Nut & bolt restored 260z £45k

[Robotsan]

Anyone seen this car yet on FB marketplace?: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/365388768469139

Looks amazing! But is £45k really the expected price for a LHD 260z? Despite being a nut & bolt restoration?

This UK RHD 240z also on FB was also fully restored and that's the same money. Seems better value, if not as authentic/pure as the 260 I guess

 

[Bazzateer]

If a left hooker is worth £45k I'd better double the valuation on my right hooker.

 

[Mark N]

Between 40-50k euros is pretty common for a restored LHD 260Z or 280Z in Continental Europe, where the more obvious market is for them.
Not sure if some people are basing UK sale prices on these European prices and forgetting Brexit took place which could price them out of the that market, depending on the country.
It is also entirely possible that the owner got 'in too deep' while having the car restored by a third party and is trying to recoup as much money as possible.

 

[Albrecht]

This UK RHD 240z also on FB was also fully restored and that's the same money.

It's not a UK market RHD car. It's a North American market LHD car that's been converted to RHD.


Lots of work - and fairly expensive modifications - on both of these cars. I think it would be difficult to build either of them yourself for similar money these days, let alone get them built by professionals.

 

[Robotsan]

It's not a UK market RHD car. It's a North American market LHD car that's been converted to RHD.


Lots of work - and fairly expensive modifications - on both of these cars. I think it would be difficult to build either of them yourself for similar money these days, let alone get them built by professionals.

Ah yes you're quite right it was converted.

 

[SeanDezart]

Bargain then : https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1355711

 

[jonbills]

Bargain then : https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1355711

Doesn't that one have some re-shelling history?

 

[SeanDezart]

Doesn't that one have some re-shelling history?

1 of 2x cases then.....

 

[Albrecht]

Doesn't that one have some re-shelling history?

Don't think so. It had a heavy hit up the rear when Lynne Godber still owned it, was repaired at great length (new rear panel and new rear quarters had to be found?) and then spent some time in Ireland in new ownership.

Not a 're-shell' as far as I am aware.

 

[Alphabettispaghetti]

The curves on the arches look more pronounced on the red car?

 

[Mark N]

A "full re-commissioning" obviously doesn't include giving the gear box bell housing or the washer bottle a quick clean.

 

[Mark N]

Call me fussy but, for 50 grand, I would prefer hoses to be secured with something other than a bit of wire.



I'm not sure what justifies the hefty price tag.
It's not originality if it's had a heavy shunt requiring extensive body work/new paint and it's not a full restoration judging by the photos.

 

[AliK]

Bargain then : https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1355711

Didn't the Z Farm go bankrupt and into liquidation? I'm pretty certain it's illegal to keep using the trading name of a bankrupt firm under section 216 of the insolvency act. Shouldn't ZFM Motorsport be recommissioning / providing the warranty? Beyond the obvious, is the warranty agreement legally binding if it's being sold under the name of a bankrupt company?

Call me fussy but, for 50 grand, I would prefer hoses to be secured with something other than a bit of wire.

I'm not sure what justifies the hefty price tag.
It's not originality if it's had a heavy shunt requiring extensive body work/new paint and it's not a full restoration judging by the photos.

What you have failed to recognise is the attention to detail here - it's called "period correct scruffy" or in French circles the style is called "Classique Derelicte"!

 

[Albrecht]

Call me fussy but, for 50 grand, I would prefer hoses to be secured with something other than a bit of wire.

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The spring wire clamps for the PCV hoses are OEM fitment on these cars.

 

[Mark N]

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The spring wire clamps for the PCV hoses are OEM fitment on these cars.

I stand corrected.





......but I would expect a new one!

 

[AliK]

Actually, to correct myself ZFM Motorsport was "dissolved via compulsory strike-off" in 2018. So can the Z Farm or ZFM Motorsport really be "commissioning" vehicles i.e. trading? Sorry to go off track a little, but I feel it's important for the buyer to know.

https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09224202/filing-history

@Mark N - Commissioning can mean ANYTHING - from getting it to start up and running a rag over it to clean it to changing fluids, tuning carbs, changing plug etc. You just have to ask for the specifics to be sure.

 

[jonbills]

Don't think so. It had a heavy hit up the rear when Lynne Godber still owned it, was repaired at great length (new rear panel and new rear quarters had to be found?) and then spent some time in Ireland in new ownership.

Not a 're-shell' as far as I am aware.

Thanks, that's what I was thinking of.

 

[vipergts]

Red one looks delish

What are those seats ?

 

[SeanDezart]

....... it's called "period correct scruffy" or in French circles the style is called "Classique Derelicte"!

We say 'plutôt'....une bagnole ou charrette.

 

[datsfun]

I stand corrected.





......but I would expect a new one!

Wire clip or hose or both? At 50 large you can afford to be picky