slownrusty Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Well gang - I just have way too many cars and with a new job that is demanding and involves alot of travelling and long hours I decided to sell four of my cars in the past 12 months(ironically all were Nissan products)!! It was a tough decision and alot of anguish...but it still leaves me with lots to tinker with including my still unfinished white '83 280ZX Turbo. I find I spend too much time trying to make each one perfect and it has become a financial and time drain...so I reduced the "fleet" to a manageable load..so sadly I bid farewell to: 1) Featured in Classic Car Magazine, I won $200 for the feature. 1978 280Z 5 speed, rescued from being crushed after sitting in a forest for almost 10 years. The day I rescued it: The day it sold: 2) Featured in Thoroghbred and Classic Car - Owner's ride feature car, I surprisingly won a $1000+ Swiss Watch for the feature (!) also featured in Nissan Sport for the 50th anniversary of Nissan in the USA. 1967 Roadster 1600, bought from the original owners after laying dormant for about 8years in their garage under a sheet of construction plastic. The day I rescued it: The day it sold: 3) Bought this car from the original owner, only 53K on the odo, fully loaded right down to the Datsun Foglights and heated door mirrors. Seldom driven as the elderly owner found it tricky to get in and out of the car (he was getting athritic). 1983 280ZX Turbo 5 speed. The day I bought it: The day it sold: 4) 2004 M45 Infiniti M45...sweet car...great power..handsome from every angle, rare and every conceivable option from A\C cooled seats to voice recognition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Well that's the way it goes sometimes but I'm sure you'll start up again sooner than later...it's an addiction after all. I lusted after that roadster when you first got it, I'm glad I didn't know you were selling it (kinda) or it just might have been me that bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumpetRhapsody Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 (edited) Sorry to see you go, but good luck with the new job! By the way, were you at Branson Z Fest on Sunday? As we were packing up to leave I saw a Roadster there that looked JUST like yours, and asked the owner a few questions. I was the really tall guy, was that you? Edited July 16, 2010 by TrumpetRhapsody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SportBikeMike Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Some nice toys! I can relate to your situation. I'm currently selling my 350Z. There is such thing as too many toys. Only have so much time and space.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 Well that's the way it goes sometimes but I'm sure you'll start up again sooner than later...it's an addiction after all. I lusted after that roadster when you first got it, I'm glad I didn't know you were selling it (kinda) or it just might have been me that bought it. Thanks Sparky! The Roadster was the sweetie in the bunch a true gem, even my Dad was perturbed with me that I sold it. It was incredibly reliable, good looking and a great and (getting rare) car. Sorry to see you go, but good luck with the new job! By the way, were you at Branson Z Fest on Sunday? As we were packing up to leave I saw a Roadster there that looked JUST like yours, and asked the owner a few questions. I was the really tall guy, was that you? Nope, that was not me at the Branson show, the new owner of the Roadster lives in Minot, ND so doubt it was him. My former Roadster is rare from the standpoint of the rare 4 spoke Revolution wheels from England and the red interior. Some nice toys! I can relate to your situation. I'm currently selling my 350Z. There is such thing as too many toys. Only have so much time and space.... Yup you said it!!! Thanks for all the support guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 (edited) I've considered doing that as well, but for somewhat different reasons. I have two Zs and they're both junk. I just want ONE good, solid Z that doesn't need each and every little thing replaced/missing. I don't think I can get nearly what I have into them by selling them though which is a problem... Nor do I think I could find a buyer. I have so much Z junk though it's ridiculous. It's taking up WAY too much space. Edited July 18, 2010 by rturbo 930 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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