lonetreesteve

An update on HLS30-01032 almost 10 years since the last post:

I did a Google search on HLS30-01032 and found it on IZCC's Classic Z Car Register -  http://www.zhome.com/IZCC/ZRegisters/classic.htm

I have also attached one of the pictures of the car that the seller posted on the original Cragslist back in 2006. 

VIN:HLS30 01032

Production Date:01/70

Color Body /Int:Orange/Black

Orig.Eng.Number:L24-4056

Owner:John Odell City/State/Cntry:Woodland Park, CO, USA

IZCC Member#:554

Comments: e-mail: johnodellmd@msn.com

Date Registered:18 Aug. 09, & 3/22/10

Wheels are stamped 10-1970 and the D hubcaps are the earlier version. Also includes the original spare wheel with its original Toyo tire. Seller is asking $3,500.00. Here's the link and the seller's description: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/d/albany-datsun-240z-topy-wheels-early/7024858826.html

1970 Datsun 240Z OEM Topy steel wheels & early D hub cap wheel cover that includes spare. “Full set” I bought these wheels close to 10 years ago from a guy who bought a series 1 240z new in 1970 off the show room floor. He had the dealer pull these steel wheels off and install the common aluminum wheels. The dealer stuck these steel wheels & hub caps in a box and he put them in his attic. One day while cleaning his attic he realized he still had these wheels after all these years. The boxes were weathered when I bought the wheels but the boxes kept the wheels and caps in great condition. He even had the original lug nuts.
All the wheels have zero street miles aside from the rolling off the assembly line and being loaded on and off the boat and to the dealer. One of the boxes which was the one on the top took the brunt of the weathering so one of the caps has minimal oxidation. The rest of the early style D caps are in new conditions. If you look at the spare it has the same type of wear patterns (where the wheel meets the hub) as the 4 wheels. All 5 topy (oem) wheels are matching date codes of 10/70. The hub caps are the early version where the valve stem hole lines up with the spoke. The spare tire still wears its original Toyo tire from when it left the factory with zero wear & holds air.
The wheels have been sitting in my loft in new individual boxes to avoid damage and moisture.
It’s not common a full set like this comes up for sale. With the prices of some Datsun 240z cars hitting six figures this full set of matching date coded TOPY wheels and early D hubcaps with spare tire with original Toyo rubber will be perfect for the collector or high end restoration.

1 hour ago, grannyknot said:

Nice little treasure trove.

I just checked the listing again and the seller must have sold the cars, as it was deleted.

The 1970 240Z's serial number is HLS30-07301 plus Three 260Zs and a ton of parts. All located in Albuquerque, NM.  Here's the link:

https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/albuquerque-datsun-240z-260z/7017662011.html

Check out this 1970 240Z in Syracuse, NY, asking price $6,500.00. Brian is the contact (315-263-2753). Here's the link:

https://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/d/liverpool-1970-datsun-240z-rare/7012480876.html

On 11/3/2019 at 5:16 AM, grannyknot said:

He's going to get a good penny for that, it really doesn't need restoring, just the battery tray and maybe new D/S seat foam and covers.

I agree - this SoCal car should go for a good money. I also like that it's a no reserve auction.   

California car with original matching-numbers engine that looks to be very clean and unmolested. Here's the link:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Datsun-Z-Series-240z-Series-1-Matching-Numbers-Rust-Free/184020206032?hash=item2ad87581d0:g:W-MAAOSwTNBdvGc3&autorefresh=true

I was really thinking hard about bidding on the car towards the end of the auction since it's only 5 hours south on I-25 of where I live here in Colorado. But as soon as I got ready to place the $1,100.00 bid, I just knew that my wife would kill me since I already have 4 other 240Z project cars. 

Mike, Please delete. This car was already posted. Sorry. 

2 hours ago, z3beemer said:

Does anyone know if this Denver Bumper is still in business?  I tried the number I found Googling it but says its been disconnected. Don't know if I had the right place or not.

Unfortunately, the owner of Denver Bumper Works sold the land and the building to a pot company and the owner retired. The new owners of the property razed the building and built new grow houses. Here's a picture that I took soon after the building was razed in July of 2014.

I really miss Denver Bumper. I don't think that there are any other chrome shops here in the Denver area. 

12 hours ago, 240dkw said:

Found this while looking through a older repair manual, check out the engine number

 I didn't realize that the early Nissan Patrols were equipped with L24 engines just as the 240Zs were. L24-107 is a super low engine number!

Check this one out:

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ctd/d/garland-1978-datsun-240z-custom-car/6947169292.html

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On 7/10/2019 at 8:05 AM, Captain Obvious said:

I call BS on the original paint.

For that call, I cite (in addition to the blue on the door jamb plate) overspray on the wiper stalks, hood latch, and brake booster check valve. In addition, it appears there is blue paint on TOP of the dirt on the hood hinges.

I got no dog in this fight, but I call BS.

The car is now listed on eBay. Funny thing is, he doesn't mention anything about the "original paint" this time around.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Datsun-Z-Series/153583944431?hash=item23c25102ef:g:o~sAAOSwtEVdPlW1

Three 260Zs and one 240Z located in Georgia.. Here's the link.

https://nwga.craigslist.org/pts/d/blue-ridge-datsun-240z-and-260z-parts/6939694953.html

"240Z comes with title, sidedrafts, and lots of rust. Not an early model.
260Zs are all restorable or excellent parts vehicles. All cars have interiors, trim, engines, etc.
One 260Z is an automatic; all others are manuals.
$1300 each or $1100 each if purchased in "bulk."
Emails asking "Is this still available" will be ignored and set on fire.
We will remove cars from yard for easy pickup."

2 hours ago, grannyknot said:

@lonetreesteve, you missed the best/worst pic,  The seller says " Easy enough to restore it to its original shape"

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2 hours ago, psdenno said:

"engine clean enough to eat off of".  Not sure where the seller is used to eating.  But, if it's out of a dumpster, he may be correct.  Between covering the side quarter windows and blocking the rear window view with the ginormous tall spoiler he's certainly enlarged the driver's blind spot.

Dennis

 

Who in the world is going to pay $5,200.00 for this piece of work?

Check this one out this one out:

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/fort-collins-1971-datsun-240z-5spd/6939260654.html

8 minutes ago, 26th-Z said:

Did you notice @jim240z bidding it up?

Yes, he bid up to $97K .

The Vintage Z sold for $101,240.00!

7 hours ago, Patcon said:

That does not look like the typical California car

I agree - the car must have come from somewhere else. In the last picture, the seller only gives us a small glimpse of what lurks on the underneath side of this Series I.

5 minutes ago, Richard McDonel said:

Good restoration project.  A weekend or two and she'll be as good as new.  

More like a year or two and she'll be as good as new! 

Asking price $7,800.00. Here's the link:

https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-datsun-fairlady-rhd/6935666206.html

Here's a '71 Series I for sale on Craigslist in Fresno, CA with an asking price of $5K. Here's the link:

https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/clovis-z/6935562364.html

The Series I choke/throttle mechanism with cables on eBay sold for $1,588.89!

5 hours ago, Mike said:

I didn't read the description, but, did they explain the reason for the three dials where the radio should be located?  It doesn't seem that Nissan would make that kind of modification..

 

Mike,

My understanding was that the Vintage Z currently on BaT had air conditioning added by one of the owners at some point after the car was purchased in 1997. 

I also remember reading a number of years ago that the Vintage Zs were not equipped with A/C and that a lot of the cars came with a blank cover or a "radio delete" plate where the radio usually goes. Back in 2004, my son and I saw one of the VZ cars, HLS30-40904, a Monte Carlo Red '71 Series II sitting on the showroom floor at Peak Nissan in Littleton, CO. The dealership had purchased the car from a gentleman in Florida, who bought it in 1997.  My son took a few pictures including the interior of the car, showing the radio delete plate.  I'm not sure if all of the Vintage Zs came with radio delete covers, perhaps 26th-Z can confirm this.

Here's the link: 

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-datsun-240z-93/