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^ Brings back alot of memories, my neigbor behind me had a son who was ~8 years older than me with a 1973 240Z. Would tune it up for him on occasion (those SU/Hitachi carbs would stay in sync for less than a week), and put in a Pioneer stereo system.
Let me drive it a couple times when I was 16, I wanted to get one so bad but insurance was too much for my first car.
@00TL-P3.2, geez, thanks for posting, that was a trip down memory lane for me as well. My former business partner had a 260Z which, while nowhere near as sweet as this one, was a hoot to drive. For my part, I'd gladly bid $30,000 on that car, however, like you, I believe the price will get up into some fairly rarified air before the gavel drops.
My dad has a ratty 280Z automatic behind his barn, mostly as a donor car for parts once he clears out some room with a few other projects & can get a decent 280Z to build. Gotta get the CJ out of the shed & running before anything else can go in.
Can't find the link again but there was a barn find 1991 NSX on there a while back. Car had sat untouched for 10 years. Guy that found it had the major mechanical stuff that would need to be updated done and then sold it. It had mid 80k miles on it and only sold for 27k. Needed a bunch of TLC cosmetically though. Probably needed another 8-12k in parts/work to make it look good again.
Can't find the link again but there was a barn find 1991 NSX on there a while back. Car had sat untouched for 10 years. Guy that found it had the major mechanical stuff that would need to be updated done and then sold it. It had mid 80k miles on it and only sold for 27k. Needed a bunch of TLC cosmetically though. Probably needed another 8-12k in parts/work to make it look good again.
Wouldn't the new odometer have been set to match the last reported mileage than just swapped in? That looks sketchy seeing 87K on the CarFax & door jam, but 51K on the dash.
With over 200K on the clock, today’s Nice Price or Crack Pipe Acura has certainly been around the block. Let’s see if its price and rare six-speed stick more than make up for those miles.
I miss my NBP/Ebony 1G TSX. It was a great car. And yes, it still looks good today. It wasn't a fast car but it was fun to drive and handled well. Interior was great, sound system great, and hey it had optional nav and HID standard in 2004... back when Acura got it right.
Calling @charliemike ... just pick this up and drive it for a year or two and you can save a boatload!
So, we all thought that beautiful green 1971 240Z was going to fetch a pretty penny, but I sure as hell didn't think it would be this many pennies. I mean, seriously? Would you believe $310,000?
The Z market of that era is seeing a surge. BH Auction in Japan sold a '70 Z432R original example for $800,000+ just a month or so ago. Has made my co-worker contemplate putting his back to stock and seeing if there's a good market for it.
So, we all thought that beautiful green 1971 240Z was going to fetch a pretty penny, but I sure as hell didn't think it would be this many pennies. I mean, seriously? Would you believe $310,000?
There is just too much money aggregating at the top and so they are just spending it stupidly.
100% agree. I can't even take the sale prices I see on BaT serious anymore. These people will literally overpay for anything and consider anything in semi-decent condition that is older to be a collectible.
Take this 1990 Mercedes 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II for instance. It’s been with its original owner for 29 years, according to the Bring a Trailer ad, and was only acquired by the seller in October of last year. Its 2.5-liter Cosworth inline-four unit has seen roughly 84,000 miles (135,000 km).
The exterior of this Evo II, which is chassis #130 of 502, is finished in Blue-Black Metallic, and features a standard Evo II rear wing, 17-inch alloy wheels, upgraded Brembo brakes and a lowered ride height. The car was originally sold with a smaller rear wing, which is also included in the sale.
I've missed out on a few W201s over the years. Tried to buy 2 smoke silver 2.3-16s & 3 '93 2.6 LE Sportlines (Sportline only had 700 brought to the US).
So, we all thought that beautiful green 1971 240Z was going to fetch a pretty penny, but I sure as hell didn't think it would be this many pennies. I mean, seriously? Would you believe $310,000?
It's far more than a 1970 432Z Fairlady (think of it as a then GT-R version of the 240z) got $170k at Amelia Concours in 2017.
I saw that car and it was in amazing condition and only 420 432Z's were ever made, not only more rare but a much better engine, transmission, limited slip diff, better wheels, all original.
$115K is good value, esp. stateside, for a Evo II. There was a short boom in over-the-top asking prices for them when they hit the 25 year mark w/ 1 dealer wanting a ridiculous price for a well-used example. But that's flipped now, with Europe seeing higher values well above $150,000 in an easily more available market.
It's been years since I last looked, but I'd found one in Germany, probably 10-12 years ago that was around $75k, which didn't include transport/import/etc.
I’ve been watching auctions recently and today is the first time I can recall an auction not ending today. In fact, there are no auctions ending for three days as far as I can tell.
I wonder if auctions will cease if people can’t actually go to get the cars or the economy suffers as projected.
I’ve been watching auctions recently and today is the first time I can recall an auction not ending today. In fact, there are no auctions ending for three days as far as I can tell.
I wonder if auctions will cease if people can’t actually go to get the cars or the economy suffers as projected.
Was BAT doing this back in 2009?
Yeah, the whole pandemic defnitely will tamp down on these types of markets for luxury/discretionary income goods. People will lose jobs and also afraid to go out or direct their savings to try to weather this economic downturn instead of splurging on a car.
Randy and Gentry began focusing on BaT full time in 2010, making the site a destination for the most relevant mix of enthusiast vehicles for sale among the Wild West of internet classifieds.
At a time when we are suddenly confronted with our own mortality, the notion of immortality holds tremendous sway. That's why this 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300SD, for sale right now on Bring a Trailer is even more compelling than usual. This Benz has covered just 4,000 miles and offers the promise, if not of immortality, then at least of a very, very long life ahead of it.
These diesel-powered W126-generation S-class Benz sedans are famous for their longevity, but most of them have already lived a full life in the 30-plus years since they were built. Not this example. With its ultra-low mileage and preserved condition, it's as if this Benz were only a few months old.
The '82 300SD is powered by a Mercedes's OM617 inline-six-cylinder turbodiesel, displacing 3.0 liters. Its 119 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque are dispensed to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission, and promise slow-but-steady progress. Outside, the car wears a period-perfect hue of Cypress Green. Inside, there's acres of Palomino leather. Adding to the big Benz sedan's comfort for the long haul are factory air conditioning (with a compressor that is said to have been replaced), power windows, power seats, and a power sunroof. Settle in and enjoy the ride.
My 2nd car was a silver W126 300SD, but mine had 300k on it, and wasn't in much worse condition.
Typo in the article, the OM617 is an I5, not an I6.
Wouldn't mind another, was a great car for the time I had it. Unbeknownst to us, it had a wastegate leak, so it never built boost. Sold it when I moved to Austin.
I just watched the Wheeler Dealer episode on a ‘59 MGA they did. If you haven’t seen it, I think it would be helpful to know what Edd did to help with the oil leak on the 1600.
01-21-2020, 10:51 AM
behind his barn, mostly as a donor car for parts once he clears out some room with a few other projects & can get a decent 280Z to build. Gotta get the CJ out of the shed & running before anything else can go in.
I have a couple of t-shirts from blipshift featuring a 240Z. 
Amateur
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$25k for the above 300SD. 