On 3/26/2026 at 6:54 PM, 240 in OZ said:

Not really sure how to define this one...

Doesn't look like they've submitted it yet or BaT rejected it. It's not there.

But this one is. 506 picture running drivable project 71. Mad Max hubcaps.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-datsun-240z-354/

1 hour ago, Zed Head said:

But this one is. 506 picture running drivable project 71. Mad Max hubcaps.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-datsun-240z-354/

Will be interesting to see how this auction plays out. Not a lot of fanfare for this car which looks to be in very good, original condition.

On 3/30/2026 at 7:01 PM, astrohog said:

Will be interesting to see how this auction plays out. Not a lot of fanfare for this car which looks to be in very good, original condition.

I was happy to see that one get some love by the end of the auction - it's remarkably similar to my 83K miles, rust-free, not-restored '72 (which I'm going to need to let go of now that I've gotten another project).
I think mine is a bit nicer, though (I'm biased)

Here's one ending today. #633, being sold by a consignment guy apparently. Doesn't seem to know what people look for, several fill-ins in the comments. All of the undercarriage pictures are with the car on the ground. And all of the grime and oil collected over the years remains. Always surprising to see people pick someone who doesn't know the market to sell their car. Not just Z's, other brands too. Seems like they don't even browse past listings, they just toss it on BaT, get it sold, and get paid. Kind of a shame, seems like money left on the table. But, maybe a good buy for somebody. Some odd comments about the engine number even though it matches the ID plate. Still interesting.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-datsun-240z-143/

10 bids. No sale. Many watchers. The comments are entertaining.

Yes, a really low showing for sub 1000 car.

4 barrel 1971 automatic project in California.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-datsun-240z-355/

On 3/3/2026 at 8:10 PM, zspert said:

As I've been saying over and over again; the upper middle class collector car market collapsed about 18 months ago. I promise - this will be my LAST reference.

Chris, I'm sorry your 240 fell victim to this situation.

PS The spare tire cover triangles DID NOT appear on every 240. If you ever want to get every small detail just so give me a ring or drop me a line.

yep there is a shift going on in the classic car market. it's moving more towards 80/90s as the new collector market. I've get 2 early 70's cars to. These are getting closer to 60 years old think about that ! Eventually it will be the same like what happened to 50's cars or earlier. They will be getting more rare and rare on the streets, and more expensive and into museum for collectors. Supply and demand. I think rare cars will still retain high prices though

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1976-datsun-260z-22-manual/SSE-AD-20076965/

Very nice/original 1976 260-Z 2+2 in Victoria, Australia.

That’s insane money for a 260 2+2

15k showing though