Cars For Sale (3rd Party Sites) Ebay, Carsales etc..

[gav240z]

oh my.. and it's a RHD.. don't mean to be cheeky, but this guy is having a giggle for that price..

 

Herb the expense is in shipping the vehicles, I am currently at SFO airport about to head back, saw quite a few S30z's today. Some would be described as Californian cars and I can tell you, they rust just the same over here as they do back home.

 

The car on eBay was obviously imported for profit and I have no problem with that, I've considered bringing some LHD examples in myself but knowing these cars well, I know that you have to be pretty careful. The advantage of a car like the 1 on eBay is that you can view it in person so although you can buy them cheap like that in the US of A you could have it arrive and get more than you bargained for. It is just the nature of the game.

 

I actually just drove a LHD car on the way to the Airport, it was a fun experience (albeit a 280z converted to Triples and skinny bumpers etc..).

 

I was of course driving on the RH side of the road also but I don't think it takes too much to adjust to it, certainly not as scary as I thought it was going to be (even more so seeing how aggressive SFO drivers are) the only thing that really takes adjustment for me is the shift pattern being somewhat opposite. The indicators I got used to being flipped around because I've driven a few Euro cars before that are backwards.

 

I would not be afraid to buy a LHD car myself. Food for thought!

[PB260Z]

Agree with Gav - Getting used to driving a LHD car is not all that hard, especially in LHD country.

They present a few extra challenges on a RHD road network. Most don't matter for a weekend cruiser but getting enough visibility when overtaking or pulling out from kerbside parking can be interesting to say the least.

 

Cheers

 

PB

Edited March 27, 2016 by PB260Z

[GongZ]

Datsun 240Z Coupe automatic

$4,500

Noble Park North, Victoria

www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/noble-park-north/cars-vans-utes/datsun-240z-coupe/1108467435

HS30 101508

 

"- Genuine 240Z 2 seater

- Best suit full restoration

- Very rusty in all areas

- Engine L26 suit full reco

- Rear taillights converted to 260Z but easily changed back to 240z

- Boot full of spares included"

 

The pictures show that it has a 4/73 compliance plate and the engine appears to be from a 260C. 

 

Edited March 29, 2016 by gav240z

[gav240z]

Previously listed here by Mossy.

http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/14523-73-240z-sold/

[gav240z]

240K Coupe for sale.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wantirna/cars-vans-utes/1974-datsun-240k-coupe-aka-c110-skyline-2-door/1108026839

 

Asking $25k - firm price.

 

 

 

 

Selling my 1974 Datsun 240k Coupe aka C110 Skyline.. part of a separation settlement.

All rust will be completely cut out, the trim is all there and i have a brand new L24 6cyl OG engine and Manual trans for it, it's a month off being finished on the body work side, i have the GTR flare kit for it and rear boot lip as well, 17x9.5 rotas and custom made coil overs, brand new skyline badges ($300 from japan) brand new CV's, brand new front screen ec.. there's heaps there for it.. $25,000 it's all there just finish putting together.

I know what it's worth no offers.

 

[PB260Z]

I am still amazed at the values for 240K's, in the mid 80's they were throw away things

Wish I could work out what todays version of the throw away 240K is ?

 

Maybe the Mitsubishi 380 VRX/GT ?

Edited March 29, 2016 by PB260Z

[gav240z]

I am still amazed at the values for 240K's, in the mid 80's they were throw away things

Wish I could work out what todays version of the throw away 240K is ?

 

Maybe the Mitsubishi 380 VRX/GT ?

 

Sadly this is what happened to many a 240K....

 

[PB260Z]

You would need a good eye to pick that as a 240K

[gav240z]

I am still amazed at the values for 240K's, in the mid 80's they were throw away things.

 

Well this will blow your socks off, I just called the guy and got a hold of him (couldn't get hold of him yesterday). He told me he sold it, and it sold right away.

 

I thought $25k was a little high for a project, but reasonable depending on parts it came with and how much rust work had been done. Yet there you go!

 

Just makes S30z's even more undervalued in my eyes.

[PB260Z]

Well this will blow your socks off, I just called the guy and got a hold of him (couldn't get hold of him yesterday). He told me he sold it, and it sold right away.

 

I thought $25k was a little high for a project, but reasonable depending on parts it came with and how much rust work had been done. Yet there you go!

 

Just makes S30z's even more undervalued in my eyes.

The scarcity of 240K's will also assist driving values up.

[road rider]

Well this will blow your socks off, I just called the guy and got a hold of him (couldn't get hold of him yesterday). He told me he sold it, and it sold right away.

 

I thought $25k was a little high for a project, but reasonable depending on parts it came with and how much rust work had been done. Yet there you go!

 

Just makes S30z's even more undervalued in my eyes.

 

 

I saw an add not to long ago and the guy wanted about $80.000 for a fully restored 240K coupe that had all the GTR Skyline stuff added to it.

Will try and find the add again and post it here.

 

Wish I still had my 240K coupe that I owned back in the early 80's.

[74zzz]

I reckon  the group A gt4 celica and the subaru svx will be the ugly ducklings of the future..........maybe even the satria gti 

[Dionysus]

Considering you can still buy a neat R32 GTR for about $30k I wouldn't think it's a bad choice if you're happy to wait another 20 years.

Funny thing is in the past 89 models were avoided and if history has taught us anything it's that low number sell best with collectors.

[gav240z]

Considering you can still buy a neat R32 GTR for about $30k I wouldn't think it's a bad choice if you're happy to wait another 20 years.

 

Funny thing is in the past 89 models were avoided and if history has taught us anything it's that low number sell best with collectors.

 

Yeah interesting, I think earlier ones will be more desired also.

 

I also wonder with FD RX-7's if early ones will be desirable. Since right now everyone wants the latest Spirit R and Type RZ, there is a lot of small differences on the earliest FD RX-7's (known as version 1) and so many have been given a hard life by now that finding an early car in original shape and not totally flogged out is very very hard...

 

But I think R32 GTRs and FD RX-7's are almost guaranteed to be classic cars. What I want to know is what is the currently neglected or overlooked car that will suddenly have appeal?

 

The thing with the C110 Skyline's is that for most of the 80s, 90s we didn't have access to the Internet, so a lot of car culture outside of our boarders was ignored. It is the Gen Y generation and the Internet that has put a light on Japanese car culture (for many Gen Y their first cars were old Japanese cars) and look at video games like Gran Turismo, or Speed Hunters website etc.. It's things like that, which are driving the Japanese car culture in my opinion.

 

What shocked me was that this GT500 sold for $137,000 USD recently.

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-3/

 

Which I actually thought was cheap? Since C10 GTRs, PS30's and Mazda Cosmo's are reaching the 250K USD mark... Then you have the Toyota 2000GT at $1M mark...

 

I do wonder if it's all being driven by a demographic shift.

[PB260Z]

I reckon  the group A gt4 celica and the subaru svx will be the ugly ducklings of the future..........maybe even the satria gti 

Yeah, The SXV will surely be one to watch - it is rare and being a Subaru there should be good availability of alternative and more powerful engines.

 

There is one for sale at the moment for $8,000

[1600dave]

MkII Supra's ?

 

Or is that just because I am in the demographic that lusted after one when they were new but couldn't afford one ?

 

I've seen a few quite nice examples for sale recently for $5000 - $8000

Edited April 1, 2016 by 1600dave

[gav240z]

This guy does funny car reviews.

 

 

I'm not convinced on the Subaru, this morning while walking the dog though I saw an R31 GTS in red driven by an older man. I thought hmmmm those are getting rare now.. I reckon they might become more sought after soon.

[PB260Z]

MkII Supra's ?

 

Or is that just because I am in the demographic that lusted after one when they were new but couldn't afford one ?

 

I've seen a few quite nice examples for sale recently for $5000 - $8000

That, in my opinion is one of the key drivers of "collectability" 

Edited April 1, 2016 by PB260Z

[PB260Z]

 I saw an R31 GTS in red driven by an older man. I thought hmmmm those are getting rare now.. I reckon they might become more sought after soon.

I would agree with that, what about the R31 Ti, drop turbo running gear in it and have an unusual sleeper.

[Dionysus]

R31 GTS in red driven by an older man. I thought hmmmm those are getting rare now.. I reckon they might become more sought after soon.

They are already going up in price, in saying that who knows where the ceiling is.

 

Time to fire up the original Gran Turismo and check the used car sales haha.

[gav240z]

HS30 00618 on eBay.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281986935659

 

Starting bid: AU $5,000.00

 

 

 

 

1971 Datsun 240z - full restoration project with complete 250GTO fibreglass body kit.

I picked up this 240z as a restoration project about 10 years ago.  I completely stripped it down and most of the car is boxed and bagged but there is no engine or front guards and the seats fitted are from a 300zx.  I have repaired the majority of rust including floors, sills, front rails and roof rails.  There is still some minor rust and/or panel repair to finish off here and there.  To make life easy it comes with the body rotisserie made from modified engine stands that it has spent most of the last few years up on.  The roof panel is sitting loose to allow for further repair and work.  Other than the original seats all the interior is there (headliner, diamond pattern vinyls, no carpet though), all the electrical wiring, all instruments, all glass, manual pedals.  Dashboard, original steering wheel, early centre console and a pair of good door cards as well.  All the spares I have collected over the years are included, spare 260z doors, 2 gear boxes (260z, 280zx), 2 diffs (R180, R200), headlights, taillights, new rubber seals, etc.  The car needs full restoration from this point forward but is now pretty much a solid base from which to start.

Included as shown is the 250GTO fibreglass body kit comprising full rear clip, front clip, door skins, sill skins, bonnet and instrument binnacle.  The photo of the black car shows the end result if you continue down this path - which may be easier than the alternative.  The 250GTO kit is a beautiful looking car and would be spectacular fitted with a Toyota 1GZ-FE V12 (my preference) or with the more common V8 or RB 6 cylinder engines.  It's a good quality fibreglass kit that will need proper finishing and fitment as per the instruction guides that were kindly provided by the person I got the kit from.

Alternatively it could be restored back to full original 240z which may be worth considering as this is an early light weight car (#00618) with vertical gearbox cross-member bolts, however you will need to source rear quarter panels and tail light panels from a donor shell as well as the front guards.

I haven't touched the project in more than 3 years and it's getting a bit sad with it just sitting there but there are too many other priorities and despite the hundreds of hours I've put into it just doesn't stir me any more.  I have bolted the suspension and steering in, and taken it off the rotisserie.  The roof, hatch and 250GTO panels are sitting loose on the car and are easily removed for transport.

Would be great to see it go to someone with the fresh enthusiasm needed to get it underway again.  These are a fantastic classic that are continuously appreciating in value, with entry level project cars increasingly scarce and expensive!

 

[gav240z]

Related threads.

http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/13189-1971-240z-250gto-project-hs30-00618/

http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/5583-zedbacks-71-240z-rustbucket-resto/

[CBR Jeff]

It will be interesting to see what happens with this.

Shell looks like it is a patchwork quilt and it still has some rust left behind. Looking through the two threads It has quite a history, good and bad. Many hours have been spent on this project. Then taking into account that It's a low number car so might offer some interest to return to former glory or use another she'll to graft the car number onto? If the 6 wasn't in the number it would be even more attractive to some.

Edited April 1, 2016 by CBR Jeff

[daretobedifferent]

Hey guys just quickly, what is considered a low number car?

 

I'm currently restoring a HS30 01724. Is this considered low, or is low, a car that is sub HS30 01000? Not looking to sell but it would be nice to know. 

Edited April 1, 2016 by daretobedifferent

[PB260Z]

Something a bit different.

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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1975-DATSUN-260Z-2-2-HOLDEN-3-8LT-V6-MOTOR-TURBO-700-TRANS-/111954462322?hash=item1a11018672:g:Z~cAAOSwv9hW1ksu