon; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted June 24, 2020 Administrators Share Posted June 24, 2020 https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Datsun-240-Z/174327156230 To help folks find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/174327232370 Had to relist it due to having the wrong location in the original add and could not modify once bid on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayden Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Hi Cliff How did you go in the end? I asked yoy for a price but you wouldent give me one then i saw it on ebay and bid on it till it reached $14,300.00 then you pulled it off again! Must have sold her in the end im guessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 Hi mate - yep all sold. Now going to sell my 240 parts and snot and look for a finished 2+2 to buy and enjoy. Don't have the time anymore to do a restoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linton Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 (edited) HI Cliff have you got inside rear 1/4 panel plastics tail light plastics? Edited July 6, 2020 by Linton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 Hi Linton. No sorry i don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayden Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Fair call , cliff Time is sometjing you can never get back.Hope you find a good 2+2 and enjoy m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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