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It never rains but it pours! There's a couple there I might've bought if they were available a month ago, haha.

@OdinZ hahah I linked to photos of my 944T in my post! The text "I ended up buying a 944 Turbo" links to my Instagram page Here it is again: https://www.instagram.com/p/CNUnMbdjBrT/

Yup. I couldn't do a thorough rust check on my visit, but my brother – a mechanic – noticed some bubbling in the paint on the roof at the passenger side. Other than that, it looked pretty clean to him, but it was only a cursory inspection. There's a list of items needed for a roadworthy, but nothing overly dramatic or expensive. I don't think it'd be appropriate to post the specifics here, though. (I paid for the roadworthy check, but I think he should be given the opportunity to share the details with you himself.) It drives well and it's quick, has a tuned L28 in it as described in the ad, but the interior needs a lot of work – it wasn't his top priority. Is it worth 60k? Given the price being asked and achieved for more finished cars... I'd say it's worth the money if you're up for the project, yeah. ---- Me personally, I ended up buying a 944 Turbo a few weeks ago. (I guess this is something of an announcement!) So, as much as I love the S30, I guess I'm done in terms of becoming an owner, haha. "I couldn't afford a Datsun so I bought a Porsche!" I'm not a project kinda guy, and in the end I decided that while I can access the money to buy an $80k Z, it's not an 80k car for me. Blasphemy? Probably. And hey, people out there are prepared to pay that money – I'm just not one of them anymore. So, short of deciding I do have the energy and time and patience to take on a project, or accepting the less appealing 2+2 shape, or hunting for years for those magical clean examples that miraculously pop up occasionally at $50k, I guess I'm never going to fulfill my dream. That said, I'm not unhappy. The 944 Turbo was always one of my faves, with its rad boxy guards and '80s vibes. And the one I've bought is stunning. I paid 40k for it, and it's in excellent condition with a great history. Life could be worse! A new 2022 Z could be in my future someday though, haha. I don't think I'd be all that unhappy with a used example sometime in the next 5 years! Be well guys, and keep treasuring your Zs. Come say g'day if you ever spot my 944T at a classics meet!

Considering that orange one went for what, $120k at auction? This one at 150 does seem rich... especially when it's rolling on Rotas. No offence to anybody who has them, it's a personal budget choice – but surely you'd get something a little more well regarded if you're looking to sell at a collector's price.

oof.

I just spoke to him on the phone. “Oh yeah ah it was just paid in full yesterday actually, and we keep the ads up until the car’s picked up.” right... but the gumtree ad says it was posted yesterday. “Oh yeah ah the computer systems that make those ads keep refreshing them, so yeah it looks like a new ad.” lol.

The ad’s gone again, haha. Your link just gets a “no listings found” pop up. I reported the original ads on gumtree, JustCars, Carsguide... hadn’t checked in on them though. edit: wait, here it is. Gumtree

Is that very effective? I’ve always wondered how that holds up over time, and how good it would look, but never looked into it.

Ha... he's just replied to say it sold a few days ago. Bit of a coincidence, no? Considering how long it had been listed... @C.A.F. Thank you for the offer mate, but I guess it doesn't matter now!

Yeah, fair enough too! I've sent him a message to indicate my interest – and it's genuine – but I've noted that I'm not unaware of the details he's neglected to mention in the ad. Will be interesting to see what he says – if he replies. (And he may well be reading this thread!)

Haha, shit, wait, it's this car? @gav240z you post so many cars for sale, you might've forgotten you posted this one, haha. He's put quite the markup on it with that manual conversion, hasn't he...

So nice. Great setup, great inspiration!

Yup, I’m more caught up on his thread now, haha. And I completely agree, best look for sure!

It’s actually... annoyingly appealing, haha. I was looking into the 240Z in Canberra, but this one despite being a 260Z seems to have more going for it. I’m not desperate to have an early car, I just want a clean S30. Any other reasons I should steer clear?

Not being a numbers wiz, I've been trying to figure out what setup I'll go when I can wrangle some Watanabes... and this is it for sure (links to a photo post of yours). Thanks @mossy! Edit: Wait, looks like these are actually 15s after a later swap... I need to properly read your thread, haha. I skipped ahead!

Jeez. Glad I read this thread, I nearly got in touch with them about this one! https://www.edwardlees.com.au/stocklist/datsun-make/260z-model/pagenum-1/

This is incredible. Methinks I'll chuck this up on WhichCar next week!

Yeah, $79k. It tempted me briefly, but for me it's just too much money for a car that IMO isn't quite as all-time cool as the S30. Probably fair to say it's rarer than the Z, though. In legit 2000GT form, anyway!

Has anybody seen this car in recent years? I was actually the photographer of those dyno day shots, haha. Fu and I used to hang in the same group (JTYPE and JDMST). I should track him down and see what’s up!

Yeah my partner showed me that one last night, feels dodgy for sure.

I thought we’re allowed to travel now..?

Hahaha, that’s so good!

This one is up to 50k now too. Still a while to go!

Loving this story. You’re a heck of a writer, mate!

Jeez, what a journey already. Can’t wait to see more on this one! I’ll be following closely.