IbanezDan51
Well-Known Forum User
I went to see this car yesterday as it’s very local to me. The purpose was to advice the owners after their father passed away. They know very little about the cars so I spent some time assisting them so they didn’t get ripped off.
The car is IMO a good car to buy. I don’t consider it has any hidden horrors although it’s often hard to tell 100%. Looks generally solid with the usual dogleg starting to bubble through. Hatch slam panel is good but has had a repair to the LHS which was not done that well. Drivers rear arch has been replace and may need further attention. Doors have some rust at the bottoms and some bubbles but way better condition than most. Bonnet look solis with just a dent in the front that’s not major. Tailgate lower lip is good with minor surface rust. Engine bay rails in great condition and no signs of accident damage. Floor has the usual dented area’s but looks very solid suspension all rust free so this car has lived in very dry conditions for its life. Interior is all good and has the common dash cover fitted which was fitted well. Paint is poor and the car is covered in blisters so you won’t get away without a bare metal paint.
They have had an offer of £10k and are looking for offered above this. I still find it very hard to believe that a 280z in need of a full strip and rebuild is worth this but they do seam to be so I think this is very realistically priced. If we forget about the price and just look at whether this is a good base to start your project from then it certainly is. If I was looking at buying another project then I would buy this car. If you are considering it then get in quick as good cars don’t hang around for long.
Good write up John and good to see you helping out the community. I did speak with her and told her I would let Herc34es know about the car.
If they want 15k and you were considering the blue one at 15k then this seems a very fair price.