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Well, my neighbor has a Ferrari 430. The service costs are astronomical. He had its annual service which was $1,250. God help him if something actually breaks. While the car is nice it’s just too expensive to enjoy. I have a 1977 Z that I’m about to begin restoring and to me it something I’d rather have over the Ferrari. There is some nostalgic about the Z. I guess I like the fact that you can make it into what you want without taking out a second mortgage. Classic American muscle cars fall into this category too but they are far more common. I see classic Cameros, Chevelles, Vettes almost daily. I’ve never ever seen a S30 Z where I live on the road. In fact I’ve seen one 280z in the road in Montana when I was on a trip. Before that I cannot recall. I saw 1964 Vette yesterday, but never a Z. They just aren’t out there. Many rusted away and the years they were dirt cheap people trashed them, teenagers ratted them out and when they died people just dumped them. No many were interested in restoring these cars until the past decade. The body style is still a thing of beauty today and that’s why these cars are special.

Dang - how much money did I leave on the table? Just kidding. Unlike some eBay sellers working to get max money out of tired parts, I hope to offer refurbed or lightly used parts at a reasonable price to fellow enthusiasts and keep these old cars looking good.

I was thinking it would be nice to have a vette, early 90's but after watching wheeler dealers and seeing what a clutch takes to replace (torque tube) I decided my Z is way better. Again you have to keep the car and maintain it. Maybe for me its a age thing, but new cars look like toys to me. The new supra is a classic example looks like a plastic toy. I also don't need a car that can go 200 mph. Anyway curious to see what others would give up their Z to own. Agree that its prob more a nostalgia thing since I tend to like car styles that were popular in my youth.

And, with the Z, you don't need a factory trained mechanic on retainer for most maintenance and repairs. Dennis

Gents, I just ran across this baby while browsing the web for various things tonight. The car is a 1970 and the listing is showing as a 1971... The car has the rear vents under the hatch and 240z emblems on the side pillars so I know it's an early series car. I can't quite tell how good of shape she's in from the photos, but, it does look like some work needs to be done. Seller is asking $28,950 and appears to be located in California (from the plates). Listing agent is in NY. I've grabbed the photos and listing details here. Not sure if any of you are looking for an investment like this, but, it may be worth a look. No affiliation with the club. VIN = HLS30-15907 1971 Datsun 240Z Series 1 L28 5 Speed trans Fresh paint Z432 type Rear spoiler JDM / UK Front lip NOS Fog lamps JDM Headlight covers All new Genuine Nissan Emblems All new weather strips Old school wide mug wheels Serviced and runs great! No leaks *Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Long Island *Please Call First for location and talk to one of our reps at 516 376 3471 Found at: https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1198838/1971-datsun-240z-for-sale-in-long-island-new-york-11710 Direct Agent site: https://www.dp9motors.com/1971_Datsun_240Z_Long Island_NY_26963427.veh

OK Gang, we all just moved into the high rent district. Last week, BringaTrailer.Com listed a Ferrari 308 - pretty decent looking car. Bid topped out at $68,000. This week on BaT, a `70 240Z sold for $68,000. Time to have our insurance appraisals updated? Cheers

Love my seats from them. Now I need the interior to match it ??

Dash of paint

I think a Z with 250 GTO body kit and @grannyknot's BMW engine would be the way to go IF you wanted a Ferrari! Probably would even beat a real 250 GTO at Le Mans

Hi everybody! Here I am on the Easter holyday…I’m tired fo working on the car…but is almost done. I hope the car will be ready soon! At least It is working, it brakes and I’ve tried it…almost 2 years since the beginning of the resto. At this moment there are only small details to finish like the interior, centre console and many many more other parts…some are on its way! Aside a broken windshield, a broken door during the assembling, it’s time to relax and make everything carefully…this is such a puzzle!!! The rubbers got installed and the windshield and hatch were fitted…I had to buy original rubbers…the ones from precision brand weren’t as good as they said! On the rear hatch it misses for 2cm each side, and on the front the gap was huge on the upper right. Tuning the hood was easy…but damn…the door latch is tricky as hell!!! It didn’t close until I discover that the inside handle and its main cable has some adjustment. I was desperate to lock the door, the driver’s side only…I hope now all works for life,,,ahahaha… Let’s wait for the end of the resto…meanwhile… This was the starting point 1 month ago, last time I worked on it Centre console Changing shop… The day was very cloudy and even the car is outside, the colour doesn’t shine as it should be… L24 on the way… Easy…right… Then we assemble the differential, fluids, bolts and substitute all the rubbers. Final result…but the starter will be replaced…this one is stopping once in a while… The electric system…now getting back to 71…I think the car is very happy…agagagag The seat belts… The vent ducts were missing when I bought the car…now they are part of the car again. These rubber caps were made by my father….they are better than the original… The splash is awesome…a great detail… The windshields…. On the front… Hatch… People that collaborated during the process… Windshield wipers are now working…awesome… Top cowl grill got installed too… The side lids… Final results… Tuning the hood with new stoppers.. Hood tuning…what a hard task!!! Final result… The car is almost ready…I bet tomorrow will be just missing the interior…for sure I’ll be driving it… Hope you enjoy these last works on the car… Marty Rogan: Thanks. It's a really cool color! In Portugal only were delivered in this colour. I guess the blue wasn't an attractive colour by the time. Cumps. Mário

ps, I'm Canadian, and our $ has shrunk, so $68,000 U.S. = $91,500 C. Never thought I'd own a $90k car.

More progress, glass going in this weekend D799CCCD-E9A4-4DAC-B731-DF3C62B81410.MOV D799CCCD-E9A4-4DAC-B731-DF3C62B81410.MOV

Hi all, I was just going through my photos and found a Roadster that got away from me quite a few years ago. I'm still kicking myself for not 'finding' the money to buy it. If I remember correctly, it was for sale in Washington State at a used sports car dealership. Just wondering if you recognize the car or possibly who picked it up. If you don't feel right posting their name, you can PM me. Thanks. Mike

I wish I could, I am not very tech savy, YT used to have a video editor, but now I pretty much just load what I get. I forgot to turn off the camera duh..

Also the Z is as fast or faster 0-60 than all the 308's other than the Quattrovalvole. It's also cheaper to pick up some horsepower than a Ferrari would be. For a little more than a timing belt service you can get a Rebello or Datsun Spirit motor!

DaveWM Agree that is very much nostalgia driven. That's what drives the collector car market. Guys in their peak earning years can now go out and buy the cars they lusted for as 18 year olds. It's a market that comes and goes. Model A Fords used to be worth a lot more than they are today just because that demographic is past their wrenching, tinkering, and show'n' shining days.

I'd go with the 2020 Corvette.

240260280, Well, a 240Z with a hot-rodded BMW engine, and a faux GTO body - who knows, it might beat a real GTO at LeMans. And a lot cheaper to insure, as the most recent GTO sale I'm aware of was in August at RM Sotheby's Monterey auction: $48 mill + buyer's premium. Hot-rod Zs have a way to go to catch that.

Brand new NOS R34 Skyline RB25 5 speed transmission from Japan! And the painter sanded everything in preperation for paint. He has to do a few front alterations to fit the later years headlights, hood and bumper then should be ready to start painting!

hmm, is there a car you would rather have than your Z, lets say it just fall in your lap. Now the qualifier is you have to keep it, no selling to buy a bunch of Z's its going to be something you actually drive, maintain and insure. I go to car shows now and then, and never see anything I would want more than my Z for a driver (gas mileage/insurance/maintenance and fun). I kinda like E types, but cost of maintenance becomes an issue. No to American muscle (mustangs/vets/chevelles) mainly do to poor gas mileage, again I like to go on long trips..

The parts are cheaper for sure and no dread about timing belt grenades

Ahhhh building with wood! I love it... Nice stuff.

Z is better

Looking forward to it, at the moment I have a 280z clam shell cover on my 72 that I ground down and filed to fit, looks terrible.

Yep, shes got a mechanical fuel pump aperture. Some pipes i found in the shed.

The P90 should already have the hole for a mechanical pump, it's covered by a bolt-in blanking plate. Now is a good time to install a 10lb flywheel, you won't regret it. ?

Slowly starting to put things together. Today I got the head lights and covers on along with the side markers. Still waiting on the headliner from MSA and the correct front valance that will need to go to the painter

Fantastic work! That 903 paint job is just beautiful. 903 was the original color of my car. You just don't see many in that color around.

Door panels now complete, they are not in perfect shape but will do for now. The passenger panel was originally a black panel. I sprayed the panel and then used a foil tape to recover the stripe. Prior to installation I lined the doors with dyna mat and installed new vapor barrier. Water sanded and buffed the door and installed new mirrors. Now on to refinishing the hatch.