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Not that I'm aware of, they haven't made themselves known at least to my knowledge.

Wow what a truly lovely looking Z. Well done, looks like 1 of the better buys I've seen in a long time. Shame it's no longer in NSW though .

Perhaps the seller is a Real Estate Agent by day?

I can give you the contact details of a tow truck driver who delivered my 240z from Adelaide to Sydney if it will help? Gary 0416 452 025 or Mark 0407 710 933 From memory it cost me about $700 all up from Adelaide to Sydney, should be a bit cheaper than that for Ballarat to Sydney. What parts of the 240z do you need?

Topic split and created a new thread.. Lynton - I definitely agree with that sentiment, people do tend to talk their (Japanese Classics) values down, but when you compare them with other marques around the same era they were light years ahead in so many respects. As you mentioned cost of restoration is the same in many respects, so when I see a 240z with a bare metal restoration like the 1 mentioned on carsales website. I know that if someone was to pay for that kind of restoration then $65k is actually not bad when you consider what it will cost someone to build a car to that level of fit and finish. Although that particular car is not quite how I'd want my Z, there are some subtle customisations that I would have done differently and I would have gone with a more original feel - that's just me personally, still you could make those changes relatively easily compared to the rest of the restoration work that was carried out. Today I came across this car in a magazine, it's a concept car that Holden never made. The Holden Torana GTR-X. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holden_Torana#Torana_GTR-X http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mvf5uIDlLFM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4J2upaGJXMA The article quoted some of the original people from the GTR-X project as having seen the Datsun 240z and thought this could also be a success but the bean counters at GM said no and the project was scrapped. It makes you wonder what kind of a success it would have been if it was released? Some of the features like pop-up lights, hatch strut (like the 240z), bonnet opening from front etc.. Are all so similar in overall feel of the 240z and Toyota 2000GT. The tilt steering wheel was actually quite remarkable for back then also, when you consider it was 1970. In my opinion though it's only a matter of time before values of the S30Z and other great Japanese cars of the same era increase in value, I think attitudes will change, when you consider the very first 240z's to arrive in Australia are now 44 years old a lot of that stigmatism will need to change. When you consider what some of the parts for these cars are now selling for also, the values can't remain low forever. I feel they are the last true bargain for a vintage car enthusiast to pick up. I do have a conflict of interest though, on the 1 hand I've always enjoyed these cars because they were great value for money, but as time goes by less and less people will be able to enjoy them the way I did. Still I guess that's the same way the current Silvia's, Skylines, RX-7's will go over the next 10 - 20 years.

Yes I also have photos of Len Brennan's first 240z at Sandown raceway early 70s. I found them while going through some old CD's I had in storage at my parents place. I'll see if I can get in contact with him and make sure he's ok with me posting photos of him and his car. It's a white 240z with blue interior and fender mirrors. Sandown also looks incredibly different too .

Hopefully not much less than that....

So playing devil's advocate here, but what makes an XU-1 Torana worth these asking prices and a 240z not? http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Holden-Torana-1972/SSE-AD-2403079/?Cr=22&sdmvc=1 http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Holden-Torana-1971/SSE-AD-2255744/?Cr=24&sdmvc=1 http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Holden-Torana-1972/SSE-AD-2273000/?Cr=26&sdmvc=1 http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Holden-Torana-1972/SSE-AD-841770/?Cr=33&sdmvc=1 http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Holden-Torana-1972/SSE-AD-2403079/?Cr=22&sdmvc=1 http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Holden-Torana-1972/SSE-AD-149711/?Cr=23&sdmvc=1 Both are 2 door coupe's, both are straight 6 power plants, both made around the same vintage (1970 - 1975 ish). However 1 is a worldwide success and 1 is only really a success in AU / NZ. I know which I car I think is prettier, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I can appreciate that someone would also like the old Torana. But why are the prices so far apart? Discuss!

You have a keen eye. Yes in 2001 I think? I wasn't there but saved photos. I believe this was before the current owner but could be wrong.

I found this photo going through some old CDs of mine.

It looks great, have you done any paint restoration work?

Yeah you can have them mate. I don't see myself using them to be honest.

I don't suppose you have any photos from when you previously owned it?

Rare Ski Rack for a Z. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-VINTAGE-240z-260z-280z-SKI-RACK-HOLDS-2-PAIR-NEW-OLD-STOCK-IN-BOX-/121234616145 Cheaper than here. http://shop.jdm-car-parts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_27&products_id=38

eBay listing is here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-Z-Series-240Z-1972-datsun-240-z-2-door-coupe-stock-30803-/131067065578

Just thought I'd share this... first time I've seen someone do this. Can't imagine it's very comfortable though..

How much are brand new ones? I've seen some used ones on Yahoo auctions and they ain't cheap! Mine has been slightly damaged on HS30 00150 so trying to weigh up restoration vs new. Right now restoration is winning .

I also found this post on early hubcaps. http://jdm-car-parts.com/datsunnissan-original-detail/truth-about-d-hubcaps-on-early-240z-cars/

Pictures would be awesome, you could advertise here first to give an enthusiast the opportunity to buy first, but also CarSales, Gumtree, eBay and Shannons are all places I would offer the vehicle also. The more places it's listed the more eye balls it will be in front of.

My 73 model 240z had those later style ones.

Just found this website. http://jdm-car-parts.com/category/restoration/ Which has some reproduction items - which are fantastic, but more importantly it also has restoration tips on some parts like indicator switches, horns, bumpers etc..

A little, but it was actually an external Google Search that brought me to this thread again. I was hunting for low VIN # info and I noticed the OP only posted 4 times but mentioned he had a low VIN S30. So I was hoping they might still have the same email address and it might bring them back to the site. I'm trying to cross-reference early car differences to document them etc.. If for no other reason than my own interest, but also I suspect others are also intrigued.

And that ladies and gentlemen is why I think importing a US based 240z in a dry state is a good idea. There is just so many Z's to choose from.

Thread revival - what happened to this project?

Yeah I might give them to a suitable charity or someone who might want them for similar. Unfortunately the rear 1/4 trims were cut to fit aftermarket speakers. So I'll need to source those at some stage, but it's not a huge deal.