Almost 10 million yen and it didn't meet the reserve...

"Bird" (Bird)
10/31/2013 at 15:59 • Filed to: Z432

And yes it is what you think it is. Anybody got a spare $100k I can borrow?

DISCUSSION (25)

xxxxxx > Bird
10/31/2013 at 16:01

Why so much?

bhardoin > xxxxxx
10/31/2013 at 16:06

Its a 432.

Bird > xxxxxx
10/31/2013 at 16:07

It's a Z432, It might be a Z432R but I'm not sure. (If not then it's done as a replica of one)

It has a rare desirable engine (the s20), and less than 500 were built.

bhardoin > Bird
10/31/2013 at 16:07

That's just an insane amount of money. I mean, I get it, but come on. My 71 240z cost 6k.

Party-vi > Bird
10/31/2013 at 16:07

Holy shit.

Bird > bhardoin
10/31/2013 at 16:09

Yeah, I know...it is an insane amount.

You can get a cheap '69 Camaro. Or you can go big and get a COPO or something special. I see it as the same thing.

xxxxxx > Bird
10/31/2013 at 16:09

They made about 420. Is that why it costs so much? I couldn't imagine putting down 100k for one. It's probably all about it being special

xxxxxx > Bird
10/31/2013 at 16:10

I think it's a 432R or a replica. I can't imagine putting down 100k for one.

Bird > xxxxxx
10/31/2013 at 16:10

Yeah, that's the key. It's really all about the engine. If you're into it...this is the one.

bhardoin > Bird
10/31/2013 at 16:12

You could also just get a standard Z and an OS Giken motor for the remaining $98k. Those are also twin cam, rev to 9k, and make double the horsepower of this thing.

Mikeado > Bird
10/31/2013 at 16:12

Damn that's nice.

Party-vi > Party-vi
10/31/2013 at 16:13

That's a Jesus-Titty-Fucking-Christ Z432-R, built as a homologation special. "4" valves per cylinder, "3" carbs and "2" cams. It took the engine out of this:

Kinja'd!!!

The original KPGC10 GT-R.

The race car 2.0L engine was paired with lightened body panel and a host of other racing modifications to make it weigh 2110lb and become competitive in rally racing. Here's a fairly in-depth article on the Z432-R and why it's so amaziballs .

Bird > bhardoin
10/31/2013 at 16:13

You're right...I don't know which I would rather have...

If it was an original OS Giken head then probably that. If it was one of the re-releases, I'd take the S20!

Bird > Party-vi
10/31/2013 at 16:14

Yep, that's it! I was amazed to see it pop up at the auctions.

xxxxxx > Bird
10/31/2013 at 16:16

I'd imagine it to be not too difficult to pull the same numbers out of a normal 280z.

bhardoin > Bird
10/31/2013 at 16:19

I think that'd be my preference too. But realistically, if I had a hundred grand to throw at an old Z, I'd basically just go the Singer 911 route and go for an insane restomod.

Bird > xxxxxx
10/31/2013 at 16:20

Yeah, but it's not about that. A new Camry can perform better than a lot of old performance cars...doesn't have the same soul though.

It's an amazing piece of engineering. The Japanese were on par with their European counterparts of the time, and well ahead of the US in several areas. We just didn't get the cars with the good tech.

That's why it's special to me...and it makes an amazing noise!