I’m struggling to understand why this car hasn’t sold

[Fulhamboy]

Evening all,

I’ve been watching the market (ebay) for a while and i’m struggling to understand why this car hasn’t been snapped up. RHD, very clean, no rust, interior looks good, not a bad price, it’s been on for 3 or 4 weeks now
I thought rhd drive cars were sought after, is it because it is a 260 2+2 ??


https://www.mandmautomotive.co.uk/used-car/datsun/260z/2-2/for-sale-in-lymington-hampshire/aetv26662024/

just interested in your thoughts really
Dave

 

[Rob Gaskin]

Have a look here:

https://zclub.net/community/index.php?threads/fairlady-2-2-at-auction-today.26801/

 

[Fulhamboy]

Thanks Rob, very interesting reading. Sorry for starting another thread

 

[SeanDezart]

Perhaps £22.450 is a lot of money to anyone right now ?

 

[AliK]

Perhaps £22.450 is a lot of money to anyone right now ?

And coupled with 2+2 snobbery!?

 

[SeanDezart]

I'd rather have this : https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-datsun-280z-22-6/

with simple chromed bumpers of course.

 

[AD240Z]

There are a few cars for sale I’d rather have, and that’s probably the issue . Around that price point there are more ‘stand out ‘ cars imo.

Tel240,s car on the other thread is £25k or offers - not a million miles away on price https://zclub.net/community/index.php?threads/£25k-yellow-green-paint-colour-code-112-on-ebay.27199/

Personal choice - but that’s me . Same as ‘snobbery’ . I just happen to prefer 2 seaters and don’t need 4 seats .

 

[Rob Gaskin]

Dave are you looking for a 2+2, if so the white one being in the USA and LHD may influence you.

There was a nice red one on here.

 

[Albrecht]

...is it because it is a 260 2+2 ??

Maybe it being described as a '260 2+2', when it isn't, is part of the problem?

 

[Alphabettispaghetti]

Maybe it being described as a '260 2+2', when it isn't, is part of the problem?

if he could be bothered to advertise it properly as ‘what it is’ it’d be more desirable. Especially compared to a soft 280 2/2 from the states

 

[Fulhamboy]

Dave are you looking for a 2+2, if so the white one being in the USA and LHD may influence you.

There was a nice red one on here.

I had a 260 2+2 in 1986 in this very colour which is why it drew my attention. I didn’t and don’t know much about the difference between a 260 2+2 and a fairlady, my ownership was a long time ago when things like internet didn’t exist, i just LOVED driving that car.
Now i’m not bothered about wether the car would be 240 or 260, for some reason i don’t fancy a 280, don’t know why, maybe i have a preconception they are more American ?
Anyway, i currently have an MGBGT i have been ‘tidying’ up for the last 2 years and have nearly completed all the jobs. I have only done 4 shows so far though and 1 club run due to this virus so i’d like to run it for a couple more years, and then i will be back here asking for advice on what to buy

 

[Fulhamboy]

I had a 260 2+2 in 1986 in this very colour which is why it drew my attention. I didn’t and don’t know much about the difference between a 260 2+2 and a fairlady, my ownership was a long time ago when things like internet didn’t exist, i just LOVED driving that car.
Now i’m not bothered about wether the car would be 240 or 260, for some reason i don’t fancy a 280, don’t know why, maybe i have a preconception they are more American ?
Anyway, i currently have an MGBGT i have been ‘tidying’ up for the last 2 years and have nearly completed all the jobs. I have only done 4 shows so far though and 1 club run due to this virus so i’d like to run it for a couple more years, and then i will be back here asking for advice on what to buy

Ps. I was here 2 years ago asking questions then, but my budget didn’t allow me to fulfil my dream, but in 2 years time, i WILL have the budget

 

[AliK]

I saw a 1996 MGB today (made by Rover). It seemed like a very faithful reproduction of that classic look. Used to love my buddy’s convertible with the chrome bumpers. It was a hoot to drive.

But it did make me wonder why Nissan couldn’t quite make the 350z look closer to the original. (I think I already know that answer[emoji1787]).

Prices may well fall given all that is going on, so keep the faith and hope to see you in a Z soon!

 

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