Item Name: FS/FT For Sale: 1971 Datsun 240Z (Runs and Drives*)
Location: Loganville
Zip Code: 30052
Item is for: Sale or Trade
Sale Price: 6,900
Trade Value or Items Looking For: Partial Trade, see details
Willing to Ship: No
Bill of Sale Required?: Yes
Bill of Sale Info: Bill of Sale Form T-7 (Standard GA no-title BOS)
Item Description: If you ever wanted a gutted 240Z (for fun) but hate the idea of stripping an old/valuable/somewhat rare car, this is the deal for you! To be fair, I removed 95% of the interior back when 240Zs could still be had for under $1000. This car provided tons of autocross fun, back in the day!!
Build date 09/1971, currently registered as a 1972 model. *The car is running and driving, but I wouldn’t trust it to travel, so a trailer is required. It does drive well enough to get onto a trailer. From my research (I’m no expert so please do your own research if you are interested) this is a transitional, series 1 car. Series 1 were the first cars off the line, and are highly desirable. Series 1 hints include: vertical defroster lines on the hatch glass, non-Series 1 seatbelt pockets but uses the older series 1 style lap belts, and the Z emblems on the rear quarter panels have vents to the interior (non-series 1 had no ventilation).
The good:
So, it kind of sounds like I’m dumping on my own car here. This is unusual for someone trying to sell said car, right? Why would I do this? Well, this is an ambitious project car, and will take serious effort to make road/track worthy. The last thing I want is for someone to get in over their head, and have buyers regret. I am being as brutally honest as I can be. Just because that is what I look for when I am on the buying end of the deal.
Why am I listing this on the ODT? I actually sold my 2003 350Z on ODT, and it was a great experience! That being said, I am planning on listing this in multiple places. So be aware that the car could be sold before I have a chance to remove this listing.
I’ve got no time for tire kickers. If you show up without cash and/or a trailer, I won’t waste either of our time. Only serious buyers will be entertained. I will accept a cashier’s check, but you won’t get the car until it clears my bank (which can take several days). I’m actually super easy to deal with, but I also want to limit the potential for scams. Thanks for understanding! 😊
Disclaimer:
I am selling this car as-is, with no warranty and I am not responsible for future repairs or any issues this project car may have.
HOW TO CONTACT ME:
I am only accepting text messages at this time @ 678-505-7866. If you call, you will get voice mail, and I will not call back (or even listen to the message). I also may not reply until after 6pm or so (depending on my work situation). I will read and respond to any text messages in the order they were received. Sorry for not being more accommodating, but this is the way. Thanks for your understanding!
I’m happy to answer any questions in this thread, too!
Some short videos:
Startup:
Up Hill:
Down Hill:
More & Full-Sized Photos:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/kQVPseBdMcVR3Wua6
Pictures:
Location: Loganville
Zip Code: 30052
Item is for: Sale or Trade
Sale Price: 6,900
Trade Value or Items Looking For: Partial Trade, see details
Willing to Ship: No
Bill of Sale Required?: Yes
Bill of Sale Info: Bill of Sale Form T-7 (Standard GA no-title BOS)
Item Description: If you ever wanted a gutted 240Z (for fun) but hate the idea of stripping an old/valuable/somewhat rare car, this is the deal for you! To be fair, I removed 95% of the interior back when 240Zs could still be had for under $1000. This car provided tons of autocross fun, back in the day!!
Build date 09/1971, currently registered as a 1972 model. *The car is running and driving, but I wouldn’t trust it to travel, so a trailer is required. It does drive well enough to get onto a trailer. From my research (I’m no expert so please do your own research if you are interested) this is a transitional, series 1 car. Series 1 were the first cars off the line, and are highly desirable. Series 1 hints include: vertical defroster lines on the hatch glass, non-Series 1 seatbelt pockets but uses the older series 1 style lap belts, and the Z emblems on the rear quarter panels have vents to the interior (non-series 1 had no ventilation).
The good:
- A real 240Z, that’s running, for under $10k!
- Mileage: 643 (it’s rolled over, actual 100,643)
- Holly Blue fuel pump (mechanical pump deleted)
- Ground Control Coil Overs w/ Eibach springs
- Energy Suspension full polyurethane bushing (front and rear)
- High duration cam (forgot the brand, lost the specs)
- Distributer points replaced by optical trigger (Crane Cams)
- Electronic Ignition module (Crane Cams Fireball XR3000)
- Full aluminum aftermarket radiator (Brand unknown)
- Custom (Volvo) electric fan (mechanical fan deleted) w/ manual switch
- Corbeau racing seat (but it has mouse holes & mouse pee on it)
- Stainless Steel brake lines
- New rear drum brake shoes and hardware
- New Brake Master Cylinder
- New Clutch Master & Slave Cylinder
- Both carburetors rebuilt with new parts kit
- 4 new tires (crap brand, but new)
- Rust, everywhere
- Frame rail fix on front passenger side
- No title, Bill of Sale
- Cracked Windshield
- Aftermarket pedal covers that don’t quite fit right
- A fuel filter that’s known for burning down cars (replace this ASAP)
- The fuel cell is not strapped down (which is very dangerous)
- Paint is awful (and non-original color, was Datsun orange originally)
- I attempted (poorly) to spray over some of the rust on the roof (using high quality SEM automotive paints). It went so bad, that I abandoned plans to do the hood.
- New water-pump (thought it was bad, but it was just the belt tension bolt missing)
- Full rubber door/window/hatch replacement kit (new, uninstalled)
- Sat unused for 10+ years (only recently gone over enough to get it driving)
- I have the 240Z logo (that goes on the rear hatch) not photographed
- Cheap plastic side mirrors
- Front Grill (not photographed)
- I have a 2nd set of round top SU carbs (off of a ’73 240Z) with the intake manifold that I’ll let go for an additional $400 (these go for $700+ on eBay)
- I have a 2nd hood (which is in a little bit better condition, but is red) $100
- Must be at least $4K in Cash
- Must be one of the following calibers: 22LR, 9mm, 45acp, 5.56, 7.62x54r, .308
- Pistols or Rifles
- Exceptions:
- Clean Swiss K31 (with ammo)
- Anything rare, unusual, funky
So, it kind of sounds like I’m dumping on my own car here. This is unusual for someone trying to sell said car, right? Why would I do this? Well, this is an ambitious project car, and will take serious effort to make road/track worthy. The last thing I want is for someone to get in over their head, and have buyers regret. I am being as brutally honest as I can be. Just because that is what I look for when I am on the buying end of the deal.
Why am I listing this on the ODT? I actually sold my 2003 350Z on ODT, and it was a great experience! That being said, I am planning on listing this in multiple places. So be aware that the car could be sold before I have a chance to remove this listing.
I’ve got no time for tire kickers. If you show up without cash and/or a trailer, I won’t waste either of our time. Only serious buyers will be entertained. I will accept a cashier’s check, but you won’t get the car until it clears my bank (which can take several days). I’m actually super easy to deal with, but I also want to limit the potential for scams. Thanks for understanding! 😊
Disclaimer:
I am selling this car as-is, with no warranty and I am not responsible for future repairs or any issues this project car may have.
HOW TO CONTACT ME:
I am only accepting text messages at this time @ 678-505-7866. If you call, you will get voice mail, and I will not call back (or even listen to the message). I also may not reply until after 6pm or so (depending on my work situation). I will read and respond to any text messages in the order they were received. Sorry for not being more accommodating, but this is the way. Thanks for your understanding!
I’m happy to answer any questions in this thread, too!
Some short videos:
Startup:
Up Hill:
Down Hill:
More & Full-Sized Photos:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/kQVPseBdMcVR3Wua6
Pictures:
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