[{"id": 15887133, "authorName": "yayforsteve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yayforsteve/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by yayforsteve", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729363783, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15887146, "authorName": "Knuckles-R-Busted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knuckles-r-busted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sad to see these stalled projects, as they often indicate failing health or failing bank accounts. Whatever the reason for selling, I hope that the seller is ok and that.tje new owner can bring this into the end zone.\r\n\r\n@j4lty what is the 5spd from, and were worn synchros, bearings, seals replaced? Was the clutch replaced?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729363819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15888702, "authorName": "j4lty (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j4lty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi Knuckles,\r\n\r\nThankfully all ok, and some future failing bank account anticipated with family planning requires me to sell. \r\n\r\nI was told that it is the original transmission that was attached to the L26 when it was dropped in, due to a bad L24 engine. I would not think that any work was done on it. I did not specifically ask about the clutch either. \r\n\r\nThanks all, please feel free to ask as many questions as possible and if there are any pictures or videos that would be useful, don\u2019t hesitate to ask. \r\n\r\nI hope I can find a great home for this car as it has always been a dream restomod for me, im sure it will make someone very happy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729372774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15889933, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cprepended\u201d? I thought my wife was the only one trying to make me feel dumb!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729393398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15890045, "authorName": "ahdmullins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahdmullins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A genuine \u2018bring a trailer\u2019 auction.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729396555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15890224, "authorName": "srfdaddy67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srfdaddy67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Potential for a fun track car. Already lighten up a bit. Sort the wiring and motor, add a roll bar.. already has a header, electronic ignition & maybe a cam, who knows? They left out the ballast resistor, likely in the direction of going faster so maybe something else good. Shipping kills it for me but someone should have fun with this at a decent price. Had a cool original color & series 1 with what looks like some of the panel pieces already done. \r\nSome clear/well lit under a lift shots would still help the $$. Wish you luck", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729404319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15890328, "authorName": "Pivo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pivo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If the new owner of this car wants a S1 engine and 3 pc 4 spd trans I have one in NC. Out of car 2152.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729420898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15890709, "authorName": "996sthelens", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/996sthelens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am not an instal a rollbar and make it a track car guy. There is lots to do here for sure. I am more of a put it on a rotisserie and make it new again Guy. Market is soft so you would definitely lose money, but if you\u2019re building it because you love it\u2026\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729431096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15898290, "authorName": "Yenpit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yenpit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good very late 1/71 production \"Series 1\" to start with, for a full on restoration or a track car! Bondo & bubbling are visible, but the main areas appear relatively solid. Dash/speedo appear to be \"Series 1\", with 20mph speedo. This could be a great start, if the sell price is right!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729531901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15899597, "authorName": "Jeff_Segan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeff_segan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Yenpit Very Late indeed. Highest VIN on a Series 1, that I've seen.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729536390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15900994, "authorName": "j4lty (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j4lty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cIt doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re car is an early production, or late production; a series 1 is a series 1\u201d - Dom Toretto*\r\n\r\n*probably\r\n\r\nThanks for the comments guys - glad others can see this cars potential too!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729540827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15906072, "authorName": "Pivo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pivo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can anyone say with reasonable certainty when the rocker stripes were first made available? Would they be appropriate on this car relative to \u201coriginality\u201d? What about on an early S1 car? Understanding that they could have been installed later, but would they have been available right from the start of production as an aftermarket Datsun accessory, or did they appear later?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729606718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15907288, "authorName": "Jeff_Segan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeff_segan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pivo They were listed/shown in the earliest issue of the Parts Catalog. So they could have been ordered over the Parts Counter at the Dealerships. As to \"originality\" depends on who/how it is defined. In 'STOCK\" as it left the factory - they would not be original. In \"Stock As It Left the Dealers Show Room Floor\" - maybe.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729615686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15907327, "authorName": "Jeff_Segan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeff_segan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@j4lty A series 1 is a series 1 - but only 1 can be the First 1 and only 1 can be the Last 1. (even if qualified with \u201cknow to exist\u201d). The owner of the First 1 is asking $1,250,000.00 for his.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729615942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15907487, "authorName": "Pivo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pivo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jeff_segan curious that dealers didn\u2019t put stripes on ALL the cars - like they did with other accessories at the time - to justify the markups. Could have charged whatever they wanted for the stripes - take it or leave it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729616908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15908455, "authorName": "j4lty (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j4lty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jeff_segan I understand, my comment was completely in jest. I\u2019m under no impression that this is the most valuable series 1; it\u2019s been engine swapped and modified quite extensively, but it may be meaningful to some.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729620299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15924156, "authorName": "Rushingphil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rushingphil/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by Rushingphil", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729723719, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15928020, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At first glance, one see's an early 240Z in rare and wonderful period correct color that appears very solid. I noticed how clean the door jamb data plate appears with no paint overspray indicating original paint in the jambs. The spare tire area, floors, engine bay paint, all original and solid. As one who has restored old homes, this reminds me of a great boned 1912 craftsman home that has had all of it's original old growth vertical grain oak woodwork removed. Yes, you could replace it all with contemporary white MDF but I'd so rather see it back to original if all of the correct material could be sourced. I'd love to see this car fall into the hands of someone like @996sthelens. Unfortunately, it's not 2019 anymore. The numbers don't add up so a lot of cars like this may be destined as \"track cars\" now but I say \"Save the Z's\" !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729784840, "type": "comment"}]