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HS30 103611 - Car is now in the registry!

Works Rally 240z Tribute on BAT. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-datsun-240z-61/

New owner joined a Facebook group. Plenty of enthusiasm. Not sure they know how much work is involved, but ignorance is bliss :). I think they were attempting to get it running, turns over ok.

https://www.mobilgaz.net/wp/product/datsun-240z-exhaust-system/ Currently on sale at 250 euros for headers back. Only problem will be shipping from Europe.

They seem to stretch ok on the wider 7" wheels.

Yes afraid so.

Ever since I saw this segment on TV, I've been looking for it again. The man cave caught my eye. Love the use of recycled materials.

I find that Auction sheets for such old cars are a bit of a moot point really. I've seen some nice cars marked as Grade R either because of extensive modifications like roll cages etc.. or just because they have history by now. Plus the mileage is hard to verify given how old they are, and how few digits are on odometers originally so they can roll over. Best to inspect in person to see the car for what it is, and evaluate it from there. Finding history on the Japanese imports is quite difficult. At least with a local example you can sometimes see it's history or contact previous owners to know a bit more about them. In my humble opinion the best car on CarSales right now, value for money wise. Is this car. https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1972-datsun-240z-manual/SSE-AD-6753970/?Cr=3 It was used as a track car, so it's not perfect, but it was also mechanically looked after by Stewart Wilkins and I've seen the car in person and it's a good car. Vince is an honest guy too. I bought #51 off him!

Same thing when you look at the R34 GTR market vs the R35 GTRs. You can get an almost new R35 GTR with 20,000 km's on it for around $100k. The R34 GTRs however cost $150-$200k at the moment. However I think there is total cost of ownership vs depreciation / appreciation cycles. The R35's must cost a fortune to service. R34 GTR's on the other hand if you're handy with spanners can still work on without specialist equipment. Then of course there is FOMO and irrational exuberance around the R34s.. "All the Merican's are gonna buy them! "

My favorite quote of the moment is that "there is nothing more permanent than a temporary Government program." I suspect the subsidies will continue indefinitely because of the calamity of unwinding them at this stage will cost far more than the stimulus packages. You also have to remember the early access to Super $20k, I suspect that money was pumped into some cars. Especially GTRs! It seems they are selling like hot cakes right now. R34 GTRs are $150k+ which I feel is madness.. But sadly you're correct the money seems to trickle up, not down. 2 of my favorite films on Economics and the GFC are Margin Call and The Big Short...

I was more referring to all the buyers. Had at least 3 people join the forum to send a PM to the seller.

It's nice to be recognised.

Geez they all come out of the wood work.

Thing is there may be a lot of LHD S30z's but since they were as common as Miatas during the 90s. Many just got patched up cheaply. Try find a solid 1 in the US and it's $50k USD plus now. I think aftermarket and parts support is pretty good for the S30z's. Just some rust repair sections are lacking. But I believe this will change. In terms of further support like the 911s. What would you like to see? I feel for performance etc.. we have Kameari in Japan and Les Collins in Australia. But perhaps the Japanese suppliers are a little less accessible due to language barriers? But it certainly doesn't stop the GTR owners. Apparently Tomei says Australia is the biggest market for GTR parts! For me the original GTR and S30z were Nissan's first true performance cars and halo cars, and a lot of other popular Nissan's owe their success to the origins of those cars. Worth hanging onto them if you can. I have noticed very few coming to market in the last couple of years. Only a few rough as 2+2s and even they are worth $30k+ in Japan these days.

Hey guys, thanks. Donation button is on the homepage. Otherwise send me a PM and happy to send my email address (for PayPal) or bank transfer details.

Jump on Goo Net and have a look at what Fairlady Z's sell for in Japan. Price isn't far off. In fact as much as I don't love the bloke who imported it (current seller has nothing to do with old mate), I think if the body is solid and given price appreciation of these esp. in Japan it's probably under priced. Examples.. https://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/NISSAN/FAIRLADY_Z/700100266930190622001/index.html https://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/NISSAN/FAIRLADY_Z/700100266930200723001/index.html Those are kind of starting points for an ok 2 seater 74+ model in Japan. This 1 is probably a cut above, but modified with RB engine swap. https://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/NISSAN/FAIRLADY_Z/700020034830170127001/index.html Asking approx. $140k AUD I keep saying we undervalue them in our market...this is 1 reason why. RHD examples are far less common in a global context.

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/v727068612?conversionType=search_suggest Looks like a real GTR, engine out, bad floor plans and probably more rust .. Still $250k+

Interesting comments re: the 86 / BRZ. When they were just released @PB260Z had 1 on loan from Toyota with the high spec interior. I got given the keys to it, and whilst the handling felt nice, the power and motor felt really underwhelming. I recall just as you get to redline things were starting to get a bit exciting but you had to change gears already. The engine's in them seem to not like much boost, so you really have to do a full motor tear down if planning to go forced induction. Then for me the styling is just a bit ehh. It's not bad, but it's also a bit ordinary. Of course the aftermarket can help a lot with that in terms of bodykits etc.. so that's good. But at the time I test drove 1, my FD RX7 was probably valued at $22k.. (5-6 years ago now) and I thought, why would I seek my FD to buy 1 of these? Even if I'm sure the 86 would handle well, even against an FD (1 of the best handling cars I've driven / owned). Anyway now FDs start at $60k for a good 1 and it appears you can scrape into the 86 market for $16k. So I guess I made the right choice holding onto the FD. A few times I thought about trading the FD in for a 370z - just because #rotaryLife has its cons. But I just never quite loved the styling on the 370z enough. The Nismo versions sort of sing to me, but it's hard to justify when you can pick up a regular 1 for almost under $20k now. Nismo spec is like $60k+ Then there is the other factor you mentioned. Becoming a parent, needing more than 2 seats. So if I was gonna spend $60-70k. I'd probably get an R33 GTR or look at R35 GTRs which have dipped into that range now. Since both have modest rear seating. But back to sports cars, I reckon right now a Z32 2 seater twin turbo is good buying. If you can find a clean car. $20k+ and they have been slowly (and lately more rapidly), appreciating in value. 90s Nissan's are a good balance between simple enough to work on yourself (although Z32 engine bays are a nightmare) and enough tech for modcons. Plus they all seem to be appreciating .. In terms of an S30z, I'm guessing 2+2s ain't floating ya boat? They make sense if you have kids..and from the driver seat you can't tell much difference to be honest.

Hey Van, Did we chat recently over email? I may have emailed re: a motoring journalist job role? Good to see you back here, but a bit of a shame an S30Z may be out of reach now. If I couldn't afford an S30Z and wanted a fun car, I reckon it would be an early RX-7 (although getting pricey), an MX-5 (also hard to find under $10k now) or maybe a 370z (prices coming down). But I've not driven the early RX-7's or the 370z's yet. The MX-5 is a car that reminded me a lot of the 240z in terms of driving position, and feel. I drove an NB Miata in San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, that was a lot of fun.

I think some Fairlady Z's had the flange output on them. Despite being a 71b box.

RHD S30z / 240z parts for sale in the UK. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheZGang/permalink/3187636717938111/?sale_post_id=3187636717938111

Is your motor L24, L26 or L28? 40mm isn't really big enough for an L28 IMHO. At least not for making power at higher rpms. Camshafts also make a difference. My 72 240z has a very mild duration cam. When I had SUs it really struggled to keep up with the engine which is high compression, ported with cam. On Triple Mikuni 44s it really improved driveability and mid range, too end is good, but at 5,500rpm-6000rpm the power feels like it gets a bit flat. I haven't played with jetting, venturis, chokes etc.. or looked at advancing cam timing or duration but that would be my next step..

Pretty sure it's an Edward Lee's imported car.

In my experience all L-series L6 tend to run out of puff around 5,500rpm. My own 72 240z makes good power all the way up to that point then starts to feel flat, I don't think it's the carbs, rather I think it's the cam doesn't offer enough room to breathe further. I find the stock SU's are also quite restrictive at higher rpms.

James, how did you find sourcing rubber for 14" wheels? What tyres did you go with? By the way, what brakes are you running?