Administrators gav240z Posted March 14, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted March 14, 2017 They only see 1 or 2 hit the market and assume what that means for prices. This is the problem with comparing cars on the market in general. It is rarely a case of comparing apples to apples. I have to say the Toyota 2000GT which only hit 550k and the C10 GT-R sale on Bring A Trailer for around 170k surprised me but a car can look very different in person and its history can also impact prices. If nobody is bidding higher at an auction others might think there is something wrong, that's the auction. Double edge Sword. Private offers are better for achieving maximum value weather it be real estate or cars. Most of those knuckle heads in North America still think they should be able to pick up a rough 240z for 1995 prices so I wouldn't read into it too much. That's why I usually stir the pot a little and write "cheap" in the comments of a classified ad or link. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted March 15, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted March 15, 2017 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Datsun-Z-Series-240Z-/182489451952 Made 6/70 and has the later style valve cover! Probably because it has an L28. Buy it now: Price:US $21,995.00 The Datsun 240Z was a turning point for Japanese automakers. This car proved The Land of the Rising Sun could compete in a sports car market rife with British roadsters and muscular Detroit iron. For those who desire a bit of classic motoring with Far East reliability, look no further. This true, series one, 1970, 240Z is finished in a repainted Sunset Orange over black interior. An L28 engine block but a non numbers matching engine has been fitted. Many enthusiasts consider the N47 head a welcomed upgrade. Arizona car, same owner since 1986. Car has been repainted from its original orange but presents nicely. Evidence of its original orange color can be found with the wheel arches and engine compartment. The car has recently benefitted from around $2,500 worth of maintenance and upgrades. New bushings on the suspension and steering rack have been installed. Clutch has been adjusted. A tune-up and oil change has been performed. All lights are in working order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted March 17, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted March 17, 2017 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Datsun-Z-Series-/152474677488 HLS30 02615 L24 005293 Build Date 3/70 RELISTING CAR BECAUSE GUY BACKED OUT OF DEAL, SO PLEASE BE SERIOUS IF YOU ARE BIDDING THANK YOU. CURRENTLY AS WE BECOME MORE FAMILIAR WITH THIS CAR AND I APOLOGIZE FOR NOT EXPLAINING BEFORE THE GAS GAUGE IS NOT WORKING BECAUSE OF THE SENDING UNIT BUT I AM ORDERING ANOTHER ONE TO PUT ON SO IT WILL WORK. ALSO SINCE THE CAR SAT FOR A WHILE WHEN IT STARTS WHEN ITS COLD IT SMOKES A LITTLE THE VALVE SEALS ARE HARD BUT HAVE ANOTHER SET TO GO WITH THE CAR. AND THE TACH IS FROZEN UP FOR SALE IS A GARAGE FIND NUMBERS MATCHING 1970 DATSUN 240Z VIN # 2,615. CAR WAS GARAGED FOR A FEW YEARS AND PREVIOUS OWNER HAD TRIED RESTORING TO THE BEST OF HIS ABILITIES FOR THE YEARS HE OWNED IT. THE CAR RUNS AND DRIVES STARTS GREAT, CARBS HAVE BEEN GONE THROUGH, FUEL LINES, AND TUNE UP. PREVIOUS OWNER HAD BOUGHT BRAND NEW GLASS FOR CAR, ALL NEW EMBLEMS, NEW WEATHERSTRIPPING, NEW CARPET AND VINYL, AS WELL AS DOOR PANELS AND GAS TANK, HE ALSO HAD THE CAR REPAINTED NOT GREAT BUT LOOKS GOOD. IT HAS SOME DINGS FROM WHEN HE DROVE IT AND SOME PAINT CHIPS. HE ALSO REPAIRED SOME RUST AND PUT A NEW FLOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHICH THE FRAME RAIL NEEDS TO BE FINISHED BEING WELDED WHICH YOU CAN SEE IN THE PICTURES. CAR IS VERY SOLID AND VERY ORIGINAL. DASH HAS A COVER. ALL LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS WORK AS WELL AS ALL GAUGES. THE ONLY SPEC OF RUST IS THE SIZE OF A HALF DOLLAR ON DRIVERS FLOOR NO PICTURE OF IT BUT CAN TAKE ONE. FACTORY AM RADIO. PLEASE BID TO WIN AND SERIOUS BIDDERS ONLY. CAR IS SOLD AS IS. FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE OR ANY OTHER PICTURES YOU WOULD LIKE. THANK YOU On Mar-16-17 at 15:07:34 PDT, seller added the following information: CLEAN TITLE IN HAND, ALSO THE NEW WEATHERSTRIPPING FOR THE QUARTER WINDOWS WILL BE INCLUDED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted March 22, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted March 22, 2017 Nice Blue 71 Z for sale. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Datsun-Z-Series-240Z-/122407287878 US $7,300.00 current bid, no reserve. Will add details later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted March 22, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted March 22, 2017 Another 71 Z. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Datsun-Z-Series-/152478513877 Looks a bit more honest. US $17,500.00 buy it now. Will add details later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted March 24, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted March 24, 2017 78 280z looks cleanish. https://neworleans.craigslist.org/cto/5986560925.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Datsun-Z-Series-/152474677488 HLS30 02615 L24 005293 Build Date 3/70 Nice engine bay paint job.....not Edited March 24, 2017 by KatoKid gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted March 24, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted March 24, 2017 Yeah that car is rushed in many ways, I'd rather buy an honest survivor if looking to restore. Having said that, it's an early build date. So pickings are slim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted March 26, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted March 26, 2017 http://page15.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/t506542353 Starting bid: 6,200,000 yen My name is tea Valley, which primarily deals with custom car tuning car. Hakosuka 2000GT R specification 3L Solex 44 Takoashi-Kakimoto straight muffler GT body indoor black 1971 model year vehicle inspection 29-12 3L Solex 44 reinforced clutch steel octopus legs Kakimoto straight muffler R200 def front harmonic drive rear down suspension + shock MK63 solid stainless steel mesh brake hose large master back room Datsun handle those days the center console refresh sheet cleaning indoor refresh finish Watanabe, 15 inches F R type 8.5J rear R type 9.5J blasting + powder coat you have also over-the-counter sales, please check stock you. http://www.teavalley.jp/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted March 29, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted March 29, 2017 An original 280z (2 seater) in the US just sold for $36k USD (~$47,000 AUD) at today's rate. http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-datsun-280z-3/ I'll add more details later, but that's a good price for a 280z in North America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 America isn't the centre of the Universe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted March 29, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted March 29, 2017 America isn't the centre of the Universe? Nope, but it has been the laggard for S30Z values until recently, now it seems their values are moving past our own in some respects. Part of it is due to a strong USD but also seeing some of the later 280z's do well at auction which I find surprising as I kind of view them like our late 260z's over here which often struggle to get higher prices compared with earlier 240z's. When it comes to S30Z's I find their market the least interesting in terms of models and options they got. Of course Japan had the most interesting cars. . d3c0y 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted March 31, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted March 31, 2017 Bring a Trailer Dusty Barn Find. http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-datsun-240z-17/ Knight240Z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight240Z Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Bring a Trailer Dusty Barn Find. http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-datsun-240z-17/ This also shows the added appreciation for 240Z in the US now. Even the dust is now preserved for the bid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted March 31, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted March 31, 2017 http://www.ebay.com/itm/182505675441 1973 Datsun 240z Current bid: US $13,433.00 I bought this 240Z when I was living in Arizona and brought it with me when I moved to Virginia in 2010. Unfortunately, as is often the case I stopped driving and working on it years ago due to a mix of a lack of money, time and ambition. The car is in great shape and drives well. - Well maintained interior, including reupholstered seats. - If you look closely, the dash is not one of the plastic covers that you often see in these old Z's. This is a genuine Nissan dash that was found in a warehouse around 10-15 years ago. The dash is in perfect shape and has no cracks, stains or flaws. - It has a five speed trans from a later model 280Z. - It has the alternator upgrade (from MSA) - Aluminum radiator with a shroud (again from MSA). *The 240's often had overheating issues when idling or stopped in traffic because there was no shroud. - Fuse panel upgrade (MSA) - The points and condenser were removed and replaced with a Pertronix Igniter kit. - As you know, because the odometer is a five digit the reading is very rarely the actual mileage as is likely the case with this one. The engine was rebuilt however and runs strong. The engine was rebuilt before I bought the vehicle though, so I have no thorough details. - I have a Prothane polyurethane bushing kit that will go with the vehicle. This was one of my last plans that I never got around to completing. There are some faults that I'm aware of. - The brake pedal is a little soft. The brake wear life is good and there are no leaks so I think the master cylinder is just going. The master cylinder is easy to access though, and there are plenty on Ebay for around $50.00. I didn't worry about this because you can still drive the vehicle and I was eventually planning to do a rear disc conversion and figured I would fix it at that time. - There is a very small coolant leak from the rear of the cylinder head just when the vehicle is cold and starts to warm. It only weeps slightly for a short time on start up after the vehicle has not been driven for a while. It may be as simple as re-torquing the the head bolts, but may need a head gasket down the road. ...IT DOES NOT LEAK AT ALL WHEN THE VEHICLE IS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE...It does not leak while driving. The vehicle is 44 years old though and eventually this will likely need to be resolved. - A spring broke in the driver's door lock and needs to be replaced. The door latches and locks just fine, but when you close the door the knob will not stay up so the driver's door will automatically lock. It's an easy fix and hasn't caused me any grief, I just never got around to repairing it. - An exhaust hanger in the rear broke and needs to be welded. It would take just a few minutes with a MIG welder. I love this car and I'm sorry to lose it. My wife and I are once again moving out of state and it's simply time to let it go to someone who will drive and maintain it. If we were not moving I would do the rear disc conversion, install the bushing kit and take care of the head gasket issue. It does have AC, but one of the lines in the engine bay has a leak and it's an R12 system. Because of that I would also do a quality AC conversion to R134A. There's no point in me bringing it to a new house in another state just to let it sit in the garage for an unknown number of years to come, so, I've just decided to be practical about it. It's a good car and certainly a good base for someone with big plans. It's 44 years old so it of course comes with some issues that need to be addressed, but I know whoever buys it will be happy with the purchase. I feel that I can get much more than I'm asking, but with a big move coming it's time to just move it. The car is sold as is and it will be up to the buyer to pick it up or arrange shipping. Good luck! Feel free to contact me through Ebay with any questions or concerns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted March 31, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted March 31, 2017 Fairlady 240Z-L Buy it now. 4,750,000 yen (AU$58,472.50) http://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/g209223610 Rare 240Z outside PW · Outside air conditioning bias tires and engine entirely painted other than around enjoy car life unique car, old car, imported car, domestic cars, various kinds of new cars, the average stock 70 units from the low-priced cars of 100,000 yen you will be allowed to support so that the fun ride the car. Our own maintenance shop, sheet metal factory equipped. Question for Alan if watching? Did the Fairlady 240Z-L come with the export market slated grille vs the home market mesh grille? I've seen quite a few 240Z-L's now and they all had the slated type grille. *Edit- maybe not then? http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/108798-jdm-s30-fairlady-z-mesh-grill/?p=1017600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted March 31, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted March 31, 2017 http://www.ebay.com/itm/172603111299 US $30,000.00 - Buy it now. 1971 Datsun 240z in mint condition Runs and drives excellently Absolutely does not leak any fluids Engine has been restored Transmission has been upgraded to a 5-speed manual All gears shift as they should 99k miles Absolutely in California for all its life Paint in excellent shape; has been repainted once since new (paint code #918 - RARE COLOR) Interior is in excellent shape Dash is in good shape Factory disc brakes Brand new tires All original floors and sheet metal I have all original documents since new Window sticker, all service records and engine transmission paperwork available Original tire tools never been used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted April 2, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted April 2, 2017 Nice looking 71. https://corvallis.craigslist.org/cto/6070538474.html Up for sale a 1971 Datsun 240z Runs and drives excellent NO RUST ( floor panels and battery tray are perfect) 95,000 original miles The dashboard is perfect with no cracks Original engine (2.4 straight six) with brand new carburetor 5- speed transmission swap from 280zx with short shifter stick 2-inch lowering strip struts, along with factory anti-sway bar in the front and added anti-sway bar in the back from 280z Here are some goodies: New bushing and grommets New TBC coated 6-1 header, leading into 2.5" dual mufflers. Sounds amazing New Arizona performance carburetor New clutch and pressure plate New alternator New battery terminals New chin air dam New rear spoiler New rear louvers It has black vinyl top and comes with headlight covers Interior 10/10 Exterior 8.5/10 Asking price: $13,800 or best offer Key words 240 z, Datsun, s30, s130, 280z , 280 z , mx-7, 260z, 260z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted April 13, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted April 13, 2017 Clean 72 on BAT. Will provide more updates later. http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-datsun-240z-22/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted April 14, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted April 14, 2017 Safari Gold Fairlady Z432. http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/NISSAN/FAIRLADY_Z/700060083430160925001/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3c0y Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Can I be so rude as to ask for a separate Japanese for sale thread or a US for sale thread, because i don't care about the US cars lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris240 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Why did they put towel rails on the rear bumpers ? Was it just a styling thing ? gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted April 20, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted April 20, 2017 Free 280zx turbo 2 seater in the US. http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/57513-1981-280zx-turbo-going-to-the-crusher/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted April 20, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted April 20, 2017 Early 240z project in the US for sale. $6k. http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/57506-1971-series-1-240z/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theremm Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Free 280zx turbo 2 seater in the US. http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/57513-1981-280zx-turbo-going-to-the-crusher/ Really not sure why people are making a deal about it and how it hasn't gone already. If that was in Australia I would be on that in a heartbeat. Would love a 2 seater 280zx one day gav240z and road rider 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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