The market values on RHD conversion items

[LiamR]

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So I know of a RHD conversion package and wondering what you guys think of a realistic price.

Dashboard (in need of resto), steering rack, steering column, pedal box with accelerator, blower assy, wiper linkages, scuttle panel (damaged but rescuable)

I know the prices for these have got ridiculously stupid over the years but what would be a realistic price given today's market. The dashboard is in need of a big restoration but is useable and worth saving as it's RHD.

 

[Fairlineguy]

I wouldn’t be surprised if someone would want £2k
These days a Dash is £1000 steering rack £350
Tbh the rest can be modified

 

[LiamR]

I wouldn’t be surprised if someone would want £2k
These days a Dash is £1000 steering rack £350
Tbh the rest can be modified

Yeah crazy isn't it, I'm talking about the parts are all genuine RHD parts and ready to bolt in. No modifications needed.

 

[jonbills]

I'd think £2k or more possible too.

 

[LiamR]

I'd think £2k or more possible too.

Thanks guys, this is a 260z dash and setup which is probably more suited for the 260/280z's that are coming across from the states.

 

[uk66fastback]

Might have been an idea to buy that rotted out RHD 260 that was on here the other day for £2k, refurb and use the parts, then break up and sell to recoup some money. Only problem was, after those parts had been utilised, there wasn’t a lot left, certainly not (m)any panels. Engine, gearbox and carbs were there though.

 

[SeanDezart]

Perhaps the club members should reconsider RHD cars values today.

I know there was a heated discussion recently and frankly, I consider £40k for a vgc UK260Z is way on the downside...I expecting near that for my 280Z !

If the necessary donor parts are so expensive...the finished car should reflect that.
Doesn't your new barnfind have all these parts then?

 

[LiamR]

Perhaps the club members should reconsider RHD cars values today.

I know there was a heated discussion recently and frankly, I consider £40k for a vgc UK260Z is way on the downside...I expecting near that for my 280Z !

If the necessary donor parts are so expensive...the finished car should reflect that.
Doesn't your new barnfind have all these parts then?

It does indeed have all the RHD parts so I now have an extra set of everything to convert to RHD that I was going to use on my 280z.

I'll probably end up offering everything on here once I get back home in May/June.

 

[status]

I missed that heated discussion Sean baby ,was probably working but don’t agree with your values on yer 280 z even though they are a better car to drive than a 240/260,I might be living in cuckoo land wen it comes to undervaluing a Zed,Problem is there are Zeds out there for sale with silly asking prices and guess wot,they are still for sale which strengthens my statement me thinks,I suppose I’ll have to put mine up in a year or two for 60k then in a year or two and see wot happens Im just trying to get a decent replacement carpet before I can do that then it’s a matter of going over the car and getting anything that needs doing done then bash it out and go buy another Zed that is mint and I’ve access to for 30k,was looking at a mk11 rs escort but think I’ve missed the boat on that one,
I sold some bits the other week and some more bits a couple of months ago,just ask for wot I paid but still worked out silly money,got a mint 240z dash we are selling later on in the year when my mate gets back to the uk also got 260z dash but might keep that a bit longer,making room and selling a few bits off now to people I know as they are taking up room

 

[Rob Gaskin]

It does indeed have all the RHD parts so I now have an extra set of everything to convert to RHD that I was going to use on my 280z.

I'll probably end up offering everything on here once I get back home in May/June.

So you are selling not buying.

 

[Alphabettispaghetti]

Perhaps the club members should reconsider RHD cars values today.

I know there was a heated discussion recently and frankly, I consider £40k for a vgc UK260Z is way on the downside...I expecting near that for my 280Z !

If the necessary donor parts are so expensive...the finished car should reflect that.
Doesn't your new barnfind have all these parts then?

40k for a 280z!?

 

[jonbills]

40k for a 280z!?

why not? it's the same beautiful car as a 260z.

 

[Albrecht]

So I know of a RHD conversion package and wondering what you guys think of a realistic price.

Does this 'package' you "know of" happen to be related in any way to the one you might be selling...?

Some people have a strange way of going about things.

 

[Albrecht]

why not? it's the same beautiful car as a 260z.

Oh no it isn't.

Pantomime season coming around again soon...

 

[SeanDezart]

40k for a 280z!?

Yes, I'll copy the report here when available....are you shocked at LHD prices over here in LHD land?

Unlike some, at least I won't be in negative Z equity
At the end of this year, I expect my 3x Zs to be worth or at least valued at £200k.

 

[LiamR]

Yes, I'll copy the report here when available....are you shocked at LHD prices over here in LHD land?

Unlike some, at least I won't be in negative Z equity
At the end of this year, I expect my 3x Zs to be worth or at least valued at £200k.

Thanks for having a dig there Sean I'm definitely in negative Z equity. I think I may hold the record haha. I have sent you a PM on facebook.

 

[SeanDezart]

why not? it's the same beautiful car as a 260z.

Certainly not the same as an original UK market 260Z 2x seater, with respect.

I believe I know of the best, most original such car in Kent somewhere, owner is pretty anal about OEM parts for it down to OEM Bridgestone tyres. We found one in Australia, seller wouldn't ship abroad to got him to ship to a customer mate who shipped it on to the UK. I love the old network, swapping favours. Pure old school.

 

[Bazzateer]

We found one in Australia, seller wouldn't ship abroad to got him to ship to a customer mate who shipped it on to the UK. I love the old network, swapping favours. Pure old school.

Might be the only way to get a 400Z if Nissan stick to none for the European market. Then again, since we're no longer part of the EU the rules may change, unless the UK keeps the EU regulation.

 

[SeanDezart]

Are they being made in the format then?

Surely that deletes the advantage of the handbrake on the driver's side of the tunnel?
Still best to plan a us import in 3x years is my guess.

 

[SeanDezart]

Thanks for having a dig there Sean I'm definitely in negative Z equity. I think I may hold the record haha. I have sent you a PM on facebook.

In fact I wasn't although rereading it it certainly sounds like it.

It was a dig at Alan - private joke. Will check out the pm, thx.
Equity is strange, up to two years ago, I'd have said and in fact did that is lost money on my car since 2002....can you believe it at those day's prices. Today, I've not lost, nest year, I may see 6 figures with some upgrades planned. So cross your fingers but you begin with a handicap with a swap! If the 280z shell is not dangerous, my advice would be son of Frankenstein with swap and Lseries on triples in the UK 260. Take your time in it like a good shag, anticipating and dreaming of the moment and getting there is more fun than the final climax.