DATSUN 1971 240-Z 6cyl, 4spd, needs restoration, orig cond. $995. 832-5453/ 688-8817 http://classifieds.abqtrib.com/search.php?offset=25&query=where+class+%3D+3030&final=&class_sect=Classic%2B%2526%2BSpecialty&a_date=ALL&max_results=25&PHPSESSID=acff1220e41271efc9a2521002d00667

Found the above ad in the Albuquerque Tribune. Called on it and the owner gave a 12/70 built date, no sn, number matching engine - original - doesn't run, but the engine turns over; repainted in the past and is peeling, some "surface" rust; NM car from new; interior bad shape; Not real informative other than that. Would need to be trailered by purchaser. I am going to try to get out to look it over in the near future. If I do, I'll put what I find in here.

Let me know when you go check it out, and I'll join you...Robert

Let me know what you find out about the car, rust situation etc. Will be coming that way in early Dec. with trailer could pick up. Thanks JLP

Well, here are some photos of the Z in Moriairty, NM.

It is pretty rough, but I am sure someone out there could turn into a real beauty. I just don't have the expertise or $$$ to do it right, especially since I bought a '71 earlier this year.

There is no engine plate attached to the inner right fender, but it does appear to be original engine - complete. No radio; floor pans looked good, frame rails appear to have surface rust; no bubbles in the dog leg or rocker panel area. Seller is fixed on asking price, which seems to be good considering overall condition.

Okay all you experts out there - based on the photos posted - is this worth the $995.00 and would you buy it if you were closeby? It is currently advertised as for sale or will part out. The seller does not want to part it, but has to clean out his area. He restores Mustangs and Cougars and won't take on the Z. I hate to see this car parted out and would try to scrape the $$ together if the guy calls me and says that his decision is to part it.

Is the guy firm on price? Bumper? It looks like it would be a good project car. Hopefully this car finds a good home like the Arizona Desert Rose did.

2¢

According to the Zhome production changes sheet, the car in the picture would qualify as the FIRST of the Series II body changes (http://zhome.com/History/DesignChanges.htm) as it is 3700 VIN numbers below the supposed FIRST Series II listed there (Vin HLS30 021001).

Since it is in NM, that means the general climate will have been milder and more forgiving than if it were in the PAC-NW and definitely the AT-NE or the Rust Belt.

If you ARE looking for a restoration project, $995 may not be a bad price for a relatively low VIN Series II.

FWIW

E

Hi Bill:

It's certainly worth a grand.. but you'd have to grab it, strip it down to a bare shell and STOP all that rust that is about to destroy it...

FWIW,

Carl B.

HI E (everyone).

Yes it does appear to be a Series II body... but it has the Series I steering wheel.. can't see the seats..

Did you check the VIN on the Firewall Bill? Maybe there is a reason it's missing it's engine data tag. With that VIN an Build Date... it really should be a Series I car...

FWIW,

Carl B.

I wish my Z looked that good! $995 is a good price. Its to far from me otherwise I would buy it....

Carl, Where on the firewall? I guess I don't recall the VIN being on the firewall. The tag on the dash matches the door tag.

As I look at things listed in the ZHome page noted above - this car has horizontal defroster lines, the headlight bucket from the left front that is not installed is metal, and the gas filler door is from a 72 or newer. Hmmmmmm.... I am now starting to wonder the real history. May have to make the drive out there again to look at other things a little closer. Any other tell-tale signs to look for?

Carl, Where on the firewall? I guess I don't recall the VIN being on the firewall.

It's not a tag; it's stamped into the firewall up above the master cylinder.