Buying A C110

[Reedo]

hey everyone.

as it always happens ive gotten bored of my r33. just cant find the enjoyment on working on it anymore due to the hastles it always causes. so now im thinking bout going old school to a c110 gtr. i thought i might do a full resoration and make one to look like my dads first and only skyline that he got brand new back when they first came out. but im having some troubles even finding old rusted out project ones so i was just wondering is it worth it or will it cost way too much in the long run? and any ideas where i can find a cheap starting point?

[Sinista32]

Check this thread and then decide. A lot of dedication and money

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/405899-75-c110-gtr-build/

[Adzmax]

If you're serious. Import one.

[Reedo]

i dont want to import and finished one though. theyre way too expensive plus i want a project car. how much do you recon a good starting point project one would cost?

[10 4]

Restored will surely be cheaper... plus you can add your own touch / engine swaps...

http://j-spec.com.au/dealer/1974-Nissan-Skyline-7077063.html

http://j-spec.com.au/dealer/1972-Nissan-Skyline-7077064.html

[Reedo]

oh i know restores will be alot cheaper, i was watching a finished one with an rb26dett last night on yahoo auctions go for over $200,000 australian... before importing costs.

[GTR-N1]

For $200K, I'd be tempted to sell my N1.

I was interested in this thread because I bought a brand new C110 in the late 70s

[Reedo]

yeah kinda the same reason i want one. dad got given a c110 non gtr (whatever theyre called) as a company car when he was working for optus back in the 70s (they wernt called optus then) and when he passed 2 years ago i bought my 33 but i want the old school gtr now.

[Adzmax]

The best advice I can give you is "cheap" and "C110" do not belong in the same sentence. Everything about these cars cost money. From experience I can tell you now it would be cheaper to import one that it would be to pick up a car here for 6K-10K and pour another 10K-20K into it.

[Adzmax]

Restored will surely be cheaper... plus you can add your own touch / engine swaps...

http://j-spec.com.au/dealer/1974-Nissan-Skyline-7077063.html

http://j-spec.com.au/dealer/1972-Nissan-Skyline-7077064.html

That C110 is actually pretty good. Not a bad buy IMO.

[Reedo]

yeah after looking at currency conversion its looking like it might be a save up a bit, sell my 33 then get one imported.

[GTR-N1]

Have it checked out thoroughly before bidding eh?

[Adzmax]

I'd fly over, inspect and buy it I did it

[PLZ818]

Cheap and C110 canto in the same sentince you just need to know where to look I picked up my late stone (sedan) for $800 like new little bit of rust nothing to worry about but. And have three coupes in similar condition I.e good condition, iv spent less then 5k all up buying them.

Look outside the box mate and you will reap the benefits.

[Adzmax]

To be clear, I meant overall cost. Parts, rust repair, restoration etc. If you're lucky enough to find a cheap cars, that's great. When did you buy yours? The last 2 years?

[PLZ818]

A fortnight ago iv still yet to pick up the coupes (iv put down a deposit ) just need to drive the three hours each way to get them

[Adzmax]

Nice. Keen to see them.

[GTR Virgin]

When I first got my License in 82 these were classified as shit boxes and no one wanted one. My mates brother had one and when he went to sell it he virtually had to give it away. My oh my how times change. I would love one of these but can only see buying an import as an option. They appear to be closely held here in Australia......