For Sale / EOI Datsun 260Z 2 Seater Late 77 model Vic ***SOLD***

[Zedman240®]

I've been thinking about it for a little now and I'm starting to think I may not have enough time to finish this rare 260Z. Its a very late (and I mean verrryyy late chassis number 15224; most are 150XX) and comes with quite a few goodies.

 

Included in the sale will be a triple set of 40mm Solex carbs on a rare Sanyo manifold.. I only know of another two in Victoria, not sure in rest of Australia,

Koni red shocks already fitted in the front struts, rears still not installed.

A set of Trust type headers

And some big brakes for the front consisting of Z32 Sumitomo four pot calipers and Ford Mustang discs.

280ZX 15/16 Master Cylinder

 

Is virtually a complete car with original 5 speed, R200 diff is still installed. I'm sure the car is 99.5% there. If there are any parts missing, I will locate for you.

Trim is all there including the original seats with center section re-upholstered and carpet.

Does not have any wheels but included will be some 225-50 x 16" tyres in real good condition as I was planning on fitting some nice 16x8 wheels later on.

Body is in very good condition with no major rust anywhere...just some surface rust where repairs were carried out years ago without any paint to cover them.

Dash is uncracked and comes fitted with all its gauges.

 

I wish I had the time to put it all together but I just don't think I can now...will be sad to see it go after I hauled it all the way from Canberra a year ago with the dream of finishing it.

I'm in no huge rush to sell so I will not give it away, as time goes I will slowly put it together and then I can ask for heaps more cash!

... and please no scrap type values.... we know what these cars are worth.

I'll even offer some help to the purchaser if needed to put it back together.

 

I can be contacted through either PM or O413 243 76O

Any other pics, please ask..Thanks

[Zedman240®]

and a few more....

[C.A.R.]

After all my effort in hauling it back from Canberra...

That damn thing cost me a fuel pump!

 

(Good luck with the sale mate)

[peter mc]

good luck with the sale mate ,,, the L26 is a big bore 85mm and is new in every way ,  will go for years

[Zedman240®]

Thanks Pete.. Would've been great to drive now but you never know. See how it goes...

[Ledge]

HI

Is there a difference between the late and early 260's Dimitri?.

I am aware of the differences in the 240's but thought all 260 where

the same.

Cheers

Paul

[Zedman240®]

The later 260's (2 seater and 2+2) had quite a few differences; door catch, vented bonnet and few other little bits and pieces like speaker loactions. Wiring loom I have seen is different on this one compared to other 260's.

[gav240z]

I've seen interior trim design differences and the gauge face typography looks different also.

[NZeder]

Having owned just about one of every shell, early 240z, late 240z, early 260z and late 260z there are many differences. Most of these have already been pointed out. There are some pluses to these later/last shell 260z 2 seaters. One is they are stronger with longer and larger chassis rails, stronger rear strut towers...sure this does make them a little heavier but we are only talking around 50kg. Window regulators are the same as the 2+2 so are easier to get over the early 260z 2 seater which is unique and hens teeth. I modified a set of the later window regs to fit my early 260z for this reason.

 

My late 260z is just a few numbers below this one and this one is within the last few 1000's built for rhd export so who ever buys this will get a good car that is much rarer than a 240z simply due to low numbers produced.

 

Good luck with the sale and if I had the $$ I would buy and ship to NZ as personally I prefer the late 260z 2 seaters as they already have all parts you need, larger struts, r200, volt meter etc.

 

Other differences not pointed out are

 

Larger fuel and return lines

Different rear floor/spare wheel well and therefore different fuel tank

Different door window frames with a seal on the top of the frame

Different 1/4 glass front seal

They have the stronger TC rod mounts

Stronger front cross member

Larger radiator and larger radiator support panel

Front strut towers are slightly wider apart (around 10mm so 240z strut bars don't fit)

Wiper arms are black not chrome

Wiper arm cover panel is different as the shape of the top of the firewall is different, I am lead to believe this is due the different shape so bonnet pins can be installed without mods and the bonnets have a pressing that matches this for the holes for the pins.

As pointed out loom is different and the fuse box is located in a recess on the right hand side foot well.

Accelerator pedal is stronger and does not bend like the earlier items as it has a larger box section under the pedal

That is all I can think of for now.

[Ledge]

Well you learn something new every day.

My patina project is 9/77 and rs30 020134.

So I'm guessing that's a late one ?

 

Cheers

Paul

[NZeder]

Well you learn something new every day.

My patina project is 9/77 and rs30 020134.

So I'm guessing that's a late one ?

 

Cheers

Paul

yep and that is right up there as the don't come much later than yours as far as build numbers go as I believe the last number as RS30-021384

[Zedman240®]

If anybody has $4k for the car itself and the $5k for the motor, it will be theirs. It's starting to depress me seeing it constantly in this state.

 

When it's complete, you will have one nice 260Z 2 seater with some good bits on it and a fresh new motor with a mild cam and great induction noise!

[dat240z]

Pics dont do it justice but thats a solid buy and good value....

[lightmaster240z]

Were is Sulio when you need him it sound just like his kind of project .

[Zedman240®]

Updated the first post..

 

But now if you want just the car without the motor, its up for grabs. 

[zr240]

Tempting if I didnt have a car still in bits myself.

 

Suprised this is still for sale

 

Ash

[TembaVJ]

Very interested, probably wont have enough for the engine, maybe later...

 

I sent email.

 

Thanks

[pwnd]

is the car assembled enough to roll?

interested, and trying to figure out how I could get it to Brisbane.

Also, what were the repairs you said that were carried out? Any chance of pics?

[Zedman240®]

Car is a rolling shell so transport shouldn't be a problem. If you have an email address, I have about 20 pics of underneath and around the car I can send you.

[Zedman240®]

Well, I have started the assembly process, so before you know it, I'll have a complete running 260Z to sell soon (at a higher price though )

[adam]

I cannot believe this is still available.. Where are all the people after a clean, cheap 2 seater!?

 

Fair enough it's 'in pieces' but you'd probably pull it apart anyway.

 

If I didn't already take up 2 car park places at my parents' place, I would've bought this lol

[Ledge]

Yeah adam i agree man,

With all the wanted posts laterly this car should be long gone.

 

HEY PEOPLE YOU WILL NOT GET A BLOODY 2 SEATER FOR FREE

STOP DREAMING, THEY ARE SORT AFTER WHICH MEANS YOU NEED

TO PAY FOR IT !!!!!

[sledgehammer]

PM Sent =)

[Zedman240®]

Sold... Deposit taken.

[pwnd]

bugger

pm me if not sold

been overseas all year, but was interested. back in aus full time end of feb and if this doens't work out will most likely buy a mk1 golf