SOLD: For Sale on Ebay: Datsun 260Z Rolling Shell – Chassis No: RLS30-000017

[moggy240]

I know. Hence my reply.

There's plenty of interest in RB-series engines and related parts here. The vendor is a member of the forum and of the club. I can think of one forum member who put an RB-series engine in an S30-series chassis nearly 30 years ago. We get it.

Well when you put it like that am not sure if I do....... get it.

 

[Dale]

That’s a fantastic story, and I hope it gets an identity worthy of it’s history so far.

 

[Alphabettispaghetti]

Stick it on BAT after trying best you can to work through some of its history.

The BSR connection, the fact its an unused shell, you'll be onto a winner. They'd pay for the nostalgia in the US. Same as if you had a samuri in the US, like big sam or similar, it'd be better sold in the continent where the romantic connection is.

I’ve had a look at this and the fees are quite low, you can set a reserve etc.

 

[uk66fastback]

BaT’s an interesting one as the reserve is set at an agreed level by the seller and BaT. Obviously so the chances of a sale are good and the reserve is set at a reasonable level. Saccy has sold a 240z on BaT I believe so might chime in if he sees this.

 

[MaximG]

Would be great project.

 

[Alphabettispaghetti]

BaT’s an interesting one as the reserve is set at an agreed level by the seller and BaT. Obviously so the chances of a sale are good and the reserve is set at a reasonable level. Saccy has sold a 240z on BaT I believe so might chime in if he sees this.

Yeah, I think it'd do well as its the right market for it, thats why I put you'd only really sell one of the big name samuri cars in the UK market as you need to be where the connections are.

 

[DJacey]

Hi every one and thanks for all the positive comments. I've been busy the last week few days preparing the rear of my 1970 240Z for primer and a base coat after a stripping it to bare metal and completing some minor accident damage repairs and replacing the corroded hatch plinth and bottom doglegs. I completed the front and engine bay last year and once I get the front and rear suspension and axles back on next spring it will go to the paint shop for the final coats in the original orange - you either love it or hate it but I'm a big fan!

Regarding the 260Z shell on Ebay. Yes, in hind-sight a BSR tribute car would have been a better route to go down especially in terms of future saleability. If it doesn't sell then I will certainly consider writing-off the money that I've already spent and selling on the Skyline conversion parts and reverting to an S30 power-plant instead.

 

[Neil]

You have done a great job on this and would like to see it again once painted. Love the orange

Neil

 

[Alphabettispaghetti]

Hi every one and thanks for all the positive comments. I've been busy the last week few days preparing the rear of my 1970 240Z for primer and a base coat after a stripping it to bare metal and completing some minor accident damage repairs and replacing the corroded hatch plinth and bottom doglegs. I completed the front and engine bay last year and once I get the front and rear suspension and axles back on next spring it will go to the paint shop for the final coats in the original orange - you either love it or hate it but I'm a big fan!
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Regarding the 260Z shell on Ebay. Yes, in hind-sight a BSR tribute car would have been a better route to go down especially in terms of future saleability. If it doesn't sell then I will certainly consider writing-off the money that I've already spent and selling on the Skyline conversion parts and reverting to an S30 power-plant instead.

Orange is for winners.

 

[DJacey]

SOLD

 

[Albrecht]

SOLD

Well done!