Import 240Z described as a 300zx fairlady

[tbscobraZ]

http://www.terra2imports.ca/import-japan119126256728179.htm

 

No way in hell is that a 300ZX its ticket price is around 22k australian dollars, thought it might be interesting.

[mrp69]

 

im pretty sure its 260z

 

cause it says its a 1976 model

 

doesnt look to bad but would of had a very hard life

 

peter

[yellazed]

Been for sale for more than 6 months.  e.g.:

http://www.j-spec.com.au/list/index.php?ID=11157

 

At half that price or less it might be viable.  Check the interior!  Nice if you like that trashed look. Shamelessly cashing in on Wangan Midnight.  At A$27K? Nah. You'd spend another fortune knocking it into shape.  Running without air cleaners looks cool but not conducive to engine longevity.

 

There's even a 2 litre jobby. More reasonably priced, but its a 260 2+2 for close to $16K!  Not even a 240*.:

http://www.j-spec.com.au/list/index.php?ID=11156

 

Early Zeds are worth more in Japan than here. There are less available.

You'd be well advised to shop locally  - my 0.02c.

 

Edit:  *interior even more trashed!

 

 

[Hunter]

It says the engine capcity is 3.1L.  My guess is that it is a L28D stroker, looking at the engine bay this is quite possible.

 

Because all ZEDS were called Fairlady's in japan they probably named it a 300ZX because of it's capacity. To Americanise the name.

 

SPECS IN THE ADD

 

Aftermarket transmission & clutch

L28 engine bored t 3100cc

MSD high power ignition

Lowered suspension

Full roll cage

More Details Available

Aftermarket Exhaust

Aftermarket Wheels

 

With all the work done to this car and if the body is in great condition it could well be worth the asking price.

[ozy]

im pretty sure its 260z

 

cause it says its a 1976 model

 

 

 

if shes jap domestic, its a "fairlady Z" and probably would have had a 2.0 litre originally like mine. but like mine i call it a 280Z as ive an L28 in it too, although mines 3.0litre too, but calling it a 300Z is a bit much.

 

dont know where they thought of the X in it though

[Hunter]

The X is ment to mean luXury certainly none in this model. LOL

[ozy]

i thought the X was only ascribed after 1979, on the square shaped 280zx

 

didnt know it meant that!

yeah deffo not on this

[Hunter]

Yeah I heard it on an old American TV advertisement I have on a ZED resource cd at home.

 

I am not sure what advertisement it was, I will chase it up but I remember it saying "We have added the "X" for luXury" This when Nissan was trying to break into the Luxury GT market with their new 280ZX.

 

and yes true the X was only on the later square model. No idea why they have advertised this car as a 300ZX

[gav240z]

Its more than likely listed as a 300zx because the content management system on the website doesn't have any earlier models to categorise it under.

 

The 3.1ltr looks like a beast, shame they are trying to market it as a Wangan Midnight special though .

[ozy]

Its more than likely listed as a 300zx because the content management system on the website doesn't have any earlier models to categorise it under.

 

 

thats exactly it. sure i have my datsun registered as a 1980 on a site cause it wouldnt go earlier than that year!