Skyline performance paired with vintage looks: This 1973 Datsun 240Z has been repowered with an RB25DET from the R32-chassis Nissan Skyline GTS25.
The body now sports giant Pandem Z fender flares–hard to miss them–while other upgrades include Wilwood brakes, 17-inch Toyo R888R tires and a Flaming River steering rack. Gauges are by Auto Meter, while the battery comes from Optima. …
Thank you, dear builder, for not installing those Amazon LED headlights. The car looks good and sits just right.
Calling out the make of the battery is a bit weird. As it having it so prominently displayed in an otherwise well-designed interior. Someone's sponsered :) I would have put that thing under the car where it was both lower and less visible.
But holy cow it looks cool.
Wow!
In reply to Keith Tanner :
Now, I wonder, has this car been shown by Optima anywhere?
In reply to David S. Wallens :
47 miles on the odometer, stickers on the tires - has it ever been driven any distance or was it built to be auction bait?
Mecum estimates 60-80k, I don't think it clears 50. The market seems to be softening, and extensive restomods very rarely seem to bring the $ back invested.
The sad irony is that if it had been left dead-stock, it would be worth more. I realize that's not why we mod cars, but still...
kb58 said:The sad irony is that if it had been left dead-stock, it would be worth more. I realize that's not why we mod cars, but still...
I like to think that this probably started as a roached chassis with no drivetrain.
At least it has the steering wheel marked so you know if you're going straight ahead........
Good thing it's in my favorite color and has one of the best sounding turbo engines ever, and just happens to look really good!
Oh wait... those are all bad things for my wallet. I better leave this page before I get any bad ideas.
Today’s the big day. What do you think it’ll bring?
$50,000
The auction result will depend on how many Gen X tech bros fall in love with it and get into a bidding war.
I hope whoever buys it takes the time to work out the inevitable problems, gets it well-tuned on a dyno and drives the wheels off it. I hope it doesn't stay a hard parking trailer queen.
Strong bidding, sold $70k
this should make every elevated highway feel like the Wangan
Looks like $77k so right there in the estimate.
kb58 said:The sad irony is that if it had been left dead-stock, it would be worth more. I realize that's not why we mod cars, but still...
A very nice stock 1971 240Z with claimed 34k miles sold for $34,100 in the same auction today.
This appears to be very nicely done and that engine is going to make for a very fast and fun car. I'm personally not a huge fan of the Rocket Bunny body kit because bobbed fender flares are beginning to look played out. However, the execution and paint look amazing. Good wheel choice and fitment too.
The most impressive thing on the car is the attention to detail regarding the rollcage and chassis--it is almost not noticeable and appears to be very well fitted. That took a LOT of time and effort.
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