While it looks nice and will make a good starting point why was the color changed to a non Datsun Z car color?

The late Paul Taylor's 240 has emerged from the shadows and is for sale @ Carolina Muscle Cars for 125K.

The seller says it was put back to original color. The pictures of when it was red show green on the firewall and the floor.

Overall, in the comments, there is much enthusing over a pile of parts. A shiny paint job will do that.

18 hours ago, zspert said:

The late Paul Taylor's 240 has emerged from the shadows and is for sale

Eh, sorry but who is Paul Taylor, i only know Tim de toolman Taylor.. 🤣🤣

Often referred to as the Franklin Mint model

15 hours ago, dutchzcarguy said:

Eh, sorry but who is Paul Taylor, i only know Tim de toolman Taylor.. 🤣🤣

In Brief: Paul Taylor is the person that bought HLS30 02545 from Bill Reagan, the person that restored HLS30 02545.

Paul then took his Datsun 240Z to a Z Car Club Association (ZCCA) annual convention. There I believe it caught the attention of a company that produced/sold fairly high end Die Cast Models:

The Franklin Mint. They talked Paul into allowing them to use his 240Z as the model - for their Die Cast model.

Thus it became the Franklin Mint Model. At issue AIR they sold a limited edition for ??? $125.00…  Paul’s Z was also invited to the Automobile Hall of Fame’s Ceremony of Mr. Kayatama being inducted to the US Automobile Hall of Fame.

Because of #02545 documented history, full restoration and association with Mr. K and the Franklin Mint’s model - It has become a very desirable Collector item. 

8 hours ago, Carl Beck said:

The Franklin Mint. They talked Paul into allowing them to use his 240Z as the model - for their Die Cast model.

First: Thanks Carl! for your explanation.

This happened also overhere in the Netherlands with one of ..i believe.. member of the Dutch z & zx club! (many years ago) To make a euro version from the 240z.