240Z8_Dad Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Looking at a 240z, VIN HLS30-20388. They are calling it a '73 240. Has series I liftgate. Vents below window. From what I can deduct it's a '70. The only other problem is title is in the name of owner just before current owner. it is also an out of state title and has bill of sale also from owner $300 OBO Here are some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 That should be titled as a 1971 240z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z8_Dad Posted August 9, 2009 Author Share Posted August 9, 2009 That should be titled as a 1971 240z. How far up did Series I's go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 How far up did Series I's go?From what I've read, they stopped at/around HLS30-204xx. FWIW, mine is HLS30-17955 and titled as a '71. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z8_Dad Posted August 9, 2009 Author Share Posted August 9, 2009 From what I've read, they stopped at/around HLS30-204xx. FWIW, mine is HLS30-17955 and titled as a '71. Here is where I am getting my info from: http://www2.zhome.com:81/ Under the title: Production & Sales History/Production Figures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zgeezer Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 (edited) The seats, knob on gas tank access lid, rear tail gate vents, rear tail lights and flat console all say Series I Z. The headlight buckets on both sides appear to show white, which would be expected for a Series I [white fiberglas, not metal buckets] Check the chassis number stamped into the firewall inside the engine compartment above the brake master cylinder. That will tell you if the title is correct. Don't trust the ID panel inside the door jam. It could be an early '71 also. G Edited August 9, 2009 by zgeezer Add information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z8_Dad Posted August 9, 2009 Author Share Posted August 9, 2009 The seats, knob on gas tank access lid, rear tail gate vents, rear tail lights and flat console all say Series I Z. The headlight buckets on both sides appear to show white, which would be expected for a Series I [white fiberglas, not metal buckets] Check the chassis number stamped into the firewall inside the engine compartment above the brake master cylinder. That will tell you if the title is correct. Don't trust the ID panel inside the door jam. It could be an early '71 also. G All data plate #'s match the stamped # on the firewall and title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30TRBO Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Mine is 20425 stamped 1/71 titled as a '71 should be a '70 IMHO. there is a debate that while on the assembly line Nissan used what was on the shelf when the S30 rolled down..... not fact, just rumor. to get you started: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34314&highlight=difference+240z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Call the NM DMV and see what they'll require for you to get it titled. if all the plates match the chassis, then you should be able to go off the door plate as to the year. It doesn't look like a bad find for 300, but you'll be spending a little to fix the holes. BTW: it's good to see you back on here, I've checked your site a couple times looking for updates but I guess you guys have been busy... Phar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z8_Dad Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 Call the NM DMV and see what they'll require for you to get it titled. if all the plates match the chassis, then you should be able to go off the door plate as to the year. It doesn't look like a bad find for 300, but you'll be spending a little to fix the holes. BTW: it's good to see you back on here, I've checked your site a couple times looking for updates but I guess you guys have been busy... Phar Busy, summer fun, work. The car is in Albq! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModernS30 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 My car is a total loss IMO so I might look at it, don't feel up to fixing any rust so I wish my landlord would sell me his 77, its super great, absolutely no visible body rust. obviously the dash is cracked and it has seat covers. From what I've been told (haven't known him long but am most likely going to try to get a job at his gym) is that he is like Mr. Crabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Busy, summer fun, work. The car is in Albq! Nice, Well it's not too bad. there was a $500 dollar car here on craigs that looked pretty decent, cept for the missing fender and hood, but Nelson here has spares he would sell. If you're going to be in ABQ the next albuquerqueZ.com club meeting is this coming thurs. I'd be pretty afraid of the holes in this one... but it's up to you, and if you're looking to teach the boy about fixing holes.. but again, call the DMV, if you have the title, and a bill of sale, it shouldn't be a big deal. though I'd make the seller come to the DMV with you. Phar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModernS30 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I don't know if I can make it to the Z meet Thursday. I will try, the same guy with the one missing a fender has one that was wreaked. I called him, am supposed to call him back just haven't got to it yet. I was talking about driving down and looking at that Thursday and then going to the z meet. EDIT: also the one missing the fender is almost missing a title, I do not know if the silver one does (wreaked one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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