captaingamez Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 Jesus. Well they are becoming collectible as hell, and a really good all original is always worth more than a fully restored car. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 I was watching this 510,clean other then not doing the engine compartment.But very nice. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 " All original Datsun 510 however is 44 years old and shows signs of....." now there's a disclaimer. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 a really good all original is always worth more than a fully restored car. Except this one is not all original. Chaps me that he said that like 3 times in the ad. :sneaky: For shits sake it's not even the original color, let alone the original paint... 1 Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Except this one is not all original. Chaps me that he said that like 3 times in the ad. :sneaky: For shits sake it's not even the original color, let alone the original paint... That's what I thought too, its way to yellow to be original. Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Original enough for the chump that shelled out 13 grand. 1 Quote Link to comment
paradime Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 May not be original paint, but I don't know about that not being an original color. Factory color code 531 is some bright F'n yellow. Considered it for my car, but thought it looked a little too bright cartoony. I have no idea how this guy pulled "Datsun Sunshine Yellow" out of his ass though. Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Yeah that's probably a Datsun color but I don't thinking was offered on the 510 Quote Link to comment
paradime Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Now that you mention it Q, you do have a good point there. Quote Link to comment
john510 Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Wasnt that a color for a B-210 ? the Honey Bee ? It had maybe a couple black stripes and a bee painted onto it ? Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Wasnt that a color for a B-210 ? the Honey Bee ? It had maybe a couple black stripes and a bee painted onto it ? If not, it's not far off... Quote Link to comment
captaingamez Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 I didnt notice some things in the ad when I made my earlier comment. I dont know if its worth that now honestly. Are they really becoming that rare? And popularity wise it seems that old Toyotas are the in thing right now. Quote Link to comment
paradime Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Ooooh Honey Bee. My first high school girl friend had a Bee that same color and graphics package. Did my share of contortionist tricks in that little car. To this day I think nasty thoughts when I see one. I didnt notice some things in the ad when I made my earlier comment. I dont know if its worth that now honestly. Are they really becoming that rare? And popularity wise it seems that old Toyotas are the in thing right now. From the sound of the ad, the car was immaculate, short of 33k miles and the paint. Is that worth an additional $9k though? Sure sourcing parts, body work, rebuilding the motor, etc is a bitch, but... Now here's my question. If the 510 is collectable to the tune of $24 fully restored (Barrett Jackson example) will it make a difference in value if the numbers don't match. This car is an auto trans so will that hold the value down in the long run? I do know this, if the guy holds on to it long enough, he will make money. Quote Link to comment
john510 Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 I think that car sold for what is was worth.One owner,low mileage,garaged and not molested or modified not to mention in very good condition.There are very few left like this.If it wasnt worth 13 grand it would not have sold for that price. Quote Link to comment
paradime Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Agreed, but we can still judge him? 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 One owner,low mileage,garaged and not molested or modified not to mention in very good condition.There are very few left like this. But that car has been "modified" and "molested". If the 510 is collectable to the tune of $24 fully restored (Barrett Jackson example) will it make a difference in value if the numbers don't match. Technically, there are no "numbers matching" 510s. The only number you can actually match up is the engine serial number. And ever since the invention of these, that is completely meaningless. You could technically match up the color number, but since you can also buy those decals blank, again it's meaningless. Leave the "numbers matching" bullshit to the Mopar guys. :rofl: 2 Quote Link to comment
Burabuda Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 reminds me of a hemming's article which lamented nissan's 240Z restoration program made no attempt to match engines with cars btw this is corvette yellow. Quote Link to comment
john510 Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 But that car has been "modified" and "molested". Technically, there are no "numbers matching" 510s. The only number you can actually match up is the engine serial number. And ever since the invention of these, that is completely meaningless. You could technically match up the color number, but since you can also buy those decals blank, again it's meaningless. Leave the "numbers matching" bullshit to the Mopar guys. :rofl: You consider a paint job modified and molested ? am i missing something ? Quote Link to comment
paradime Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 looks like that front bumper is "modified". Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 You consider a paint job modified and molested ? Yes. Especially when it comes to "all original" claims. And when it's been repainted a color that isn't even close to the original color. am i missing something ? Aftermarket door mirror (and not a very good one), bumper overriders missing (may not have come with them being a low option 2dr, but that doesn't explain the bolts screwed into the mount holes which the factory did not do), side vents repainted incorrectly, wrong wipers, missing a tow hook, tons of overspray on the suspension, and that's what I can see in the pics. I honestly don't care. I hate all stock cars. But if you're going to call it all original, it should actually BE all original. 3 Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 I think this car is an "Honest" car. Come on guys. This car is 44 years old. It is in extremely good shape and has not been hacked up or modified. Sure they may have replaced the mirror or the wiper arms, etc. but other then the respray, it is all there. And one owner too. If by original, it has to be original paint and not one item could have been replaced, then I doubt there are more then a handful of original 510s still out there. I know Ethan Marshal has a 5000 mile original 2 door down in North Carolina. Art's 4 door that Dan now has would be one. But most 510's are no longer factory original. My Pete Brock car has original paint and is mostly original but it has an L20B and dogleg and SU carbs so it's not original. Was the car worth $13k? To someone it was. It's only worth what someone is willing to pay. 1 Quote Link to comment
Burabuda Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 It might have been a coveted one-owner car before the flipper got his grubby hands on it :w00t: Butt why assume this mofo is telling the truth about anything? :rofl: Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Why did they really paint it? I was following that 510 and like Datsunfreak I agree with all that he said. The car is bright yellow which is not a bad thing but what really spoils it for a car being repainted is popping the hood and seeing the difference in color period. It would of looked so much better popping the hood and it matching the outside being stock and all. And this is coming from a guy that lined his truck engine bay and I dont regret it, But i still will not do it again. And whats with the black steelies was that factory? Easily fixable but hey for 12900.00 I would of bought but not 13100.00 god thats way to much.lol Quote Link to comment
Burabuda Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 maybe the winning bidder is reading this thread and will reneg on the deal :poke: now this jem might be worth 13k--or more by the time they take her keys away 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 If by original, it has to be original paint and not one item could have been replaced To be considered "all original", it does indeed need original paint, but obviously consumables could be replaced. None of the things I mentioned are consumables though and should not have been changed. I'm just saying be honest in what you're selling. You want to replace tires or filters, great. You want to change the mirrors, and change the COLOR, that should off limits. I think this car is an "Honest" car. That may be, but the advertisement isn't as honest... ^_^ Quote Link to comment
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