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Proving quite hard

Definatly harder than i thought

The only other HGC110 beside mine where I live , is owned by a old lady who doesn't want to sell it,

other than that, I have not seen on for many years.

and 2 door one, I haven't seen for 10-15 years

Nigel

The only other HGC110 beside mine where I live , is owned by a old lady who doesn't want to sell it,

other than that, I have not seen on for many years.

and 2 door one, I haven't seen for 10-15 years

Nigel

just 10 years ago you couldent give away a c210/11 now you cant find one for any money!

there were a few hundred thousand sold in aus where did they go????

i have been offered a C210, its worth alot more than i have settled the price on...

4 door, worked L24, resprayed, 5 speed, black near mint interior....

Just gotta arrange the transport from its current owners

just thinking on buying it now, then reselling in a few months/years time (after ive given it a cut & polish and fully steam cleaned it up, detailed and tuned... oh and rego and full RWC)

It comes with a fully rebuilt & worked L26 on a pallet

What are ppl willing to pay for them these days?

i have been offered a C210, its worth alot more than i have settled the price on...

4 door, worked L24, resprayed, 5 speed, black near mint interior....

Just gotta arrange the transport from its current owners

just thinking on buying it now, then reselling in a few months/years time (after ive given it a cut & polish and fully steam cleaned it up, detailed and tuned... oh and rego and full RWC)

It comes with a fully rebuilt & worked L26 on a pallet

What are ppl willing to pay for them these days?

hi mate

pm me when you have some pics available and we can have a chat yeah.

cheers

What people seem to have forgotten is that the 240K was never anything special. Yes, as a new car they were technically better than a Falcon or Kingswood, just in the same way that a Mistubishi 380 or Aurion is better than a Falcadore (judging by the 100 or so hire cars I've driven in the last 3 years).

They never had the brand loyalty that Holden and ford do, so when they started to get a bit tired, owners sent them to the scrap heap, or just abandoned them on the side of he road.

During high school and uni, I recall at least 6 of my mates owning 240K's (about 8-9 cars in total) and they were nothing more than a cheap mode of transporrt until they could afford something better. Those of us who were die hard Datsun heads dreamed of a 1600 SSS or 240Z. Not a 240K, or 180B and certainly not a 200B or bluebird.

Now that old school cars are so cool, and Skylines are so popular thanks to the R32 GTR and the whole drift culture thing, these 240K's have become very sought after. Unfortunately most have been crushed and turned into Daewoos, as they didn't have enough mid life appeal to save them from the wrecking yards.

Whether it's right or wrong, that's the harsh reality.

Well, he said that if he doesn't offload it, it;s going to the wreckers. That should give you a clue that it's not going to cost the earth. Besides, the guy selling it isn't in the business of trying to make millions on selling 240K's now that they have found new popularity. I think he just wants the shed space so he can finish building his new rally car.

things have certainly changed in the past 3 years.. They use to come up on ebay quite regularly for around $1500-$2000, same with NOS parts.. they use to come up regularly.. and relitively cheaply

My 2nd 240K coupe i bought for $750 off ebay ;) It was in really good condition (had Been sitting in a field for 9 years, but other than a bit of dirt and a nest of mice it was really good!)

Things certainly seemed to have dried up quite a bit, especially with NOS parts.. atleast parts prices arn't as rediculous as they are in japan :)

Luckily i have 3 coupes (1 is unfortuntately destined for scrap as the previous owner lost the compliance tag) including a 240K GT (only a handfull of those left now! i was real lucky to find that one) which i will get around to restoring in a few years time once i finish my beast.

Kent

things have certainly changed in the past 3 years.. They use to come up on ebay quite regularly for around $1500-$2000, same with NOS parts.. they use to come up regularly.. and relitively cheaply

My 2nd 240K coupe i bought for $750 off ebay :P It was in really good condition (had Been sitting in a field for 9 years, but other than a bit of dirt and a nest of mice it was really good!)

Things certainly seemed to have dried up quite a bit, especially with NOS parts.. atleast parts prices arn't as rediculous as they are in japan :P

Luckily i have 3 coupes (1 is unfortuntately destined for scrap as the previous owner lost the compliance tag) including a 240K GT (only a handfull of those left now! i was real lucky to find that one) which i will get around to restoring in a few years time once i finish my beast.

Kent

Does the "compliance tag" show that it's a 2 door ?

Nigel

things have certainly changed in the past 3 years.. They use to come up on ebay quite regularly for around $1500-$2000, same with NOS parts.. they use to come up regularly.. and relitively cheaply

My 2nd 240K coupe i bought for $750 off ebay :P It was in really good condition (had Been sitting in a field for 9 years, but other than a bit of dirt and a nest of mice it was really good!)

Things certainly seemed to have dried up quite a bit, especially with NOS parts.. atleast parts prices arn't as rediculous as they are in japan :)

Luckily i have 3 coupes (1 is unfortuntately destined for scrap as the previous owner lost the compliance tag) including a 240K GT (only a handfull of those left now! i was real lucky to find that one) which i will get around to restoring in a few years time once i finish my beast.

Kent

Is yours the one with an RB26 in it?

For your 2nd 240k, ill give you $1500 - you double your investment :P

dont forget im cashed up waitng as well :P)

Sorry, that one was boughtand sent to a guy in the US a few years back (after replacing bits and pieces on it (brakes etc.).. that car is just coming up for sale in the US for about $6k incidently (if any of the US guys are interested pm me and i will give you his details!)

and yep, one of my cars i am putting an RB26 in :P, and the other will be restored and put away for a while (most likely the GT, but i am having second thoughts and may keep that one instead, when people are throwing around figures of $5k+ it is tempting!).

Sorry, that one was boughtand sent to a guy in the US a few years back (after replacing bits and pieces on it (brakes etc.).. that car is just coming up for sale in the US for about $6k incidently (if any of the US guys are interested pm me and i will give you his details!)

and yep, one of my cars i am putting an RB26 in :P , and the other will be restored and put away for a while (most likely the GT, but i am having second thoughts and may keep that one instead, when people are throwing around figures of $5k+ it is tempting!).

would 6 tempt you a little more my way ?

pm me to talk more

i got a c210 gt 200 l20et 5spd manual 4 door :P bought it outta the quokka for about $1200 2 yrs ago!!! not the best condition but yea it was drivable n running quite nice. tried selling it a few months ago i would have taken anything to get it outta my back yard but now have fallen back in love with it and am planning on restoring the old girl. anyone know any contacts for parts etc???

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