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Zed thanks for the helpful comments and links. I was watching this auction take off. Yes, Modoc is remote but it's such an absolutely beautiful area- well worth the trip! I'm agreeing with you more about the color and interior for the 72. Not sure why they would change it, but it appears they did. I will modify the post to reflect the uncertainty. A professional who inspects the car will be able to tell immediately. Still, the car appears to be solid all over and in good shape outside of the seats and upholstery. Project car for sure, but a good buy for the right person willing to do it.

When I go back I will look for the radiator support sticker, car ID plate, and the production plate

Zed yes I am open to offers. I am not on-site with the car and not within driving distance, so that needs to be co-ordinated. I am open to having an independent mechanic or prospective buyer view the car but all that cost and arrangement is up to the potential buyer. I can arrange for someone to open the barn door and be there while the inspection happens.

Carl, you could be right but I did not notice evidence of any change in color until you asked the question. The undersides of the engine compartment may have a light yellow, as well as in back of the seats inside. I will look again more closely the next time I am there. I do not have any documentation about a change in color (or repairs or accidents). While it may look like primer, I do not think the white paint is primer. Under all the dirt I saw that the white paint is shiny in the few places that were not covered (just look at the photos of the glass). And both red and black interiors were available with white, according to AI search. While the centers look like leather, the sides might be "pleather". I have some good photos of the driver's seat so maybe you can confirm that.

If you are a Datsun 240Z enthusiast, you are going to love this.... Nissan I am the Estate Administrator for my cousin's estate in Modoc County CA (Look it up on a map. RURAL). He inherited his Mother's (my Aunt's) 1972 Datsun 240Z purchased new in 07/24/1972 from Pierotti Motors, Inc. Yes, I have the original Purchase Agreement. She was the nursing supervisor for a hospital in Freemont, CA and retired to Modoc County in approx. 1990. Title is still in my Aunt's name and never transferred; I have the original Certificate of Title (pink) and even the original license plates since purchase. The car has been in barn storage for at least 10 and possibly up to 30 years. I'd love to restore it but I am not in CA so this is not possible. This is an opportunity for a 240Z enthusiast to obtain and restore a one-owner car and, yes, she was about 5' 3" and petite so it was literally driven by a "little old lady". The car: Odometer reads 11999. White exterior. It may have ben yellow originally (see engine compartment strut tower and interior back). No visible dents or scratches or rust. Chrome looks clean. Original wheels and covers. Original wood steering wheel. Black seats and interior needs restoration. Appear leather but might not be. AM/FM radio and air conditioning are listed on the original contract. The 1972 contract is pretty basic so I'm not sure if the car has any other options. Mechanically it looks like everything is there and visibly in good shape. I am not a Z expert. I love 'em and would love to keep this car in the family for another 54 years, but it's not practical. My legal role as Estate Administrator is to get a fair price for this vehicle. Look at the photos. Ask questions. I will do my best to answer or find out. Thanks for reading. Nissan Nissan Car - TM-JM CA 530FXO 1972 Datsun 240Z Drivers side.mp4Nissan Nissan Nissan Nissan Nissan Nissan Nissan Nissan Nissan Nissan Nissan Nissan Nissan Car - TM-JM CA 530FXO 1972 Datsun 240Z Hood inside.mp4Nissan Nissan Nissan Nissan Nissan