Early LHD 240 on ebay

[Rob Gaskin]

I think this has lots of potential. Roof a bit dented but it's an unmolested early car:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Datsun-2...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

 

[uk66fastback]

Not too much rust by the looks of it which is good. There isn’t one thing on the whole car that doesn’t need looking at though ( like most resto projects in fairness) ...

That engine and bay would clean up well with a thorough clean.

 

[richiep]

That looks like an excellent, dry state, project car IMO. Ideal for a sympathetic, complete restoration to near standard or fast road spec. At least that's what I'd do with it. Price probably not unreasonable these days as a starting point for haggling/offers, given its a complete, unmolested 70-71 version.

 

[IbanezDan51]

I’ve made an offer on this, don’t know why but it’s a reasonable clean car. Suspect he has a few offers and it’s why he hasn’t got back to me yet.... think my offer was more than fair though..!

 

[uk66fastback]

If your offer hasn’t been accepted can you share what it was? Someone told me once that your first offer should be embarrassing, but I can’t remember whether the object under discussion was a car or house ...

 

[Rob Gaskin]

If I wanted it I'd get a phone number out of him. From the photos it looks like it's worth very close to the asking price so I'd want to seal a deal - these cars are rare and appreciate so no risk really. If I wasn't that keen I'd make a speculative offer and probably lose it.

Anyway do we think it's had a towbar - what's the metal on the back behind the bumper.

 

[datsfun]

If I wanted it I'd get a phone number out of him. From the photos it looks like it's worth very close to the asking price so I'd want to seal a deal - these cars are rare and appreciate so no risk really. If I wasn't that keen I'd make a speculative offer and probably lose it.

But his phone number is on the advert?

 

[Rob Gaskin]

But his phone number is on the advert?

Ha ha. I read that he would take calls but I thought it strange that his number was missing? I looked all over the description for it - old age mate.

 

[IbanezDan51]

If your offer hasn’t been accepted can you share what it was? Someone told me once that your first offer should be embarrassing, but I can’t remember whether the object under discussion was a car or house ...

I’ve hopefully bought it now so won’t be discussing what I paid - it’s subject to viewing but deposit paid and viewing Friday - assuming all is as described I think it was a more than fair price for a car that looks to be extremely complete and a good base..!

 

[uk66fastback]

Fair play then for getting it if you do - it looks to be all there are the very least.

 

[IbanezDan51]

Fair play then for getting it if you do - it looks to be all there are the very least.

Probably is a few things missing (like the rear screen chrome window trim in the top passenger corner) but looks good! I'll update after checking it over with some more pictures.

Dan