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21k-Mile 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I - on BAT
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2020 11:52 am
by L320-Dale
I've been watching and waiting for this car to come up on BAT (Bring A Trailer) auction site.
Its now live and already at $71k with 8 days left in the auction.
Probably the nicest early 240Z I've ever seen.
Think it will set a new BAT record? (current record is the Franklin Mint car at $124,240)
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-datsun-240z-124/
Re: 21k-Mile 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I - on BAT
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2020 7:28 pm
by Randalla
Yes, this one will be interesting to watch Dale. Don't think the negative Nellie's will help push the final price above the FM car. Any guesses? I'm going to say $110,000.
Re: 21k-Mile 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I - on BAT
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2020 6:06 am
by L320-Dale
Yes, very interesting. Many of the comments are unnecessary, but I don't think it takes away from the car. I believe it is the real deal survivor.
I have a feeling it will go past the FM car. I'm going to guess $130k, but that just a wild guess. LOL.
Re: 21k-Mile 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I - on BAT
Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2020 3:34 pm
by Randalla
Looks like you may be right Dale. I see the car is now over $100,000 with 3 days left.
Re: 21k-Mile 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I - on BAT
Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2020 9:18 am
by Turboman280
The comments make me glad I am not attempting a concourse restoration.
Re: 21k-Mile 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I - on BAT
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2020 3:18 pm
by L320-Dale
Well Randy, I hate to say it but we were WAY off on this one. LOL
Sold for $310,000! Not a mistype... $310k. Whew.
It is an awesome car
Re: 21k-Mile 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I - on BAT
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 8:02 am
by Randalla
Stay tuned for a lot more low mileage Series I Z-cars coming out of the woodwork after that craziness! Two guys with bigger egos than sense I think. So, do you really think a Z is worth 3X as much as a excellent Series I Jaguar XKE roadster???
Re: 21k-Mile 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I - on BAT
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 11:00 am
by Turboman280
Randy, not many cars in this condition. If the Jag was a low mile unrestored car in excellent condition how much would that go for? Well north of a million I would guess.
The bad news for the buyers of such cars is that it needs to stay that way to hold the value. You can't drive and enjoy them.
Re: 21k-Mile 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I - on BAT
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 11:50 am
by L320-Dale
I agree, there are not to many cars around, in this condition with such low miles. It's really a perfect survivor. I don't think a restored car would come close to this price, in fact nice ones bring about 1/10th. Now how many more super clean low mileage 240's are out there? We'll see.
I think there were about 4-5 really serious bidders on this auction, of course only 2 at the end taking it to the limit. Someone wanted a very pristine original for their collection. I hope it stays in the USA. It was really fun to watch the auction.
Dale
Re: 21k-Mile 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I - on BAT
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 5:49 pm
by Randalla
I'm not so sure about that guys. Check our the Z Car Mecca link below. Jim Fredrick was a customer of mine and I got to know him by phone a few years ago. He lives in FL and calls his place "Z-car Mecca." When the video was filmed it looks like he had 15-16 pretty nice cars including #16. Admittedly they're not all survivors, but definitely some very nice ones. Heaven only knows how many he might have now. Quite the retirement annuity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN-Z6Zt ... 6g&index=1
Regarding the price of a comparable Series I XKE Roadster, BAT sold this very nice low mile car sold in 2019 for $135K
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967- ... oadster-4/