Buying a 240/260Z

[grolls]

What ? !!!!

Yep, don't use it. Was gonna flog it a couple of years ago but didn't get round to it. no point having it sitting in the garage. Would rather see it go to a good home.

 

[SeanDezart]

I have a good home.

Shame for Kenneth that its RHD.....

 

[STEVE BURNS]

Shame but if not used is better than letting a nice looking Z rot away if left in the garage for years
And it sure is a nice looking Z

 

[SeanDezart]

Shame but if not used is better than letting a nice looking Z rot away if left in the garage for years
And it sure is a nice looking Z

Never mind its looks - does she go eh ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qDIr0yvZ5g

 

[status]

I'm after another estate car after I've sold my 2 seater z,that to doesn't get used,might give grolls a call

 

[SeanDezart]

I'm after another estate car after I've sold my 2 seater z,that to doesn't get used,might give grolls a call

'cos you're gonna drive more in a 2+2 ? For chrissakes don't load it up with dogs !

 

[grolls]

Cheeky feckers, still no rust anywhere and yes she goes.....

 

[Kenneth Bon]

Thanks for all your input. Grolls look to have a truly magnificent car, no doubt, but it does not seem that original (2,8 was never original in a 260, I guess) to me (which is what I'm looking for).

Also thanks on the input on 2+2. I'm in doubt which is why I probably would need the winter to think.I buy it both as a driveable car but also as an investment car. We won't be driving trips above 2 hours in the car anyway, as my son doesn't handle longer trips.

But if the car could just maintain its value and maybe ad the inflation to it, that would be fine by me.

Most important is still the condition of the car (100% no rust and very good condition) and the originality (which I've found important for maintaining its value).

I would probably also prefer to buy a car from a trusted member. I don't have the time to travel Europe around to hope for a car being as described, and importing from the US is even trickier, as I don't have a network there to inspect the car for me.

The 240z by the Swedish guy didn't look expensive. Is there a Facebook group where most cars are being advertized?

 

[grolls]

but it does not seem that original (2,8 was never original in a 260, I guess)

Some markets had the 280z, ie 2.8 engine. I don't think that was ever an official import in to the UK, happy to be corrected.. Most either use the engine out of the 280ZX or bore/stroke the 2.6 engine to what ever they require. Not going to quote engine types hence to keep it basic for easy understanding.

Most important is still the condition of the car (100% no rust and very good condition) and the originality (which I've found important for maintaining its value).

A hard task to find a 100% rust free car, but they are out there.

 

[SeanDezart]

Some markets had the 280z, ie 2.8 engine. I don't think that was ever an official import in to the UK, happy to be corrected.. ......A hard task to find a 100% rust free car, but they are out there.

Only one market had the 280Z - the North American.

A very hard task because those that are out there in that state are most often NOT for sale as their restoration cost was all out of proportion to their resale value - those cars (yours excepted now...and no offence Paul) are done for love and therefore kept !

 

[grolls]

those cars (yours excepted now...and no offence Paul) are done for love and therefore kept !

Obviously no longer a correct statement.....

 

[Kenneth Bon]

But thanks for the heads-up grolls. I'll be happy to hear from people with cars like yours (just LHD . I simply hate rust.

 

[AliK]

I simply hate rust.

Then definitely don't buy a Datsun!!! An AC Greyhound is a 2+2 and with an Aluminium body, no rust issues seems better suited !

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Greyhound

 

[datsfun]

Then definitely don't buy a Datsun!!! An AC Greyhound is a 2+2 and with an Aluminium body, no rust issues seems better suited !

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Greyhound

I would extend that to any old car not just Datsuns! . Period...unless it's fully restored and that's a nut and bolt job so expect to pay top dollar...um top Euro €

Get a fibreglass Scimitar. 2+2 as standard.

 

[SeanDezart]

Get a fibreglass Scimitar. 2+2 as standard.

Yeah, if you enjoy cracked bodywork, a rusty chassis anyway AND a car that doesn't handle....

 

[Kenneth Bon]

Well, this is what a drive (in weekends) today, so I'm used to rust (but I still hate it):
http://www.kennethbon.dk/classiccars/

But most classic cars are rusty no matter which make or model. I also looked at an Alpine A310 V6, but honestly, it sounds better than it looks....

 

[SeanDezart]

http://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/849205014.htm?ca=12_s

 

[grolls]

http://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/849205014.htm?ca=12_s

Dont you just love google translator below comments from the advert.

Is that bisexual headlights and is that parked in a farm or wants farm yard action with africans but don't reply .........wtf.

Perhaps Sean could translate with some sort of logic

.
Datsun 260Z sell of December 1977 (AM 78) restored in 2001 has resumed in parts of mechanical drives very well ok 15 wheels , racing brakes, xenon headlights bi- Contact me by mail only just to have my address or not the vehicle will be visible for sending photos, not to discuss the curious telephone, ghosts buyers and african mails are not the property from farm price the car is dry and quiet sleep !!!!!!!

 

[datsfun]

All my Google translator says is that's cheap.

Especially with the weak €...but why would you drive a LHD car here in blighty?

 

[SeanDezart]

I dunno - why would Kenneth in Denmark want a cheapo LHD 2+2...........?

Or maybe they're the next Z to be ringed as RHDs, being so rare on Britain's roads as they are -certainly rarer than 240Zs....!

Not quite as rare as Violets, SSSs and 120A coupés of course.