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Also interested.

Have the flexible lines been replaced? They can do funny things.

https://www.caradvice.com.au/819815/million-dollar-datsun-240z/?utm_source=Nine-Front-Page&utm_medium=Referral&ca_rd=route Just when you thought Datsun 240Zs were getting expensive, a buyer in Japan has raised the bar to a whole new level. 690 SHARES A buyer in Japan has paid a record AUD$1.17 million for a rare 1970s Datsun. The hammer went down on the 1970 Nissan Fairlady Z432R in Tokyo last weekend and the selling price made it one of the most expensive Japanese cars ever sold. Known as the Nissan Fairlady Z in Japan, and Datsun 240Z in other markets including Australia, the Z432R is the one that gets Japanese classic car enthusiasts hearts racing. With only 30 to 50 estimated to have been produced, it makes it even rarer than the 420-run production of the Fairlady Z432. Both variants were powered by the same 118kW/177Nm Nissan GT-R S20 inline six-cylinder engine; the first GT-R engine made. But, what sets the Z432R apart? It was built for racing, hence the ‘R’ in its name. It featured thinner body panels, a fibreglass bonnet, and acrylic side and rear windows, helping to reduce its weight by 100-kilograms, making its total weight around 970kg. It also had a 100-litre fuel tank installed for endurance racing, which was 40L more than the standard car. BH Auction doesn’t stipulate if the car, with chassis number PS30-00289, is in original condition or has been restored, but with its odometer reading 98,040 kilometres, you could assume it’s been kept in its original pristine condition. At that same auction, the Z432R outsold a 2006 Porsche Carrera GT at over AUD$723,547, and a 1963 Ferrari 250GTE 2 + 2 Series 3 for AUD$593,300. One of the most desirable Japanese cars, the gorgeous Toyota 2000GT, now has some competition; the last 2000GT that was auctioned was a prototype in September last year and sold for AUD$1.19 million.

Try Stew Wilkins. If he doesn’t have em he’ll be able to get them. As well as provide sound advice on material types.

I’m sure these sellers have a motive but, I don’t understand it.

Nice quote Gav. I like it. Richard, for such an avid poster of this Challenge Bathurst thread, I would have thought you might have told your CB19 story by now. We’re all waiting with baited breath youre right though, some very quick lap times right from the practice session.

Is this $7,800 starting price serious and will it make the $10,000 reserve?

Yep, the console and wheel are pretty schmick!

I’ll be sad to miss this years event. i hope you all have a safe and fun couple of days. I will be interested to see pics, videos and lap times.

Nice Gav Will you get it up to Bathurst for the weekend to be with all the other Zeds? It’ll be nice to have a z to cruise in.

The rare and sought after B18 engine. Hmmm

Wow that gold enamel coating looks much better than the zinc passivating I’ve had done. I like it!! Where’d you get it done and how was the pricing?

Awesome Rudy, it’s been a long journey but all your hard work and patience has paid off. A cruise is getting near.

Wow! i can’t imagine spending this sort of money on a 240k. I sent a few to the wreckers many moons ago, and was happy to do it at the time. Kind of wish I had of garaged them now.

Bugger. Sorry to hear that Gordo. But it sounds like it was a good time while it lasted. good luck with finding your enthusiastic car building mojo soon and getting it back up and running.

Haha, another surprise to look forward to. How has your top gear ratio changed and, have you corner weighed your car before and after? Would be nice to know if/how the balance has been effected with the power plant swap. After last years efforts and this years upgrades, I’m backing you for low 2:30’s

Nice work Gordo. bummer I’ll miss you at Bathurst this year. Will you enter the regularity or just go for supersprint? With all the new torque, you’ll struggle to stay above the reg time limit.

Subaru used 4.375 R160’s, I have an LSD one in the shed. Pretty sure it was $200 maybe $250. Mind you it’s not in great nick. I bought it off eBay. sigh I wonder if they also used the same ratio in R180. Out of interest where’s the weight saving between a 4.8 and 4.3?

That’s a pretty unusual ad.

I’m interested in these ones. They might be worth a look. Not sure if you would need to get longer steering arms as well to accomodate the increase in camber/track. https://technotoytuning.com/nissan/240z/negative-camber-roll-center-adjusters-240z-260z-and-280z edit. In second thought, I don’t think you would need longer steering arms as the point they attach to doesn’t move.

Looks like it would have been a top day out. Looking forward to seeing some more pics.

I’m intrigued Lachy how much do you anticipate to straighten/repair this shell?

I’m intrigued Lachy how much do you anticipate to straighten/repair this shell?

Yeah I know what you mean. i good Mate had a nice and quick 308 LJ, mid 11’s from memory but it was a handful and eventually ended in a fiery wreck. fortunately he got out of it relatively unscathed but the car was totally irreparable.