Ant240 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I have 2 x 71 240zeds that need a new home. I am rural near Geelong Vic and moving in to town with no space. Both are complete cars (some interior and glass removed as I was about to restore), both rusty and in need of restoration. Both 5 speeds. One is matching numbers - HS30-00561, L24-030016, 4th month 1971 - other car is similar vintage ex-track car (not sure who) L28, Koni inserts, holes from cage since gone. Both have twin Hitachi carbs. Will not separate or break. Open to best offer. Email me on antonigecsek@gmail.com or phone 0416262214 if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat2kman Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 When you say "vintage track car" any further info? A CAMS sticker on the roll cage or dadhboard? Logbooks or paperwork? Old rego papers? Who you got it from? I can access the CAMS database if we can determine the number on a sticker in the car. The sticker may have a year printed on it, and a four digit handwritten number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted May 28, 2014 Administrators Share Posted May 28, 2014 Mate you need to give an indication of a price you're looking for. It is best for everyone involved. Otherwise you'll get kids asking to buy them for $500 and a swap for a KE70 Corolla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant240 Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Sorry guys just a quick reply - what I meant was "same vintage" as in 1971 within about 20 numbers or so from the other car - not "vintage track car". It was not my race car, although I did campaign a 240 including in Marque Sports radial class in the 90's in a couple of races at the same time as Neil Cartledge, Lindsay Drife and Rob Laughton. It is 110 red. It is not Rob Laughton's ex car although in certain light you can see evidence of the large "Z-Spares" stickers from the time on the rear quarters. I believe it may have come from Bendigo. Anyway no log books, Cams stickers, etc. Gav, re: your suggestion to name a price; I hear your point and I will think about that one. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvemfast Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Also, a bit odd to ask for offers when there isn't even any pics I'll give you 5 goats and a budgie........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant240 Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Okay. I think we've established that people want to see a price and yes I've acknowledged I will look at doing that. I will also take some photos and then work out how to best post them however this probably won't happen til the weekend. I was assuming that photos aside, prospective buyers would want to take a look in person. In the meantime - a bit more detail..... Original numbers car is a road car - no signs of racing. Other car with L28 was raced - cage evidence, Koni inserts and in certain light I can see where large Z-Spares stickers were on the rear quarters. That tells me it could have been raced late 80's to mid 90's as I was campaigning a 240 that I ran in Marque Sports radial class a couple of times (Same time as Neil Cartledge, Lindsay Drife and Rob Laughton). I heard a whisper at one point that it could have been from Bendigo? Both cars are currently Red 110 however the original numbers road car was originally in the darker red 905. This can be seen now I've got the interior out. Road car doesn't have any obvious accident damage and the chassis rails, radiator support, etc look straight. Bonnet in particular is super straight however there is some minor hail damage. Track car has dent in roof, dent in right rear quarter and radiator support and rails have evidence of previous repair. Both cars are rusty but not beyond repair in all of the usual places. I will focus on road car (it's rust is possibly a little more advanced than track car). It has rust perforation in roof side leading edges, floors (and rails) need replacing, rust in top of front guards, lower front guards, lower doors, rear quarter arches, A-pillars and bulkhead - the latter doesn't look irretrievable. I was planning on removing all panels including unstitching the roof, rear quarters and sills, replacement floors and rails - basically restoring from the inside-out - lots of POR-15 rust preventative inside while panels are off, etc. - trust me this is the only way to do it properly on a 240 resto. If you want a long-term proposition. Photos soon Cheers Antoni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant240 Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 Thought about the price. I will consider all offers around $5000 total for both cars - cash on pick-up or direct deposit prior. Photo's to come - please be patient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoota G Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I heard a couple of fellas in Skipton speaking about these cars. Be interesting to see some pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant240 Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 Hi all thanks for all the enquiries. Both cars are now sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamZproject Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 WOW that was fast!!! You nearly have to just sit on this site 24/7 to pick up anything for a reasonable price... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted May 29, 2014 Administrators Share Posted May 29, 2014 I'm not surprised to be honest especially at that price. I was tempted myself. But nowhere to store them. First world problems. Still would like to see photos just to see what they were like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Camouflage Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 2 x 240z for $5000 ono is practically giving them away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nav Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Considering how quick these cars sold and even without pictures, demonstrates the demand for the 240z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamZproject Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Oh gee! I thought it was 5k each!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Considering how quick these cars sold and even without pictures, demonstrates the demand for the 240z They could have sold after an inspection. Details are light on. I too would love to see photos but we might never see the seller again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zedman240® Posted May 30, 2014 Moderators Share Posted May 30, 2014 I'd say there must be hundreds of cashed up "lurkers" around the site... As they say... You snooze, you lose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoota G Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 5K is what you spend on an average engine combo for the street. Mark my words that people will opt out of these Zeds too early. Watching prices on 2nd hand parts indicates some parts are getting very hard to find. Expect to pay $500 for a pedal box this time next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted May 30, 2014 Administrators Share Posted May 30, 2014 Parts in Australia are hard to find. But between eBay, Yahoo! Auctions and all the vendors reproducing parts I wouldn't start to panic. If there is enough demand you'll be able to find someone making parts. So far only the very early 240z parts are hard to source. Some AU specific parts are however taking me a while to find. Like the 5 speed OEM knobs, the drivers door mirror, the early fender mirrors those are proving the hardest to find. The rest is obtainable if you're willing to spend enough or wait for an item at a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Z Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I sold a 'below average condition' Grille for $182...when 3 years ago i couldnt get $20. I also sold a door for $550...i think Mark will be right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted May 31, 2014 Administrators Share Posted May 31, 2014 I saw a Monaro GTS in no better condition than my early 240z at a starting price of 20k needing full resto on eBay. I thought that was extreme given that in the US you can pick up many of the Pony cars restored near that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agno Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Monaro/Falcon and any American pony car are not worth comparing because there are literally millions of American cars vs significantly fewer Aussie cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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