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I'll take 2!

Very jealous - my favourite colour! Look forward to following the progress.

That's a bit presumptuous isn't it? Do you have good reason to suspect a member here? Also not sure how relevant that is anyway, given any member of the public can register. Why don't you just give it to Shannons to auction for you? They got a fantastic result for a 2+2 recently. If you're interested in some genuine advice - remove the disclaimers about photo requests and time wasters - it makes you look intolerant and impatient. Discerning buyers (your target market) won't want to come near you with that sort of stuff on the listing. With numerous failed auctions (all visible to the public) consider advertising at a fixed price - it will help you avoid some of the time wasters you appear so sick of.

pm sent re diff

This is the one I think has popped up on ebay (not #1280). Previous seller advertised it as a 73 but could easily be a 72 - same wheels.

The white 240z appears to be strikingly similar to the car sold on gumtree recently for $18k in about 12 hours. Was in NSW too.

Bump - still have these - make an offer!

http://bfy.tw/9lxL

Could be worth a look at Famous. I switched to them not long ago and they were immediately happy to increase the value beyond that which Shannons was prepared to, without photos or inspection.

Different colour will suggest a lazy/cheap paint job at some point. In the engine bay shot you can see that the suspension wasn't removed as the three securing bolts/nut have been painted also. The "minor" rust in the usual spots would need to be checked out to see if $30k was a fair number.

Time warp backwards due to condition or forwards due to asking price?

Ah! Didn't put 2 & 2 together... Ta.

Welcome - looks fantastic, congratulations on the purchase! Good luck with the parts search - unfortunately I am no help! ps. before Gav gets in... what's the chassis number?

Yep.

Don't think so. Doubt he is a forum member so will make sure he is aware when he comes down to SA for collection.

A deposit has been taken - Car is set to be collected in the new year and is off to Qld.

Posting here before I advertise "publicly" in the coming day or two... and the site will receive a donation regardless of whether the buyer is found on here or not. This largely original 240z is a rare example of a genuinely rust free car with original paint. Untouched for most of it’s life, this car was purchased new from Lennock Motors in Canberra, where it lived until approximately 2007. The dealer deposit receipt is included in a large stack of papers/history of the car and the dealer sticker still sits in all it’s patina glory on the hatch window. The car lived in Wodonga from 2007 til 2013 and has been in Adelaide with me since. The paint is a little tired after 45 years but looks brilliant from 10 yards. I regularly get asked if I restored the car personally, which I think seems generous but with a clean and polish it really does look fantastic. The clear coat has flaked in sections on the roof which would benefit from attention. The interior is in good condition and the seats have been replaced with modern seats from an FD RX7 for added safety and support. This car is driven regularly and enjoyed so the additional comfort/support was required. The original seats can be supplied with the car though they require reupholstering (included are original seat rails). The car runs and drives brilliantly. In the last few years the suspension has been completely refreshed with new springs, struts, bushings, ball joints and tie rod ends throughout. It now sits a touch lower than standard with a firm ride which handles very well and is great fun on a Sunday drive and quite liveable for the odd peak hour run. The gearbox was reconditioned in late 2013 by the late Datsun guru Peter Hall. The L24 (non matching) engine had minor upgrades (hardened valve seats/electronic ignition) done by the previous owner and has been maintained personally and regularly by myself. Quality mineral oil (Penrite HPR30 20w-60) and long life coolant (water wetter) has been used without exception. The original hitachi carburettors were last tuned approximately 12 months ago and are still running well. The car stays cool and happy even in 40+ degree weather and it would comfortably make any long distance journey if the buyer required. A set of triple side draught 40phh Mikuni carburettors were bought approximately one year ago and have not been installed but will be included in the sale. They include linkage and manifold and came from a running L28 engine, though I’d recommend new seals to ensure longevity. The wheels on the car are performance superlites 15x7 and the tyres have plenty of life in them, and the car will also come with the factory spare topy steel wheel. In addition to the seats and triples there is a small assortment of spare parts to be included with the car. I will happily sell for less if the buyer does not want the carburettor setup or the seats. I could even swap a set of hotwires with very little tread onto the car if the superlites aren't desired. Inspection is encouraged and test drives are welcomed from serious buyers. My price is negotiable and I would love to see the car go to an enthusiast. The car is unencumbered and free of accident history. Registered until mid February. Please call with any queries - 0403527398 or PM. $37,000 Cheers, James I have attached a few pics and have linked a whole flickr album below: https://www.flickr.com/photos/60359483@N05/with/30900658374/

Worthless? or just.. worth less? Looks lovely though

Agreed, great find! Will happily buy the parts you don't need

Actually classic cars are outperforming the "buy and hold" real estate strategy by multiples in many cases. I don't ever plan to sell my cars but I'll be putting one on the market again in the coming days, because plans change. ps. I don't have flares on my cars because I don't like them, though I think part of me doesn't like them because they kill the value.

Registering interest in the door cards and FRP nose cone pending pics. Will pm also

Perhaps Nissan compiling (the presumed to exist) data is something that might follow the next zed generation, if it seen to be related to the s30 and following models. The value is probably in sales of current models more than anything else... I know corporates are very good at wasting big money on small projects but surely it couldn't cost more than what could be returned in even a minute increase in sales.

Now I want a Porsche even more than I did before... that's impressive.

will pm you, cheers

Do you make any mph versions?