A $100k 240z...?

[slow&rusty]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

Good example of why asking and selling prices are often very different things. If I were in the market I’d be sending a PM to Yasin ASAP about his neighbor’s car, because that sounds like a very fair price.

Thanks Matt, I agree it is a very well priced as his car is lovely. I just helped him rebuild all the brakes and clutch hydraulics this past summer, so it stops and shifts perfectly.

Life is crazy too, what are the odds that two gearheads live next to each other and we both have Datsun Zs? If I didn't have mine plus I've run out of garage space, I would have bought his in a hearbeat.

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

Beautiful Z and probably worth $35k. With those later model wheels, does he have the correct wheels/hubcaps?

I had a ‘73 240Z with SU’s that was a lot of fun.
I’d like another one, but I’m not willing to pay the price now.

Yes he has the original steel wheels, hub caps plus a set of 14" wire wheels that were all the rage back in the '70s when people added them to make them look E-type-ish, PLUS he has the original window sticker and bill of sale which shows that the car had 11-miles on the odo when he bought it.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Yasin, I'm flying into Dallas on the 24th. Any chance I could come down and see the car after Christmas? Would like to see the car but also meet you and see your 928s.

I had a ton of these cars. This one popped up on CL a few years ago and I'm pretty sure it was mine from 1984. Seller sold it before I could see it. Would love another, one of the most fun cars I've ever owned with Webers and headers.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Do it Shaun! Seems like you’ve been looking at Zs forever.

[slow&rusty]

Originally Posted by Shaun @ Tru6

Yasin, I'm flying into Dallas on the 24th. Any chance I could come down and see the car after Christmas? Would like to see the car but also meet you and see your 928s.

I had a ton of these cars. This one popped up on CL a few years ago and I'm pretty sure it was mine from 1984. Seller sold it before I could see it. Would love another, one of the most fun cars I've ever owned with Webers and headers.

Shaun - that would be great and equally great to hang out as well.

I sold my '87 S4 a few months ago but still have the '88 (manual).

Please send me a PM and we can take it off line and sync up our schedules and contact details. I'll have to give my neighbor a heads-up as well.

Looking forward to it.
Yasin

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by slow&rusty

Shaun - that would be great and equally great to hang out as well.

I sold my '87 S4 a few months ago but still have the '88 (manual).

Please send me a PM and we can take it off line and sync up our schedules and contact details. I'll have to give my neighbor a heads-up as well.

Looking forward to it.
Yasin

Cool, sent you an email! The week is open except I'm photographing a customer's car we did a ton of work on for a Pano ad and seeing other friends in the area and may hit Austin for some BBQ. Just let me know what day is good for you and him and we'll plan a day trip down.

[slow&rusty]

I didn't receive an email or PM, here is my email address: slownrusty@yahoo.com

Chat soon and safe travels.
Yasin

[speeder]

Originally Posted by slow&rusty

Shaun - that would be great and equally great to hang out as well.

I sold my '87 S4 a few months ago but still have the '88 (manual).

Please send me a PM and we can take it off line and sync up our schedules and contact details. I'll have to give my neighbor a heads-up as well.

Looking forward to it.
Yasin

If your elderly neighbor has managed to avoid Covid19 in Texas this long, I would not let him get within 50’ of someone who just flew in from another state, had multiple contacts with different people, etc. Sounds like a recipe for a dirt nap.

Maybe if you could get your hands on a couple of biohazard full suits, (for you and the neighbor), otherwise, make him stand across the street w binoculars to look at your cars.

[speeder]

I should add that I don’t know the latest Texas numbers but we had 53k new cases in one day yesterday in CA w 350 deaths in one day.

[slow&rusty]

All very valid point Denis.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Oh definitely. I'm going with best practices from the Flying covid thread.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/1079431-flying-travel-during-covid.html

Right now flying with N95 mask and a shield and nitrile gloves. Eric didn't think I needed a Tyvek paint suit but I may still go with one. At this time I'm the only one in my row on my side of the plane and think it will stay that way. Flight is pretty open and it's a direct flight from Boston to Dallas.

Of the four people I'm seeing in Dallas, the one I'm staying with is Taiwanese and she is as strict as it comes to covid.

Certainly will be social distancing and wearing masks when seeing you Yasin and your neighbor.

[speeder]

Originally Posted by Shaun @ Tru6

Oh definitely. I'm going with best practices from the Flying covid thread.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/1079431-flying-travel-during-covid.html

Right now flying with N95 mask and a shield and nitrile gloves. Eric didn't think I needed a Tyvek paint suit but I may still go with one. At this time I'm the only one in my row on my side of the plane and think it will stay that way. Flight is pretty open and it's a direct flight from Boston to Dallas.

Of the four people I'm seeing in Dallas, the one I'm staying with is Taiwanese and she is as strict as it comes to covid.

Certainly will be social distancing and wearing masks when seeing you Yasin and your neighbor.

Glad to hear that you're being careful. I flew once about a month ago and it did not feel particularly dangerous at the time, (uncrowded airports w everyone following guidelines and uncrowded plane). I want to fly to MN. to pick up my truck and see relatives right now but everyone says that it's not worth it. The surge is just too huge right now. Best of luck in your travels.

[Fast Freddy 944]

$100,000 clams for a Datsun? Not on this planet, I would guess $25,000-$28,000 max on a good day. Good looking car but its no Ferrari.

[speeder]

Originally Posted by Fast Freddy 944

$100,000 clams for a Datsun? Not on this planet, I would guess $25,000-$28,000 max on a good day. Good looking car but its no Ferrari.

Then you have no idea about what has been going on in the collectible car market in recent times. 6-figure sales of 240Z cars are commonplace. One went for over $300k on BaT this year with obviously more than one bidder taking it to that level.

[Noah930]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

Good example of why asking and selling prices are often very different things. If I were in the market I’d be sending a PM to Yasin ASAP about his neighbor’s car, because that sounds like a very fair price.

That looks and sounds like a gorgeous example. And not an unreasonable price. If I hadn't purchased the 964 about a year ago (and run out of garage/driveway space)... And I have family in Houston to check out the car/garage it temporarily/etc.

[sugarwood]

Originally Posted by speeder

Then you have no idea about what has been going on in the collectible car market in recent times.

There were even links posted in #18

[onewhippedpuppy]

It certainly appears that there are fewer 240Z out there than early 911s. Maybe it’s just my perception but there seem to be far fewer for sale.

[Ziggythecat]

I missed the 240, but I did own a 75 280Z, that I bought new for 6,550
Silver with Black, and override bars to protect the nose and ass
I kept that car for 13 years. one clutch, a few electric antennas , Semperit ( I think) tires , a paint job, and I think that was mostly it.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Zig, do recall if your 280Z felt heavy? First, I'm surprised 240s weight as much as they do. The ones I had 30+ years ago (back when you could get a car that needs work for $500, yes hundred dollars), you could lean on a fender and push in the sheet metal easily. Crazy tossable my cars always were and so easy to drift or just push the back end out around a corner, let off the gas, correct your steering and then punch it to finish the turn. They all felt lighter than they really are. I asked on a FB Z forum if the 280 was much heavier than a 240 and many said you could get them down to 240 weight by backdating the bumpers and then of course backdate the tail lights.

What's your sense on the 280 in terms of weight if you recall?

[Fast Freddy 944]

Originally Posted by speeder

Then you have no idea about what has been going on in the collectible car market in recent times. 6-figure sales of 240Z cars are commonplace. One went for over $300k on BaT this year with obviously more than one bidder taking it to that level.

Maybe on the Left coast, but around the fly over states, no body would pay that kind of cash for a clapped Datsun. Sorry Charlie. With that kind of cash Id get a Ferrari, hell Id buy a twin engine beechcraft barron, Datsun lol!

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

It certainly appears that there are fewer 240Z out there than early 911s. Maybe it’s just my perception but there seem to be far fewer for sale.

I’ve noticed this too Matt but there were many times more Zs built than 911s. But I think they were considered throwaway cars compared to 911s needing the same amount of rust repair. Still, you would think more be on the market than there are.