PeterAllen Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Still there - just type '240Z' into eBay. Next suburb to you George! Seller looks like a wheeler dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris240 Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Yep...I searched 240z and it came up straight away.. It looks "generally" ok. Very standard ....looks a bit like Miikas old car, with all the good bits removed..hmmm nar Miikas had a nice finish to the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted October 11, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted October 11, 2014 Ok new item number. Ebay also states that 22 people per hour are viewing it. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1973-manual-240z-datsun-2-dr-coupe-PRICED-FOR-A-QUICK-SALE-/261622931616 Dry country car Purchased by my good friend who has since bought himself a later sports car Upgraded to a L26 engine which was reco'd a few years back Low km's 5 Speed manual Lots $$ Spent through the years Currently unregistered but should be a breeze to get rego Also Comes with original matching number engine Straight body with a Few old man dings and scratches and minor touch up As far as rust goes this car has got to be one of the cleanest unrestored originals I have seen lower Drivers door has the only real hints of rust but that's about all The common places are dry as a bone and free from any sign of rust Paint is fair with a few blemishes here and there but overall presents nice Save the questions and come check this classic out for yourself First to see will buy Classic 240z ... getting harder and harder to find This is as good as they get ... being unrestored and an absolute pleasure to drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GK510 Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I'm pretty sure this is being sold by the same person that sold the green auto 240Z that was bought by andyk_79 from ebay. Seems like they sell quite a lot of cars on ebay under a couple of different user names. I wish I had the same access to the inside word to enable me to pick up "collectible" cars like this seller seems to be able to! I'm not suggesting that there is necessarily anything untoward with the car. Hell, if I was in Sydney I'd be going for a drive to have a look at it. If you were interested in the car and perhaps you could PM andyk_79 to get his opinion on how accurately the seller describes the vehicles that they sell on ebay based on his past experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydney mike Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Interesting..........not sure who this mob is but they are selling cars under a few different ebay user names. A few weeks back I was looking at a brown 260c coupe on ebay and they take pics at the same beach car park at Sans Souci Sydney. I just searched on ebay for 260C and bingo, here's a silver 4 door for sale. "Different" ebay seller to the brown 240z but you can see the same 240z and the brown 260c coupe in the background in some of the undercover car park pics. Looks to be Kennards Miranda. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Rare-retro-70s-DATSUN-260c-collectable-classic-/231355773450?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item35dde0f20a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat2kman Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Sans Souci hey!!! Well, buyer beware, inspect a y car in person, or have someone you know inspect it. Rockdale and Brighton Le Sands is just up the road from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat2kman Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 . Double. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GK510 Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Spot on Mike. The cars in the background in the undercover car park pics is how I picked up I on it back when they were selling the green 240Z. I wonder if they are actually a licensed dealer given the number of cars they seem to sell...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat2kman Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 And very into older Volvo's and spare parts. They could do country runs and pick up stuff from way out waest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted October 12, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted October 12, 2014 Ok fellas, devils advocate here. But so what if they have multiple eBay accounts? So what if they're not a car dealer? It doesn't mean anything bad about the car. So of course go see it yourself if you're interested. Now to flip it around here is what concerns me. 1. States lack of rust, yet doesn't provide detailed photos of said areas of lack of rust like sills, lower fenders, doors (in and out), battery removed etc.. rear hatch slam panel. List goes on.... 2. Says should be an easy road worthy, define easy I say! It looks to have been sitting a while and likely will need new bushings, some rust repair (I'd be surprised if it's as clean as advertised), brakes will likely need work, along with suspension. And just try finding a replacement 240z mirror these days! 3. In my opinion it's had at least 1 respray, that fluted bonnet is the original bonnet that's been modified to fit a later flute (Note position and only 1 side), it does look relatively original and unmolested though, original wheel, gear knob etc.. But the seats were trimmed poorly and it's obviously on 260z wheels with a front spoiler etc.. I do think it is good buying provided it's as rust free as claimed, but I do think it will need some work. Shame about brown. But buy based on condition not colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Listing has ended... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted October 12, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted October 12, 2014 Says best offer accepted. Seems 240z's are getting picked up very quickly these days and at decent prices. Very interesting times ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 The Barn Find Incredibly RARE!!!11! omgz S30 is back http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ebaymotors/AWESOME-240Z-240-z-BARN-FIND-INCREDIBLY-RARE-Low-Vin-Collector-AMAZING-TRADE-/161450420245 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyk_79 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I'm pretty sure this is being sold by the same person that sold the green auto 240Z that was bought by andyk_79 from ebay. Seems like they sell quite a lot of cars on ebay under a couple of different user names. I wish I had the same access to the inside word to enable me to pick up "collectible" cars like this seller seems to be able to! I'm not suggesting that there is necessarily anything untoward with the car. Hell, if I was in Sydney I'd be going for a drive to have a look at it. If you were interested in the car and perhaps you could PM andyk_79 to get his opinion on how accurately the seller describes the vehicles that they sell on ebay based on his past experience. I thought they were reasonably accurate - I got a straight body Z that needed mechanical work which is pretty much what I thought I would get. They probably could have given a little more detail on what was wrong with the car but I suspect they hadn't had it long enough to know. Engine and gearbox seem in good condition - take a look at my build thread for what I've ended up needing to do to pass roadworthy (still a work in progress). http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,14447.0.html I get the impression they pick up collectible cars and then try and turn around a quick profit on them on ebay - my car had been sold on ebay only a couple of months earlier and I believe they may have been the purchaser. I'd say they might have multiple user IDs as they are effectively running this as an unregistered business and are trying to avoid tax on profits etc. I will admit I was initially a bit sus on their way of operating, but all numbers matched (including those stamped into firewall etc), PPSR was clear and the mechanical is what you'd expect from a 40 year old car. They're also quite good in terms of communication, offering inspections before bidding etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyk_79 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I'd say they might have multiple user IDs as they are effectively running this as an unregistered business and are trying to avoid tax on profits etc Just looked at the ad - the user ID is the one I purchased through anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted October 14, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted October 14, 2014 The Barn Find Incredibly RARE!!!11! omgz S30 is back http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ebaymotors/AWESOME-240Z-240-z-BARN-FIND-INCREDIBLY-RARE-Low-Vin-Collector-AMAZING-TRADE-/161450420245 Further discussion here and some photos from a little while ago (before auction). http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/ebay-craigslist/53200-1969-hls30-00182-ebay.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted October 14, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted October 14, 2014 71 Fairlady Z on Yahoo! auctions. Not sure if genuine HS30-H or replica? Suspect replica only. http://page16.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/u69935712 6,000,000 yen Or about 64K AUD at current exchange rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted October 15, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted October 15, 2014 I suspect these might be old ads on the website. http://www.autotrader.com.au/cars-for-sale/1971-DATSUN-240Z-SPORTS-JCM3556747 http://www.autotrader.com.au/cars-for-sale/1975-DATSUN-260Z-SPORTS-ATW3563537 http://www.autotrader.com.au/cars-for-sale/1977-DATSUN-260Z-SPORTS-JCW3298790 The Ferrari conversion seems too cheap and looks like a mirrored photo as opposed to LHD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmates260z Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Two seater, turbo L28, auto.....and a good price...should go quick http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Datsun-260Z-1975/SSE-AD-3040589/?Cr=6&sdmvc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reverendzed Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Two seater, turbo L28, auto.....and a good price...should go quick http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Datsun-260Z-1975/SSE-AD-3040589/?Cr=6&sdmvc=1 I'ts been on Ebay and up on CarSales for a bit. Weird thing is...where are the vent holes on the rear quarter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patch Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 What are those seats out of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted October 15, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted October 15, 2014 What are those seats out of. I can tell you they're not.. FC RX-7 300zx (Z31 or Z32) Mitsubishi Starion Seats... which were my guesses... but wrong. They do look close to Z32 seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patch Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 They seem to look like they fit well, here is a picture of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyk_79 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 They look like 80's or 90's wherever they're from. Out of a family car with the elastic pocket on the back ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted October 16, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted October 16, 2014 They look like 80's or 90's wherever they're from. Out of a family car with the elastic pocket on the back ? Hopefully that's where they would have stayed . Even if the seats fit you must acquit* * Your S30z of being tarted up with 80s seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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