[{"id": 3264211, "authorName": "Juxsa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juxsa/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by Juxsa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558456809, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3264212, "authorName": "Juxsa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juxsa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "clean ride!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558456831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264226, "authorName": "centerfireman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/centerfireman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would this be smog-exempt in California? (I know that 1974 and older are smog exempt and that 1976 and newer must be smogged; however, 1975 MY cars are less clear).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558457010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264216, "authorName": "jdmay101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdmay101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So... wait. Is this a 5k mile car? Because I call shenanigans.\n\nEDIT: ... It's entirely possible my call of shenanigans is misplaced. Can the seller confirm that this thing has basically sat in a garage for 40+ years?! When were the miles put on?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558457082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264259, "authorName": "sakurachuck (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sakurachuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, the current milage is 4712. The previous owner was Thompson Toyota who owned serviced and stored the vehicle until March 2013. They certified the mileage at that time to be 4,250 actual miles. The current owner has put the remaining mileage on this car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558457510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264262, "authorName": "jdmay101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdmay101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Huh.\r\n\r\nWell then.\r\n\r\nThat calls for a bid.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1558457570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264264, "authorName": "jdmay101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdmay101/", "bidAmount": 9999, "content": "$9,999 bid placed by jdmay101", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558457581, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3264276, "authorName": "sakurachuck (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sakurachuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This vehicle will have no trouble passing CA smog. The engine is all original and complete as it came from the factory.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558457698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264314, "authorName": "bozman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bozman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Rhino lined underside is killing me, hard to believe the prop shafts are balanced with that much. It looks like a great car. Would love to see some docs to prove the mileage but a car with essentially one oil change in mileage and nothing much else needed tends to not have a bunch of paperwork. Cant wait to see where it goes, I'd love to own it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558458331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264327, "authorName": "Emmet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emmet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I assumed from the description that it's 5k indicated miles, TMU. I was wrong!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558458513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264339, "authorName": "Riggz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riggz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Correct me if I'm wrong here, but I was under the assumption that all L28's came with added smog components. Per the CA smog discussion, this car may pass the required readout but may fail the visual inspection given that the EGR system is missing atop the intake manifold.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558458838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264353, "authorName": "sakurachuck (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sakurachuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@riggz only CA '75's got the smog equipment. Some of the later '75's got the casting with the provisions for smog but they were not plumbed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558459088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264564, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "75's are not subject to smog inspections. This is the only year that is exempt in CA for a fuel injected Z car.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1558461791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264569, "authorName": "sakurachuck (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sakurachuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here in Arizona we have little need for additional undercoating. Pennsylvania is obviously a different story. This is the second PA Datsun we've had in our shop with this type of undercoat from the dealership.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558461875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264831, "authorName": "sakurachuck (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sakurachuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jdmay101 @bozman @Emmet I just uploaded a photo of the mileage certification on the Pennsylvania title. It should be up soon. I also have pictures from June of 2013 of the car at our shop showing 4,524 miles at that time.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558463646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264836, "authorName": "E86_nerd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e86_nerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Simple white-on-black gauges with a soft green tint to the lighting. They had it right decades ago. Look at some of the \"modern\" abominations in comparison. BMW's new 3-series cluster is a complete ... clusterfarkle. No wonder more people are lusting after cars like this all the time. GLWA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1558463707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264896, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The additional photo has been added to the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558464065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264903, "authorName": "cobra427", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobra427/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This ad seems very misleading. If you didn't know you would think this is a 5 speed car unless you read the fine print. Also are they claiming 5k orig miles??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558464125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264960, "authorName": "sakurachuck (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sakurachuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cobra427 The Ad very clearly states that a 5-speed Datsun transmission was installed by the current owner. No fine print necessary. Those familiar with Datsun Z cars know that a 1975 280Z would come standard with either a 4-speed manual transmission or a 3-speed automatic transmission. The actual vehicle mileage is 4,712 at the current time.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1558464595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3265010, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yah...I'm not sure what the problem is with the ad at all.....it's very clear and it's also clear that it's probably 100% legit. Anybody who know these cars can see that. It's pretty amazing if you ask me. It's a bit sad about the undercoating and the replaced radiator but it is what it is. The 5 speed was added to make the car a desirable manual shift and I'm certain that whoever did that probably struggled and lost sleep over the decision but it's a conversion that any of us would be tempted to do even on a 5K mile Z. I think it would be good to see some close ups of those undercoated door jambs though.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1558465227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3265094, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good Lord...the thing still has it's original factory mounted tires on it. What more do the naysayers want ?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1558465561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3265192, "authorName": "cobra427", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobra427/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car but without documents anyone can put 5k actual miles on a title.. I'm talking about the headline saying 5 speed. Just thought its funny to have that as a headliner. Anyways GLWS!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558466424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3265195, "authorName": "cobra427", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobra427/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And if it was an orig 4 speed car I would have already been bidding. Automatic kills it for me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558466477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3265219, "authorName": "redbarrontrader", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redbarrontrader/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe the mileage to be accurate. I had this exact same car in 1978. After owning and driving many 240z's all over the place from New Hampshire to Florida and every where in between, when I got this car I had no desire to drive it anywhere. NOT the same driving experience. NOT as snappy,NOT as responsive,much heavier,more of a luxury car. If this was owned by a dealer with access to many cars, I can see why He would park this one.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1558466612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3265276, "authorName": "High_Hope", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/high_hope/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super car! I'm far from an expert (no duh...) but, I had a '78. I seem to remember that my car had aluminum extruded bumpers, and that the earlier ones like this were plated steel (and prone to flaking and rust IIRC.) Also, my car had the zippy hood vents; when did 280s go from plain hood (like this) to the vented ones?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558467155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3265320, "authorName": "sakurachuck (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sakurachuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@High_Hope '77-78 or \"late 280z\" is when those changes were made. Thanks for the kind words!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558467543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3265679, "authorName": "forrest280z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forrest280z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, that is stunning. Just goes to show that the unicorns are still out there. GLWS!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1558470078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3266483, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@groceg good comment on Naysayers ..IMHO the value in a Z like this.. is clearly the low miles.. but with tranny change an radiator..what do u do.. convert back to original and let it sit or as the value continues to climb drive it for several years ..say 10k miles ..then convert back to original and \r\nsell it for the appreciation..I\u2019m thinking the latter", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1558475051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3266518, "authorName": "Greg_G", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greg_g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spectacular car Chuck! I had the great fortune to see this car while visiting the Thompsons collection years ago. It must've been right around the time you guys were consumating a deal because I distinctly remember the car out on the end of an isle in their warehouse, and the son mentioned it was on its way to a new home. It truly was a benchmark example when I saw it, and these photos show that not much has changed... she's still stellar. \r\n\r\nI wasn't an S30 owner back then, but I'm now the proud owner of a beautifully unmolested 36k mile 1976 280Z. If anyone visited the New York Auto Show last month, that was my light blue car on display on the lower level. Ben did a nice writeup on JNC about it. \r\n\r\nBack to the car at hand... Chuck why the aluminum rad? It looks so out of place, and oem-style replacements are readily available. For any naysayers, this car is authentic, and save for the transmission swap, highly unmolested. There aren't many virgin S30's left. I'll leave the transmission swap for the individual the decide, but it really just makes the car more fun to drive. Much of what makes this car so special cannot be easily duplicated without unobtainable NOS factory parts.\r\n\r\n@redbarrontrader I take exception to your 280 comments. You make it sound like 280s are intolerable. In fact mine is a pure delight. I added almost 5000 miles to mine in a short period because I enjoy driving it so much. Admittedly a modern Camry can smoke them, but that isnt the point. In stock form they are well mannered and brisk in a classic sense. I consider it my personal time machine that teleports me back to 1976.\r\n\r\nGood luck to both buyer and seller of this special car!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1558475519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3266597, "authorName": "sakurachuck (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sakurachuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Greg_G Thanks for your insights! It was our understanding that the owner of Thompson Toyota in Doylestown, PA owned and stored many cars he thought were collectables. I'm delighted to hear from someone that saw the collection first hand! Amazing that you saw this 280Z before it left their facility. As for the radiator, the current owner had us install it only months after receiving the vehicle. He was concerned that the stock radiator would not do well in Phoenix, Arizona. I don't know if he ever envisioned selling this 280Z.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558477488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3266638, "authorName": "Rodeo_King", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodeo_king/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In 7 days someone will own the lowest mileage s30 first generation Z car in the world...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558478592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3266694, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rtmcclellan no actually there are several with lower mileage.. for example there is a 100% all original red 72 240Z with complete verifiable history with less miles in Maryland.. I love all S30s but , S30 is a very vague term.. kinda like lumping all E body Mopars together..value varies greatly on the year..I have several 280s .. and love the way they drive..but IMHO..far as a collectible Z ..it is light years from a Serious I 240Z ..nonetheless this is an outstanding Zcar..and will appreciate for years to come..as I always say TEHO", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1558480260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3266868, "authorName": "Lonetreesteve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lonetreesteve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice 280Z! I really like the 110 Red paint with the black interior, much better combination than with the beige interior that a lot of them came with. Reminds me a little of the 1970 240Zs with Monte Carlo Red that all came with black interiors - a great classic look!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558484756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3266877, "authorName": "saccyclone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saccyclone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has to be one of the most original 280's still out there in the world.\r\nChange out the rad for a factory unit and enjoy the 5 speed.\r\nThis will do very well, beautiful car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1558484819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3266965, "authorName": "gb70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gb70/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by gb70", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558487864, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3266976, "authorName": "StockZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stockz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Every time I see a low mile Z on BaT, they post one with even lower miles. If this was a series 1 Z, it would outsell all Zs.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1558488155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3266994, "authorName": "RW1968", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rw1968/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by RW1968", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558488496, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3267055, "authorName": "Christoffel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/christoffel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why changed the transmission, who is going to drive a 5k mile car.\r\n\r\nIMO this car shows how regulations killed the S30 design. Still very desirable and beautiful car, should belong to a S30 museum!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1558490285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3267071, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Christoffel agree ..President Jimmy Carter\u2019s \nCrash Standards killed the heart of the designs of numerous Marques ..MG..Triumph..XKE..Fiat..\neven though I own several 280s ..except my museum rare 280z pieces ..they all have been converted to small bumpers ...the essence of the original Z design ..IMHO was never the same after the big bumper 74 260.. and yes agree this is museum candidate", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1558491339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3267123, "authorName": "Lonetreesteve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lonetreesteve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lstepp4re, Just curious, did you also change out the 280Z grilles, valences and and front turn signal lights with 240Z parts on your 280Zs? A friend of mine did that to a 280Z that he once owned and it looked fabulous!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558493268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3267141, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lonetreesteve .. actually I prefer changing just the bumpers.. I like the bigger opening of the 280 grill opening and the rectangular 280 fog lights in the upper grill.. my Fairlady has that same set up .. so I assume the only change for American Post mid 74 Zs was the big picnic bench \nSize safety bumpers.. also on my early 260 I took off the safety bumper over riders.. looks much\n less bulky.. but TEHO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558493990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3267151, "authorName": "Rodeo_King", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodeo_king/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lstepp4re...thanks, I would have never guessed. I always learn something on BaT. \r\n\r\nOn another note, my first car was a 1974 260Z...silver. Loved the car, but after about 6 years the paint started to \"fade\". I went off to do some post graduate training and returned home for the weekend to discover that my well meaning Dad had the care repainted white...and to make things worse it was a Earl Scheib $399 special...my Dad was so pleased with himself.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1558494203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3267166, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rtmcclellan yeah I think most guys on BAT had their Earl Scheib \r\nmoment lol", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1558494622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3267181, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lonetreesteve ..look at my profile on BAT .. look up my first BAT purchase .. a crazy nice BRE tribute.. that look was my inspiration for a 280 with small bumpers wo any other changes", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558495225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3267192, "authorName": "daddsun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daddsun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bringatrailer Generally I find the following comment to be a minor annoyance but, for god's sake can we stop quoting what has to be a wikipedia entry that refuses to die and has been quoted as gospel all over the Internet and beyond:\r\n\r\n\"The Bosch fuel-injected 2.8L inline-six was factory-rated at 170 horsepower and 163 lb-ft of torque.\"\r\n\r\nThe above phrase is mixing SAE net and SAE gross. If one is quoting SAE gross the correct figures would be: 170 hp and 177 lb/ft of torque. If one is quoting SAE net the correct figures would be 149 hp and 163 lb/ft of torque.\r\n\r\nGetting back to the business at hand, this 280z is wonderful to look at and would be a dream to own. As others have pointed out I would remove/replace the radiator. I would also install a factory correct 5 speed shift knob. All of the 280z folks will know what I speak of (black knob with a red insert). I even bought one in 1995 and the grain is slightly different than the original. Heck, I would probably just install a period correct AMCO walnut shift knob and call it done.\r\n\r\nCannot wait to see what the next 7 days will bring.\r\n\r\nGLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558495689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3267204, "authorName": "Lonetreesteve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lonetreesteve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lstepp4re.. Wow, what a fantastic car! I see what you're saying about the larger grill opening and the smaller rectangular 280 fog lights on your beautiful 280 BRE Tribute car https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-datsun-280z-2/ But only if you have a front spoiler like on your BRE car. If not, I prefer the old 240Z front end. However, as you have said a number of times before: TEHO.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558496474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3267209, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lonetreesteve .. good observation on the frt spoiler providing balance ..very good call..TEHO", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558496543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3267203, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Guys I would like to bring this up ..not in a \u2018know it all\u2019 way but in a can we correct a misinformation kinda way.. the term S30 is being mis used .. there were no American S30 Zs.. there were all HLS30.. ..L meaning left hand drive.. Real S30s which I own one of .. were all right hand drive..also had JDM options like ..overhead map light.. passenger foot rear.. rally clock.. door ajar warning light..etc ..were never shipped to America and carry a different series of VIN #s", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558496787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3267226, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Lstepp4re", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558497087, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3267236, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok before u guys gang up on me from that BS bid ..for not being the end bidder.. my bid is just too .. I just wanted to get the show started .. I know my current bid will be half of the last bid .. but unlike some of my BAT brothers.. I prefer to see more than the last 2 minute warning bids .. yes I love the last 2minutes ...It is cool and exciting for sure .. IMHO just think we should get the end / real selling prices closer to reality in the warm/foreplay stage ..", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1558497772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3267306, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lstepp4re \r\n\"agree ..President Jimmy Carter\u2019s\r\nCrash Standards killed the heart of the designs of numerous Marques ..MG..Triumph..XKE..Fiat..\"\r\n\r\nMight want to dust off the old presidential history book. Carter was inaugurated in January 1977, more than three years after cars started getting the big bumpers.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1558501062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3267397, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@West-Coaster lol thx for the correction.. and my apologies to wrongfully Pres Carter.. for wrongfully resenting him all these years", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1558509222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3267510, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lstepp4re\r\n\r\nWell, you can blame him for appointing a woman named Joan Claybrook to head NHTSA. While she didn't cause the downward slide of cars and driving fun, she added to it greatly. I believe the 85 mph speedometers were her idea.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1558527680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3267917, "authorName": "datsone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/datsone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With this Z on the block and the Franklin Mint car in the wings, it looks like orange will be the new green (yes, 110 isn\u2019t technically... )", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558536492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3268315, "authorName": "Emmet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emmet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@christoffel I agree! Certainly a museum candidate-but is there an S30 museum stateside? I've been to the Nissan Zama collection, but they only had Fairlady Z S30s (in addition to a plethora of race cars, Skylines and even a prewar firetruck!).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558543276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3268411, "authorName": "Christoffel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/christoffel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lstepp4re All the cars that you call 240-280 in the US had all different VIN\u2019s and specs all over the world, but to my knowledge they share always S30 in the VIN. For example a Z432 was a PS30, and the other Japanese were HS30. A US 260 was RLS30. But they all share S30 in there VIN", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1558544713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3268470, "authorName": "Christoffel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/christoffel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think beside the Z432R and the Z432 the EU HLS30\u2019s are the most rare ones. Only about 1000 were made between 1970 and 1973. \r\n\r\nThey had an 5- speed transmission, thicker front swaybar, a rear swaybar, a frontlip, a rearspoiler and a different differentiail ratio, beside the different location of the front turn signal light, the the orange turnsignals in the rear taillights, no bumper overriders and they had no sidemarkers on the 1/4 panel.\r\n\r\nOf the EU, what some people call the 1,5 series only about 60 were made!\r\n\r\nThe Portuguese versiond even had Z432 wheels", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558545465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3268519, "authorName": "five1oh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/five1oh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agree on all of the s30 comments @lsteppe4re. I own a 9/70 production s30 and it is amazing to drive. The japanese version is just so right with the 3 piece 5 speed with steel synchros. I have driven later 260's and 280s and I can definitely feel a difference as they aren't as nimble. They got quite a bit heavier over the years.\n\nBottom line is not all s30 chassis are equal. They may resemble close to the same shape on the outside but are very different cars depending on the year and VIN designation. As @Lstepp4re pointed out the only base s30 vin is japanese domestic. With PS30 being the ultimate dream with a DOHC S20.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558546001, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3269140, "authorName": "Christoffel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/christoffel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lstepp4re @five1oh I think my comment about S30 is still not complete and 100% correct. I come back later with some feedback of a Japanese friend!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558550466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3269753, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@five1oh. ??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558554246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3270803, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos from @sakurachuck have been added to the gallery and include shots of the toolkit as well as a spare set of wheels included in the sale.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558561407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3271005, "authorName": "RW1968", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rw1968/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by RW1968", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558564218, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3271165, "authorName": "kstewart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kstewart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@centerfireman @craZee @sakurachuck\r\nRegarding CA smog for 1975 cars, I believe the way the law is written requires 1975 cars comply with smog laws, having smog equipment in place and functional, but they are just exempt from the yearly smog checks. I'm unclear whether a check would be performed when registering a 1975 car in CA for the first time. For 1975 cars already registered here, it's not a problem. As this is a 1975 car that does not conform to CA smog requirements, it could be an issue, maybe someone else can clarify.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558568317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3271859, "authorName": "Christoffel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/christoffel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lstepp4re @five1oh \r\nThe only worldwide codes used in the VIN for the 2,0/2,0 24v/ /2,4 and 2,8 egines are:\r\nHS30 for RHD\r\nHLS30 for LHD\r\nPS30 for RHD \r\n\r\nOnly the 2+2 qnd the 2,6 engine had different codes in the VIN", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558608686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3271860, "authorName": "Greg_G", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greg_g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can we please discuss photos 114, 115, and 116? I have seen numerous L24/L26/L28 motors, including my own L28, but Ive never seem the turquoise block paint over sprayed onto the head. Anomaly from the factory, or lazy refresh?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558608834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3271871, "authorName": "Christoffel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/christoffel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Greg G I know that the earlier S30's had overspray on the oilpan, the engine brackets. the plate between engine and transmission and the cilinderhead. So I suggest that it was still the case in 1975.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558610017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3271918, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kstewart\r\n\"Regarding CA smog for 1975 cars, I believe the way the law is written requires 1975 cars comply with smog laws, having smog equipment in place and functional, but they are just exempt from the yearly smog checks.\"\r\n\r\nYou hit the nail on the head. People like to parrot that 1975 and earlier cars are \"smog exempt\" in some kind of blanket way, but that's really not the case. \r\n\r\nWe had a '75 Z, and it became exempted from the bi-annual test starting in 2004, at the tail end of the old \"rolling 30 year exemption.\" Unfortunately, the California Air Resources Board, led by a a woman named Mary Nichols (who would love to see every internal combustion car off the road in the state permanently) was able to freeze that exemption. It is now approaching being a 45 year exemption.\r\n\r\nI don't know what bringing a 1975 car into the state would mean as far as a smog check. I *believe* you'd just be dealing with having to have the VIN scrutinized at the DMV to makes sure there's no funny business, and a smog test wouldn't be required. \r\n\r\nBut even if it had to be tested, I imagine a bone-stock fuel-injected engine like this wouldn't have much of a problem. \r\n\r\nBTW, an officer can cite a car for being what's called a \"gross polluter,\" no matter what the year. If you've yanked all the emissions gear off your 1966-1974 and it's belching raw gas out the tailpipe, you can end up with a major headache on your hands. It probably happens extremely rarely, but the possibility still exists.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1558613268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3272144, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Greg_G FWIW I have literally owned over a hundred Zs..currently have 27 in my collection and agree couldn\u2019t recall seeing overspray on the head.. So This AM..took a flashlight and looked at several all original Zs in the car barn.. and my recollection was wrong ..all of them had some slight engine paint overspray.. a couple had just a slight line.. check your Z again ..you may be shocked like I was .. Another BAT learning lesson for me", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1558618702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3272467, "authorName": "sakurachuck (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sakurachuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lstepp4re Ding, Ding, Ding :)\r\nThe other thing that surprised us about original Z's is how \"sloppy\" the black on the front of the radiator core support was applied. They weren't very careful... I've come to believe if the head is clean of overspray it has probably been removed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558623900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3273841, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Greg_G, too much Sake the night before with the guy painting engines that day ? But I did notice that as well and I too thought it odd even though the paint has enough patina to make it original and the color is spot on for original as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558638972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3273915, "authorName": "Jeff_Segan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeff_segan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Emmet - per your comment May 22. I\u2019m pretty sure that Zama contains the 1973 EAS Winning Car #1 - Datsun 240Z - HLS30 87451. \r\n\r\nNissan USA does have a small Heritage Collection here in the USA - it is hosted at the Lane Motor Museum near Nashville. Nissan regularly brings Datsun\u2019s / Nissan's from that collection to various Z Car and 510 Enthusiast Events as well as Concours and Vintage Racing Events. See: Nissan Heritage Collection Tours\r\nhttps://www.lanemotormuseum.org", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1558639544, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3281993, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great Z .. where is all the attention", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558919856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3282634, "authorName": "Hockeylife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hockeylife/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Waiting for your $30k bid as you suggested earlier", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558972290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3284855, "authorName": "Daver74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daver74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At least $30k. This car is incredible!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559005717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3285959, "authorName": "ulf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ulf/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by ulf", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559059497, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3285980, "authorName": "sakurachuck (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sakurachuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for your bid ulf!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559059861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3286044, "authorName": "Zcarworks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zcarworks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For the seller. I only saw one closeup photo of the Right Dog-Leg. Any rust in the body in any of the usual locations- Dog-Legs, Rockers, lower fenders behind rear wheels. Is all the paint original, any areas repainted or bodywork done. Thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559061246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3286108, "authorName": "sakurachuck (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sakurachuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "None at all. This car has been very well protected throughout its life. My son and I have been working with Z cars for nine years and have never seen a cleaner, sounder, more complete Z car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559062752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3286123, "authorName": "sakurachuck (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sakurachuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Zcarworks I also responded to your contact request.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559062988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3286124, "authorName": "510paul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/510paul/", "bidAmount": 20280, "content": "$20,280 bid placed by 510paul", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559062990, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3286159, "authorName": "sakurachuck (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sakurachuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for your bid @510paul!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559063593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3286172, "authorName": "Hockeylife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hockeylife/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by Hockeylife", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559063711, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3286173, "authorName": "510paul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/510paul/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No, @sakurachuck; thank you for offering this beautiful 280. It deserves alot more attention than it's seen so far.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1559063752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3286178, "authorName": "510paul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/510paul/", "bidAmount": 22800, "content": "$22,800 bid placed by 510paul", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559063818, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3286387, "authorName": "redbarrontrader", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redbarrontrader/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller- Is that a broken and pinched support arm on pic 145?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559067070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3286440, "authorName": "sakurachuck (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sakurachuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@redbarrontrader There is no damage to any suspension components. This car has seen very little road use.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559067561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3286536, "authorName": "daericks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daericks/", "bidAmount": 23050, "content": "$23,050 bid placed by daericks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559068283, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3286539, "authorName": "Zcarworks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zcarworks/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by Zcarworks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559068307, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3286554, "authorName": "ulf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ulf/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by ulf", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559068412, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3286566, "authorName": "Zcarworks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zcarworks/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Zcarworks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559068479, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3286667, "authorName": "ulf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ulf/", "bidAmount": 25500, "content": "$25,500 bid placed by ulf", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559069243, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3286677, "authorName": "Johnt11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnt11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, this was our car, originally traded in at our Nissan store by the original owner with about 4K miles on it. We kept in our private collection for years until we decided to sell it. Absolutely original aside from a few hoses that needed replaced. The tires probably still have the flat spots from it sitting on display. Great car, still had a new car smell in it. Good luck to it's new owner!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1559069299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3286693, "authorName": "sakurachuck (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sakurachuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome - more of the story!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559069370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3286747, "authorName": "sakurachuck (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sakurachuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like this one may not go... Thank you all for your interest!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559069637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3286749, "authorName": "Zcarworks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zcarworks/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by Zcarworks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559069644, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3286754, "authorName": "jdmay101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdmay101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Give it time, there's some room for this to move... I think It'll get over 30.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1559069700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3286760, "authorName": "ulf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ulf/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by ulf", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559069714, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3286774, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 5/28/19 at $27,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559069835, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3286778, "authorName": "jdmay101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdmay101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well.\r\n\r\nI was wrong.\r\n\r\nIt appears that the 280Z just doesn't have the legs the 240Z does just yet.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559069865, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3286779, "authorName": "NoFlyZone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/noflyzone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, I have to say I'm surprised it wasn't bid higher!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559069866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3286795, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would never had let it go for under 30K...for sure.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1559069983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3286813, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Frankly....I wouldn't have let it go for under 40K.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559070121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3286829, "authorName": "cobra427", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobra427/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Automatic killed it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1559070282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3286881, "authorName": "jdmay101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdmay101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cobra427 What on Earth are you talking about? It's not an automatic. It's a 5 speed manual.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559070729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3286963, "authorName": "vance911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vance911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jdmay101 I agree with @cobra427 , this car was born an automatic then later swapped by current owner to a 5 speed manual transmission as indicated in the ad above. I think a manual swap would help for a driver example but certainly not a collector or museum piece as this one. Also iirc the 5 speed was not available for the Z in 1975 yet", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1559071512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3286991, "authorName": "jdmay101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdmay101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vance911 \u2026And? Why would it matter if it was previously an auto? It's a manual now, with a period appropriate stick shift (even though it wasn't offered in this model year). The 5 speed is objectively better than the 4 speed was anyway. \r\n\r\nI agree that it would probably be worth a bit more if it were all original, but you have 240's going for 50+ here and this barely got bid to half of that. The highest bid 280Z was 37K, and that one had over 50,000 miles. Even if you're not buying this as a museum piece but just as a mint condition car, why would this one be worth 10k less? Just doesn't make sense to me.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1559071563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3287068, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Since I own 5 280ZS.. I have given the current and future value some thought..as a collector car..not as a driver .. I would only buy a Special Edition 280Z ..Zaap or Pearl ..IMHO big bumper Zs will never be a serious collectible.. nor will they bring 240Z type appreciation .. that said ..as a driver .the manual is amazingly fun and efficient..So concur the Automatic change to manual.. made it a much better driver..but , may have hurt it as a collector car ..hence the driver level \nBids..I posted earlier ..maybe buy as is ..put on 10k miles..if the appreciation is there..put it back original and sell..If appreciation falls short .. keep as is and enjoy ..can\u2019t go wrong either way", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1559072214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3287168, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jdmay101 as\r\nfor Z values it is a 280z not a 240z.. \r\nthe same reason a 71 Cuda is worth a multiple more than a 73 .. Cuda.. same for a 73 911 vs 74.. same as 62 XKE vs. 69 ..etc..a 240Z and a 280Z are completely different cars and for calculating values.. as a rising tide raises all ships..the 280Z value is being pulled up by 240Z Sales.. \r\nThe 280Z is heavier..slower..big bumpers etc ..the aforementioned strike at the heart of the Z car origin..ie The light ..nimble ..quick GT mantra of the Marque", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1559072974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3287305, "authorName": "Slim_Chance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slim_chance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Automatic conversion is not a big deal. I know a few collectors with more than one in their collection that WAS previously an automatic.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559074013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3287426, "authorName": "Powertrain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/powertrain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Slim_Chance In my mind, it will always be an automatic converted to a manual. To my recollection, there are some minor differences in a car built as an auto vs a manual car (eg a clip in the tunnel for wiring). I believe (someone please correct me here) that there are differences in the engine manifold or associated hardware. As a driver, I would be ok with it, but not as a collector.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559074610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3287594, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Powertrain could not agree more.. there are several cars in my collection that are great cars.. but, they are not a collectible..IMHO a tranny change makes this 280Z a great driver and simultaneously kills the car as a collectible but , TEHO", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559076348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3287739, "authorName": "macygray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macygray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As long as I have been following the collector car market from back in the last century it's the first year of a model run of a special car that ends up having the greatest value, the earlier the better. Even better if there's less luxo / convenience add ons like auto trans. \n\nThe second, new / improved version might even be better, have more conveniences, etc, but will usually have less value than the series 1 versions. And so on....\n\nNice 280Z here, but these will almost never command a good, original 1970 M.Y. price, unless maybe owned by Steve McQueen or a similar famous owner. And to my knowledge he never owned a Z car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559077228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3287774, "authorName": "cobra427", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobra427/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok @jdmay101 , you're obviously not a car collector or understand the concept of originality value. If this was born a manual car it would have hit a much higher number, but... Since it's an auto car switched to a manual it hit $27k which in my opinion for a converted car is a fair value. If this car was born a manual with this kind of mileage I'm sure we have seen numbers in the high 40's to 50's. Do you understand what on earth I'm talking about now? In my opinion I would convert this car back to 100% stock and try again, maybe Barrett Jackson!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559077383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3287810, "authorName": "jdmay101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdmay101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cobra427 I understand the concept. The problem you have here is that the market says that a good quality 280Z that will be used as a driver (50,000 miles) is worth in the mid to high 30,000's. Yet this car - which if used as a driver would be superior, because it has lower miles and a better transmission and less wear, provided that you deal with whatever's needed on account of not having been driven much - is worth $10,000 less? Even if you assume this isn't being bought as a collector car it's worth substantially more than the bid to price, based on what the best driving examples of the model have fetched in the past year on here and the fact that this one is in closer-to-mint condition.\n\nAnd your original two comments suggested that you thought this car was an automatic trans as is, hence the baffled response to your comments.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559077766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3287870, "authorName": "Slim_Chance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slim_chance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It never hurt a 911 to lose a Sportomatic transmission in lieu of a 5 speed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559078290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3288243, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@macygray. . Very articulate and dead on assessment ..and agree with @Cobra427 on the @jdmay101 call ..definitely not a collector..two observations..he is confusing someone who overpaid on BAT for a driver 280Z as the benchmark of value and if this was such a steal .. he should have been there bidding till the end.. but he has limited post to BAT and another welcome voice.. hopefully he will keep on posting..I like his willingness to be always confident in his post..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559081695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3288251, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Slim_Chance .. Sportomatic ..usually love your post\nBut do we really want to go there ..an original Sporto ..due to the funky originality ..they will kill a converted car in $$$.. same as a soft top Targa.. once hated now loved..TEHO", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559082096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3288266, "authorName": "jdmay101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdmay101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lstepp4re This isn't a good buy for me, as if I'm buying another S30 car (which I eventually will) I will buy cheaper and non-original with the intent of doing an RB26DETT or similar swap. But if someone wanted to drive a Z car in its classic form and didn't want to pay the premium that minty 240Zs now seem to command, it would be very hard (nigh impossible) to do any better than this. In any event, I'm not sure I appreciate the attempted \"not a collector\" gatekeeping BS.\n\nAs for overpaying, I note that another one sold more recently for 28.5... with 119,000 miles. A 3 speed auto car sold for 22 with 48k miles, a bunch of refurbishment and faded paint. Literally the only downside on this one appears to be that its transmission is better than the manual you could have had from the factory. It's in a different league than those cars. It should, accordingly, cost a fair bit more.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559082852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3288343, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jdmay101 no attempted BS collector..you are obviously not a collector.. you are an enthusiast.. an equally honorable position for any Marque in the car world ..you plan on buying a Z ripping out the original engine and dropping in a RB26.. great swap.. very fast and good looking swap.. a real collector doesn\u2019t do that.. would I do it .. on a 280Z in a heartbeat..on a 240 never but TEHO..\r\nLike I posted earlier like your confidence and willingness to stand up for what you like .. keep posting", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559084298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3288372, "authorName": "wohlmeyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wohlmeyer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You are all correct and you are all incorrect at the same time. The bottom line is, a car like this is worth what someone is willing to pay for it in a given point in time. Today it\u2019s worth 27k. Maybe next year or even next month the right bidder will be online, see it, and pay 35k, who knows. Right now the seller wants the car more than anyone bidding on it, so it\u2019s certainly worth more than 27k to the owner. That\u2019s the way the auctions roll.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1559085169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3288453, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wohlmeyer .. thank you \u201cCaptain Obvious \u201d..love those commercials \n . sorry couldn\u2019t resist the parallel /comparison..no offense intended .. just so obvious of an observation..kinda funny", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559087030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3288659, "authorName": "daddsun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daddsun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I enjoyed reading the comments and sorry this did not end up where we thought it might over the past week. I think Memorial Day weekend played a small role here as well. If I could wave a magic wand I would remove the undercoating and in its place a body colored undercarriage. I understand the conversion to a manual but I think I would have chosen a period correct 4 speed.\r\n\r\nIn any case enough of the Monday morning quarterbacking and the current owner can either strike a deal with the high bidder or just enjoy the car for a while longer and see where the market goes.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559092508, "type": "comment"}]