Last Zed

[racetek]

Hi,

 

I am a new member with a new ZED (to me anyway) and I was hoping someone could tell me what was the last 240Z chassis number registered in Australia, and the last Chassis number made.

 

Racetek

 

 

[NZeder]

In RHD export markets (ie EU, NZ, AU and other parts of the pacific) the last chassis number going by the parts catalogue (so I can't confirm if this is accurate but it is a Nissan book) shows

 

HS30 101537

 

as the last production number/chassis number but how this relates to the AU market who knows as these figures were for all RHD export markets as stated above.

[tattoo_ink]

is that your new z in your avatar ? it was at gold coast wasnt it? 

    hope you kept it in queensland ! very clean unit that one !

 

                                          and welcome to the forums!!!!!!!!!!

[racetek]

Correct, but I brought it to mild Melbourne to protect it from the QLD sun. Thanks for the welcome.

[warrenz]

Hey NZeder,

 

I would not trust that Nissan book as my 240 is 102195.

 

Warren

[NZeder]

Hey NZeder,

 

I would not trust that Nissan book as my 240 is 102195.

 

Warren

Cool thanks for that - wow yours must be getting close to one of the last 240z.

[chris240]

welcome !!

finally someone bought the brown zed in Qld !! did you buy it on ebay ?

chris

[silverz]

Definately don't trust the book, my 240z is 103694!

[HELLFIRE!]

Awesome, another import south of the border!

 

And congratulations on your fantastic taste in cars!

 

I have no idea about numbers.

[racetek]

Thanks for the replies, my car is 103634, engine no: L24189527, so it seems like it is near the end of the line, and yes, I did buy it on Ebay after some haggling with the owner. Still waiting for it to arrive, so hopefully there are no nasty surprises.

[Mr Camouflage]

Weird. I saw that car advertised for sale in Sydney for $5500, and the ad is posted after the car had sold on ebay.

 

The more I look at it the more it looks like a scam. The photos are the ones from ebay, but have been cropped/edited to remove the ebay watermark. He's even offering to ship it at his expense. Definitely a scam.

 

http://www.gumtree.com.au/sydney/42/17398542.html

 

Here's a quot of the ad - I'm reporting it, as it's definitely a scam attempt, so it may be gone by the time you read this.

 

EDIT: I decided not to report it yet, as I read that you haven't received the car yet, so in case something shifty is going on, it's still there as evidence, if you need it  (eg to contact the seller (or have the police contact the seller) to get his email address/details, incase there is something dodgey going on).

 

Hope is just a scam attempt, and your car in safely on its way to you. I'd be ringing the transport company you are using and making sure they still have the car for peace of mind. Then ringing the Sydney police to dob in the scammer.

 

1973 Nissan Datsun 240Z coupe, matching numbers. 260Z ($5,500)

Reply to:  Click here to email the poster

Date:  Tuesday 18th December

 

1973 Datsun 240Z, 6 cylinder 2.4L, automatic, super straight and beautiful metallic chocolate paint come with RWC and 2008 Jul Rego, extensive detail to engine bay and underbody, this car is as good underneath as on top, complete leather interior is immaculate and has been crafted by a true professional with a fantastic attention to detail, nuts n bolts etc replaced with polished stainless extensively through out car during restoration, the transmission has been rebuilt in the last 3 months, new polished fined trans cooler, new 2 1/4 exhaust s/steel polished muffler, new polished aluminum radiator, new s/steel water & breather lines etc, lowered King Springs, powerburner (unleaded fuel) original 52000 mile rust free car matching numbers, A beautiful car one of the best 240z around by anyone's standard!

 

Third owner good history behind it with photos to prove workmanship throughout restoration, the pictures speak for them selve's

 

These cars are taking huge money in America and Japan, definately a soild investment for the collector + the joy of a turn key car you can use and show as you see fit...

 

Transport can be arranged at my expense included in 5500 $.

 

Location: Winston Hills

 

 

[pauly_adams]

this sounds sus to me as when i was selling my car on ebay a man sent me a email saying my car was also being advitised esle where but i could never find it (may be the same bloke) at least you have proof of it being advitised else where just watch your back anyway, save all email sent to you from the seller etc and just be wherey it may be a scam on your half what was the sellers name

 

cheers pauly

[XRQTR]

Personally I'd never pay for a car through ebay, it's cheap enoiugh these days just jump on a plane and pay for it when you pick it up, still put it on a truck and fly back

[racetek]

Thanks guys, but I did notice the scam ad, and its not the first time it has happened to me. I bought another car on Ebay last year and the same thing happend. They are easy to pick, as they say in the classics...you get what you pay for.

 

My car is now in Melbourne, according to the trucking company, and hopefully will be delivered tomorrow...I'll keep you informed.

[GottaBeAbstract]

On Christmas Eve! Wow, swell Christmas present and a Merry Christmas to the rest of the Z community! Ho ho ho *cough*

[racetek]

Well guys, it arrived on time, and very much as I expected it to be. Better in some areas, but no real surprises (bad ones). I still have to RWC and register it, so I only took it for a little run round the block (a few times) to get the feel of it. Boy have cars changed in the last 35 years.

 

I can see a few things that need some attention. The choke doesn't work and the exhaust is too loud in the car, it needs electronic ignition etc etc, and some of the wiring is a little sus, but all in all I am pretty pleased with it.

 

Had to leave her in the garage, since its Christmas eve and there are home duties to perform, but once the festivities are over I can see me spending many hours tinkering.

 

All the best to everyone, have a happy and safe holiday.

[chris240]

congrats on the new arrival !

I noticed she's still on page 32 of this months Just Cars.

Hope you enjoy

chris