'72 240Z at Barrett Jackson

[kinfish]

I attended the Barrett Jackson Auction in West Palm Beach, Fl on Thursday, March 27 and viewed most of the cars on the lot. Surprised to find this '72 240Z (HLS30-74204) under one of the tents. It is scheduled for the auction block on Sunday. Will be interesting to see what it sells for.

My general observation during Thursday's auction and review of cars sold so far is that prices are not as wild and out-of-control as in prior years. Lots of nice vehicles but I didn't see the bidding wars escalate into 6-figures on any of the 60's muscle cars. Signs of the downturn in economy.

[xray]

In my short time of watching the auction scene, it seems to me the Palm Beach crowd is a bit more reserved than the folks who bid at Scottsdale. Probably still too early to make conclusions, but from the early auction reports in SCM and Classic Motorsports they seemed sort of surprised at how much is still holding value. They did remark on seeing a lot of cars not meeting reserve, and the value of clones and "tribute" cars falling (as they should). No doubt that as the economy slows the interest in spending money on old cars will probably wane as well.

Looking forward (?) to seeing the auction results....

[Zak's Z]

If anyone watches that auction, post what this Z went for.

[mally002]

Closest to the actual price wins..........well, nothing but it may be fun.

I going to say it goes for $24,000............

[geezer]

If anyone watches that auction' date=' post what this Z went for.[/quote']

I caught the very last part of it today. I don't think the Sunday proceedings will be televised.

[d240zx2]

Closest to the actual price wins..........well, nothing but it may be fun.

I going to say it goes for $24,000............

I don't think so. My guess is $15,500.

Frank

[moonpup]

I'll take $12,800

[geezer]

Is this the closest without going over? I say $15,449.99 I did that wrong..lost already:ermm:

[Blue Meanie]

Bob, I'll guess $15,501

JFWY!

I'll go with $19,400. I'd normally go higher, but I don't think that color is going to help its resale. I wish her the best though. She probably has the same birthday as my little Z, 5/72. They grow up so fast

[lonetreesteve]

This car has really made the Barrett-Jackson rounds! I think this is the second time it's been at the Palm Beach auction (last year?) Here's the link when it was auctioned off in Scottsdale back in 2006 (see post #9):

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20153&highlight=barrett

[lonetreesteve]

My bad, the car actually sold at the 2005 Scottsdale auction not 2006.

[bigoak]

$14,200...

Datsun history at the big BJ events:

Year Make Model CarStyle Price Auction

1975 DATSUN CUSTOM "HONEY BEE DRIFTER" 6000 Scottsdale 2008

1977 DATSUN 280Z CUSTOM COUPE 17000 Scottsdale 2008

1972 DATSUN 240Z COUPE 11750 Scottsdale 2007

1972 DATSUN 240Z 2 DOOR COUPE 10700 PBCCA Palm Beach 2006

1971 DATSUN 240Z COUPE 21000 Scottsdale 2005

1984 DATSUN ANNIVERSARY EDITION TURBO 2 DOOR 12500 Scottsdale 2005

1972 DATSUN 240Z COUPE 12500 Scottsdale 2005

1971 DATSUN 240Z 2 DOOR 9000 Palm Beach 2004

1974 DATSUN 260Z COUPE 5300 Scottsdale 2004

1974 DATSUN 260Z COUPE 3900 Scottsdale 2004

1959 DATSUN LG220 PICKUP 25500 Scottsdale 2003

1971 DATSUN 240Z COUPE 6100 BARRETT JACKSON CLASSIC CAR AUCTION 2000

1971 DATSUN 240Z COUPE 7500 BARRETT JACKSON CLASSIC CAR AUCTION 1999

1971 DATSUN 240Z MALIBU 2 DOOR HARDTOP 1300 BARRETT JACKSON CLASSIC CAR AUCTION 1999

1976 DATSUN 2+2 COUPE 5100 BARRETT JACKSON CLASSIC CAR AUCTION 1998

1977 DATSUN UNKNOWN 13000 BARRETT JACKSON CLASSIC CAR AUCTION 1997

1971 DATSUN UNKNOWN 6500 BARRETT JACKSON CLASSIC CAR AUCTION 1997

1971 DATSUN UNKNOWN 3500 BARRETT JACKSON CLASSIC CAR AUCTION 1995

1971 DATSUN UNKNOWN 72000 WORLD CLASSIC CAR AUCTION MONTEREY 1995

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