[{"id": 2922370, "authorName": "vance911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vance911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "beauty. glws", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549076755, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-01 19:05:55+00"}, {"id": 2922371, "authorName": "Blockhead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blockhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice. Another 240 auction to watch!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549076757, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-01 19:05:57+00"}, {"id": 2922392, "authorName": "Tmart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "S30, Not Z31 ;-)", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1549077575, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-01 19:19:35+00"}, {"id": 2922471, "authorName": "saccyclone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saccyclone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the most honest Z cars to show itself on BAT. All of the dings and rips out in the open with most of the original parts still on the car like the exhaust system. Should do well.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549080709, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-01 20:11:49+00"}, {"id": 2922520, "authorName": "datsanthony", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/datsanthony/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by datsanthony", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549082283, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-01 20:38:03+00"}, {"id": 2922596, "authorName": "Targa991", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/targa991/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Targa991", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549086411, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-01 21:46:51+00"}, {"id": 2922599, "authorName": "Targa991", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/targa991/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it possible to come down and look at the cat?? I am in BC so I could come down", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549086586, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-01 21:49:46+00"}, {"id": 2922621, "authorName": "Jeff_Segan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeff_segan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whatever it finally takes - this one is worth the money.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549088520, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-01 22:22:00+00"}, {"id": 2922706, "authorName": "uk66fastback", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uk66fastback/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Again, simply lovely. Honest looking motor. Hope it does well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549100677, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-02 01:44:37+00"}, {"id": 2922751, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This S30 240Z wanted to grow up quickly... \"this Z31\"?\r\n\r\nNice car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549109004, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-02 04:03:24+00"}, {"id": 2922777, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting that this color is referred to as \"red,\" but it really looks orange. (I know that there were a couple of different shades of orange-y red on early Z's, and that sometimes a shade of red is more toward the orange end of the scale. Examples are Poppy Red on early Mustangs, and Carousel Red on second-gen GTOs. Both those colors are what most people would call orange.)\n\nI'd love to know the full back story on this car. Obviously well cared for over the years, and it probably pained the owner that the driver's door had to be repaired due to it being backed into or something. \n\nMy guess is that the owner became physically unable to drive the car at some point (all the door dings could have come from another, more elderly-friendly car it shared a garage with), but couldn't bear to part with the Z in hopes that he or she would someday be able to get behind the wheel again. And given that many Z buyers in 1970s were around 40 then, the time/age math would back that up. \n\nFinally, I bet those wheels were not added by the dealer, but by the owner post-sale. I don't think anyone ever got the stock wheels and covers included if the cars were in the showroom with aftermarket ones. \n\nGLWTS", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549111472, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-02 04:44:32+00"}, {"id": 2922993, "authorName": "Colin240z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/colin240z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@West-Coaster - The 'red' for Series I cars was 905 - which is closer to a true red. Whereas later S30s received 110 red, which is the more orangey tomato red you see here. This color is named persimmon.\r\nhttps://zcarguide.com/datsun-240z-stock-paint-and-interior-colors-us-and-canada/", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1549118357, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-02 06:39:17+00"}, {"id": 2923002, "authorName": "Christoffel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/christoffel/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by Christoffel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549118592, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-02 06:43:12+00"}, {"id": 2923074, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "targa991 wants to come down and look at the buyers \"cat\"? Must be a new car buying technique that I am not aware of! :-)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549120609, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-02 07:16:49+00"}, {"id": 2923239, "authorName": "DatsunZGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/datsunzguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice, solid example. It's good to see the car sporting period correct CA blue plates. Having the original exhaust system is a nice plus. I hope this one exchanges hands at a good price.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549125046, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-02 08:30:46+00"}, {"id": 2923245, "authorName": "DatsunZGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/datsunzguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice, solid example. It's nice to see the car sporting period correct CA blue plates. Having the original exhaust system is a nice plus. I hope this one exchanges hands at a fair price.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549125094, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-02 08:31:34+00"}, {"id": 2923297, "authorName": "bradyzq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradyzq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! What a gorgeous, un-messed-with, well documented Z!\r\n\r\nDoes anyone know what the 256 in the corner of the warranty card signifies? The other numbers are obvious.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549126716, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-02 08:58:36+00"}, {"id": 2923369, "authorName": "BobD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Compression test - but no numbers ? ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549128463, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-02 09:27:43+00"}, {"id": 2923447, "authorName": "Ogbabu65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ogbabu65/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Ogbabu65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549131055, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-02 10:10:55+00"}, {"id": 2923532, "authorName": "JasonMerritt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonmerritt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I recieved this vehicle, the customer originally planned on doing a mild restore, and then driving it occasionally for fun. The shell is in amazing condition with no visible rust to my un trained eye. Even underneath the battery tray and master cylinders the paint looks amazing! Also, I must say that starting this engine forthe first time a nearly a decade and then taking it for a spin around the business complex was very enjoyable! The transmission shifts soooo smooth! \n\nHere is the story of the vehicle's history with me at the shop: All of the fluids had been drained from the engine and the fuel tank before storage many years ago. Best we could tell - the vehicle had'nt ran since 2011. The initial compression test numbers: (I hav'nt re-checked the compression since driving the vehicle)\n*Cyl#1 - 130psi\n*Cyl#2 - 155psi\n*Cyl#3 - 155psi\n*Cyl#4 - 140psi\n*Cyl#5 - 120psi\n*Cyl#6 - 160psi\n\nWe added engine oil, new oil filter, gasoline to the tank and verified fluid was in the gear box and diff. Installed a new battery and the vehicle fired right up. We then added coolant and observed a leak from the water pump while running - also observed an oil leak from the valve cover. We replaced the w/p and v/c gasket and then ordered parts for the clutch hydralics and also rear wheel cylinders, shoes, and hardware. After sitting for a couple weeks it did'nt start up on its own - both of the needle and seats were found to be stuck shut preventing fuel from entering the float chambers. Both carbs were then cleaned and the vehicle now starts and runs - I'm sure that both carb's need to be gone through and \"rebuilt\". The engine has a little hesitation on quick throttle stabs. I have kept all of the original parts that we replaced just incase someone wants those items.\n\nThe customer unfortunatly determined that the vehicle needed to be sold shortly after begining work on this project. I'm now helping him sell the vehicle. \n\nIf anyone would like to see the vehicle in person - please contact me and we can make arrangements.\n\n-Jason", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1549133132, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-02 10:45:32+00"}, {"id": 2923549, "authorName": "JasonMerritt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonmerritt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some mentioned to me that the tow/tie down hooks were supposed to be removed during the pdi process. This vehicle still has them. Any truth to that?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549133393, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-02 10:49:53+00"}, {"id": 2923596, "authorName": "Targa991", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/targa991/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CraZee yes i caught the CAT oops too.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549135344, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-02 11:22:24+00"}, {"id": 2923603, "authorName": "Targa991", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/targa991/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jason I would like to come and look at the car this Thursday. Where is the shop??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549135501, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-02 11:25:01+00"}, {"id": 2923654, "authorName": "JasonMerritt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonmerritt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In-Tune Automotive Tacoma Wa. Look me up and give me a call.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549137677, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-02 12:01:17+00"}, {"id": 2923707, "authorName": "mogenz240z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mogenz240z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is probably the best unmolested and unrestored Z to be on BAT in the last 10 years. The underside condition reflects that it was well cared for with the exception of the passenger side floor brace dent (easily repaired to like new). The current lift photos show misplacement of the rear lift arms. (bad!). The sale paperwork shows a dealer applied undercoat charge. Interesting that it was sprayed over it with body color. The dash appears to be uncracked. Kudos to the original owner. Keep it out of the sun as much as possible or it will crack after 46 years. Whoever ends up with this one has a beauty with great potential for a full factory correct restoration. The documentation will be a real plus.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549139888, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-02 12:38:08+00"}, {"id": 2923779, "authorName": "Zeddfind", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zeddfind/", "bidAmount": 8900, "content": "$8,900 bid placed by Zeddfind", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549143444, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-02 13:37:24+00"}, {"id": 2923879, "authorName": "speedscully", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedscully/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jason M - I took delivery of a new 240Z in May of 1971 (#27804 - I wonder where that one ended up) and it had the tow/tie down hooks on it. They were still on it in 1980 when I sold it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549148500, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-02 15:01:40+00"}, {"id": 2923913, "authorName": "lee_anzola", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee_anzola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Z I bet that will end up to go across the pond , GLWS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549150001, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-02 15:26:41+00"}, {"id": 2924278, "authorName": "Jeff_Segan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeff_segan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bradyzq - the 256 on the Warranty card is the Selling Dealership number.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549177379, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-02 23:02:59+00"}, {"id": 2924279, "authorName": "Jeff_Segan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeff_segan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JasonMerritt - I have never seen the removal of the tie down hooks listed on any PDI Report that I\u2019ve seen. But then I\u2019ve only ever seen 5 or 6 of them. Of course you would not want to remove the tow hook. PDI Reports (check lists) included mounting the rear view outside mirror, installing the hubcaps. Installing carpet, seat belts, shoulder harness, inside rear view mirror. Adjusting seat belts, harness belts with seat in the back position. (among some 40 odd other things). A later Technical Service Bulletin instructed the removal of the protective plastic sheets on the door panels etc (a child safety concern).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549177414, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-02 23:03:34+00"}, {"id": 2924548, "authorName": "datsone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/datsone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another time-warp Z that presents as very period correct (although as noted, it IS an S30). It looks to have lived an honest life for a \u201870s sports car, enjoyed but not abused. Very nice to see the 4-spokes for a change instead of the bean-holes, just for variety, and it comes with stockers as well. Buy it for the dash, the clock might even work. Instant access to the vintage Datsun club.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549210485, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-03 08:14:45+00"}, {"id": 2924739, "authorName": "wadds71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wadds71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And, in accordance with all the glowing praise for this \u201cun-molested example\u201d (I\u2019ve come to despise that term), I guess the future owner should resist the temptation to fix, restore, optimize, or improve anything on this car, for fear of killing its market value, right? Sorry, but I guess I\u2019ll never understand, much less accept, this whole \u201cpatina\u201d craze currently captivating the collector car market. Wayne Carini may try to preserve the dust on his latest barn find for the next trip to Amelia Island, but I\u2019ll take a clean, well-maintained, well-documented, and well-driven car any day. If I bought this Z, I\u2019d (once again) have all the parts suppliers on speed-dial, and begin the process of refreshing all the mechanicals of this one, and then hit the interior. Guess that makes me a minority of one in this conversation.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1549218285, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-03 10:24:45+00"}, {"id": 2925163, "authorName": "Doug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IIRC red over white on early Zs is relatively rare combination (along w/ blue/blue, blue/white, white/blue and white/red)...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549242460, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-03 17:07:40+00"}, {"id": 2925397, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wadds71 \n\"And, in accordance with all the glowing praise for this \u201cun-molested example\u201d (I\u2019ve come to despise that term), I guess the future owner should resist the temptation to fix, restore, optimize, or improve anything on this car, for fear of killing its market value, right?\"\n\nI think you're missing the point a little bit. Or a lot. \n\nFinding a Z in this condition does not imply that it should be sealed in a glass case, a la the Ark of the Covenant. Rather, it's just nice that it hasn't lead a rough life, and has been well cared for up to this point. \n\nSure, there are some classic cars that are rightly kept in an as-found condition. But typically, much older, lower-volume cars. \n\nWith this 240, you've got a great starting point for a restoration, and fantastic documentation on the car's life. No questionable modifications, no signs of abuse or crashes, no rust, no repairs necessitated by rust, and no pop-up sunroof (put in by a Pep Boys employee using a Sawzall). \n\nIf you've followed Z-cars for any length of time, you'll find that many, many cars have been soured by one or several of the above things. This one has not. But I don't think anyone here is suggesting it remain in its current condition.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1549262269, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-03 22:37:49+00"}, {"id": 2925752, "authorName": "datsone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/datsone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An unmolested Z is as close as anyone\u2019s going to get to a \u201cnew\u201d car, despite obvious signs of age. These cars were relatively cheap and abundant in their youth (and ours) and suffered a lot of transgressions in the hands of people who wanted to make them their own. It\u2019s not that a restored or restomodded car won\u2019t have advantages or value in comparison; it\u2019s realizing that the high school knockout didn\u2019t age half bad and you can still fantasize.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549297675, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-04 08:27:55+00"}, {"id": 2925849, "authorName": "Ogbabu65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ogbabu65/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by Ogbabu65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549300537, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-04 09:15:37+00"}, {"id": 2926396, "authorName": "soquelz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soquelz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you are wanting to buy an old Z and have never owned one before, this is the kind of car you want to get. No big surprises lurking and all the parts are there. The dash being in such good condition is a real plus. Love the Libre wheels too!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549309291, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-04 11:41:31+00"}, {"id": 2926740, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yep....this is how you want to find them. The paint does appear to be mostly original. The wheel wells and undercarriage look the way they are supposed to. Very refreshing the engine compartment remains un-painted and some detailing in there would go a long way. Beautiful original color combo that is SO 70's. The Libres are a tip of the cap to the glory days of BRE...always love them. No, it's not the nicest featured on BAT in the last 10 years but definitely is in the running. @West-Coaster and @wadds71 I do believe in cases like this that as much originality should be retained. Doesn't mean you can't improve on it. It would be a shame to re-paint the entire car IMO. PDR where indicated, spot touch up, yes, fix the seat....Drive and enjoy :) Investment quality.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549312331, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-04 12:32:11+00"}, {"id": 2926832, "authorName": "wadds71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wadds71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@groceg and @West-Coaster - I am the current owner of a '72 240Z, with ALL of its original orange paint intact, and under 35K on its odometer, too. I bought this car 14 years ago from a guy who had just put the winning bid on e-bay, but decided to back out before taking delivery. At the time, I felt I had paid way too much for the car, but the pics and description convinced me this car was a time capsule, and in perfect running order. Fortunately, the body turned out to be totally solid and rust-free (yes, it is/was possible!). Unfortunately, years of storage and inactivity meant that I had to methodically sort through and refurbish every mechanical system on the car before it became the reliable, fun, and excellent driver it is today. Many thousands of dollars, and hundreds of hours of my own labor, later, I had the car I thought I had originally bought. \r\n\r\nThe moral to my story was learning to go into any purchase like this with eyes wide open, and emotions held in check. Things are not always the way they seem in pretty pictures, or in text descriptions. By some standards, my car is no longer \"original\", and therefore of lesser value to Datsun purists. But, I know I can actually drive my car safely, in style, and at a level of performance far superior to the \"unmolested\" condition in which I bought it.\r\n\r\nI agree this particular Z looks like the foundation for an excellent \"driver\" for the right person. I just don't think anyone should place any extra value on the idea that it has been essentially neglected for the past many years, and has just recently come out of hibernation once again. The next owner should anticipate a fair amount of work will be needed to put this one back into top form once again.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1549313542, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-04 12:52:22+00"}, {"id": 2927068, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wadds71, There is much wisdom in what you say about \"eyes wide open, and emotions held in check\" I had the same experience with a vintage BMW in my collection. Prolonged storage had taken it's toll as well. Having said that, in the long run, a car that is solid and original will almost always be a better value than one that has been driven hard and put away wet. It definitely was in the case of my BMW. Mechanical sorting, as expensive as it is, is almost always cheaper than removing glass, cutting out rusted metal, welding and patching, painting, sourcing rare year specific body and interior parts, etc. If indeed you have an original paint, documented 35K mile 240Z in #2 or better condition, then you should have a 50K dollar car and all of your labor and cost was more than likely well worth it. My own 240Z is insured for 56K.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549316141, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-04 13:35:41+00"}, {"id": 2927744, "authorName": "wadds71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wadds71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@groceg - Thanks for your feedback. I'd really like to know that I have a $50K 240Z, but the only way of finding out would be to list it for sale, and prove it! Not going to happen. I've also owned a number of older BMW's in the distant past, and the one I wish I had kept, but stupidly sold TWICE, was the lovely Colorado orange 2002 I bought new in '71. What a gem, but like so many other cool cars in the past, I had to let it go as merely a \"used car\", in order to afford the next one. Incredible what's happening in the collector car market today, isn't it? I may give some thought to upping my insurance protection just a bit on my Z though!\r\n\r\nRe: your thoughts about a solid and original car, I would clearly agree. At least with those, you have some hope of knowing just what you are buying, and not something that has been \"massaged\" to look pretty from 15 ft. with a lot of Bondo, quick re-spray, and poorly-sourced, non-OEM pieces from China, or wherever.\r\n\r\nI think the key with this car is buying it at a respectable, but fair, price. The challenge is figuring out just what that is today. Regardless, I'd go for this one over a previously rusty, but quickly \"restored\" one.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549322227, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-04 15:17:07+00"}, {"id": 2927781, "authorName": "majgoogel26", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/majgoogel26/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think personally the orange color is one the best color for this car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549323107, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-04 15:31:47+00"}, {"id": 2927792, "authorName": "majgoogel26", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/majgoogel26/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm very new here is anybody knows to advice the upholstery cover available to purchase in market or need to be made ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549323392, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-04 15:36:32+00"}, {"id": 2927891, "authorName": "vroom32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vroom32/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "#majgoogel26, This: https://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/classic08f01/40-2643L", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549326777, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-04 16:32:57+00"}, {"id": 2928075, "authorName": "wpl510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wpl510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This example has all of the correct tie down hooks/bracket. The right front and right rear are the same while the left rear of this late 72 is unique to the mid/late 72s and 73s. Banzai Motorworks, www.zzxdatsun.com, has reproduced them to a high standard. \r\nYes, they were designed to hold the car down during transportation by ship. I could find no factory service bulletins indicating removal during the PDI (per delivery inspection). However, there were 2 bulletins that called for removal of the rear brackets from 74.5 (Datsun nomenclature) 260s and 75 280s. They are TS73-78 and TS75-053. Having been a Datsun dealer mechanic from 1970-1980 I can assure my readers that I never removed a single one!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549332042, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-04 18:00:42+00"}, {"id": 2928923, "authorName": "Chigurh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chigurh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any tale of the tape on the lower compression in a couple of cylinders? Car looks like a great driver, put in a couple of weekends going through it then drive and enjoy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549380176, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-05 07:22:56+00"}, {"id": 2931488, "authorName": "JasonMerritt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonmerritt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just spoke with the current owner - he wanted me to add a couple things. Vehicle has new shocks and struts. They were installed by the second owner around we think 2011. Looks like the original owner actually sold the vehicle to the second owner around 2005-2006 (according to the registration documents in the file).\r\n\r\n We counted 66 RO's, and there are easily over 100 various documents included with the sale of the vehicle. Definetly a fun read! Looks like the choke cable was replaced atleast 20 times by the dealership...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549411984, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-05 16:13:04+00"}, {"id": 2931525, "authorName": "macygray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macygray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Chigurh \nRE: this car\u2019s compression numbers.... the highest compression pressure (160 psi) is 1.33 times the lowest compression pressure (120 psi). Overall the numbers are in the ball park for a near-50 year old car with maybe 80K miles that hasn\u2019t been run in years, altho a typical variation limit between cylinders would be a variability of no more than 10 to 15%. \n\nThis car\u2019s compression pressures exceed that limit, but I wouldn\u2019t necessarily tear the engine down for a rebuild. I would drive the car for a while and then get compression numbers again. With some running the pressures might turn out to be more even. \n\nEven if they don\u2019t even out after some running I wouldn\u2019t necessarily rebuild the engine. These engines didn\u2019t run silky smooth even when new, anyway, so the engine might not deviate from 'normal' running characteristics after being used for a while. And if I were going to do some engine work, a valve job might be all the engine needs. \n\nI would be far more concerned with the body and paint. Pics 24, 25 & 26 show signs of possible / likely (I would go with likely) rust in the body, in the dog legs. Fortunately there are repro patch panels for that area, but it will require that the bad metal be cut out and the patch panels be welded in. \n\nThen some more bodywork is needed (pic 22). And in fact the whole car really needs new paint, since there\u2019s lots of wear and scars here and there. There\u2019s also what I assume is the B pillar panel joint problem in pic 20.\n\nSo altho this is a pretty good car to start with for a fix and repaint, I don\u2019t see it in quite the glowing terms that some commenters have been saying. But that\u2019s going to depend on what you want the car to be when you are finished working on it, or having it worked on. \n\nThe fact that these later S2 Z cars are appreciating well, along with the S1s, makes it worth putting money into this car to deal with its needs.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549413546, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-05 16:39:06+00"}, {"id": 2932835, "authorName": "Zeddfind", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zeddfind/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by Zeddfind", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549470197, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-06 08:23:17+00"}, {"id": 2933488, "authorName": "bradyzq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradyzq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chigurh and @macygray, regarding the spread in compression readings, I agree that they may improve with a bit of use. However, even before that, a valve adjustment should be done. That can make a difference all on its own.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549480135, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-06 11:08:55+00"}, {"id": 2934622, "authorName": "JasonMerritt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonmerritt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just added a couple photos to the album of a Datsun Gas can that I believe was a Dealership promotional item to get people to test drive Datsun's in the early 70's?\r\n\r\n We think the can was not original to the cars purchase. We think it was added to the car by the second owner. Still a pretty neat item. I'm jealous. I want one of these for my shop-art. :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549489545, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-06 13:45:45+00"}, {"id": 2935381, "authorName": "Woundup7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/woundup7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have actually touched and seen this car in person. The seller Jason preps my stage rally car at his shop in Tacoma. It is an amazing survivor, and what you seen is what are bidding on. There is no smoke and mirrors, it really is a great survivor/driver with my favorite accessory \"the window sticker\". good luck and good bidding", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1549495136, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-06 15:18:56+00"}, {"id": 2936376, "authorName": "TMR663", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmr663/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by TMR663", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549548216, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-07 06:03:36+00"}, {"id": 2936695, "authorName": "Zeddfind", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zeddfind/", "bidAmount": 9300, "content": "$9,300 bid placed by Zeddfind", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549554478, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-07 07:47:58+00"}, {"id": 2938964, "authorName": "Acesig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acesig/", "bidAmount": 9400, "content": "$9,400 bid placed by Acesig", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549579328, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-07 14:42:08+00"}, {"id": 2939449, "authorName": "FlyFisherAJC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flyfisherajc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Looks like the choke cable was replaced atleast 20 times by the dealership\u2026\". \r\n\r\nSo true. I don't know how many choke levers I snapped off, replaced, then snapped off again before I decided to make my own out of metal.\r\n\r\nlove that this car has the original radio. what a plus.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549583534, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-07 15:52:14+00"}, {"id": 2939498, "authorName": "Targa991", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/targa991/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just was down looking at car and it is truly a nice example of a 240z. I saw none of the obvious rust signs, only some minor surface issues in a few spots that the pics depict - so no surprises. Engine starts but will need some carb work. A very good example of an almost 50 year old car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549584867, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-07 16:14:27+00"}, {"id": 2939530, "authorName": "JasonMerritt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonmerritt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Targa991 - It was nice to meet you and a pleasure chatting with you. Thanks for showing us the button on the radio that operates the antenna. It's really cool that the old antenna motor works. Probably just needs a new mast. Learned a lot from the conversation!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549585804, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-07 16:30:04+00"}, {"id": 2939632, "authorName": "TMR663", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmr663/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by TMR663", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549588462, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-07 17:14:22+00"}, {"id": 2940274, "authorName": "Spider-Man", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spider-man/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Spider-Man", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549632237, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 05:23:57+00"}, {"id": 2940324, "authorName": "uwhusky89", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uwhusky89/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by uwhusky89", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549633438, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 05:43:58+00"}, {"id": 2940914, "authorName": "aldo_mauro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aldo_mauro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good day all! Is pic #25 a pic of the \"bubbling is shown in the driver\u2019s side rocker\"? And what is pic #20 please?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549644292, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 08:44:52+00"}, {"id": 2941083, "authorName": "vroom32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vroom32/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aldo_mauro My guess on pic 20 is that is the seam between that hatch and the passenger 'b' pillar (just over the little stationary window.)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549646763, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 09:26:03+00"}, {"id": 2941118, "authorName": "JasonMerritt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonmerritt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aldo_mauro that is a seam between the b-pillar and the roof panel. We are not sure why it's like that but suspect it's just an issue with the original 50 year old seam? The vehicle shows no signs of ever being in an accident or ever being repainted - so I think that is a fair assumption. Thoughts?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549647221, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 09:33:41+00"}, {"id": 2941139, "authorName": "soquelz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soquelz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is where the factory used lead I believe to join the two sections of the body. Correct me if I'm wrong. It is a common thing to see on these cars after a certain age. Not too hard to fix.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549647442, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 09:37:22+00"}, {"id": 2941146, "authorName": "Juxsa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juxsa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "yeah pretty much unless the car has sat in a garage it's entire life just about every S30 is gonna have that issue on the seam on the roof. I'm in the middle of doing a resto-mod and I am hoping the modern seam sealers I use will prevent that crack from coming back on mine.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549647622, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 09:40:22+00"}, {"id": 2941247, "authorName": "aldo_mauro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aldo_mauro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank-you everyone with information ! Is pic #25 a picture of the \u201cbubbling is shown in the driver\u2019s side rocker\u201d mentioned in the 2nd paragraph? And may I see pics above the tail-lights (the corners when hatch is open) and the rear hatch seam and it's vent holes? Cheers, Aldo (-:", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549649166, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 10:06:06+00"}, {"id": 2941336, "authorName": "aldo_mauro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aldo_mauro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I made a mistake, i meant pic #24, is pic #24 a picture of the \u201cbubbling is shown in the driver\u2019s side rocker\u201d mentioned in the 2nd paragraph? And may I see pics above the tail-lights (the corners when hatch is open) and the rear hatch seam and it\u2019s vent holes? Cheers, Aldo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549650455, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 10:27:35+00"}, {"id": 2941359, "authorName": "JasonMerritt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonmerritt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aldo_mauro I have a few pics of those areas already I believe. That said i'll take some close-ups and add them to the gallery soon. \r\n\r\nThere is no rust on this car like you'd typically find on most 240's. It really is a great car, and looks way better in person then in the pic's that I had taken. (I'm wishing I would of had them re-taken)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549650734, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 10:32:14+00"}, {"id": 2941383, "authorName": "JasonMerritt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonmerritt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aldo_mauro Okay I'm wrong - for some reason those pics did'nt make it into the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549651040, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 10:37:20+00"}, {"id": 2941518, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional photos have been uploaded to the end of the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549652500, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 11:01:40+00"}, {"id": 2941575, "authorName": "JasonMerritt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonmerritt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Okay just added a second batch of photo's - My cell phone is killing me guys. Trying to email the pic's to myself and only half went though.... also, it's hectic here at the shop. Snow storm on the way and i've got to get cars back to customers asap :) LMK if we need anymore pictures after the second batch comes through.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549652932, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 11:08:52+00"}, {"id": 2941717, "authorName": "Acesig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acesig/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by Acesig", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549654170, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 11:29:30+00"}, {"id": 2941889, "authorName": "msmiranda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msmiranda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JasonMerritt (The Seller) I can confirm that the Datsun gas can was test drive swag. I had several of them back in the early 70s when I was a Datsun detail and parts gopher at a dealership. The sales guys had cases of them in the showroom.\r\n\r\nI should bid on this car. You're practically on my doorstep.\r\n\r\nI'm waiting for the snow to hit too.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549655987, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 11:59:47+00"}, {"id": 2941988, "authorName": "msmiranda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msmiranda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The original wheels and covers are a nice touch too. We had tons of them lying around the shop as so many customers opted for alloy wheels when they bought new 240Zs. And the wheel covers fit perfectly on my 620 truck and looked great! :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549657169, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 12:19:29+00"}, {"id": 2942453, "authorName": "TMR663", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmr663/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by TMR663", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549660919, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 13:21:59+00"}, {"id": 2942514, "authorName": "JasonMerritt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonmerritt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Getting close to the end of the auction! This car was putted around Santa Barbara for 30+ years - probably never saw rain. It's a solid platform for someone to restore into a great car - or perhaps just fix up a couple little things here and there and end up with an almost all original un-restored 50 year old car that really is in amazing condition. I hope this goes to a great person - who ever wins will not be disappointed. GL to all!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549661454, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 13:30:54+00"}, {"id": 2942571, "authorName": "Ogbabu65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ogbabu65/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by Ogbabu65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549661793, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 13:36:33+00"}, {"id": 2942816, "authorName": "Acesig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acesig/", "bidAmount": 11750, "content": "$11,750 bid placed by Acesig", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549663495, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 14:04:55+00"}, {"id": 2943010, "authorName": "TMR663", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmr663/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by TMR663", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549664858, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 14:27:38+00"}, {"id": 2943143, "authorName": "big_daddy_dave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/big_daddy_dave/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by big_daddy_dave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549665863, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 14:44:23+00"}, {"id": 2943212, "authorName": "TMR663", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmr663/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by TMR663", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549666392, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 14:53:12+00"}, {"id": 2943214, "authorName": "big_daddy_dave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/big_daddy_dave/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by big_daddy_dave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549666409, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 14:53:29+00"}, {"id": 2943230, "authorName": "TMR663", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmr663/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by TMR663", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549666519, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 14:55:19+00"}, {"id": 2943235, "authorName": "big_daddy_dave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/big_daddy_dave/", "bidAmount": 14250, "content": "$14,250 bid placed by big_daddy_dave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549666544, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 14:55:44+00"}, {"id": 2943256, "authorName": "TMR663", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmr663/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by TMR663", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549666646, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 14:57:26+00"}, {"id": 2943259, "authorName": "big_daddy_dave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/big_daddy_dave/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by big_daddy_dave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549666660, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 14:57:40+00"}, {"id": 2943262, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't know if any one noticed but that rear cargo mat is original....that's kind of unusual !", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549666685, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 14:58:05+00"}, {"id": 2943266, "authorName": "TMR663", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmr663/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by TMR663", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549666715, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 14:58:35+00"}, {"id": 2943267, "authorName": "vroom32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vroom32/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice to see two people in the room who really want a z.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549666725, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 14:58:45+00"}, {"id": 2943271, "authorName": "big_daddy_dave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/big_daddy_dave/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by big_daddy_dave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549666742, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 14:59:02+00"}, {"id": 2943275, "authorName": "TMR663", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmr663/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by TMR663", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549666768, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 14:59:28+00"}, {"id": 2943274, "authorName": "Tallak76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tallak76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I got my money on Big Daddy !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549666768, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 14:59:28+00"}, {"id": 2943280, "authorName": "big_daddy_dave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/big_daddy_dave/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by big_daddy_dave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549666811, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:00:11+00"}, {"id": 2943283, "authorName": "TMR663", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmr663/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by TMR663", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549666828, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:00:28+00"}, {"id": 2943288, "authorName": "big_daddy_dave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/big_daddy_dave/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by big_daddy_dave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549666846, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:00:46+00"}, {"id": 2943289, "authorName": "Turnrightracing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turnrightracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Knockout punch?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549666873, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:01:13+00"}, {"id": 2943291, "authorName": "Gelande2001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gelande2001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Monster bid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549666884, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:01:24+00"}, {"id": 2943293, "authorName": "TMR663", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmr663/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by TMR663", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549666896, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:01:36+00"}, {"id": 2943298, "authorName": "Sketch_hs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sketch_hs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "20k?!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549666929, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:02:09+00"}, {"id": 2943299, "authorName": "big_daddy_dave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/big_daddy_dave/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by big_daddy_dave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549666930, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:02:10+00"}, {"id": 2943301, "authorName": "RayL1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rayl1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@big_daddy_dave are you the same guy from the show? lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549666939, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:02:19+00"}, {"id": 2943303, "authorName": "five1oh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/five1oh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "there we go. I couldn't believe this was so low for so long. Awesome Z!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549666957, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:02:37+00"}, {"id": 2943308, "authorName": "TMR663", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmr663/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by TMR663", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549666976, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:02:56+00"}, {"id": 2943309, "authorName": "Tallak76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tallak76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is fun to watch....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549666997, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:03:17+00"}, {"id": 2943312, "authorName": "Sketch_hs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sketch_hs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "50k?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549667000, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:03:20+00"}, {"id": 2943314, "authorName": "big_daddy_dave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/big_daddy_dave/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by big_daddy_dave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667006, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:03:26+00"}, {"id": 2943315, "authorName": "Gelande2001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gelande2001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Glad to see there were 2 guys in the room who really appreciated this car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667011, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:03:31+00"}, {"id": 2943321, "authorName": "TMR663", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmr663/", "bidAmount": 21250, "content": "$21,250 bid placed by TMR663", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667035, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:03:55+00"}, {"id": 2943325, "authorName": "big_daddy_dave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/big_daddy_dave/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by big_daddy_dave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667071, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:04:31+00"}, {"id": 2943328, "authorName": "Gelande2001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gelande2001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Def knockout", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667090, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:04:50+00"}, {"id": 2943329, "authorName": "Ogbabu65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ogbabu65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667092, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:04:52+00"}, {"id": 2943330, "authorName": "spags1986", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spags1986/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You can't beat this color!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667094, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:04:54+00"}, {"id": 2943333, "authorName": "TMR663", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmr663/", "bidAmount": 23250, "content": "$23,250 bid placed by TMR663", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667103, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:05:03+00"}, {"id": 2943334, "authorName": "Sketch_hs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sketch_hs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Big Daddy with the Big bids!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667107, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:05:07+00"}, {"id": 2943338, "authorName": "spags1986", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spags1986/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "25k.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667121, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:05:21+00"}, {"id": 2943341, "authorName": "big_daddy_dave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/big_daddy_dave/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by big_daddy_dave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667131, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:05:31+00"}, {"id": 2943344, "authorName": "Tallak76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tallak76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gosh, maybe I'LL start bidding ..... ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667134, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:05:34+00"}, {"id": 2943342, "authorName": "chrispy350", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrispy350/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "who's your Daddy?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667134, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:05:34+00"}, {"id": 2943348, "authorName": "stevec1456", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevec1456/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "TMR is not afraid of those big numbers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667146, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:05:46+00"}, {"id": 2943350, "authorName": "RayL1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rayl1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dang!!!!! @TMR663 is trying to wear him out!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667156, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:05:56+00"}, {"id": 2943351, "authorName": "TMR663", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmr663/", "bidAmount": 24250, "content": "$24,250 bid placed by TMR663", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667159, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:05:59+00"}, {"id": 2943352, "authorName": "Sketch_hs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sketch_hs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I smell 25k", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667166, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:06:06+00"}, {"id": 2943356, "authorName": "big_daddy_dave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/big_daddy_dave/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by big_daddy_dave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667183, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:06:23+00"}, {"id": 2943359, "authorName": "Sketch_hs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sketch_hs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just bid 30k and end this!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667220, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:07:00+00"}, {"id": 2943363, "authorName": "TMR663", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmr663/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by TMR663", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667227, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:07:07+00"}, {"id": 2943367, "authorName": "big_daddy_dave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/big_daddy_dave/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by big_daddy_dave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667245, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:07:25+00"}, {"id": 2943370, "authorName": "spags1986", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spags1986/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "lol! I love how TMR663 just increases it by $250", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667257, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:07:37+00"}, {"id": 2943371, "authorName": "Tallak76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tallak76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boom !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667260, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:07:40+00"}, {"id": 2943374, "authorName": "RayL1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rayl1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't think it's over....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549667270, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:07:50+00"}, {"id": 2943379, "authorName": "TMR663", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmr663/", "bidAmount": 27250, "content": "$27,250 bid placed by TMR663", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667296, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:08:16+00"}, {"id": 2943381, "authorName": "big_daddy_dave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/big_daddy_dave/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by big_daddy_dave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667317, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:08:37+00"}, {"id": 2943383, "authorName": "five1oh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/five1oh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TMR663 joined just for this car....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549667320, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:08:40+00"}, {"id": 2943389, "authorName": "RayL1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rayl1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That window sticker is putting them over the edge.....!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667351, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:09:11+00"}, {"id": 2943391, "authorName": "TMR663", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmr663/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "YES i did", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1549667358, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:09:18+00"}, {"id": 2943396, "authorName": "Targa991", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/targa991/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Glad the car is going for good price.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549667373, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:09:33+00"}, {"id": 2943401, "authorName": "TMR663", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmr663/", "bidAmount": 28250, "content": "$28,250 bid placed by TMR663", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667395, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:09:55+00"}, {"id": 2943409, "authorName": "Sketch_hs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sketch_hs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "30k! DO IT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667419, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:10:19+00"}, {"id": 2943414, "authorName": "Tallak76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tallak76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll be sorry when this is over !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549667426, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:10:26+00"}, {"id": 2943415, "authorName": "big_daddy_dave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/big_daddy_dave/", "bidAmount": 29000, "content": "$29,000 bid placed by big_daddy_dave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667427, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:10:27+00"}, {"id": 2943421, "authorName": "TMR663", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmr663/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "She is yours Bid Daddy! Enjoy.... Great car!", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1549667459, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:10:59+00"}, {"id": 2943430, "authorName": "five1oh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/five1oh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It was $13,250 at auction end time. Thank goodness 2 people appreciated this car. I think it is well worth it. Congrats on an awesome auction!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549667513, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:11:53+00"}, {"id": 2943433, "authorName": "Jeff_Segan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeff_segan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A great example sold for a fair market price. Buyer and Seller should be happy. 240Z's like this will only get more expensive and harder to find if you keep waiting.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549667519, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:11:59+00"}, {"id": 2943434, "authorName": "big_daddy_dave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/big_daddy_dave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey, looking forever! Very first car I bought as a kid... of the age I need her back!", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1549667526, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:12:06+00"}, {"id": 2943440, "authorName": "big_daddy_dave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/big_daddy_dave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/8/19 for $29,000 to big_daddy_dave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667550, "type": "system", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:12:30+00"}, {"id": 2943441, "authorName": "RayL1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rayl1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations@big_daddy_dave", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549667554, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:12:34+00"}, {"id": 2943443, "authorName": "soquelz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soquelz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The owner of the green 73 has got to be smiling right now.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549667563, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:12:43+00"}, {"id": 2943445, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It would be great to take this car, remove that driver door, dismantle and strip it. Have a good paintless dent removal tech work out as many dings in the rest of the car and than have a really good body shop paint and blend the door into the fender and quarter and touch up the rest of the body where needed keeping as much original paint as possible. I did that with a 510 and it came out great......not perfect but very original.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1549667567, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:12:47+00"}, {"id": 2943444, "authorName": "JasonMerritt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonmerritt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought for sure this was going to end up back in the barn! Awesome show guys!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549667567, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:12:47+00"}, {"id": 2943446, "authorName": "Sketch_hs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sketch_hs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667568, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:12:48+00"}, {"id": 2943449, "authorName": "Dave_P6999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave_p6999/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool. Re-live your youth.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549667586, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:13:06+00"}, {"id": 2943454, "authorName": "Tallak76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tallak76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667620, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:13:40+00"}, {"id": 2943461, "authorName": "Jeff_Segan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeff_segan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@big_daddy_dave http://www.smokymountaintour.com", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549667662, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:14:22+00"}, {"id": 2943465, "authorName": "JasonMerritt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonmerritt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So happy for you @big_daddy_dave !!!! I'am very excited for you! This car deserves to be loved. I'am really going to miss her.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549667682, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:14:42+00"}, {"id": 2943502, "authorName": "Tegwyn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tegwyn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Big Daddy. I bought a duplicate of my first new car, a 240 Z, on BAT a few months ago. You won\u2019t regret your move", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549667884, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:18:04+00"}, {"id": 2943563, "authorName": "TheRisingSun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/therisingsun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549668309, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:25:09+00"}, {"id": 2943629, "authorName": "msmiranda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msmiranda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JasonMerritt (The Seller) Wowza!! Great sale Jason! I hope you receive a good commission from the owner because you sure do deserve it.\n\nI chickened out when I left for work at 1:30 and saw the snow falling and sticking here in Federal Way, and heard the traffic reports on the north 5 calling my usual 25-minute commute at well over an hour. I promptly called in and turned around.\n\nI was actually going to make a serious bid but saw the shootout at the end take the bids well north of my budget. I'm curious... can you share what the reserve figure was?\n\nEnjoy her @big_daddy_dave . She's a great score!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549668985, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:36:25+00"}, {"id": 2943734, "authorName": "msmiranda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msmiranda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am slowly coming to accept that a 240Z is probably always going to be beyond my realistic budget. But I got to drive them a lot when they were showroom new even though $4,000 was unattainable for me then too. Come to think of it, I was showroom new then too. Now, not so much. ;-) But life is good!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549669807, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:50:07+00"}, {"id": 2943751, "authorName": "Zeddfind", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zeddfind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am very pleased for the purchaser as well as the seller. But let\u2019s get real it will take al least $6000 - $10000 to bring this car to Gold Medallion condition. A high bid of around $15000 would be what should have bought this car. My car value just went up a $20000", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549670066, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 15:54:26+00"}, {"id": 2943851, "authorName": "JasonMerritt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonmerritt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Zeddfind This particular Z was'nt a car that you purchase - fix - and flip. This car was special, imo. Pictures don't do it justice. It's a 50 year old car that survived very well over time and probably never saw a drop of rain. It's worth more than any dollar number imo. It's only going to get harder and harder to find these that are not modified, rusty, and or already restored... Super happy that it's going to someone that will enjoy it! It deserved going to someone that wants to fix it up and make it their own.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549672799, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 16:39:59+00"}, {"id": 2943860, "authorName": "JasonMerritt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonmerritt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@msmiranda Not sure that I should disclose the Reserve - it was below what the owner had into it though. Only two bidders we above it I believe. I'm getting taken care of very well for my efforts. If there is a next time, I will hire a photographer that knows and loves cars for better results.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549673025, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 16:43:45+00"}, {"id": 2944000, "authorName": "BlitzLead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blitzlead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Time to increase my insurance again. Hagerty is probably getting tired of hearing from me but these results speak for themselves.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549677204, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-08 17:53:24+00"}, {"id": 2945023, "authorName": "Dacrab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dacrab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty high price...it will take a lot of money to restore this car. While mostly original the body panel damage, prior door being replaced, and lots of paint damage will require a full repaint thus loosing much of the originality along with new upholstery, seals, disassemble, go through motor, suspension, etc...to fully restore. 20k-30k to get this car restored but then it\u2019s not original. So IMHO this is a lot of money.\n\nAlso note these cars are not that rare...otherwise we would not be seeing them forsale evey other day.\n\nBuy what you love and all the above doesn\u2019t matter!\n\nAnd we had two people that loved this 240z...\n\nEnjoy it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549732172, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-09 09:09:32+00"}, {"id": 2946921, "authorName": "Profcarnut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/profcarnut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wait! What? My non rusty, original paint '71 with 62k miles might be worth more than its current $3000 regular insurance value?. I guess I need stated value insurance. Maybe this is a one time battle for a particular car - like the unusual white interior. I didn't think survivors were selling for this kind of money.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549836747, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-02-10 14:12:27+00"}, {"id": 3717365, "authorName": "Varjak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/varjak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like Zs too; and I get that they have appreciated; but this result seems out of line compared to some of the other 240Zs that have passed through BaT. Market seems frothy with results like this one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570478069, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2019-10-07 12:54:29+00"}]