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In my opinion Datsun ruined the Z-car for the 1975 model year and beyond. The 240 and 260 had the twin Hitachi carburetors. Starting in 1975 with the 280, everything was fuel injected. Today, the original 240 is probably the most valuable and most desirable (although the sheet metal steel quality was not the best and the vast majority of Z-cars built in the 1970s have long since rusted away)....
I've never owned a "Z", but I bought a new 4WD pickup in 1984 down in San Jose, and at that time, the dealer was actually unabashedly adding a "Dealer's Premium" right on the window price sticker. As I recall, the premium for my new truck was $1,100. Coincidentally, Datsun/Nissan was celebrating their 50th anniversary in 1984 with the release of their special edition 300ZX .. Silver of course. Naturally I went over and oo'd and awed at that beauty while perusing the dealership. The "Dealer's Premium" for the 300ZX was $10,000, which brought the price up to about $25,000.
Now my question is .. how come it's always the bad guys driving the Jag's in the Bond movies? For sure, I love my '03 XK8, and hardly ever take her over half speed .. really ocifer
At my age I have owned many 60 & 70's cars along with a 240Z. Name one a manufacturer and the government didn't ruin by 1979 including my current 79 MGB, which thank God has lost it's rubber.
Bought a 90 300ZX which was a true GT until Nissan replaced it with a go kart version.
The thing that bothers me most right now is the rear and side impact regulations that removed all but a sliver of glass from almost everything including Jaguars. Next you'll need a periscope, then after that ....no need at all because they will have outlawed drivers.
The XK8/R will be a classic sought after car. Already in the Uk they are becoming quite scarce and sought after. Of course you can pick a heap of junk for relatively small money but my car has tripled in value since I bought it.
When my insurance was due they asked me to value the car. I always believe that something is only worth what someone will pay for it. So I looked on several well known car selling sites and I could not find any that were in good as condition as mine and my colour combination. Zircon Blue and Ivory leather. Even so the ones advertised were between twice and three times what I paid for mine originally.
What makes a classic car? Looks and rarity and that extra something all of which the XK8/R has.
The XK8/R will be a classic sought after car. Already in the Uk they are becoming quite scarce and sought after. Of course you can pick a heap of junk for relatively small money but my car has tripled in value since I bought it.
When my insurance was due they asked me to value the car. I always believe that something is only worth what someone will pay for it. So I looked on several well known car selling sites and I could not find any that were in good as condition as mine and my colour combination. Zircon Blue and Ivory leather. Even so the ones advertised were between twice and three times what I paid for mine originally.
What makes a classic car? Looks and rarity and that extra something all of which the XK8/R has.
Would you want to own the one above?
You have a beautiful car, but I think all of the x100s are beautiful and I really don't care how much that are worth in the future.
As I said above I too am not really interested in the cash value. That only comes into the equation when something (touch wood etc) happens to it and you need to buy another.
I have no intentions of selling it. Just a week or so ago I was approached by a stranger in a car park who asked about the car. Ended up him offering slightly under three times what I paid for it. After refusing 2 other offers from him the price had gone above three times what I paid for it. As I said to him I have no intention of selling it.
Yeah, I've been kind of quiet here for the past couple of years. Still, my XK8 is my daily driver and it's off at the upholstery shop getting new leather seats installed. Anyway, my time's been taken up with a restoration project. A 260Z that is now a show winner....
I really think these two cars complement each other.
Is that a factory Datsun/Nissan color, and if so what year/paint code? Once again that's a beautiful car!
The XK8/R will be a classic sought after car. Already in the Uk they are becoming quite scarce and sought after. Of course you can pick a heap of junk for relatively small money but my car has tripled in value since I bought it.
When my insurance was due they asked me to value the car. I always believe that something is only worth what someone will pay for it. So I looked on several well known car selling sites and I could not find any that were in good as condition as mine and my colour combination. Zircon Blue and Ivory leather. Even so the ones advertised were between twice and three times what I paid for mine originally.
What makes a classic car? Looks and rarity and that extra something all of which the XK8/R has.
Would you want to own the one above?
I don't normally like light blue cars BUT I love your Xkr!
And I understand what your saying because I get approached every time I'm out driving my car or come back with a business card/note on the dash offering to purchase it.
Thank you for saying that. A lot of people have said how much they like the colour. I also think the hard work I put in on the shine helps too. You cannot really tell on the photo but it does have a mirror finish now.
I have actually improved it a little more since this photo was taken.
It is a factory color but it doesn't belong to Nissan. It comes from a Lexus and is called Crystal Crimson Shine, code 3S8. It's also called Riviera Red on a Toyota, same paint code. Many thanks to my wonderful wife who picked the color.
A word to the wise on this color. Variances in light sources (sunny day versus cloudy days, noon lighting versus morning versus dusk, inside lights or parking lot lights at night and so on) can really make this color look different. I've seen it look like this bright red to crimson or cardinal to something I'd call root beer, all depending on the time of day and the source lighting. Even the camera and monitor can change your colors.
It is a factory color but it doesn't belong to Nissan. It comes from a Lexus and is called Crystal Crimson Shine, code 3S8. It's also called Riviera Red on a Toyota, same paint code. Many thanks to my wonderful wife who picked the color.
A word to the wise on this color. Variances in light sources (sunny day versus cloudy days, noon lighting versus morning versus dusk, inside lights or parking lot lights at night and so on) can really make this color look different. I've seen it look like this bright red to crimson or cardinal to something I'd call root beer, all depending on the time of day and the source lighting. Even the camera and monitor can change your colors.
Just my two cents (maybe worth 1/2 that much) but I have never had comments on any car I have driven with the exception of my Porsche 356a and my 1969 XKE (series 2) that I totaled 3 months after I bought it. I think the XK8 has the potential.
I often toy around with what next convertible I might buy in a couple of years to replace my jag (such as a USED Maserati Gran Turismo or a USED Aston Martin or a USED Viper SRT10)... BUT... then I will look at my car as I approach it in a parking lot and I will fall in love all over again and think, "this car is gorgeous... maybe I will just keep this one forever - what do I need a different car for??"
It is and always will be a classic to me... I fell in love with them back in 1996 when I saw my first one and I still am in awe as to their beauty.
THAT'S WHY THIS CAR IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE A CLASSIC!
I too, occasionally ponder what might be next. A Ferrari 456 might be order (SWEET!). But could I put 90,000 miles on a Ferrari in less than 4 years? Oh well, I guess I'll just have to have both! - lol
I have put so much time, money and work in my car so I never intend to sell it. Despite being offered good sums of money to do so. How would I ever replace it.
I often toy around with what next convertible I might buy in a couple of years to replace my jag (such as a USED Maserati Gran Turismo or a USED Aston Martin or a USED Viper SRT10)... BUT... then I will look at my car as I approach it in a parking lot and I will fall in love all over again and think, "this car is gorgeous... maybe I will just keep this one forever - what do I need a different car for??"
It is and always will be a classic to me... I fell in love with them back in 1996 when I saw my first one and I still am in awe as to their beauty.
THAT'S WHY THIS CAR IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE A CLASSIC!
