1970 Datsun 240Z, ser #04718

Description for Datsun Z-Series 1970

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This is a relist - buyer never came thru with deposit. Please doesn't waste my time and other bidder's time if you aren't serious. The last experience makes me wonder if ebay is the way to go selling a car.
Pulled from a garage after sitting 17 years. Previous owner was smart enough to properly maintain the engine during those years. He even hand cranked the engine, kept fresh fluids in it. We replaced all plugs, wires, starter, points, etc. This runs beautifullyoff of a funnel. Gas lines and brake lines need replacing.
99% original, matching engine # to body. Paint code is unreadable.
Partial list of original parts:*E31 heads andNUMBERS MATCHING.block -Engine runs great.* original glass andis all excellent* interior original (besides stereo)down to the trim, carpet, headliner, etc. And is in decent for the age. Driver seat has a rip, dash has 2 small cracks.Most can be reused.*radiator*engine fan*Oil cap*spare tire, hold down bolt, cardboard cover, trunk carpet and jute.*1971 owners manual* vertical rear window defroster* rebuilt original SU carbs* original tool kit****** As I said 99% original. *******
The bad.front rail and support needs replacing,Only a few weak spots underneath. Overall floors are strong, surface rust onlygas tank needs restoring/replacing.need brake and gas lines run.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Outer body/skin overall solid, small rust area you can see in the pictures.Nothing molested, ruined, changed from original
Clean transferable registration. NYS does not do titles on pre 1972 vehicles.
Some research already started on it's previous owners. Never been registered in NYS, I believe it was a PA car.
As I stated - needs love, a restoration would be best. Can you get away without doing a total restoration, probably, but a great project for someone with experience.
One of the hottest investment car in the past few years.Listed on Hagerty.com in 2015 as one of their top 5 cars to buy. Per their website:1970-73Datsun 240Z: It’s mystifying to us that there are still good 240Zs to be had for under $20,000. With the Toyota 2000GT now solidly a member of the million-dollar club, nearly everyone is priced out of that market. We’re not saying that’s in the cards for the 240 (there were after all fewer than 400 2000 GTs produced versus almost 170,000 240Zs), but with the rare twin-cam JDM 240Z variants now probably over $200,000, look for the supply of good, cheap 240s to finally dry up this year. Buy now as this Japanese Bullet Train is leaving the station as we write this.
Solid investment:Numbers of survivors are low. First year, first generation, even lower. Not many opportunitiesout there for a 1970.
This link is to Hagerty values for the car:https://www.hagerty.com/apps/valuationtools/1970-datsun-240z
Recently a 1973 240Z sold for $32,450 !!! Hot market.see article on this sale: https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2016/08/25/auction-recap-mecum-monterey-2016
The 1970 model is obviously the best year to invest in/buy. see this chart:http://www.conceptcarz.com/valuation/2194/Datsun-240Z.aspx
It needs more than I can invest time and money wise. It needs the right investor or to someone who always wanted one and will enjoy working on it. I have more into the car than the starting price. No reserve.
Included are two sets of rims and many spare parts.
This is the link to the video I made on Nov 12, 2016 after we got the engine running:https://youtu.be/R3UJ-NkoZZk
Happy Bidding.