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I agree in that I'm skeptical of Brian Long's numbers, although I have his book and another Mazda RX-7 book which are both good I'm not sure how reliable his sources are for numbers relating to S30z's in Australia. That specific car was a metallic blue Fairlady 240z (L24) engine and had a rally clock, foot rest, headlight covers w/chrome trim ring and overrider less bumpers. I believe it was purchased by an Australian lady living in Japan at the time and brought back as a personal import, Kats (a well known user) commented that the colour choice was quite rare at the time as most Japanese liked white - perhaps to remain inconspicuous? *Edit found link here: http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/23900-datsun-240z-vs-fairlady-z432/?p=205606

For those with deep pockets. Washer bottle. 27470-89901 $500 USD + http://www.ebay.com/itm/111661533248 JDM tail lights YO! http://www.ebay.com/itm/291455354814 $650.00 USD +

Ross has some information about this cars history and said that if you'd like to know more feel free to get in contact with him. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,15838.msg168248.html#msg168248 Here's a photo of it previously, un loved....

This was relisted recently as the last high bidder flaked out.. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/171773987796 I was watching it closely and very nearly put a bid in on it. Got nervous at the last minute and didn't do it. I was looking to import and sell on locally, taking the risk on it being as good as it looked in photos. But the turn off to LHD cars (from people here) and the fact that I'd sink 20+K into it and maybe have to sit on it for several months which would delay my HS30 00150 restoration made me think again. Still think it was a bargain price for what it is. Personally I don't think LHD is a big deal and if I was in the US for work at the time I would have flown over to see it in person which is always better than relying on photos. I guess it's true, we are more scared of loosing a $1 than gaining $2.

Yes I'm afraid, sorry I forgot to mark as sold. It was sent to Peter saturday. I actually had 1 other person also express interest so if I can source another in good shape I might just do that, as it seems there is demand for these.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/spearwood/cars-vans-utes/1974-datsun-260z-/1078262169 $15,500.00 Negotiable It looks like a nice clean original 2+2.

That's awesome Craig, sorry to go off topic for a second here, but ever seen a Gold (was more brownish when I saw it) Silvia with a smashed in boot / beaver panel? It was quite original but in rough shape. It was being driven in 1999 around the Chadstone / Caulfield area of Melbourne, I remember the interior and steering wheel being original. It was a cool little car, my mates and I jumped the fence at school to walk down the street and go look at it. I always wonder if it was saved...

PS30-SB (432-R) OEM fiberglass bonnet. http://page7.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/g152185561 Has some cracks in it, still going for more than $2000 AU...

@Peter that docket is awesome, because it appears to tell us the AU market suffix is HS30(UA) - I wonder if New Zealand was HS30 (UZ)? @Alan - I can only hope that the data does get curated at some point, it would really help put together some of the missing pieces. I'm guessing this is part of what you're trying to do here. Any idea how many HS30's were exported to South Africa? Any to Botswana or Nimibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia? Or is it likely they made their way across the borders after being sold in South Africa? I did see a few old Datsun's in Cape Town, including the anomaly '140z' at Cape Town Airport. Sadly no S30z's. I guess what I'm wondering is what were the official export markets for Nissan back then and in particular what were the export markets for HS30's?

Looks fantastic mate, I see you have the original head unit also. Well done, it's come up great. Can't wait to get my 240z's looking that good.

Were South African models HSL30 prefixed? I thought they were HS30 like AU and NZ, at least when I was last in South Africa they drove on the correct side of the road like the UK, AU, Japan etc.. Unless they switched? So I had always assumed some of the HS30 cars made their way to the UK, Australia, NZ, South Africa, Malta(?), (home market JDM). This is what makes sense to me, HS30 00149, 150, and 151 all were 920 Safari Gold and it seems they were all Victorian cars at least originally. However it seems we have number gaps all over the place for the early cars, which led me to assume that either: a.) The missing cars in between have all been crushed, wrecked, destoryed etc.. or b.) We only got some of those HS30 numbered cars. I've seen a couple of people here mentioned the first 400 (HS30) cars were 'early' in terms of production differences. But that doesn't mean we got 400 early cars in Australia, the real number is something a lot more difficult to figure out. Either way the number of early cars left here seems to be very very small ( I believe I have a sticky thread in the introduction category of the forum, but yes I think it needs more promotion. I've actually been thinking it makes sense to store the data here (which is something to discuss with Craig) because this is where the majority of S30z enthusiasts spend their time on the Internet on this side of the world. I've bought the Content module for Invision Power. https://www.invisionpower.com/apps/content/ Which offers the ability (see database tab).. I'm thinking of using this feature to create a register that allows for more than just text information, but also ability to upload an image of these vehicles so that we can keep track of their history over time. This is why I list chassis #'s where available in the cars for sale thread. To keep track of their movements and also help prevent any skullduggery. It would also help owners understand their cars history and perhaps boost their value as a result? So that's the incentive to divulge the info. Also a good idea and what Craig has already started is a deceased register to keep track of cars that went to the crusher.

Listed 1 on eBay. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261881527140

Sure if anything I'd like to know just how many cars we received over here and what chassis numbers they ranged from. I'm also curious how the NZ cars were sequenced and from what I gather some cars were sent to NZ and some here, which explains why not all our cars are in sequence. I'm pretty sure HS30 00016 was sent to NZ as Mike (Nzeder) used to own it. Yet it seems we got #19. Aside from that the earliest S30z I know of is HS30 0004. Did cars of different markets and specification share the same chassis number range? You mentioned HS30 prefixed cars earlier, were the Japanese market cars mixed in with the AU market numbers? Is it possible there is 2 HS30 cars out there with the same ID?

Mr Camouflage maintains that register, it's the most complete record I know of, of HS30 cars in Australia / NZ. Sadly it's not something everyone is aware of or actively submits their details to. I was thinking of creating a way for people to register details here when they join and perhaps people who have submitted get access to a restricted section of the site - which has been brought up before as something longer term members wanted. I know you have mentioned in the past that Nissan jumped numbers along the way to indicate changes in production. Do you have any ideas when these numbers changed and what those manufacturing changes were?

NOS heater vents I mean bonnet vents for an S30z. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-240z-260z-280z-New-Hood-Vents-still-in-factory-packaging-/321741653909 NLA for a while now, figure someone might need them? Second hand if you're more economical. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-280z-260z-240z-Hood-vents-louvers-drip-pan-great-condition-/111663833719 Personally I loathe the things, ruins the lines of the hood...

HS30-103779 - 240Z - Build date 9/1973 I cheated. http://www.wazregister.com/index.php?title=View_ANZIS30_Register_Cars Sorted by ascending order.

I recall the Essendon car being advertised a while ago on another website, me thinks that's just a stale listing.

Darius Z if you're into that sort of thing.

Don't think James Flett's was that cheap, I seem to recall around 60K. *edit found the link* http://allclassiccars.com.au/datsun-240z/ I suspect it's in worse shape than the photos suggest also, rust wise. Hence I think that's why it hasn't sold. I was hoping maybe someone here had seen it and could offer their opinion.

So 2 identical cars both good condition. But 1 is LHD the other RHD how much value does LHD lose?

Anyone care to tell me what's wrong with this car? http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Datsun-260Z-1974/SSE-AD-2924557/?Cr=13 She's been on the market a while now...

Glad to hear you are happy, it's hard to photograph them honestly I find. They are a credit to the work Ron does really. Took a bit longer to reach you than anticipated but that's Australia Post being slow. Let us know how it goes once installed?

Looks like the Ex-Edward Lee's skyline. Engine built by Tony Knight in RAdelaide... https://racemagazine.com.au/tag/tony-knight Think this is the TK individual on Performance Forums? http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,15955.msg168725.html#msg168725 http://performanceforums.com/forums/showthread.php?67272732-L28-Datto-head-had-to-share

What has been seen, cannot be unseen... :-X :-X http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-Z-Series-2-door-/221760199882

Nice looking 240z in California. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-Z-Series-240z-/331544061277 Current bid $13,000 USD with 3 days to run.. Personally I'd ditch the aftermarket gauges.. Otherwise a good looking car.