I comment on BaT listings as "DatsunZGuy" and have occasionally had my post go "Under Review".

The post below I made back in December took over a day to show up in the auction thread.

I assume "road grime" is a trigger word in BaT's algorithm 🤔

4 hours ago, Zed Head said:

Orange 71 in California. Up to $55,240, with 4 days to go. At least 5 big bidders over $30,00 already. Should be interesting. Resto-mod with a strange engine.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-datsun-240z-351/

While I’m a purist for early Z’s, this is one sexy looking and sounding Z. Great driving video. So tempting..

The only time I go on BAT is when something is posted here.

13 hours ago, Zed Head said:

I've noticed that over the past few months they are not allowing posts that are even mildly potentially negative. Only positive "great car, I had one in high school" posts are allowed. My posts are being moderated now and many don't make it through, even though they are just basic questions about errors in the presentation.

"...even mildly potentially negative." LOL.

Have you considered the possibility that you are simply reaping what you have sown? Build a rep for endless nitpicking and you will come to the attention of the moderators.

Round my way you'd be advised by your friends to 'wind your neck in'. Got any handy?

14 hours ago, Zed Head said:

Does anybody here make comments on BaT listings?

By the way 'Schroeder', one of your latest BaT comments:

"Interesting engine. To get close to 2.8 liters with the factory L24 crankshaft would require at least an 89 mm bore (2.751 liters). And 89 mm pistons, hard to find."

Where in the auction listing or seller's comments does it say that an L24 crankshaft was used?

One of my own L24s is close to 2800cc, using an L28 crankshaft. No 89mm pistons necessary.

Red 72. Slightly modified. Looks like the parking brake doesn't work.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-datsun-240z-383/

The "resto-mod" orange 1971 240Z auction ends today. It's at $72,000. All of the original parts come with the car. So, would it be worth more as an original "numbers-matching" 1971 240Z or as this modified 240Z?

It makes you wonder if people who want to increase the value of their original cars should modify them.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-datsun-240z-351/

The “canyon” drive video is a clincher for many. Ready to take to the track classic car.

The 260Z did not sell at $22,000. The 260's just don't get the love. I think it's the shape of the 6.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-datsun-260z-123/

Edited February 20Feb 20 by Zed Head

$78,500 for the orange one.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-datsun-240z-351/#comments

Stout price…

19 hours ago, Zed Head said:

The "resto-mod" orange 1971 240Z auction ends today. It's at $72,000. All of the original parts come with the car. So, would it be worth more as an original "numbers-matching" 1971 240Z or as this modified 240Z?

It makes you wonder if people who want to increase the value of their original cars should modify them.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-datsun-240z-351/

Just like the "" boss 9 ""replica from Revology lol. Not my kind of thing. The scoop isn't even functional and they want 400k for it.

I have a boss 9 replica to a 70, and it has a functional scoop ( same dimensions as the original ) with the cable going inside the interior same like the original. And it makes more hp than the revology car.. Can I ask 400k now ?

I don't even like the modern stuff on the Revology car, like to keep it period correct.

But good luck, there is always a sucker to be find willing to dump 400k