explain this vin#

[zhead240]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4560175092&category=6187

add says 70 but it has flat top carbs and later console. seems to have hatch vents( hard to tell) and early pillar emblems.any idea what the vin # means with the extra letters?

[Go240Zags]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4560175092&category=6187

add says 70 but it has flat top carbs and later console. seems to have hatch vents( hard to tell) and early pillar emblems.any idea what the vin # means with the extra letters?

I looked at the car, my guess is someone replaced the earlier engine with the 1973 version, or for some reason just replaced the carbs with later "boat anchors." . Hard to tell, but it looks like a later dash as well as the console. Someone may be mixing and matching whatever parts were available. If it is a true 1970 Series I, then it is too old to be one of the transition cars between the Series I and II models. And that VIN number would make it a 1971, yes?

[hls30.com]

I looked at that car too-gotta love the hood ornament-at least when it is where it should be, and not on the hood!

Don't forget the 280Z steering wheel, horn button, vented hood, 2+2 seat belt retractors, missing door pillar data plate, wild dome light, taped tail light trim, rusty rear overriders, and a lack of pictures of any areas prone to rust or of the other two VIN locations. When was the last time you found true "low profile" tires to fit a 14x5.5 rim?

That said, it doesn't look too bad for a driver-but I would want confirmation of the Vin from the firewall before I considered it for anything else-It has too many parts from a later model car not to check that out. I would also wany pictures of the frame rails, Battery area, rockers and hatch and shelf(preferrably with the trim removed).

Will

[texasz]

I too saw this car this morning and even sent a question to the seller asking him to please explain to me the contradictions in his auction (incorrect VIN, listed as a 1970 but titled as a 1971...we know this one but I wanted to see what he would say and how he knows it's a 1970 with the missing door jamb data plate..., and also the flat top carbs). All the other things you guys have pointed out slipped by me...but then again I just took a very quick look and sent my questions.

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Did anyone else notice that the hood is the later vented one from a 280? And God only knows where those seats came from! This is a VERY curious mis-match of parts from who knows how many cars.

[e_racer1999]

whoever wins it will be in for a surprise

[zman525]

just look at the color of the guys triumph... hes obviously mentally ill

[e_racer1999]

just look at the color of the guys triumph... hes obviously mentally ill

i thought that was a 914, stock color?

[GunnerRob]

just look at the color of the guys triumph... hes obviously mentally ill

That's a Porsche 914.

My Lord you're quick Jason! I blinked and you got ahead of me.

[e_racer1999]

haha.... thanks!

[beandip]

as well as the other things mentioned above , it has a dash cap and the front bumper is crooked. I agree about the car being of parts form many cars. I wouldent buy it unless I either saw pictures of the bare floor and rockers both from on top and under the car . Also the same for the battery area. That or a certified inspecton from a apraiser of classic cars. Or saw it my self in person.

[Mr Camouflage]

just look at the color of the guys triumph... hes obviously mentally ill

Triumph? You've obviously got an eyesight problem.

[Zrush]

That "NL" sticker on the back means the Z has been overseas. The Netherlands (sp) possibly?

Vicky