I have learned by email this morning that "an early 240" has been auctioned in Japan for 12 million Yen, or $108,000USD (
). The conversation(s) didn't include a story link, but I am trying to get one to learn more from and to share here. One writer mentioned an "incredible journey" and an "incredible story", so I know there's more available somewhere.The car appears to be a lhd US model, Safari Gold, in excellent condition. It differs from Lucky#13 or Jim Arnett's car by having 5 slot mags and no black stripe along the bottom side skirts of the car. If it's #13 it's been repainted, and if it's Jim Arnett's car it has new (old) wheels. It does look as if the driver's side dogleg may have been patched, but the photo is unclear.
I have spoken by phone to Rick Morgan, who laughs and says Lucky#13 was still safe at home last time he checked. Whatever the VIN of this auction car is, #13 is still older and (unless the auctioned car belonged to someone very famous like Mister K), #13 should be more valuable than this one.
if anyone can find some information about this sale before I do, pleaZe post it here ASAP? The sale of any 240Z at this price automatically boosts the value of every other S30, I would think.
Frank T