russandra Posted November 13, 2016 Posted November 13, 2016 Hi all, Getting ready to restore my 240z and was thinking of doing a BMW M3 conversion but I am not ready to buy the required bits. A mate damaged his M3 at last weekends Noosa Hill Climb and has it up for sale if anyone is interested in going this way. Please view this ad: BMW M3 E46 Coupe - Accident Damaged, http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/tewantin/cars-vans-utes/bmw-m3-e46-coupe-accident-damaged/1129255649?utm_source=com.google.android.apps.docs&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialbuttonsVIP&utm_content=app_android Price: $11,500 Quote
AndBir Posted November 14, 2016 Posted November 14, 2016 (edited) 1972 Datsun 240Z $53,000.00 Peakhurst, NSW. Clean original 240Z with 40 years of receipts. Edited November 14, 2016 by AndBir gav240z 1 Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted November 14, 2016 Author Administrators Posted November 14, 2016 Black go fast sills . Pretty sure that car was on the market about 6-12 months ago. If you look back through this thread it should be there. Quote
GongZ Posted November 14, 2016 Posted November 14, 2016 1972 Datsun 240Z $53,000.00 Peakhurst, NSW. Clean original 240Z with 40 years of receipts. Link to the Gumtree ad; http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/peakhurst/cars-vans-utes/1972-datsun-240z/1129742674 Quote
curtis 240z Posted November 14, 2016 Posted November 14, 2016 That car was purchased only a few months ago from a lady in Brisbane for around 35k of memory. Quote
AndBir Posted November 14, 2016 Posted November 14, 2016 Link to the Gumtree ad; http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/peakhurst/cars-vans-utes/1972-datsun-240z/1129742674 Thanks, forgot to paste that in :-( Quote
AndBir Posted November 14, 2016 Posted November 14, 2016 That car was purchased only a few months ago from a lady in Brisbane for around 35k of memory. Good memory, http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/1924-cars-for-sale-3rd-party-sites-ebay-carsales-etc/?p=182986 Quote
WA240Z Posted November 14, 2016 Posted November 14, 2016 Black go fast sills . Pretty sure that car was on the market about 6-12 months ago. If you look back through this thread it should be there. Looks like a twin sister of mine before I removed the black sills and big black mirrors, very LJ Torana-ish. 50% appreciation in 12 months, I know 240Z's are popular at the moment but that is one hell of an investment. The car really does look good inside though. If you are spraying the engine bay why would you not tape the strut thread and nuts? Quote
EJ101 Posted November 14, 2016 Posted November 14, 2016 all the big dollar 240's aren't moving i.e $50k+ a correction in the market is needed! Quote
curtis 240z Posted November 14, 2016 Posted November 14, 2016 There has been a few 240z's that I know of which have sold for around 50k in the last twelve months that haven't even hit the market, some have even sold above this figure. To give you an idea one car I sold in the last 18 months with out even advertising it has since sold for double the price I originally sold it for. I think you will find this car will most likely sell for somewhere in the $40k - 50k bracket but presented right (original hubcaps, paint the go fast black stripe gav likes, and take it back to more or less how it rolled of the factory) I wouldn't be surprised if he got around his 50k mark. I believe and coming from a back round in the motor industry good original cars will always be worth good money and recent Auction results are showing this over and over. Unfortunately for us Aussie zeders there is still a strong demand overseas for our right hand drive cars, both a 73 240z and #92 which I might ad after being continually offered 10k for, I sold for full asking to a buyer who specifically wanted a series 1 240z and he is on the look out for another car! gav240z and NGDCTeam 2 Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted November 14, 2016 Author Administrators Posted November 14, 2016 Anyone see this car? http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/lonsdale/cars-vans-utes/1970-datsun-240z/1129483056 Wonder what country it's currently in? Can anyone tell? Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted November 14, 2016 Author Administrators Posted November 14, 2016 I tend to agree with Curtis, I don't see anything slowing down demand at the moment. Maybe a rise in Interest rates, a pop of the Aussie property bubble or some other global economic melt down. But right now in the short term I don't see anything to 'correct' prices. Brexit has perhaps put the brakes on purchase from UK buyers since the GBP has taken a beating, but there is parts of Asia where demand for such cars is still strong. It's a global market now, if we like it or not. US market HLS30's are starting to gain traction value wise and that's making the proposition of a North American import less and less viable. NGDCTeam 1 Quote
NGDCTeam Posted November 14, 2016 Posted November 14, 2016 I agree also, i think the original and extremely well restored zeds, will go for the higher end market. However, it's a tad disappointing seeing other cars here bought for a much cheaper price then being flogged off at very high prices within a short period of time. I'm on the fence with this, as it's good to see these cars holding good value now, but the newer generation of zed enthusiasts don't really have a entry point. Also, these price hikes have caused parts to be very expensive now. it's not a sustainable investment for the usual grade z vehicles. It's a hard pickle, keep investing and saving for Z's or go with getting a investment property, but even those are expensive. What do you guys think would happen if Nissan releases their new Z35 car? Would prices fall or rise depending on the overall design? Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted November 14, 2016 Author Administrators Posted November 14, 2016 Generally speaking a continuation of the model is only a good thing for the classics. Look at the Corvette's and Skyline's as 2 examples. Quote
AndBir Posted November 14, 2016 Posted November 14, 2016 Anyone see this car? http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/lonsdale/cars-vans-utes/1970-datsun-240z/1129483056 Wonder what country it's currently in? Can anyone tell? UK number plate? Quote
CBR Jeff Posted November 14, 2016 Posted November 14, 2016 Yes Andy the plate looks like a UK plate. There are palm trees in the photos. The garage has an Asian feel about it. My bet is it's in Asia possible even southern Japan. Jeff Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted November 14, 2016 Author Administrators Posted November 14, 2016 My guess was Malaysia, but it's just a guess..*Edit I knew I had seen this car before somewhere! http://www.carlist.my/used-cars/3112466/1979-datsun-240z-2-0/ Price: RM 120,000. ~$36,801.38 Australian Dollars at today's rate. Say Carlist.my for the best deal 1.)Datsun Fairlady 240Z two seater 1970. Extremely collectable classic ( JDM )car. 2.)Rarest of all Japanese motorcade only excelled by Toyota 2000GT Prototype ( which incidentally made by the same designer ) 3.)Fully rebuilt with maintaining originality. Bare metal restoration. Mater Hammerite topcoat. Under coating. Primer. British green two-layer paint. 4.)45 old engine L24. Oversized Z pistons with LLC ceramic coated head. 5.)Cannon ceramic coated exhaust manifold with stainless steel piping. Intake linkage original manifold for triple Weber 40 dcoe. 6.)Adjustable 240Z absorber with Cusco bay. Nismo aftermarket front and rear braking systems. SSR mesh 15" japan Rims 8jj front, 10jj rear. 7.)Custom made aluminium body fenders with flare screws ( original body untouched ) Steering wheel, dashboard, seats, counsel box, interior all Original with custom made alloy Z gearknob ( except radio ) 8.)US imported performance enhancer 240Z headlights cover. Rear custom made alloy ducktail spoiler. 9.)Original radiator with twin highrev autofan. 10.)Custom made aluminium sports rim hubcaps. Quote
locklock Posted November 14, 2016 Posted November 14, 2016 Yeap malaysian car.. Sold last week. Seen the car before, alot of hidden rust so didnt get go for it. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted November 14, 2016 Author Administrators Posted November 14, 2016 Yeap malaysian car.. Sold last week. Seen the car before, alot of hidden rust so didnt get go for it. Makes you wonder doesn't it? Cosmetics: Performance enhanced 240Z headlamp protectors imported from the U.S.A This is one of the looking 240Z's we've seen. Our overseas partner have checked this vehicle meticulously and give us his seal of approval. Reminds me of a quote "If I wanted a pig, I'd rattle a bucket." Quote
Agno Posted November 14, 2016 Posted November 14, 2016 This is one of the looking 240Z's we've seen. gav240z 1 Quote
mossy Posted November 14, 2016 Posted November 14, 2016 Bare metal restoration hey, look at the pic of the strut tower Quote
CBR Jeff Posted November 15, 2016 Posted November 15, 2016 Bare metal restoration hey, look at the pic of the strut tower It's almost bare metal. Jeff Quote
macintoshplus Posted November 16, 2016 Posted November 16, 2016 http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Datsun-260Z-1975/SSE-AD-4375908/?Cr=1 This is ridiculous. The silver 260z 2 seater is cheaper than this... Market for these cars is out of control NGDCTeam and cracker 2 Quote
smugley Posted November 16, 2016 Posted November 16, 2016 Lots of cars at stupid prices and none of them are selling ! In the end they are only worth what someone is willing to pay for them . Quote
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