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240K GL's - it only seems like yesterday that you couldn't give them away.

How times and trends change - makes me feel old.

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I recall a bloke telling me he used to buy them for a couple hundred dollars (Coupe's) because they were only valuable for scrap to junk yards. This was about 2006, he told me he couldn't find them anymore back then!

 

240K GL's - it only seems like yesterday that you couldn't give them away.
How times and trends change - makes me feel old.

 

I know the feeling, I still recall an FD RX-7 (Series 7) in red flying past me on the way to school (mum was driving a Tarago) and I had just bought my first 240z. It was an 80-90K car back then (1998) and I thought man that's a cool car. But I'll never be able to afford 1. Finally bought my FD in 2010, So I guess it works both ways in terms of affordability ;).

 

In 20 years time people will be talking about Nissan Stagea wagon's being cheap or something...

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Yep, when I were a wee lad, 240K's were only good for their gearboxes, diffs and front struts / brakes.

I have a distant memory that a lot of 240K gear could be transplanted into 1600's ?

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I have a distant memory that a lot of 240K gear could be transplanted into 1600's ?

I've thought about this recently, I wonder how often "future classics" get cut up for parts for other cars.

 

Like I reckon the 90s Eunos Cosmo is an interesting car, but how many of them will be left with original 20b engines in a few years?

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Like I reckon the 90s Eunos Cosmo is an interesting car, but how many of them will be left with original 20b engines in a few years?

Not many very rare already to find a JC Cosmo, let alone 1 with a 20B in it.

 

I saw 1 many moons ago at Albert Park, maybe around year 2000. Not seen another on the road here.

 

There was 2 in Ireland that I knew of. A couple in the UK etc.. I don't think many exist outside of Japan in general.

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Yeah you did well, geez, did you call and tell him it's sold over the phone? It was only live for an hour or 2 before it got pulled. If it's as good as the photos you got a bargain.

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Yep, sold over the phone. Didnt think there was to much risk given what was shown in the photos.

 

I plan to keep her as she is. And doesn't need too much doing just some sill work, minor cosmetics etc. Will knock up a thread when i get started.

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Datsun 260z 2+2 Sports (1976) 2D Coupe Manual (2.6L - Twin Carb) Seats

eBay item number 20140688175

ends Tuesday 15 December at 7:21am

Car located in Melbourne

 

"Selling Datsun/nissan 260z. 2+2

Very rare car
The running gear is fairly new and the engine is rebuild with receipts for over $5500
I have not cleaned car to sell
Car is as is 
Needs carby rebuilt to run
 
Advertised elsewhere for sale so can be removed at anytime
 
Cod on pick up
Can assist interstate if required"
 
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260z 2 seater Clifton Hill.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/clifton-hill/cars-vans-utes/1974-datsun-260z-coupe-track-project/1097772308

 

Asking: $16,500.00

 

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This is an early 260Z so, and as far as I know, it is the same body as the 240Z and therefore lighter than later models.It is prepared for repainting, however unfortunately I have run out of garage space and available time to complete the project/restoration.

The 260Z was set up for track racing so has lots of goodies including:

* Electronic ignition, rev warning lights

* Triple 45mm Delorto Carbs, extractors and 63 mm SS exhaust

*L28, worked head, lightened flywheel, BMW harmonic balancer

* Lowered adjustable suspension, bump steer blocks, body braces

* Volvo 2 pot brakes vented discs front, Pintara discs rear, 15in wheels

* Drivers racing seat and harness

* Perfect dash, bumpers and windscreen

The engine bay and inner body has been painted with beautiful Commodore "Sting" red and paint and clear to finish the (prepared) outside is included. The only things missing are a grill (mine is damaged), hatch rubber and a part for the window winder.
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Radovan's special is up again.

Asking: $18,000.00

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/golden-grove/cars-vans-utes/eoi-1973-datsun-260z-2-seater/1097816438

 

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I'm just chasing expressions of interest at this stage for my 1973 Datsun 260Z. This is a genuine 2 owner car with a very low 115,000 k's. Vehicle was rust proofed back in the 80's so is surprisingly rust free other than some surface rust at the bottom of door panels and a small patch on the petrol filler cap.

Car was painted Corsa Rosso Red in the 80's and recently underwent a full engine bay respray and engine rebuild. Motor received a upgraded cam during the rebuild however is not currently running just to carbs not suiting cam (engine is still brand new and not yet run in)... I was going to put triple webers. This is an early Datsun 260z with the same body as a 240z / Nissan fairlady.

I'm seeking at least $18000 or I will end up keeping it. Vehicle is currently registered in SA.

See below link to previous owners story of the car.
http://www.viczcar.com/member-rides/radovan-and-michelle-von-vinterberg’s-260-twins

Only considering selling as I've run out of room to store it.

Please ignore the dirty car in the last photo... Just wanted to show the fresh engine and engine bay.

 

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Nice original 240z http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/glen-iris/cars-vans-utes/1973-5mt-manual-datsun-240z-totally-original-deceased-estate/1097933109

 

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Rust free 100% original 240Z matching numbers Grandma's car.

Started, ran & drove lovely after many many years of dry storage

280ZX electronic ignition fitted by us years ago - easy to change back

New oil pressure sender, oil, filter, thermostat & coolant flush

Black & white number plates

All books, receipts & service history

Original bag & tools

Dealer retro fitted air conditioning

Hitachi auto seek AM radio with electric aeriel

No cracks in the original dash

Happy to ship anywhere at buyers expense

Sensible offers only please - Won't respond to dreamers
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It's a great original car, Lindsay sent me photos of it a week or so ago and we were discussing the rare red interior. A car like that doesn't come around often as you'll all know. Good to see the AM Hitachi radio, further confirming that is the radio our market received through all years.

 

It appears to have the original Nichira exhaust and tip.

http://jdm-car-parts.com/blogs/news/16149728-fact-about-factory-muffler-on-early-datsun-240z

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That car looks like a total gem. Favourite color combo, the white with red exterior. Condition looks great too.

 

Will repeat to myself for a little while... 

" I don't need 3 I don't need 3 I don't need 3 "

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That car looks like a total gem. Favourite color combo, the white with red exterior. Condition looks great too.

 

Will repeat to myself for a little while... 

" I don't need 3 I don't need 3 I don't need 3 "

 

Yeah I love the colour combo also.

 

You better keep that chant up, because if you stop you'll be in trouble haha.

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Will repeat to myself for a little while... 

" I don't need 3 I don't need 3 I don't need 3 "

It is often easier to seek forgiveness than get approval - Just sayin.

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It is a very nice example - are we all keeping the $50,000 asking price a secret from somebody who must be obeyed? - oops

 

Trust me when I say this, but I really do have enough S30z's. So I'm out, even if I could get it past the committee of sensible purchases.  :-X

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What is the opinion on the price?  Is $50k a reasonable asking price for this car?  I remember taking a bit of flak on my asking price on the yellow car a few months back, and it was quite a bit less than this.

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