Fairlady Z

[TTZcar]

Selling my 1991 JDM Fairlady Z Twin Turbo AutoT-Tops 17" MOMO with Yokohama 50's113Km Off white very nice shape!My cousin wants me to drive it down to the states and sell it down there, ist it even legal down there? My question is , what is the car worth state side?(in USD)Thanx

[evildky]

the 2+2 and the automatic hurts the value, I have no idea what the canadian (I assume) maket is like but I doubt it would be worth the effort, there seems to be no shortage of 2+2 turbo swaps around and most seem to feel it's cheaper to build than buy ?

if your cousin feels so strongly that the market is better sell it to him and let him make the profit, I doubt he'll put his money on the line

[nsrZ32]

is it a rhd version? If so then you'll run into legalities. If not then you might be able to sell it. For example, I in Ohio could buy it and put collectors plates on it. So it would depend on the person who would be getting it and where they lived.

[evildky]

if it's legal in canada (even rhd) and is imported to the stated it's pretty easy to get it licenced and legal in the states (our federal rules are a bit more lax when dealing with canada) I am suprised more skylines don't find their way in through canada

[krtown]

The car would have to be converted to meet DoT Specs. I have two Fairlady Zs (1980 and 1984). There are a few out there that have slipped through the cracks and are not registered with DoT as gray market vehicles. The conversion is expensive depending on what needs to be done, the following is what is required for safety:

- DoT Safety Glass- MPH Speedometer- Doors and bumpers reenforced if not already stateside ready- DoT Tires

Emissions is another story, I had a harship exemption letter from EPA as I was a junior enlisted sailor in the USN in 1989 when I shipped my 1980 to London for two years. EPA does not exempt any longer, which is why you have not seen more Fairladys over here. If you car has emissions, then it should not be a problem for someone that buys it.

DoT Conversion on my 1980 in 1991 ran me $1,200.00 and I had DoT tires and glass. The company had to post a $10,000.00 bond on the vehicle to take cusody while the conversion was completed.

As far as selling, nobody wants to put up the money that a Fairlady is worth unless they are a collector. I had my 1984 Turbo 2000 on Ebay and it only went to $5000.00.

Good luck!

Cheers, Kirk

[krtown]

In addition, if the car is truely JDM and is Right-hand Drive keep it tucked away and it will be worth more in the future. I am in no hurry to sell my 1984 Turbo 2000, but my wife has a different idea.

Cheers, Kirk

[nsrZ32]

Shame he hasn't come back around with more info on his Z....would be nice for a NICO member to pick up.

[TTZcar]

Hey guys, sorry I've been away at work for awhileif anyone has any questions still, I'll be happy to help.

I the price of the car is now $9800 CAN.

The glass,lights,tires etc..all meet DOT standards....

[gpelite]

I live somewhat close on the border in Wisconsin, but I ain't got the cash to haul in two twin turbos right now. I always try to pic up Zs to mess with but I always run out of the paper...