RAP260 Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Anyone know if this car has a matching engine number? I asked him about the motor at the time , and I was given the impression that it was the original stock motor ( excluding the triples, obviously ). Quote
44014 Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Ok ok, i'll comment.... So my overall feel was that the car's bodywork looked good in the photos, but the parts fitted were not really within the zeitgeist I would like to see for an early S30z. For example why go to so much effort to build a car to that standard and then slap those cheap looking fender mirrors on it. I personally can't stand those mirrors but that's a minor detail. The fender flares we have debated many times over but I think are out of place on an early S30z that is 'restored'. The wheels were too modern for my tastes, I'd prefer something with a bit of history or patina but that just might reflect a change in taste for me personally and be my personal opinion. I'd prefer it to say have Watanabe's in black or some other period wheel. The carbon bonnet is more of a resto mod thing also, a fiberglass flat black hood would be a better alternative. Hat tip to the 432-R etc.. The blacked out chrome could be forgiven if going for the period race look (like the 432-R) but the front spoiler just somehow makes her look too modern. The interior looks great from what I can see and it looks like a lot of parts were correctly refurbished. Of course a lot of these things (the flares excluded) could be reversed relatively easily. I just think an early S30z like this has more appeal if it looks a bit more true to the period. It is interesting that if the car has sold so quickly that a car like Adam's Brown Hornet took so long to move when I think Adam's car was a better buy and a better price... Anyone know if this car has a matching engine number? So basically what your saying gav is that your wrong about how zeds are valued.. and that resto mods are actually worth more and are have a higher demand.. I think the fact this car is at that price point and has flairs completely ruins your theory about uncut gaurds making a car worth more... My 2c Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted May 21, 2015 Author Administrators Posted May 21, 2015 So basically what your saying gav is that your wrong about how zeds are valued.. and that resto mods are actually worth more and are have a higher demand.. I think the fact this car is at that price point and has flairs completely ruins your theory about uncut gaurds making a car worth more... My 2c Let's just see if this car has already sold first . Quote
RB26DETT Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Have some before pictures of the car, it sure has come along way from what it was!! Quote
theremm Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Let's just see if this car has already sold first . I agree with Gav - unless anyone who has made comment is going to put money where their mouth is, value can only be determined once the thing finally sells Quote
smugley Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 #365 must have been in some sort of raer end accident earlier in it's life as in the above images it's got two different rear quarter panels ? Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted May 21, 2015 Author Administrators Posted May 21, 2015 Nice pick up, or it could have been replaced due to rust (somewhat ironic given the fact it rusted again). Quote
chris240 Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Crikey....does Toowoomba have a beach with a high concentration of salt and humidity ! Quote
George Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 Never sold until it drives away. Now on Gumtree for $68K. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/westbrook/cars-vans-utes/1971-datsun-240z-fairlady-z-365-/1079550888?ea=3370051&utm_source=ALERTS&utm_medium=EMAIL&utm_campaign=EMAIL_ALERTS Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted May 25, 2015 Author Administrators Posted May 25, 2015 Good luck to the owner. Quote
74zzz Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 a beautiful car done right....but 68 grand.......hmmm.......thats restored xa hardtop territory:) Quote
WA240Z Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 I think its a great looking car that has obviously had, going by its previous condition, 100's if not 1000 odd hours put into it. It is tastefully and respectively modified. I think one of things that make the 240/260z such a great classic car, is that it is one of those that can be personalised, if done correctly, without compromising its value. You wont see too many 250 SWB Ferrari's being modified outside period correctness. (Of course for the ones being raced I am sure there is some pretty sexy stuff going on inside the engine and gearboxes while staying "within the rules"). As for values, well lets face it, the S30 isn't that expensive as a fantastic early 70's sports/GT that is a wonderful car to drive,especially with a few tasteful mods, great little club sport car, and a cool looking thing. At present you will not get your money back on a professional restoration, where as there is similar aged cars around you could drive into the side of a bus and they would be worth just as much as restored. Also I think we are seeing people getting into 240/260's that are buying them to really enjoy them for a wonderful weekend toy, and these people have the means to purchase much more expensive cars. The cars are no longer just a cheap "datto jap crap", in the eyes of many, sports/GT car. Personally I don't think they were ever that. Those who do enjoy a good car, have enormous respect for our zeds. So while this car isn't all original and is at the upper end of what has been paid in the past I think it will find a buyer for around the asking price. Quote
CroS13 Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 68k and its running on watanabe knock offs...... 68k and running on Rotas....... get the f**k out of ere! (ill admit the rest of the car looks mint) (don't start me on "oh but Rota's are good now! Ive hit many ripple strips and they haven't cracked! -not the point, why run cheap knock offs on a car of that caliber?) Rudolf. Quote
oldmates260z Posted May 26, 2015 Posted May 26, 2015 2+2 in Tasmania http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/shearwater/cars-vans-utes/datsun-260z/1079719755 Quote
Bolts Posted May 26, 2015 Posted May 26, 2015 Pretty neat looking. I'm guessing the interior cloth on the seats and door panels have been added as an updated modification? Quote
MATTY Posted May 27, 2015 Posted May 27, 2015 Now on Gumtree for $68K. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/westbrook/cars-vans-utes/1971-datsun-240z-fairlady-z-365-/1079550888?ea=3370051&utm_source=ALERTS&utm_medium=EMAIL&utm_campaign=EMAIL_ALERTS I Had this bloke call me yesterday asking if i was interested in selling my zed to him as hes looking for another one to restore/do up. obviously my mate who told him was under the impression i was looking to sell mine. id have to be in some dire state to sell my old girl lol. maybe some one could offer a trade plus cash for there half finished project boys?? Quote
PeterAllen Posted May 27, 2015 Posted May 27, 2015 ... You wont see too many 250 SWB Ferrari's being modified outside period correctness... Because you can't improve on perfection! Quote
44014 Posted May 27, 2015 Posted May 27, 2015 Because you can't improve on perfection! Be nice if they made them for people over 5 foot and not built like a 12 year old boy. You try getting into them with out being a contortionist! And forget about it if your feet are bigger then a size 10. Quote
dat2kman Posted May 27, 2015 Posted May 27, 2015 Geez, for what mine has had done to it, at $45,000, and only needs a couple of alterations for road reg,,,, Quote
74zzz Posted May 27, 2015 Posted May 27, 2015 Why u selling Jason? Thought u did most of your racing in it? Quote
dat2kman Posted May 27, 2015 Posted May 27, 2015 Why u selling Jason? Thought u did most of your racing in it? Used to,,,, No more racing for me. Make an excellent tarmac rally car, or leave as is, run it in sprints etc, learn how to drive, then go circuit racing anywhere in Aus! Quote
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