JayM Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Hi, I was hoping to get some advice on what to do with this 260z. · Purchased by my parents new in 1977 and in their ownership since · Original/stock apart from bubble headlight covers fitted by the dealer at purchase, and it had a Holley carb swap in the early 1980s · The usual cracks in the dashboard · Some rust cut out/lead bodywork repair around the petrol filler in the 1980s · It’s red! · It’s been in storage in a shearing shed in remote rural South Australia for about 15 years and I haven’t seen it since putting it away · When I drove it over I was initially having trouble with 5th gear, under torque it would pop out of gear, half way through the journey I lost Reverse and 5th gear. Apart from that it was mechanically sound when I last drove it · The property owner where it’s stored is selling up and wants it removed. He has offered to buy it but I think he expects a bargain So, some questions: · If I decide to keep it, is the gearbox repair likely to be a big/difficult/expensive job? · I know it’s hard without seeing the vehicle, but if I sell to the farmer, what would be a reasonable ballpark price? · Would any of the members here be interested in it? Thanks in advance for any input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted March 28, 2019 Administrators Share Posted March 28, 2019 1. Gearbox repair will be $1000-$2000 to rebuild. 2. Impossible to give a value without photos. Anywhere from $6k to $12k is what an old 2+2 might get in need of love and rust repair. 3. I'm not. But maybe someone else here would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilltech Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Quote Impossible to give a value without photos. Exactly. Condition, extent rust, is it complete, paperwork... usual stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndBir Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 (edited) If it is like this one and if it has been in a rural area (away from the coast) it may have minimal rust : https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/warracknabeal/cars-vans-utes/260z-2-2-auto/1214067199. So this may give you a guide on the price? Edited March 28, 2019 by AndBir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdinZ Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 5 hours ago, AndBir said: If it is like this one and if it has been in a rural area (away from the coast) it may have minimal rust : https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/warracknabeal/cars-vans-utes/260z-2-2-auto/1214067199. So this may give you a guide on the price? Too cheap IMHO, but looks like a good buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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