[{"id": 11403659, "authorName": "badlove", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/badlove/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by badlove", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683469520, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11403764, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car but sadly ruined by those flares, which do not fit well and look flimsy. Unfortunately, the car has been drilled to fit them.\r\n\r\nMany years I came up with a saying that holds true today \"make the parts fit the car...do not make the car fit the parts\"\r\n\r\nThe chassis looks great with some quality parts.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1683470692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11403766, "authorName": "wakebaber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wakebaber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, love the Z. This one is near perfect and a REAL Fairlady Z. Personally don't like the bolt-on flares, but otherwise very nice. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683470730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11403771, "authorName": "OldZzz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldzzz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BAT, would it be possible to apply \"Datsun\" in the title, so the auction won't be overlooked by bidders using only the word \"Datsun\" in their search? I know it's a Nissan but this may help get more exposure. Beautiful RHD! Would this have come with a 2.6 liter initially?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683470786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11403778, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OldZzz - I believe this would have been a 2 liter straight six originally.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1683470879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11403814, "authorName": "wakebaber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wakebaber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OldZzz , this car was never a Datsun. Datsun was a brand name only used for exported vehicles. Well I guess this one was exported at some time?!?! :-)\nI do regret selling my 1975 Datsun 280Z.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683471433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11403889, "authorName": "UtleyDeuce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/utleydeuce/", "bidAmount": 1200, "content": "$1,200 bid placed by UtleyDeuce", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683472086, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11403956, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh man, I was thinking this might be a Z 432 with the twin cam engine so, of course, was wondering why anyone would\u2019ve removed it. Someone with relatively deep pockets may be interested in creating their own Z 432 tribute by installing a Z-Car Garage KN20 head on the L20 block and making it a real screamer!\r\nhttps://www.zcarblog.com/2021/07/30/performance/datsunworks-twin-cam-power-for-your-l-series-engine.html", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683472802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11403972, "authorName": "Jeff_Segan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeff_segan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wakebaber Datson then Datsun was the model line name, given to Nissan\u2019s small cars staring round 1933. Datsun was used within Japan long before Nissan exported any to America and used within Japan long after. Datsun was used as a Brand Name in the US because Nissan exported only their small line of cars/trucks to the US.\r\n\r\nThe first large car produced by Nissan, carried the Nissan brand starting around 1937.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683472967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11404036, "authorName": "OldZzz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldzzz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm fully versed in how the Datsun name came about and why. Used for approx. 13 years by Nissan. As implied in my first post.....I know it's not a Datsun. My point was to simply give this Nissan more not-inaccurate exposure. Back to the auction.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683473704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11404075, "authorName": "OldZzz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldzzz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jags_in_the_barn...Ah, could have been a 2.0. I know much of the world got the 2.6 through the later '70 as opposed to the 2.8. I wasn't sure if that was the case for Japan. Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683473991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11404188, "authorName": "HemiSam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hemisam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some nice work done on this Z. Some of the choices aren't necessarily ones I would make, but that's what keeps things interesting.\r\n\r\nWill be curious to see how it does given the restomod approach.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683475221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11404474, "authorName": "LowDownDually", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowdowndually/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by LowDownDually", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683477949, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11405501, "authorName": "UtleyDeuce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/utleydeuce/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by UtleyDeuce", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683483032, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11405532, "authorName": "GTstyle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtstyle/", "bidAmount": 3333, "content": "$3,333 bid placed by GTstyle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683483180, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11405549, "authorName": "UtleyDeuce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/utleydeuce/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by UtleyDeuce", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683483258, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11405618, "authorName": "Lmcues", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmcues/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Even though it has bolt on flares, thanks for not butchering the fenders and quarters!\r\nSeveral LHD parts on this car but I understand that it is VERY hard to find the correct RHD parts these days. Could bring more money if the L20A was in it and as clean as the L28.\r\nTitle needs to have JDM in it, most won't know the difference\r\nGreat car, GLWS!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683483576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11406072, "authorName": "Lmcues", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmcues/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by Lmcues", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683486049, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11406647, "authorName": "UtleyDeuce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/utleydeuce/", "bidAmount": 7300, "content": "$7,300 bid placed by UtleyDeuce", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683488765, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11407817, "authorName": "UtleyDeuce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/utleydeuce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So did you remove these wiring harness for the radio, rear window defroster, and hazard lights? Or when you bought it they were just missing?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683497735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11408511, "authorName": "dxhemi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dxhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello and thank you UtleyDeuce and Everyone else bidding, \r\nThat part of the wiring was missing. I tried to plug in a US 1975 280 piece which has the same connectors but the pinnout is different and I have not been able to find an actual Fairlady wiring diagram yet. One could trace out those wires back to the fuse box to figure it as an option.\r\nThank you,", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683509145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11408530, "authorName": "dxhemi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dxhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello Again Everyone, \r\nThe original 2.0 straight six is included with the car. This engine is a single cam version and is a short block with bare head.\r\nThank you,", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683509386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11408682, "authorName": "dxhemi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dxhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello Again Folks, \r\nAs a note on the flares, they were an option on these cars in Japan, most notably on the ZG model. We opted to use these for their sporty appearance. They attach to the car with the bolts into Nutserts.\r\nThank you,", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683512459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11410583, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Certainly one of the more unusual Z cars seen here. Incredibly clean and tidy as well. Aren't the rear turn signal lenses supposed to be amber ? Maybe those were damaged or broken. Still has it's JDM 5 speed. I think this is a pretty amazing car and would be a ton of fun at cars and coffee.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683562093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11414037, "authorName": "dxhemi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dxhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello Groceg and thanks for watching,\r\nYes, the rear lights should be amber. \r\nThere are a few US items that I had to use since the car was dissassembled when I got it. \r\nThank you,", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683576236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11416934, "authorName": "zcsternal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zcsternal/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by zcsternal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683597093, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11417097, "authorName": "dxhemi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dxhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a list of the NOS parts that the previous owner had bought in the 1980s from Nissan and were installed when we restored it: Dashpad, Fuel Tank, Console, Climate Control panel, Left and Right Door Glass, Rear Glass, Front Marker lights and Fairlady emblems. \r\nThank you,", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683600011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11417648, "authorName": "UtleyDeuce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/utleydeuce/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by UtleyDeuce", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683630248, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11420630, "authorName": "C4mo28", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c4mo28/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by C4mo28", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683656426, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11424308, "authorName": "UtleyDeuce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/utleydeuce/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by UtleyDeuce", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683673253, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11424737, "authorName": "C4mo28", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c4mo28/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by C4mo28", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683677872, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11427358, "authorName": "UtleyDeuce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/utleydeuce/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by UtleyDeuce", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683731801, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11427699, "authorName": "C4mo28", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c4mo28/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by C4mo28", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683734444, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11428542, "authorName": "manofden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manofden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looking car, I really like the color of the interior with the white. \r\n\r\nDo you have any pics of the rear portion of the exhaust/muffler? Picture 93 shows a second exhaust pipe tee-ing off but there only one tip coming out of the rear of the car. Just curious where that leads.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683739540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11431272, "authorName": "Emmet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emmet/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by Emmet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683750531, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11432814, "authorName": "dxhemi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dxhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, \r\nYou are correct, the exhaust has a short tee off pipe that cuts down on drone noise. Many people refer to these Resonance or J-pipes. I can take a better pic of it later this evening. Stay tuned. \r\nThank you", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683756035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11433273, "authorName": "dxhemi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dxhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photo of resonance pipe.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683761244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11440494, "authorName": "Emmet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emmet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi, I have a few questions:\r\n-What was the extent of damage from the accident? Was the accident during current or prior ownership?\r\n-Was the grille replaced? \r\n-Was the 2012 respray a glass out paint job? Is this a factory white car or a different color originally? Does the left-hand inspection panel have a scratch or crack in the paint? Are there any other notable paint issues?\r\n-Were the frame rails patched or replaced-if replaced, what frame rails were used? Bad Dog?\r\n-Are the rear window louvers drilled into the hatch?\r\n-Does image 65 show a rust repair patch panel at the rear hatch? \r\n-Is the rust at the spare tire well just surface rust?\r\n-Does the car have a slow draw electrical issue? (the battery positive terminal is removed in many photos)\r\n-Do the clock and tachometer work?\r\n-Is the engine bay inspection lamp missing?\r\n-what was the intermittent beeping in your video while driving on the highway?\r\n\r\nCan you provide photos of the following:\r\n-accident damage\r\n-radiator support\r\n-fender and rear quarter arches beneath the overfenders\r\n-hood hinges \r\n-close up of the open speaker hole \r\n\r\nThank you!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683840015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11442111, "authorName": "dxhemi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dxhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello Emmet and thanks for the questions.\r\nThe accident damage must have been in the late 1980s as the car has been off the road since then. The previous owner had that repair done before me and painted it way back then which included replacing the radiator support and straightening left front inner fenderwell which still has some minor wrinkles. The grille was replaced as well. The car was originally white. The right side inspection panel has a crack in the paint and a minor dent on top of the fendor next to it. The only other pain chip is under the left wiper pivot.\r\nThe frame rails had some rust spots in the rear section up to the point where they go up toward the front fenderwells so we decide to cut upaech side about 1/4\" and bend new open channel sheet steel that slips up inside the existing rails. \r\nBack in 2012 I could not find any parts like these.\r\nThe rear louvres are yes drilled into the hatch like they all were back then.\r\nThe pic 65 shows a repair between the left rear tail lights done by previous owner. \r\nThe rear tire well is very minor surface rust and shows no repairs in there.\r\nNo electrical draw on the car. \r\nThe tach I dont know if it is hooked up and clock is definitely not working. \r\nThe beeping sound is somehow related to an RPM speed in the ignition and I cannot tell what is making it. It must be a Japanese limiter to remind you of your speed if over about 100 km/hr.\r\nI can get you more phootos", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1683851412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11442490, "authorName": "dxhemi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dxhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos of inner fender ripples and NOS installed rad support, hood hinge that was to be painted or zinc plated, up under flares and speaker hole.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683855863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11458284, "authorName": "FranKenZed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankenzed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "G\u2019Day. Just need clarification on a few items.\r\nIs the rear suspension equipped with BC coil overs? If not, what shock are you running ( koni, Tokico) and are the springs stock or lowering springs ( brand).\r\nThe right front fender well appears to have either a metal or rubber plate screwed up into the upper recesses, why is it there? Is it on the front left also? Is is some sort of rock guard?\r\nWhat\u2019s missing on the L20 motor? Do you have the oil pan, oil sump pump, valve cover, etc.\r\nClutch fork is missing it\u2019s rubber dust booty, do you have it?\r\nCheers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1684016738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11460248, "authorName": "Whypaymore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whypaymore/", "bidAmount": 18777, "content": "$18,777 bid placed by Whypaymore", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1684071624, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11460482, "authorName": "dxhemi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dxhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello Frankenzed,\r\nThe rear is still stock and the coilovers are not mounted in the rear yet and still in the box. The fronts are mounted and work great.\r\nThe front fenders do have a long splash guard that is original to any Z and screwed straight up.\r\nThe L20 is a short block with crank, rods, pistons and a bare head no valve cover. See the pics of it. I do not have the clutch boot. \r\nThank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1684074476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11461870, "authorName": "Emmet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emmet/", "bidAmount": 19050, "content": "$19,050 bid placed by Emmet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1684086094, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11461909, "authorName": "Whypaymore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whypaymore/", "bidAmount": 19333, "content": "$19,333 bid placed by Whypaymore", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1684086273, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11461918, "authorName": "Emmet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emmet/", "bidAmount": 19583, "content": "$19,583 bid placed by Emmet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1684086301, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11461931, "authorName": "dxhemi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dxhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for bids everyone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1684086371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11461939, "authorName": "MJSR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjsr/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by MJSR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1684086399, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11461942, "authorName": "Emmet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emmet/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by Emmet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1684086411, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11461951, "authorName": "MJSR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjsr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are we there seller?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1684086454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11461958, "authorName": "Whypaymore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whypaymore/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by Whypaymore", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1684086480, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11461971, "authorName": "MJSR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjsr/", "bidAmount": 21250, "content": "$21,250 bid placed by MJSR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1684086535, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11462001, "authorName": "Emmet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emmet/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by Emmet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1684086643, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11462019, "authorName": "Whypaymore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whypaymore/", "bidAmount": 21777, "content": "$21,777 bid placed by Whypaymore", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1684086749, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11462040, "authorName": "Emmet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emmet/", "bidAmount": 22027, "content": "$22,027 bid placed by Emmet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1684086858, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11462063, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 5/14/23 at $22,027", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1684086979, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 11462071, "authorName": "dxhemi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dxhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks folks. Looks like its time a V8!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1684087051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11462076, "authorName": "Emmet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emmet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, let's talk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1684087072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11462089, "authorName": "dxhemi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dxhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Call me when they supply you with my contact info", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1684087155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11462094, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For being the high bidder, @Emmet \u2018s contact info has been provided to @seller (The Seller) in the hopes they can work out a deal. We wish them luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1684087185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11465836, "authorName": "B.D.Rich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/b.d.rich/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope that this car doesn't get a V8 swap. Ruins the car in my opinion, my son and I often watch the auctions for S30 Z's. Sadly the prices have reached a level that prices us out of buying a great car and enjoying the project.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1684123163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12120070, "authorName": "kingyoungwolf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kingyoungwolf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "still thinking about that z i have a 75 but the fairlady is nice", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691286500, "type": "comment"}]