@4wheel2wheel One old guy to another - I’ve used Aerokroil now for about 20 years. It is so good, I han’t bothered to try SILIKROIL..I’ll give it a try next time. Best Metal Polish -NUVITE NUSHINE II Metal Polish. Grade S for final finishes. Grade A for polished surfaces that have light oxidization…(final finish with Grade S). There is nothing better…1/4 lb. jar will last a couple years & worth every penny for the time and effort saved. https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/nuvitenushine.php ... View more

Go to the Classic Z Car Club's on-line forum - lots of help there from knowledgable Z Car enthusiasts. The value of the 240Z depends about 90% on the overall condition. Post the pictures to the forum. https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/forum/61-open-discussions/ ... View more

@Sajeev Mehta - You write: "His affinity for the Jaguar XK-E provided the inspiration for design chief Kazumi Yotsurnoto’s team, which styled the Datsun 240Z” - - - Kazumi Yotsurnoto was the Manager of the Passenger Car Styling Dept. Mr. Matsuo, the Chief of the Sports Car Styling Studio writes that Mr.Yotsumoto was not supportive of the future Z Car design.Mr.Yotsumoto told Mr. Matsuo to focus his efforts on the more conservative path of restyling the existing roadsters. Mr. Katayama many times spoke of relaying his thoughts about the styling of the future sports car for the USA to Mr. Matsuo and his team. Mr. K supported Mr. Matsuo’s vision of a completely new Sports/GT for the American market. "Built between October and December of 1969, the first batch of “HS30” series 240Zs (538 units) were likely all left-hand-drive;” - - - Model Information in the VIN: “H” = 2.4L Engine, “L” = Left Hand Drive and “S30” = Sports Coupe. Thus the Datsun 240Z’s produced during Oct., Nov. and Dec. of 1969 were HLS30 (not HS30 which were Right Hand Drive). "That said, the “HS30 Series I was produced in full swing by January of 1970, with eight exterior and two interior colors” - - - - - By the end of March 1970, in the first six months of production only 2739 Datsun 240Z’s had been produced. Averaging some 450+ cars per month. It wasn’t until Jun of 1970 that production was in full swing at something close to 1500 per month. ... View more

This is more an “apples” to “oranges” comparison, when you compare 100% As It Left The Factory Originals, to any of their own kind in terms of Brand Name / Models.  Most of the buyers for these vehicles, aren’t really Marque Enthusiasts so much as they are “Condition” enthusiasts.   For the Serious Collectors of perfect and/or very near perfect "100% As It Left The Factory Original” examples, you really have to compare the prices paid to “like examples”.  $315K for the Datsun 240Z gives you some idea of how much more desirable to that specific Collector Segment,  a 240Z is than an RX-7. For that matter AIR a 74 Datsun 260Z 2+2 in like condition sold for around $62K (a model most Z Car Enthusiasts do not desire).    So reach into your records at Hagerty - and do an article comparing the sales of the few "100% As It Left The Factory Original” examples of any marque. Then we would have apples to apples.. ... View more

One of the Best Values right now are the 97 to 2004  Mercedes Benz SLK’s. Retractable Hard Top’s with high reliability ratings. Very well built and fun to drive. Most have been well cared for and low mileage. You can find some beautiful examples for under $10K.  ... View more