Significant 240Z Sale

[jfa.series1]

On Facebook, The 240Z Guild just posted of the sale of an original paint '71 for $72,500.  The car is HLS30-19769, lots of photos on their page.

https://www.facebook.com/The-240z-Guild-463701714192371/?__tn__=kC-R&eid=ARCljoUeqeBGQ1K7uZ2neg6DB9HjORaaR-Weabm097EOpZhh3sZrXmEAinbxzem4dFcBi6-9BvXpWkCK&hc_ref=ARQUvILE-92Kvd7_rXuN5FmPOUnue4r5_18ic1vZnANzNEbGc6qt-yKtKty5G26gFPA&fref=nf&__xts__[0]=68.ARCppRC-PW94KvzFkLnkWuhc6LbmxrucBakPHCxdLEfKurNJbsKCREFrXOYlltOLVrvkIhPkAYXZ8bJQI46i19c4mgsz1OQ27GgFIYK0ilxl_4npswRT8W-yunyXNbp1wntDwKTKaA_rM24WOCotSBxdX5EWbmIvtAcavkq-fOCUb6uq0l4e-IDhDlukomaezHMgtWXAYIwTmA4S-ye-vaWVEfFxuD7OLAxnEzCqCJ40NKj7RT5EAPRxMDEHIdvNJga8MuFl5wkokLIIHmaiVAaQZRY2nob2wKeJs5DvS9aYiyV1GIV0AMspbKhkErtm4Zmdi1hKRFXgjn6kgjiah9BPLJP8MX_SPhR8d63nR9f4jcEjxYuvv7I

[240260280]

thanks for the update!

[grannyknot]

The only thing I could see that might have been changed is the driver's seat upholstery, other than that it is a time capsule.

[Zup]

I couldn't agree more grannyknot!

I'm not deriding this excellent survivor, what a wonderfully preserved car, but there are a couple of things that I saw, so I will mention them. When I say "original" it is in the context of "correct" for a 240z car with this build date of 1971, not necessarily original TO THIS CAR.

The positive cable to the battery does not appear original to me. I could be wrong but I've never seen an original red one---only black. The uniquely shaped and formed terminal end is hidden by the inspection lid in the photos, as a result it is unknown by observation whether it is truly an original red one.

The battery hold down is new (you can see the tag) and the battery does not have it's proper cover and cap. Certainly not a big thing, but for $72 grand it would have been nice to see Steve Nixon's reproduction on it with proper disclosure that it is a faithfully correct reproduction. (Steve reproduces the battery terminals also I might add.)

Madill, Oklahoma is not too terribly far from where I live in NW Arkansas. Sounds like a road trip in Zilver might be in the offing to see The240zGuild operation first hand. He has offered many nice cars through BringaTrailer and obviously knows his stuff. Possibly he could give me his professional appraisal of Zilver while I am there!

[26th-Z]

There is a guy in the Tampa area who has an astounding collection of S30 Z-cars.  When I first met him, he had several early, series one examples with low miles and in nearly pristine original condition.  I recall one of the cars had some of the original plastic interior wrapping that the dealer was supposed to remove.  Eventually, he sold those cars and replaced them with a number of Vintage Z cars from a collector in Georgia.  We probably know of whom I speak.  Point being, survivors like the one we are discussing are out there and I would guess that the $72 grand is about what they are worth.  What's a Vintage Z worth these days?

[Patcon]

On 2/21/2019 at 12:56 PM, 26th-Z said:

There is a guy in the Tampa area who has an astounding collection of S30 Z-cars.  When I first met him, he had several early, series one examples with low miles and in nearly pristine original condition.  I recall one of the cars had some of the original plastic interior wrapping that the dealer was supposed to remove.  Eventually, he sold those cars and replaced them with a number of Vintage Z cars from a collector in Georgia.  We probably know of whom I speak.  Point being, survivors like the one we are discussing are out there and I would guess that the $72 grand is about what they are worth.  What's a Vintage Z worth these days?

Although this car is not a particularly low number car. I suspect lower number or earlier cars would only add to the premium

[718Miata]

Hi folks. I just listed my 1972 240z at a Houston auction if anyone is interested. 

 

https://lmauctionco.hibid.com/lot/53816818/1972-datsun-nissan-240z?cpage=3&ipp=100

 

 

[240260280]

Looks like @siteunseen's past car.

[siteunseen]

Yeah, the one I sold for $6,500. 

Edited July 13, 2019 by siteunseen

[718Miata]

It is not siteunseen’s car. 

[siteunseen]

Oh no, similar color combo. Mine lives in Baton Rouge. I talk to the owner before every LSU vs Alabama game. 

Good luck with your sale. Cliff

[718Miata]

23 minutes ago, siteunseen said:

Oh no, similar color combo. Mine lives in Baton Rouge. I talk to the owner before every LSU vs Alabama game. 

Good luck with your sale. Cliff

Thank you. I’m trying to decide what would be a reasonable reserve.  Thoughts?