Gents, Looks like I might have to put up my Z for sale and I'm curious to know if there's a good market for the early-series Z cars right now. Mine is a 1971 model with parts from 1970 and 1971. Most of you know the history of my car but in a nutshell it was completely sandblasted and restored from the frame. Serial numbers do not match as the original owner let the car freeze while it was in storage. I've had the car since I was in high school (a looooong time ago). I bought it from the father of the original owner, Bob Gilder (pro golfer). Bob used the car when he was just getting started as a newlywed in the PGA. He used to drive the car to tournaments and I might be able to dig out a few photos of him pulling clubs out of the back of the car. Car was originally silver. Engine is a balanced/blueprinted L28 from Rebello and the carbs are triple Mikuni's with separate air cleaners. This was the first engine to have the triple weber setup from Steve at Ztherapy. Unfortunately it does not have the triple SU's as Steve kept those for his own projects. Suspension is adjustable Tokico's and matching springs. Pretty much everything else is stock except for the color of course. It does have sway bars installed. Dash is a new one from Les Cannaday when he was building the early reproductions that Nissan put together. Wheels are VTO classic 8's wrapped with tires that are only a few years old. Right now she's sitting covered in a storage unit and I just don't have the space to keep her at home. Windshield is the last remaining unit that we found in Nissan's inventory. All other glass is original, including the hatch with vertical defrosters (a 1970 model leftover when it was assembled). I have a Nismo fuel pump and bracket that has not yet been installed. Plenty of books, manuals, microfiche, and extra goodies will come with the deal. Not many things wrong, but there are a few glitches. The brake fluid distribution valve could use a rebuild. Some brake fluid dripped onto the rail under the distribution valve caused the paint to peel a bit. The MSA 6-1 headers get very hot and it affects the braking, I would think new owner should have the headers removed and coated or covered to prevent this (or use a higher temp brake fluid). There is a small paint bubble near the fuel filler that I have not yet looked into. Headlight cones were painted after the main car was done so the paint color is slightly different (body guy wasn't able to match the color exactly). Cold starts after sitting for months can sometimes take a few times, but she starts and drives without issue. Engine sounds great and does not leak any oil. Entire car is pristine and needs more daily attention than I've been giving her... I would consider her a stock resto-mod. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or just comment here. Not sure if it would pull more value with a direct sale or if I should even consider putting her up on BAT. Thanks guys! Mike

I would think BaT with a healthy reserve. I wouldn't consider a no reserve auction, too easy to lose it cheap.

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May 18, 20251 yr

Triple SU carbs...I've never seen that. That car must really scoot!

Sorry you "might" have to let it go. I don't know your situation, but everyone who has had a 240Z always says...."Man, I wish I had kept that car."

So, again, I'm sorry you could lose her. She is very, very nice! I found mine on BaT. I can't imaging letting go of her...

May 18, 20251 yr

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Thanks guys. I really don't want to get rid of her but life is getting expensive. I have a kiddo who will be going to college in 3 years and I'm in a house with a very small garage. One day I'll have a big garage or shop again and I'm sure that's the point I'll regret letting her go.

5 months later...

October 23, 2025Oct 23

did you sell the car?

October 23, 2025Oct 23

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12 hours ago, Zeonardo said:
did you sell the car?

Nope, I still have it. ;)

October 23, 2025Oct 23

Hey, @Mike the car’s paid for and trying to build another today will definitely be difficult than the era you built that beauty. Just sayin!

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October 24, 2025Oct 24

I'm really impressed with the carburetor set-up. That's a very valuable car, and with some provenance, perhaps? That should be worth at least one year of med school!

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July 2Jul 2

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Getting close to making a run on this. I still have to get out to the storage unit to flush the brakes. But after the holiday I'll be pulling her back home to finish up any details and get her on BAT. If you know anyone looking send me a mail.

July 2Jul 2

What are you looking to ask?

July 2Jul 2

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1 minute ago, Yarb said:
What are you looking to ask?

I have no idea... this car has a huge amount of time and money invested not only by me but others as well. It went through a full resto with Ztherapy and currently running triple Mikuni 40's and a blueprinted Rebello L28. They used it as a shiny car in a PDX roadster show years ago.

I also know the full history, as it started out new with Bob Gilder (pro golfer) and was sold to his brother in law when he got sponsors and a free Mercedes. His inlaws drove it around for years before letting it sit at their parents house. I picked it up with a frozen block during my Jr year in high school and replaced the engine. I drove it around for about a decade before I started sand blasting every part imaginable. It went through college, girlfriends, marriage, divorce, a few more girlfriends, another marriage, and many different moves/jobs.

This car probably knows me more than I know myself. I guess, to me it's priceless but I'm done letting things like this keep me planted where I don't want to be.

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