road rider Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 On Gumtree for $29,000 Needs a lot of work 1971 Datsun 5 speed 240Z number HS30 00257 Fairly solid project car | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Whitehorse Area - Burwood | 1297746622 Oliphips 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balinski Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 $35k 1971 Datsun 240z HS30-00793 This early model 240z was a project purchased from WA approx 6 years ago and has been dry stored ever since. With its previous WA owner it was a similar story and was laid up for many years before being sold. History before that is unknown and previous WA registration documents will be included with the sale. The car has never been registered in SA. The car appears to be very original and accident free with very straight radiator support panel and no evidence of accident damage anywhere around the car. Some rust spots either exist or have been repaired badly in the past - see photos - notably the doglegs showing poor quality repairs and the rear of both chassis rails are rusty and in need of repair. Other typical trouble spots appear to be in good repair but having owned these cars previously there are likely hidden spots that present themselves upon tear down. This 240z was originally 903 Blue and still runs an L24 with twin carbs (not the matching engine) and a 5 speed manual gearbox. The diff is believed to have been upgraded from an r180 to an r200. The car starts and idles but not very well, and is missing its muffler. The car is mostly complete with original parts (seats, steering wheel, centre console, complete interior etc that are all often swapped out over the years) and would make an excellent project - unfortunately other cars have taken priority and the sale will fund progress on those projects. Any inspection welcomed and recommended - based in the inner west of Adelaide. Interstate buyers welcome and happy to assist with transport arrangements etc Located in South Australia. https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mile-end/cars-vans-utes/1971-datsun-240z-manual/1299149089?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=ios_VIP&utm_medium=social&utm_source=com.apple.uikit.activity.copytopasteboard OdinZ, gav240z and gilltech 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdinZ Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Sold at Auction last weekend: https://burnsandco.hibid.com/lot/81445-385350-79424/1976-datsun-260z--fairlady-/ Year: 1976 Make: Datsun Model: 260Z Fairlady Type: 2.8Lt Nissan Engine VIN / Chassis: GRS30015596 Build Date: 12/1976 Odometer Reading: 73814 Kms Showing A very popular make and model… and growing in popularity by the day. Purchased around 17 years ago by the current owner who had it repainted soon after. Original interior. Running a Nissan 2.8Lt engine which has done very little work, mild cam, Tokico shocks, Nardi steering wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
road rider Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Interesting but not my cup of tea 1970 Datsun 240Z Sports Blue 5 Speed Manual Coupe | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Parramatta Area - Granville | 1299789407 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
road rider Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Another 240Z Datsun 240Z - 1972 Manual | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Bowral Area - Bowral | 1299639566 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
road rider Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 260Z 2+2 1976 Datsun 260Z 2+2 Manual (carsales.com.au) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyD Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 6 minutes ago, road rider said: Interesting but not my cup of tea 1970 Datsun 240Z Sports Blue 5 Speed Manual Coupe | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Parramatta Area - Granville | 1299789407 $ ?………. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
road rider Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 260Z 2 seater on gumtree 1975 Datsun 260Z 2 Seater | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Darebin Area - Kingsbury | 1300167008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 1 hour ago, road rider said: Interesting but not my cup of tea 1970 Datsun 240Z Sports Blue 5 Speed Manual Coupe | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Parramatta Area - Granville | 1299789407 This guys dreaming…. OdinZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 ive noticed a trend of 260z's asking prices being on parity or higher than 240z's, what do you thinks driving this? people feeling the age old price difference between 240z's and 260z's is unjustified? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdinZ Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 1 hour ago, 240ZBUILTBYME said: ive noticed a trend of 260z's asking prices being on parity or higher than 240z's, what do you thinks driving this? people feeling the age old price difference between 240z's and 260z's is unjustified? well, on paper, the 260z is technically a better car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptZcar Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 1 hour ago, 240ZBUILTBYME said: ive noticed a trend of 260z's asking prices being on parity or higher than 240z's, what do you thinks driving this? people feeling the age old price difference between 240z's and 260z's is unjustified? When I bought my 240Z years ago and joined a car club, a few of the older guys had 2-door 260Z cars that I had not known even existed in Australia. I started looking to find they were $5-10K cheaper. After speaking to them and finding out more about the history, I kept remembering one thing. They all said that they should be MORE expensive than the majority of 240Z (series 2 & 3) because they were much rarer and a better car to drive. So I bought a solid, one owner 74 260Z 2-seater (proper carbs, pre-anti pollution and 1 of 400 odd) and have enjoyed watching it rise in value almost as much as driving it. A much better car than my 73 240Z. Chassis is almost identical but feels a little stiffer and the running gear is much nicer. I guess the old blokes were right. gilltech and gav240z 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 14 minutes ago, OdinZ said: well, on paper, the 260z is technically a better car lol I would agree to a point. really depends what you mean by "better" lol OdinZ and gav240z 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted August 29, 2022 Author Administrators Share Posted August 29, 2022 I wouldn't mind a later car for the aircon alone. Haha. OdinZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 1 hour ago, ptZcar said: When I bought my 240Z years ago and joined a car club, a few of the older guys had 2-door 260Z cars that I had not known even existed in Australia. I started looking to find they were $5-10K cheaper. After speaking to them and finding out more about the history, I kept remembering one thing. They all said that they should be MORE expensive than the majority of 240Z (series 2 & 3) because they were much rarer and a better car to drive. So I bought a solid, one owner 74 260Z 2-seater (proper carbs, pre-anti pollution and 1 of 400 odd) and have enjoyed watching it rise in value almost as much as driving it. A much better car than my 73 240Z. Chassis is almost identical but feels a little stiffer and the running gear is much nicer. I guess the old blokes were right. I was naïve and insistent when i bought my car that it had to be a 240z because that was the original, to me a 260z was lesser for not being the original. I'm somewhat wiser now and see the value of a 2 seater 260z. again saying the 260z is "better" really depends on personal preference. Not a debate I'm willing to start. lol I would like to know if capping and extending the 240z chassis rails brings the chassis stiffness more in line with the 260z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptZcar Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 9 minutes ago, gav240z said: I wouldn't mind a later car for the aircon alone. Haha. What's worse is when it's in your car, you can look at it, touch it, turn the knobs but it hasn't worked in over 20 years. I guess a Vintage Air unit will go in one day; might even rip out the heater core and seal the air vent whilst I'm at it. Lucky the Z's have the two air ducts that don't trap rubbish (in the cowl), rust out the top of the firewall, drip into your cabin and rust out the floor, make you swear whilst lying upside down ... gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted August 29, 2022 Author Administrators Share Posted August 29, 2022 10 minutes ago, 240ZBUILTBYME said: would like to know if capping and extending the 240z chassis rails brings the chassis stiffness more in line with the 260z. Well there are changes in 260z over the years. Including beefier rad support area and rear strut towers are taller. Which all are factors in its rigidity. gilltech 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdinZ Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 15 minutes ago, 240ZBUILTBYME said: I was naïve and insistent when i bought my car that it had to be a 240z because that was the original, to me a 260z was lesser for not being the original. I'm somewhat wiser now and see the value of a 2 seater 260z. again saying the 260z is "better" really depends on personal preference. Not a debate I'm willing to start. lol Well the 2+2 was apparently more popular back in the day, so is that perhaps the better car gilltech 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 47 minutes ago, OdinZ said: Well the 2+2 was apparently more popular back in the day, so is that perhaps the better car huh? didn't mention anything about popularity... OdinZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdinZ Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 18 minutes ago, 240ZBUILTBYME said: huh? didn't mention anything about popularity... dont mind me. I like all of the S30s, for their own reasons. road rider, gilltech and 240ZBUILTBYME 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 18 minutes ago, OdinZ said: dont mind me. I like all of the S30s, for their own reasons. #respectallzeds OdinZ and gilltech 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM-TOY Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 I think Im going to buy a Volvo gilltech 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent012 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 On 8/28/2022 at 7:14 PM, road rider said: Interesting but not my cup of tea 1970 Datsun 240Z Sports Blue 5 Speed Manual Coupe | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Parramatta Area - Granville | 1299789407 I think this car may have belonged to an Auszcar member or friend of a member at some point, looks like a car that went to a drive in early 2016. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted August 30, 2022 Author Administrators Share Posted August 30, 2022 21 hours ago, brent012 said: I think this car may have belonged to an Auszcar member or friend of a member at some point, looks like a car that went to a drive in early 2016. Previous owner @hazamat in 2015. HS30-01309 (it's a 71, not 70). It's in the registry. brent012 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
road rider Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 On 8/29/2022 at 4:12 PM, OdinZ said: dont mind me. I like all of the S30s, for their own reasons. So do I. That's why I bought a 280ZX Btw, it has aircon and power steering which is a bonus OdinZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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