[{"id": 5159984, "authorName": "Na_Kalohe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/na_kalohe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Finally, a non-orange, green and blue Z!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602118588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5160006, "authorName": "Morekylemoore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morekylemoore/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Morekylemoore", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602118916, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5160048, "authorName": "Georgejames", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgejames/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Georgejames", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602119513, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5160052, "authorName": "Morekylemoore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morekylemoore/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by Morekylemoore", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602119627, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5160075, "authorName": "YesUCan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesucan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A 5th Z for sale. So \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602119980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5160168, "authorName": "da-cat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/da-cat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice set of wheels!\r\n(Not literally)\r\nNice Z\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602121748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5160177, "authorName": "3H0nda0rphans", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3h0nda0rphans/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the manufacturing date on this 1971 240Z?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602121826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5160632, "authorName": "Lonetreesteve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lonetreesteve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@3H0nda0rphans, Good eye noticing that the data plate in the driver's door jamb is not pictured. HLS30-37578 would have been built in 7/71. Looking at the data plate in the engine bay and the engine number, it's good to see that the car has its original matching-numbers engine. This car looks to be pretty solid overall. However, I did see some minor rust issues in the undercarriage that can be fixed fairly easily. This Z would be a good candidate for a restoration. It would be great to see someone restore it back to its original 904 White paint and the rare blue interior, which is one of my favorite 240Z color combinations. The blue interiors were only found on some '70 and '71 model year 904 White and some '70 and '71 model year 903 Blue 240Zs. I used to own a '71 904 White 240Z with the blue interior. Man, I wish I still had that car! Here's the link to my former car: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:My_Restored_%2771_Datsun_240Z_with_Rare_Blue_Interior.JPG", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1602132339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5161116, "authorName": "Chrystal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrystal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "100% agree with @Lonetreesteve that this is a very good candidate for restoration. White on blue (rare), numbers matching, not a rust bucket, solid 1971, Series II. There are a few missing items but those are available at a cost. Questions that come to mind, are the original radio, door pulls, still with the car, do all the gauges work and what is the condition of the seats under the seat covers?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602163616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5161127, "authorName": "Chrystal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrystal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lonetreesteve just looked at the link and can see why you would like to have that one back. A beautiful white on blue 240Z you built there!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602163783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5161189, "authorName": "Lonetreesteve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lonetreesteve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Chrystal, Thanks for the compliment on my former car! I originally sold the car to a gentleman in northern Italy, and the car is now in Australia. It must be kind of awkward driving a left hand drive car in righthand drive country!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602164654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5161245, "authorName": "Brett007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brett007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lonetreesteve you should always compare the data plates to the firewall stamping too", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602165590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5161474, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who Knows.... Really need more pictures. I agree with all about a good resto candidate and that car of @Lonetreesteve would be a good goal for sure.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1602169465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5161804, "authorName": "niconico", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niconico/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like a very bare bones Z. Were the carpets in the blue interior cars originally gray? \r\n@Mr.Mark Curious what the wheel and tire specs are. \r\nIt says the car was stored in a garage since 1990. Does that mean put away in storage, or garage kept but still operated?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602173969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5162433, "authorName": "YesUCan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesucan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello @Mr.Mark It seems like getting from 2nd to 3rd gear was a bit \"Bowl of soup\" ish. How does the car shift? Any plans for another driving video with more acceleration and braking? Thank You!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602180568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5162640, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 5971, "content": "$5,971 bid placed by RidleysRides", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602181775, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5166103, "authorName": "YesUCan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesucan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's all the wiring hanging down in pic #41? And I'd like to echo @niconico comments on strorage. Was is put away for 25 years and reserected or just kept in a garage and fired up from time to time?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602244512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5166539, "authorName": "Mr.Mark (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.mark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Chrystal: -- clock doesn't work, but all other gauges work.\r\n--Door pull available\r\n--No original radio, sorry.\r\n--Original seat frames should be just fine under these re-done seats.\r\n\r\nNiconico: - original carpet was black\r\n-- this was stored in garage since 1990, and driven a couple times a year just to eep it running and things moving. I also have 3 (now grown) sons and didn't want them driving it because I got a bunch of tickets in it \"back in the day\" and didn't want them doing the same!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1602253297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5166561, "authorName": "Mr.Mark (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.mark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1602253605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5167047, "authorName": "Sonoma-1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonoma-1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mr.Mark Beautiful Z . . . Did the repaint encompass the door jams, engine, rear hatch jams? Appears paint tape marks on trailing edges of the drivers door data plate? Please comment, confirm. Thank you, GLWS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602260225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5167348, "authorName": "Mr.Mark (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.mark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@niconico - the tire size is P235/60R14, and as you commented, this is a fairly bare bones car. You see, it was my daily driver until I got transferred to central Oregon and realized this was NOT the car for me with winters and snow! Ha .. that's when it went in the garage. Back in the late 70s in San Jose when our oldest was a baby and we were first married, it was our only car and it was during that time the back panels got damaged and I removed them thinking I'd then replace them ... and here we are today. \r\n\r\n@Sonoma-1 - yes, the door jams and the rear hatch were repainted when the car was done, but not the engine compartment.\r\n\r\nI found some old pics from when the shop painted the car and some better ones showing the missing panels in the back and have included them now.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1602264811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5167583, "authorName": "Sonoma-1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonoma-1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mr.Mark Understood, thank you for the informative, prompt response, pics. I can't discern from the pics if all new body seals, windshield, rear hatch glass etc . . . were installed at the time of the repaint or existing taped off and retained to date? Please clarify? Thank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602267140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5167624, "authorName": "Sonoma-1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonoma-1/", "bidAmount": 6240, "content": "$6,240 bid placed by Sonoma-1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602267358, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5168002, "authorName": "dorynuggets", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dorynuggets/", "bidAmount": 6340, "content": "$6,340 bid placed by dorynuggets", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602269880, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5170524, "authorName": "YesUCan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesucan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mr.Mark Thank You for the new pics. I see some rust showing itself under the carpet. Could you please remove the sub woofer and carpet so we can see the spare tire area and rear sheet metal. Thank You!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1602289657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5171937, "authorName": "Bengil1975", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengil1975/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Bengil1975", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602349311, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5172107, "authorName": "Mr.Mark (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.mark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "YesUCan .... you had me go somewhere I haven't been for 30 years .... under the carpet to look at the spare tire! But here you go, I folded back the carpet this morning and took pictures of the spare tire, the spare tire well, and the two little wells behind each seat. The spare tire has to be the original because I don't believe I've ever had a flat and this tire probably hasn't touched the road. There is some rust showing, but it's not too bad, especially for all these years under carpet. The original jack is still there as well.\r\n\r\nSonoma-1 ... I'm guessing the windows, hatch glass, etc were taped off when the car was painted. BTW .... one of my sons reminded me that the rear window is not original to the car, as an errant baseball broke the original many, many years ago and was replaced.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1602353669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5172266, "authorName": "Mr.Mark (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.mark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a couple \"history\" pictures, and why it's hard selling the car when it's been around so long. I had a best friend who had a pesky little sister that I ended up marrying back in 1977, but even before that, I bought the Z from her dad so it's been around a long time. 3 of my best friends back in '77 had Zs and they were all in my wedding as you can see here as well with her brother in the back and his 280Z. \r\n\r\nHere's a photo of the car in 1980 when e were in Portland after Mt. St. Helen's erupted too.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1602358757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5172365, "authorName": "Sonoma-1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonoma-1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mr.Mark Thank you \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602362302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5172499, "authorName": "YesUCan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesucan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those pics made my day @Mr.Mark Thank You!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1602367757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5173703, "authorName": "Profcarnut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/profcarnut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I learned most of what I know about cars on my first 240 Z. I got a pair of those factory manuals with my car and read them many times over (often trying to understand the translation into English) as I repaired and rebuilt so many things over the years. I would imagine those are hard to come by. I kept mine when I sold my original car. GLWS - for me it would be like selling my photo album.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602435894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5173957, "authorName": "Bengil1975", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengil1975/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now I have to find a picture of me and my 280z from back in the days . Great pictures", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602445320, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5174717, "authorName": "GaroJet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garojet/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by GaroJet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602480347, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5174721, "authorName": "JHNorth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhnorth/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by JHNorth", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602481041, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5175360, "authorName": "Mr.Mark (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.mark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My wife wants everyone to know that the dent on the front bumper happened when \"someone\" hit it with the snowblower when it was being put back in the garage. I'm sorry I don't have the original radio but that was replaced many, many years ago as we went thru cassette desk and then newer ones with CDs. We also had a Clifford alarm installed.\r\n\r\nWe have some repair paperwork but what we have is mostly from the years before it went in the garage, so even the little bit we have is pretty old stuff and just normal things. As I've indicated, this was my daily driver and as such it doesn't have much in the way of alterations.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1602516151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5175750, "authorName": "kramginier55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kramginier55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have personally seen this car last week, and it is a very nice car, I owned a 1976 280Z and it was a very fun car to drive.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1602521626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5176087, "authorName": "Mr.Mark (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.mark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Marks wife here! I thought I would share a story about how we came to the decision to sell.\r\nBack and forth for years we went. \r\nSo one day I decide to sent an email to a place in hopes of an answer that could help us decide if we really should sell it or keep it. This is what happened.\r\nWithin an hour of sending the email I got a phone call that totally was a sign for us. None other then Jay Leno on the other end of the line. (He was the one I sent the email to asking his advice). After a 1/2 hour discussion it was decided that was the sign I needed.\r\nSee my father just loved watching Jay Leno car shows, and after my father passed away selling it was really hard for both of us, so Jay lent an ear and advice that helped us decide.\r\nAt the end of the day, I will always have the memories of our time with my dad, the Z and the story about the time Mr. Jay Leno took time to call.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1602525757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5176628, "authorName": "niconico", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niconico/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mr.Mark Sent you an email through BaT about viewing the car. Hoping we can arrange something before close of auction. Thx!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602528646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5176970, "authorName": "Mr.Mark (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.mark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Marks wife here, he will respond when he gets back home Niconico! He ran out for a bit.\r\n\ud83e\udd17", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1602531094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5177320, "authorName": "Mr.Mark (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.mark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "niconico... no note thru BAT yet, but I'll be watching for it. Maybe try again?\r\n\r\nJHNorth ... I received your note and replied in email.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602533116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5177664, "authorName": "niconico", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niconico/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mr.Mark That's strange... Just sent another one out!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602534953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5178762, "authorName": "Mr.Mark (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.mark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I found one of the original keys too!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1602543587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5178795, "authorName": "RogerD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you don\u2019t have six figures for a perfect one...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1602544130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5179253, "authorName": "YesUCan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesucan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello @Mr.Mike is that transmission support dripping oil?! Where is the leak coming from? Thank You", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1602553901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5179307, "authorName": "Bengil1975", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengil1975/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Bengil1975", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602555118, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5179689, "authorName": "Bengil1975", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengil1975/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi Mr. Mark \r\nIs the car registration current ? Also if I am the winning bidder , would you be ok if I have a transport truck pick it up from it\u2019s location as I live in California.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602568745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5180283, "authorName": "Mr.Mark (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.mark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "YesUCan .... as to the \"drip\" there isn't anything dripping. No drip spot on our garage floor and it's been in this garage sine 2005. I'm also afraid to say I can't tell you where the leak is from as I haven't been under it for a long time. The underside pics were taken by a local business and I wasn't allowed under the lift for their insurance concerns. \r\n\r\nBengil1975 ... yes, the registration is current and yes, working with a transport truck/company would be no problem at all.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1602599997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5180459, "authorName": "YesUCan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesucan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank You SO much @Mr.Mark !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602602776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5182128, "authorName": "Mr.Mark (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.mark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here are a few more items that can go with the car .... just some things found while cleaning up!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1602616859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5183890, "authorName": "cmt2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmt2000/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by cmt2000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602626872, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5184161, "authorName": "Bengil1975", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengil1975/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by Bengil1975", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602631960, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5184162, "authorName": "Mr.Mark (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.mark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To show how little rust the car has, I pulled up the carpet on the drivers side to look underneath it for someone who came to view at it today. You can see there is some minor surface rusting, but it's not bad at all for a ~50 year old car. In fact, there's still lots of paint there on the floor pans.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1602631978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5184271, "authorName": "Heddon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heddon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mr.Mark - I just read the book 'Eruption' about Mt Saint Helens. Highly recommend.\r\n\r\nIt had to be fate that this car was shipped in Kilamanjaro White, a color named after another dormant volcano. Seeing that photo and hearing the personal story of this car is what makes this site so great. \r\n\r\nThis is one to watch!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1602634242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5184585, "authorName": "Mr.Mark (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.mark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is Marks wife. Yes, living through the eruption was mind boggling since we had only moved to Oregon five months before. It is something we will never forget!\r\nThank you for the kind words.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1602640454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5184639, "authorName": "Scrapr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scrapr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GLWTA big boy ;-))", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602641550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5184753, "authorName": "JHNorth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhnorth/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by JHNorth", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602644490, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5184856, "authorName": "Bengil1975", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengil1975/", "bidAmount": 9300, "content": "$9,300 bid placed by Bengil1975", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602648147, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5184903, "authorName": "JHNorth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhnorth/", "bidAmount": 9400, "content": "$9,400 bid placed by JHNorth", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602650773, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5185273, "authorName": "neznoz70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neznoz70/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by neznoz70", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602679845, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5185726, "authorName": "Mr.Mark (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.mark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Marks wife here again!\ud83e\udd17I would like to thank all of you who have come to see the car in person and how you have spoken so nicely about it!\r\nHappy bidding everyone! I know it will end up going to a great person who will love it like we have!\r\nCindy", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1602687357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5185777, "authorName": "kramginier55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kramginier55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "after seeing some of the comments on this car as i stated last week i went to see this car and as most car guys know seeing a car in person is much better than just looking at pictures, so believe me if you are bidding on this car you will not be disappointed on the condition of this 50 year old 240Z", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1602688034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5186007, "authorName": "CarHunterX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carhunterx/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by CarHunterX", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602691364, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5186056, "authorName": "SS4HAI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ss4hai/", "bidAmount": 16240, "content": "$16,240 bid placed by SS4HAI", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602692043, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5186134, "authorName": "YesUCan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesucan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well that was a jump..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602692966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5186195, "authorName": "Bengil1975", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengil1975/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by Bengil1975", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602693959, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5186253, "authorName": "SS4HAI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ss4hai/", "bidAmount": 18240, "content": "$18,240 bid placed by SS4HAI", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602694911, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5186387, "authorName": "Chrystal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrystal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think it is still undervalued at this price. I will be watching as the hammer falls on this one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602696407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5186511, "authorName": "LMJames", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmjames/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "kramginier55 I see you are recent to BaT, welcome aboard", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602697726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5186530, "authorName": "LMJames", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmjames/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How is the Battery mount area In the car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602697870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5186611, "authorName": "Bengil1975", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengil1975/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Although it\u2019s a good z for restoring Unfortunately It\u2019s not a series 1 . ( no louvers in rear ) so they are plenty around . Let\u2019s see we\u2019re it goes . I hope owner gets the most he can , I think I reached my limit on this one . I can only pay so much for nostalgia . It\u2019s got to make sense at the end of the day .", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1602698409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5186718, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Chrystal Ditto", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1602698996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5186748, "authorName": "71Zcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/71zcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Chrystal I second that.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1602699132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5186899, "authorName": "71Zcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/71zcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Remember this is a rare color combo...don't see them dressed in blue to often.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602699944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5186957, "authorName": "71Zcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/71zcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Before I get hit fairly rare!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602700198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5186960, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok going to post this knowing ..That I could get some critique lol..We have several Alpina BMWs ..So I\u2019m a big fan of Stripe Seats..I like the stripe inserts..but TEHO..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602700203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5187048, "authorName": "71Zcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/71zcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lstepp4re Me thinks, we should stick with the Alpina BMWs. More of a German thing IMHO. I like my salt shakers.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602700754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5187080, "authorName": "Bengil1975", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengil1975/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a reserve on this car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602700914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5187240, "authorName": "Haulgas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haulgas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All auctions have reserve unless the ad say's \"No Reserve\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602701656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5187541, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Missed the 240Z. Dare I say it, there's too many Datsun Z's on BaT. Here we have another old, well cared for version. White this time. Absolutely nothing wrong with a 45 year owned car. You know where it has been. You know what's been done to it. Our Seller, and his wife, have been very helpful. Do you restore this one? Or leave it alone? I'm not sure which way I would go. Course, I like my 240Z's modified, so don't ask me. This Datsun deserves a lot more money than this. Compared to what has sold, or currently bid on other recent Z's, this Z is a steal right now. Let's see what ha[[ens in the next 2 hours. Really nice Datsun.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1602703376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5187686, "authorName": "stevec1456", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevec1456/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree. This Z is a steal at this price. We\u2019ll see how high it goes. Not sure I have space for it, but it\u2019s tempting", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602704111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5187852, "authorName": "JHNorth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhnorth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saw the car in person, nice example of a running but not origional Z, just not willing to go over $15k for it. I'm sure a more enthused person might overbid and drop a bunch of money and time to make it worth double it will sell for, but not this time.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602705010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5187885, "authorName": "SS4HAI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ss4hai/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, way over priced. Nothing to see here folks keep moving.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602705268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5187930, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m with @stevec1456", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602705604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188039, "authorName": "Mr.Mark (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.mark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LMJames .... there is some surface rust around the battery area as you can see in the photos, but nowhere even close to what I've seen on other Zs.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602706261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188315, "authorName": "Toretto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toretto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car at a great price. Anyone turned off by the interior, simple fix with $1000 and some elbow grease:\r\n\r\nhttps://zcarsource.com/interior-set-w-carpet-velour-seat-upholstery-trim-240z-1-71-73-blue-new\r\n\r\nI think it's fine as is, very period correct \ud83d\udd7a\ud83e\udd23", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602707463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188368, "authorName": "Toretto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toretto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Or, just change the seat covers, I'd put leather in even though the purists prefer vinyl, $350 in blue \r\n\r\nhttps://interior-innovations.com/product/datsun-240z260z280z-genuine-leather-seat-covers/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602707796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188395, "authorName": "StockZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stockz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would this engine still have the E31 head. Or did Nissan change it by July \u201871? Can\u2019t tell by the photos.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602707927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188463, "authorName": "Toretto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toretto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "See pic 57 and 75 it's number matching. @bat really ought to put key info like that in the ad copy, sellers might not know that's important but the staff should.\n\nOnly @mr.mark can say if the head was changed but the block isn't", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602708442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188506, "authorName": "71Zcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/71zcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "By 7/71 it would be E88", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602708554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188534, "authorName": "Mr.Mark (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.mark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Toretto .... no head change, it's mostly all the same engine. Still lots of original things on it as well. I'm no mechanic so it was just my driver for a long time. I hope that makes sense!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602708737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188607, "authorName": "NewDayDons", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newdaydons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Then by all means, add another zero to the end of the current bid!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602709196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188650, "authorName": "YesUCan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesucan/", "bidAmount": 18510, "content": "$18,510 bid placed by YesUCan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602709422, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5188559, "authorName": "Lonetreesteve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lonetreesteve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After doing a little research here on the BaT website, going back to the very first 240Z listed on BaT on 3/18/15, there have been 1152 240Zs listed (this number is a little inflated since there have been some cars that were relisted). To give you a good idea of how rare '70 and '71 240Zs with blue interiors are, there have only 2 prior cars plus this '71 subject car listed on BaT. All 3 are 904 white 240Zs, none were '70 or '71 903 Blue cars (even more rare?). Here are the other 2 (it's unbelievable how much 240Zs have gone up in value since these two other blue interior cars were listed): https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-datsun-240z-7/ \nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-datsun-240z/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602709458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188704, "authorName": "SS4HAI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ss4hai/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by SS4HAI", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602709698, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5188723, "authorName": "YesUCan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesucan/", "bidAmount": 19510, "content": "$19,510 bid placed by YesUCan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602709785, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5188729, "authorName": "roelmanolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roelmanolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"510,\" I see what you did there.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1602709816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188738, "authorName": "YesUCan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesucan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@roelmanolo ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602709852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188739, "authorName": "BlitzLead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blitzlead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gotta love the massive speaker box right behind the seats. For many years that sort of thing, along with missing and/or incorrect parts, defined a typical Z. Just like the Z the cool kid down the block owned. Then things changed and now we're seeing \"Investment Grade\" Zs and that's pretty cool too! But when I look at this Z, instead of seeing perfection I see great stories and fun times when Zs were everywhere. And that's a great feeling. GLWTA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1602709855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188747, "authorName": "SS4HAI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ss4hai/", "bidAmount": 19760, "content": "$19,760 bid placed by SS4HAI", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602709908, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5188748, "authorName": "71Zcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/71zcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "High school!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602709914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188754, "authorName": "JHNorth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhnorth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Im rooting for YesUcan to win the bid. Serious Datsun fan.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602709933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188768, "authorName": "YesUCan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesucan/", "bidAmount": 20010, "content": "$20,010 bid placed by YesUCan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602710003, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5188774, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IMHO This is still a bargain..but, what do I know lol", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1602710073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188778, "authorName": "71Zcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/71zcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I concur", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602710101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188779, "authorName": "Chrystal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrystal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Going, going.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602710114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188780, "authorName": "niconico", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niconico/", "bidAmount": 20260, "content": "$20,260 bid placed by niconico", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602710118, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5188783, "authorName": "NewDayDons", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newdaydons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If Jay Leno said \"sell,\" I'm hoping the reserve was set correctly.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602710126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188785, "authorName": "YesUCan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesucan/", "bidAmount": 20510, "content": "$20,510 bid placed by YesUCan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602710152, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5188788, "authorName": "Toretto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toretto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not in the Market for one but I could buy this drive it for a year and sell it and have had a free Z for a year. Tempted...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1602710165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188801, "authorName": "niconico", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niconico/", "bidAmount": 20760, "content": "$20,760 bid placed by niconico", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602710223, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5188805, "authorName": "YesUCan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesucan/", "bidAmount": 21010, "content": "$21,010 bid placed by YesUCan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602710248, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5188826, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IMHO still a\r\nLot of meat on this bone lol", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1602710326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188828, "authorName": "SS4HAI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ss4hai/", "bidAmount": 21260, "content": "$21,260 bid placed by SS4HAI", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602710335, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5188831, "authorName": "YesUCan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesucan/", "bidAmount": 21510, "content": "$21,510 bid placed by YesUCan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602710357, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5188849, "authorName": "SS4HAI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ss4hai/", "bidAmount": 22240, "content": "$22,240 bid placed by SS4HAI", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602710411, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5188859, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SS4HAI congratulations on a proper bid", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1602710456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188875, "authorName": "SS4HAI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ss4hai/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/14/20 for $22,240 to SS4HAI", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602710531, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5188880, "authorName": "Ktl240", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ktl240/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602710553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188879, "authorName": "Chrystal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrystal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602710553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188881, "authorName": "Toretto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toretto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice, great deal @ss4hai", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602710559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188885, "authorName": "YesUCan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesucan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "well done @SS4HAI. That was fun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602710573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188887, "authorName": "Lstepp4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lstepp4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IMHO VERY VERY WELL BOUGHT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602710582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188893, "authorName": "Toretto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toretto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had that bid typed in but couldn't hit submit \ud83d\ude04\ud83e\udd37\u200d\u2642\ufe0f", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602710593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188900, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just took making a 'proper\" bid.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602710623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188905, "authorName": "71Zcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/71zcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FUN COLORS!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602710652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188910, "authorName": "roelmanolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roelmanolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Toretto, wasn't soon enough, junior. ;D", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602710668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188909, "authorName": "SS4HAI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ss4hai/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shocked", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602710668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188917, "authorName": "Toretto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toretto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@roelmanolo haha \ud83d\ude04", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602710691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188929, "authorName": "cverdugor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cverdugor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, excellent buy!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602710727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188949, "authorName": "niconico", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niconico/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to both the seller and buyer! Saw the the car in person and it's absolutely gorgeous!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602710778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188964, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! I didn't think it was going to sell.\r\n\r\n@ss4hai : Big Congrats to you! Excellent buy of a 240Z. Have fun!!\r\n\r\n@Mr.Mark : Congrats to you as well. Hope you're happy with the outcome. Thanks for bringing this Z here.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602710832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188979, "authorName": "Toretto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toretto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Market depressed by covid. In a normal year flying up to pdx and driving home all the way down the coast would be a dream but not worth the risk now", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602710879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5188986, "authorName": "Mr.Mark (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.mark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow ..... thank you all from the bottom of my heart and Mrs. Mark's too. It was a long journey to make this decision, but after all these years it's time to downsize in realize it's time to move on. Thanks for coming by niconico and checking her out, we enjoyed our visit.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1602710912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5189091, "authorName": "YesUCan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesucan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My day will come. All the best to Mrs. and @Mr.Mark Thank you for offering up this beautiful car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602711310, "type": "comment"}]