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johnymd
Club Member
Looks pretty good in the pictures and at just under £18,000 to the UK, its not a bad price. Shame about the engine bay and no sign of the original paint on the inner arches and underside. When your paying this kind of money you probably want to go out and see the car. I have grown to like the look of an unrestored engine bay and an unrepaired car.
Good example, good price.
richiep
Club Member
This. It's OEM for most period US cars (look at all the 60s/70s muscle cars for example) to have a matt or satin black engine bay. People like Eastwoods do specific paints to give the right finish and durability. Thus, plenty of Zs seem to get a similar treatment - which is unfortunate as I don't think it looks very nice in the Z context at all.
uk66fastback
Club Member
Why do people struggle to get on with LHD, 10 mins and you're there. Position is three feet to the left. Pedals are the same. If it's the RHD gear change, it takes no time to get used too it honestly.
Straight choice on a Yank car in the UK, LHD every time.
Straight choice on anything else in the UK, RHD.
Choice when you can bring in a bargain 240z from the US? LHD!?
No brainer for me.
uk66fastback
Club Member
I love how the guy can be sure of giving so much info as fact, when he only got it this year. I've seen better cars for the money. One exactly the same as this went on Bring A trailer a fortnight ago for $8k less!
http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-datsun-240z-9/
http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-datsun-240z-9/
Oo missed that one - looks like a bargain!
Yes, driving a LHD car is easy peasy. But in this country, you're sat on the wrong side of the car for A road overtaking.
Also makes jousting and mounted sword fighting very hard, especially for right handed people.
Alphabettispaghetti
Club Member
if it really bothers you, about £150 for a bullet type camera and 4" screen showing the view from the passenger side.
RHD v LHD:
Yes if you are buying a US manufactured classic car then LHD is expected.
If you are buying a Datsun S30 that was manufactured in a RHD country and to be used in a RHD country then RHD is preferred IMO.
If you are buying this S30 because of it's condition and originality then it needs to remain LHD.
Driving a LHD car in the UK is not ideal, just like driving a RHD car in Europe but we do it and soon get used to it. Plus driving this car would probably be limited to very few miles and with great care, LHD would probably add to the special experience. For the same reasons the 4 speed 'box and soft suspension would be ok.
All IMO.
Yes if you are buying a US manufactured classic car then LHD is expected.
If you are buying a Datsun S30 that was manufactured in a RHD country and to be used in a RHD country then RHD is preferred IMO.
If you are buying this S30 because of it's condition and originality then it needs to remain LHD.
Driving a LHD car in the UK is not ideal, just like driving a RHD car in Europe but we do it and soon get used to it. Plus driving this car would probably be limited to very few miles and with great care, LHD would probably add to the special experience. For the same reasons the 4 speed 'box and soft suspension would be ok.
All IMO.
Can't deny that.
Will have to investigate 'bring a trailer', certainly going via ebay is a tried and tested way of importing. Never doubted there were other better options around,this might be one.
uk66fastback
Club Member
How much softer is the suspension Rob, in reality? And it's a four speed, great. If that's what it same with, then fine. I'm happy with that, at least it's not auto!
I don't struggle to drive LHD cars. I have driven them in the States for years (I have two brothers over there, one with an E-type and the other with a Corvette, both of which I have driven) and Europe. I just don't want to drive them over here given the choice as it restricts your view for overtaking, pulling out from behind parked vehicles etc. I know this because working as I do as a driving instructor I spend my life 'driving' from the passenger seat as I instruct inexperienced drivers so I know what can and can't be seen. That three feet you refer to can make a lot of difference!
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Red7
Well-Known Forum User
I don't find driving on the left too much of an issue tbh, keeping your eyes on what's behind and looking over my right shoulder before I change lane through the massive area of glass in the tailgate is easier than I imagined 
I've been driving my other cars across Europe for many years so I've gotten used to driving on the 'wrong side' as it were 
I've been driving my other cars across Europe for many years so I've gotten used to driving on the 'wrong side' as it were Agree totally, in a lot of ways rear vision is better, maybe cos it's a two seater with lots of glass at the back. Rearview mirror vision is great and as you say a right shoulder glance covers everything else. Front view, if you want to overtake just hang back a bit before overtaking and the view opens up.I don't find driving on the left too much of an issue tbh, keeping your eyes on what's behind and looking over my right shoulder before I change lane through the massive area of glass in the tailgate is easier than I imagined
Wouldn't consider a RHD Z now.
