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Cheers Gav My first car 12 years ago was a 260Z (ugly 2+2 though) so there are a few things I know to look for. Out of interest, what makes the '77 less desireable? The car looked alot better in person than in those pics, but yeah $10,500 is way unrealistic, I'd be wanting a pretty clean car for that money, or at least one that had recieved some body restoration.

I took a look at this car this car this morning (see my post about stress fractures) in my opinion, I'd pay about $6500 for it, but no more. It looked nice, and the simmons set it off, but the rust is more exstensive than it sounds. There is rust under the rear passenger side C pillar window, under the doors in the body (skins looked pretty good) I didnt get to drive it, the seller would be about 19 and wasn't too keen on the idea (Im 30!) so I didnt force the issue, if I decide I want it, I'll try to knock him down substantially in price, then test drive it if he bites. The add says it has a new centre console, but its not orignal looking at all, it was some daggy looking upholstered vinyl thing and looked pretty tacky in my opinion. Acceleration felt harsh, even though it had round top carbs, I felt sorry for the diff every time he gassed it. Having said that, it seemd to go well, and had a great exhaust note. He says it's been up for sale for a couple of months, and I'd say it wont sell unless he drops his price to something more realistic. It could be a really nice car with about $6 thrown into it, without touching the engine that it is.

Thanks mate. So, this fracture is not uncommon? its only very shallow, and looks more like a crack in the paint than anything else.

Hi all... new guy here. I took a quick look at a '77 260 this morning... It appeared to have what looked like a small stress fracture in the passenger side C pillar, next to the rear hatch... this concerns more more than general rust bubbling as I can only imagine it being caused by something structural? Has anyone experienced a similar fault? Also, after reading some of the posts on here, is it reasonable to estimate that I could get rust repairs (welded, not bogged) and a respray including engine bay, for about $3,500 - $4,000? Also, I'm in sydney. Sulio put me onto the site after enquring about the stock 240 he had up for sale. Cheers for any help. Paul.