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If i was looking for a long term project car which would be a better prospect to import from Japan.

Been looking for a 240k for ages but nothing seems to ever come up for sale in aust.

So as I have a contact in Japan was considering getting a C110 but if I could find a C130 Laurel that could be a good alternative as they'd be rare here in Aust (if any at all)

So which would make the better collectible?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/comm...el_C130_001.JPG

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/comm...l_C130_rear.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Laurel...E2.80.931977.29

PS anyone know of a 240k coupe for sale?

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I would happily trade my 210 for C130 anyday. Personally I reckon they are sweet, nice curves, back end looks tough and they've got a lot of that 70s' Yankeeness to them. I actually thought it was a Yankee muscle car when I first laid eyes on it in Yahoo Cars. Prices aren't cheap though, I think the one I saw was about 30g and that wasn't delivered price.

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  • 1 year later...

C130 Butaketsu (cops butt) Coupe all the way.

You must have a bit of money though.

C130 later model may have a 2.8L 6 cylinder L series which would be awesome for Targa. Plus they came with IRS.

C110 coupe second to this.

Or just settle for a 510 coupe.

(how's that for a thread revival?? :teehee:)

How'd you go getting one in by the way? :wave:

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C130 quite expensive for what they are but they look pretty great and would be extremely rare here in Aus. I have not heard of a single one. For a PROJECT CAR, it will be quite difficult as parts are expensive and will all have to be purchased from Japan.

C110 you would only really want to import a very nice one I reckon, as you can essentially buy the same car here in the guise of a 240k and go from there.

C110 is the sensible choice out of hte two options you have given!

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