I would love to get my hands on that 280, there is potentially a good car in there. He has only one shot of the floor pans, I've asked him to post some more. I'm tempted bid on it but with the exchange rate and transporting it across the continent the costs could get out of hand pretty quick.

 

 

Looks pretty clean

Pics 87-90 are concerning, don’t recall this area being a common point for rust.

Prices have certainly taken a hit over the last few months for early (1970) Z’s.
The white one yesterday barely hit $27k.

 

They were on my 78 LH side just barely above the hood hinge. Body man told me it was caused by two dis similar metals. 

4 hours ago, bluez said:

Pics 87-90 are concerning, don’t recall this area being a common point for rust.

Prices have certainly taken a hit over the last few months for early (1970) Z’s.
The white one yesterday barely hit $27k.

 

That area rusts out because the drain hole was plugged up with seam sealer, so the water sits there in a pool. The 2nd pic I have chipped it out.

 

Edited December 17, 20232 yr by grannyknot

It's a no reserve have fun big bumper last year 280Z driver.  Not a 71 collector model restoration worthy investement.  Don't get too carried away in the critiques.  It's for the guy who wants a drivable hobby car.  Or a quick flip.  Buy it, get it running, keep another Z on the streets, make a few bucks.

On picture 146 we see the data plate under the hood.. is it normal for a 280z to not have the engine number on it? but just L28 ?? HUH?? ....  what about matching numbers, it's not on the data plate!

I believe Datsun stopped listing the engine # after 1976, on the data plate.

21 hours ago, grannyknot said:

That area rusts out because the drain hole was plugged up with seam sealer, so the water sits there in a pool. The 2nd pic I have chipped it out.

 

Thanks for sharing this info.

Interesting low number 1970 on BaT.  The seller is not really pushing the uniqueness angle.  He says $10,000 reserve, but BaT says No Reserve.  He might get it anyway, if a collector/restorer gets interested.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-datsun-240z-115/

If you can get it between 10&12 it might be a good deal. Needs a lot of work IMO.

On 12/16/2023 at 12:29 PM, Zed Head said:

Here's a good basic 280Z for somebody that wants to get in to the Z world and drive one without spending too much.  Lots of nickels and dimes waiting to be spent but it should be pretty easy  to get back in to good running shape.  Might even make a good "will it run and drive  XX miles" video. 

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-datsun-280z-158/

 

Finished at $7000. A decent price for a southwest car.