Phantom Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 VIN on this car ends in 1749 and data plate says mfg in 2/70. Has a valve cover that says "Datsun 2400 OHC" and an intact pointy top radio antenna. Some rust in rear fenders and along bottom of hatch opening. Doors good. Interior a mess but mostly there. Minor body dings. Bumpers are straight. This car is going to a crusher unless someone wants. PM me if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 (edited) Free, or salvage value? Title? Parts only or possible restore to driveability? I haven't been to Eastern Washington for a while. Edited August 10, 2013 by NewZed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 The car appears to be restorable. I need to correct the valve cover - it says "NISSAN 2400 OHC", not DATSUN. the car also has dealer installed air conditioning which was very rare in the first year 240's. The car is not free. Owner is looking for $1k for it. It has no title - he lost it - but it is possible to obtain a new one. I'm considering buying the car, stripping it of the good parts and then sending it to be crushed but the VIN number is low enough that it bothers me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorwegianZED Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 How are the framrails and the floors? seriously interested, the model year makes it alot easier to modify and register over here and i am having trouble with the one i have(73). Do you have more pictures? Are there any major issues that are easily identified? I wont be using the engine, gearbox or diff so theire condition does not matter. The interior is of little interest as well. I could use a helping hand getting it to either of Newark NJ, Baltimore MD, Charleston SC, Brunswick GA if i where to buy it(obviously to the closest port). Need some papers with it(title) as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Able to snap more pics of the car? Interested also here in NY. If not, I can pm for a few parts needed. lmk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Might want to post this on Classiczcars.com too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 I could use a helping hand getting it to either of Newark NJ, Baltimore MD, Charleston SC, Brunswick GA if i where to buy it(obviously to the closest port). Need some papers with it(title) as well. The closest port is Seattle! Or LosAngeles. Or Oakland. There is absolutely no eason to Trans-ship the car to the east coast for shipment to Europe. The cost is cheaper to ship from west coast port than the Trans-shipping to East Coast USA! Frank280ZX & I generally ship to Rotterdam a container in April. Six cars $3,500 TOPS, but packing stuff is around $100 per car and you gotta have someone to pack it. A shipping company can do it. For $1,000-1,300 and in some cases come pick it up within a given distance from the port. Peter Smits Global (?) a part of CRS handles individual cars when we only need to ship one. The 85 Mercedes 380 SEL we shipped in April has been reprinted and went through Dutch Inspection three weeks ago. Top down cruising till the end of summer as planned! Don't limit your shipping options to he east coast, you CAN ship out. Of SEA-TAC easily! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorwegianZED Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Aha, My shipping company wants 2700$ for taking that car from Long Beach to Oslo for me... that seems a bit steep if you can get a car over to Rotterdam for less than half. Still, Pictures an such, general conditon? The closest port is Seattle! Or LosAngeles. Or Oakland. There is absolutely no eason to Trans-ship the car to the east coast for shipment to Europe. The cost is cheaper to ship from west coast port than the Trans-shipping to East Coast USA!Frank280ZX & I generally ship to Rotterdam a container in April. Six cars $3,500 TOPS, but packing stuff is around $100 per car and you gotta have someone to pack it. A shipping company can do it. For $1,000-1,300 and in some cases come pick it up within a given distance from the port.Peter Smits Global #?# a part of CRS handles individual cars when we only need to ship one. The 85 Mercedes 380 SEL we shipped in April has been reprinted and went through Dutch Inspection three weeks ago. Top down cruising till the end of summer as planned!Don't limit your shipping options to he east coast, you CAN ship out. Of SEA-TAC easily! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) That looks like it's awesome shape compared to my # 5832. Really though the low vin is noteworthy but doesnt' really add much value to the car in a non-restored condition. We've had that discussion before. That being said $1000 is a great price if it's not all rusted out. Sounds like you need to get Tony to ship it out for you. car hauler to seattle... Seatac to Norway, Oslo home, that shouldn't be too bad right? Oh, be sure to label it as misc auto parts. Edited August 12, 2013 by Pharaohabq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorwegianZED Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Yup, IF it isn't rotten, and IF i can get a reasnoble shiping deal i am on it A problem solved for me, the other shell can og into storage for future use or become a flower box or what not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padam07 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Yup, IF it isn't rotten, and IF i can get a reasnoble shiping deal i am on it A problem solved for me, the other shell can og into storage for future use or become a flower box or what not... I hope this works out for you. Series 1 240Zs are getting rare. Hell even that valve cover is worth a few hundred bucks to the right buyer. It would pain me to see this go to the scrap yard! I just came back from ZCON and I was able to see #13 in person in original condition. Some people say it needs a full restoration but I like the originality of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 2700$? I paid 1500 for my Z shipping, from Long Beach To Helsinki, Finland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorwegianZED Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Really? 1500$ Jetcarrier has online prices on their pages, they ship from the east coast and take 1460$ from a US port to Norway, 1000$ extra for crosscountry shipping from California. They where cheap when i shipped the Stroker over by rowboat. On top of that com expedition charges and taxes. I might need to talk to my relatives who import directly from california. Still, I need to know more about the condition of the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorwegianZED Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Finances checked... Pending Condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 This is awesome that it might get a new exotic home. I really loved Oslo when I was there. A Zed would be a lot of fun out there, though, I probably don't have to tell you how much fun they are on ice. I don't know how strict the training is in Norway, but if it's anything like Finland's driver training, then you're in great shape! Rear wheel drive, no ABS, no power steering. Though I'd imagine you'd use it as a dry weather car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 You might try asking Finn-Us Logistics, their ships might stop @ Norway, at least they sail right next to it Haha, I have article from 1972 where they test 240Z on snow.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Hey Rev, could you scan and post that article? We love seeing any kind of performance testing information, but maybe in a new thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorwegianZED Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Z on ice? not in this country I would't The roads are salted during winter to a such an extent that the roads are dry at -10C sometimes. Mostly snow and ice turns into super corosive slush. My 73' hibernates from October to April when in use, it has been sleeping for two years now wich may be enough to declear dead it will rise again, but likely not as a roadcar. On the otherhand, we do make ice tracks on frozen lakes and rivers for fun and games. Skinny tires with "swede" rally spikes and you are on your way cooling won't be an issue at least. Does anybody know any good shipping companies based in the area where this car lives? Calship.com is getting a quote for me now. Jetcarrier is stil an option as they will delivere to my doorstep. Finn-us logistics, will check it out Peter smits didn't get me anywhere by google Others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 OK, Here is the scoop on the car. It has no title - the owner lost it. It can be retitled here in WA if the car is running and can pass a state mechanical safety inspection. That will add cost to the car if I have to do it. I'll add several pictures but here are some bullets: VIN HLS30-01779 Mfg 2/70 Color code 901 - metallic silver Black interior 4-spd Dealer installed AC No radio Dash is cracked but not decimated. Could be "preserved" and look ok. It has a complete center console in decent shape All gauges but don't know if they work or not Battery is dead Mechanical fuel pump has been bypassed and the car has an electric fuel pump Gas tank is fouled so fuel filter plugs almost instantly Front fenders and hood are original and undamaged with only ome light supervicial rust in some areas. Front bumper is straight and shiny Rear bumper is straight but "carbon monoxide oxidized" All glass is in grate shape Gas cap has the chrome locking lever Frame rails, floor pans, spare tire well have light surface rust but not rusted through. Bad nes stuff - someone put a sunroof on the car, both rear fenders have rust through spots on them and the lower sill of the hatch opening has rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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