dougybe Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 The guy who restored my 240z has just picked up a completely original 240z. Here is what he has to say about it. I think he is wanting about $15K and is based at Gold Coast. It is original, 73000 miles, with books, full service history, one owner, automatic, I have recently purchased this car from a family who's grandmother had passed away. The car has been garaged it's whole life and is one of the better examples I have seen in recent times and is complete and has never been in any accidents as far as the family is lead to believe or that I can find present of any damage. The car starts and runs perfectly and has recently had reco'd radiator, brake booster, new battery and full service and has only just been de-registered. The only problems I have managed to find with the whole car is broken passenger side front lower indicator lense, one of the bump rubbers on the front drivers side of bar is broken and missing, and one of the plastic Datsun vent emblems is broken on the drivers side, and there is also surface rust and only surface rust in both door jams due to dirt and water build up in rubbers and a few bubbles in the drivers door, all of this is very easily rectified. Considering the age of this car and the classic rarity of finding a complete unmolested car such as this i thought it right to offer it to mainly datsun enthusiastz and collectors first. If anyone has any questions or queries please don't hesitate to call and talk to me on 0416337629. There will be more and indepth photos available to those who are truely interested. I do not have a price on it as of yet however I do know what I am asking and I really dont think it is much for this classic complete old girl.... Yours faithfully, Adam DR DATTO Dr Datto Motorsport Unit 4, 9 Commercial Drive Ashmore Queensland 4214 Australia Phone: 07 56679220 Adam: 0416 337 629 website: www.drdatto.com email: drdatto@hotmail.com ________________________________________ Quote
WogsRus Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 nice example but dam 15K i bet the lady is kicking herself, well in a metaphorical sought of way. Who sets the prices for the dados, i mean are we becoming our own worst enemies for setting high pricing? Quote
PZG302 Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 Supply and demand......... Another example is old Valiant Chargers, nine years ago I was told I was crazy paying $1,000 for a chugger complete but needing some work. Now days you pay $5K plus for a rusty shell with half the bits missing. With Z's being rarer to begin with, and being sought after the prices will only go one way, and it's not the way I want them to go either as I won't be able to buy another road Z for a long time unless I get rid of another toy or two. Quote
waxhead Posted November 26, 2009 Posted November 26, 2009 I do a bit of work for Dr datto and i have had a look a this cars Its in awesome condition Quote
Dr Datto Motorsport Posted November 26, 2009 Posted November 26, 2009 OK OK lets clear up some confusion this is a one owner car and the BEST example of an ORIGINAL unstuffed with car. The car is in pristine condition for its age and considering some of my customers have paid alot more for cars that needed alot of work to get to this standard. I am asking over $13k at the moment however once I have rectified all of the small problems it has ie: missing clock, worn bushes and shocks, worn drivers seat and the likes as you would expect over a 30 year period. I will be asking over the $17k mark and knowing the price of parts and I don't use anything bar original nissan or better on g spec cars it adds up quite quickly so the price is very reasonable for the condition of the car. The only rust I can find is in the drivers door 2 bubbles and surface rust in the door ways at the beginning of the datsun aluminum strips. Either way you look at its worth every dollar and any z collector or datsun nut will kick themselves for not getting it understanding the fact that they are only going up in value and GOOD UNTOUCHED ones are hard to find... If some one wants I could always put an rb in it or a L28 with five speed or hay lets jam a 5lt in it with zg flares 2pack spray job etc etc, Well i could but I dont want to wreck another classic its like getting an og Torana or Ho and sticking a nine inch in it and a blower out the bonnet great in the 80's not now people so only really interested people contact me and there will be more photo's put up soon.. Quote
WogsRus Posted November 26, 2009 Posted November 26, 2009 I didn't mean to be rude or anything, it just seams that with clasis cars it's not just dados, we seam to set the price. don't get me wrong 13K for that car, if i had teh money it would be sold. Good luck it sure is a nice clean car Quote
Dr Datto Motorsport Posted November 26, 2009 Posted November 26, 2009 here are some more photos Quote
ROVdriver Posted November 29, 2009 Posted November 29, 2009 ....-and I was thinking cars were expensive in Norway..... Quote
Kodie Posted November 29, 2009 Posted November 29, 2009 To be honest I'm going with dr datto. If its as good as it looks in the pictures and all the credentials are there then it is a bloody steal at that price. Especially when compared to some of the s30 you see going up around there that when you go look at them are constructed more of bondo than metal. Quote
aegean Posted November 29, 2009 Posted November 29, 2009 I agree - I think these are grossly undervalued and to find an original one that has not been messed with, at a reasonable price - even cheap, should be snapped up immediately. If I didn't have 12 cars already, and no spare cash, it would be gone ! I have an original '74 260z 2 + 2 auto - probably the least popular or collectible of the lot - with less than 100,000 km on it, and would not sell it for less than $8,000, (not that it's for sale) so to me, the price is more than realistic. Quote
Dr Datto Motorsport Posted December 2, 2009 Posted December 2, 2009 Due to a lot of people wanting to know what year and the exact km here goes its a 1973 and has 73392miles on the dash cluster I currently have the car on ebay as I only got time wasters after posting it on forums Quote
hunterzed Posted December 2, 2009 Posted December 2, 2009 I hope it goes to a good home. It just a hard time of year to find the extra cash. :-\ Quote
FLEXZED Posted December 2, 2009 Posted December 2, 2009 I hope it goes to a good home. It just a hard time of year to find the extra cash. :-\ come on mate buy yourself a treat ;D ;D Quote
Mr Camouflage Posted December 2, 2009 Posted December 2, 2009 Due to a lot of people wanting to know what year and the exact km here goes its a 1973 and has 73392miles on the dash cluster I currently have the car on ebay as I only got time wasters after posting it on forums LOL, because ebay isn't full of time wasters either. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted December 2, 2009 Administrators Posted December 2, 2009 LOL, because ebay isn't full of time wasters either. haha, fair point - thing is he's right though if someone is genuinely interested they will phone him up. Quote
hunterzed Posted December 2, 2009 Posted December 2, 2009 come on mate buy yourself a treat ;D ;D Mate I'd love to but I think I have a fair bit to get through with the 280's for now lol. steve Quote
Dr Datto Motorsport Posted December 3, 2009 Posted December 3, 2009 SOLD TO VICTORIA MIDDAY YESTERDAY (12hrs on Ebay) Also yes there are alot of time wasters on ebay as we deal with our fair share of them, but alot of people are still not computer fans and do not get on forums but need ebay to find the rarer parts and cars...we thought it right to advertise it by way of email and forums to Z enthusiasts we knew of first but decided after a couple of weeks if it was not sold that it would be advertised on ebay. Cheers The Doctor Quote
Moderators Zedman240® Posted December 3, 2009 Moderators Posted December 3, 2009 Well done! Another nice 240Z on the way back down over the border(s). Unfortunately not all forum members are cashed up billionaires that can snap up cars and have a garage and team of mechanics like Jay Leno. I'm sure everyone here would've killed to have that zed (me included) but just don't have the funds. I hope you got an excellent price for it; keep them values high! I'm hoping that mentality of Datsun = Cheap way of thinking goes the way of the Dodo... Quote
Dr Datto Motorsport Posted December 4, 2009 Posted December 4, 2009 Hi Everyone! Thankyou all for your support and help with advertising, links to ebay and comments, much appreciated. Apologies though as our ebay account is now down for 7 days due to a problem with a seller not doing the right thing by us... But I wanted to thank everyone who has helped and supported us and everyone my merchandise is still here just on hold for now..Kind Regards Kerrie (Miss Datsun) Quote
C.A.R. Posted December 4, 2009 Posted December 4, 2009 Glad we could help. How about Donating some Money to our humble little site, since we "supported and helped with advertising, links to eBay and comments"? Quote
Dr Datto Motorsport Posted December 4, 2009 Posted December 4, 2009 Hi Lurch, let me know how you do that as new to the forum, when I sort out my ebay store and paypal will do something, also where do you post warning on businesses/ebay sellers? Cheers Kerrie Quote
Ben Posted December 4, 2009 Posted December 4, 2009 And one other thing... Point the new owner to the forum too, we'd love to have them on board Quote
C.A.R. Posted December 4, 2009 Posted December 4, 2009 Hi Lurch, let me know how you do that as new to the forum, when I sort out my ebay store and paypal will do something, also where do you post warning on businesses/ebay sellers? Cheers Kerrie Hi Kerrie, There is a paypal donation button on the front page - right hand side at the top. http://www.viczcar.com/ You can't miss it Also the place for posting about business's is here: http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/board,20.0.html Quote
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