wildy55 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Model Datsun 240z Chassis # HS30-100122 Location Gold Coast, QLD Price $42k Hi all The time has come to offer my 240Z for sale. Have owned this car for six years now and during that period she has been fully renovated to her current condition. Originally sold new in Adelaide in 1972, I bought this car from Sydney in 2010. Since then, this is her journey... Body Bare-metal respray. The only rust discovered during this procedure was in the doglegs at the base of each B pillar - was cut out and new metal welded in. No rust was found in any of the normal Z places Panels are straight and sharp Arches have NOT been cut (yes, really) and are rust-free under the flares Rota RB alloys - 17x9 fr (225/45) & 17x9.5 rr (235/45) Keyed lug nuts New rubbers on all windows/ screens/ doors/ hatch Recent gradient front screen Interior Uncracked dash Recovered original seats Great condition centre console/ shock tower diamond vinyl/ door cards New carpet/ head lining/ hatch carpet Currently runs a Momo wheel but will be replaced and sold with the original Datsun wheel and horn push Mechanical Numbers matching L24 taken out and stored three years ago. Running strong before removal and manually turned over regularly Fitted L28, rebuilt (mains, big-ends, rings, hone, valve regrind, full gasket kit, clutch, welsh plugs) and retains electronic distributor, with the manual fuel pump and roundtop Hitachi carbs from the original 2.4 engine, with Uni-Filter foamies on trumpets. No oil or coolant leaks and uses no oil. Carbs have been rebuilt, are balanced and operate smoothly 280zx five-speed gearbox. Changes easily and no syncro wine or crashing 3.9:1 R180 diff. Strong and silent Full suspension and steering re bush Adjustable coilovers fitted Uprated dampers Uprated Hilux four-pot calipers (front) Higher capacity alloy radiator and electric fan 6-2-1 extractors and 2.25" full exhaust system Adjustable strut tower braces front and rear Rear arm spindle pins replaced Recent rear wheel bearings replaced Wheels aside, this is a very original number matching 240Z. Drive it around with these wheels on it, or take the flares off, fit standard wheels and go back 45 years, you'll have the choice with his car. Has original keys, owner's handbook, as well as all the nice bits, such as cigarette lighter, engine inspection light and correct wipers. It doesn't have the original radio but then who listens to AM stations? Have about 100 photos showing changes over my ownership This car starts easily (new battery and main pos/neg cables see to that) and all the controls are tight and reactive. It's like driving a modern car but 100x the fun. The brakes are awesome, the steering direct and the attention it gets never becomes tiring. House build and new projects mean it's time to pass her onto the next owner. Keen to sell, but time zones away from being desperate. Love talking Zs, but am trying to sell this car so no time wasters please. Make no mistake, this is a quality car that needs for nothing. On non-transferable club rego so will be sold unregistered. Number plates do not come with the car. Interested? Then please pm me through this site. Cheers Martin Andrew_L26, Ponyo240z, datoman and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat240z Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Dang.... Nice car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR Jeff Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 very nice car and from the looks of it at a very fair price. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris240 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Last time I saw this car in person it was a little ratty....mind you that was 5 years ago ! Nice job Marty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildy55 Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 Yup paint was pretty average back then when I bought it. Even though it didn't have the best spray job, the previous owner made sure there was plenty of paint on her. Maybe that's why the car was so rust free... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildy55 Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 Lovely morning for a highway blatt down to Byron Bay cars n coffee. First in best dressed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240alex Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) Question: how are the flares held on? Are they stuck on using tape or are they screwed into the guards? Edited August 13, 2016 by 240alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidedraught Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I'm assuming the guards are not cut beneath the flares. Do the tyres ever bottom out on the original guards underneath the flares? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildy55 Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 You're spot on Sidedraught. Standard body and the flares are held on by six small stainless screws. With adjustable coilovers, you can raise the car just enough to prevent rubbing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildy55 Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 Hi guys I'm dis-listing my car while I revert her more back to standard. The flares and Rotas are coming off and 15s are going on. Also reverting back to chrome bumpers front and rear. Will re-list when the work has been carried out. Cheers Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cozza Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Not that I'm in the market to but, just interested. But, why the adjustments? To sell the other things separately or there is a wider market of buyers for not flares etc. Just wondering. Good luck with the sale. Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat240z Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Not that I'm in the market to but, just interested. But, why the adjustments? To sell the other things separately or there is a wider market of buyers for not flares etc. Just wondering. Good luck with the sale. Mick He will have a lot more interest reverting back to a more stock style -. Put simply, its more desirable to mainstream buyers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksonp2483 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Hey, I met you at cars and coffee a few months back and was interested in buying your 240z. Still interested and I live near Byron please get back to me asap!! Jacksonp2483 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvemfast Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Think I saw on Facebook that it had a new owner........ gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildy55 Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 Yup, the best car I've ever owned now has a new owner who's embarking on a fresh journey. After owning newer Zs, he's got the bug for the original. Nice guy and has his own plans to put his mark on the car. All this gives me motivation to get my finger out on a project 240Z (Gav- mark #571 off your bingo card) that's been overlooked in the past year. I'll start a build thread on that one shortly, but this one's a keeper (don't we all say that?!) Cheers Martin gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74zzz Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 is this your car up for sale again? thats not even a week is it? http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/cars-vans-utes/1972-datsun-240z-coupe/1122994255 gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daretobedifferent Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 is this your car up for sale again? thats not even a week is it? http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/cars-vans-utes/1972-datsun-240z-coupe/1122994255 It looks like the exact some one. No mirror on the passenger door, same flares and wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilbert Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Matching numbers L28! AndBir 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris240 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 What the ?? Is that a Warnie flipper ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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