1980 Datsun Nissan 280zx, Gorgeous! on 2040-cars
North Chili, New York, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:2.8L 6 cylinder
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Datsun
Model: Z-Series
Trim: 2 door sports car
Warranty: Unspecified
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Cassette Player, CD Player
Mileage: 111,301
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows
Sub Model: 280ZX
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Red
Amazingly, the wife has finally given me permission to offer our beautiful 280ZX for sale. The "Z-Car" is the best selling sports car of all time. Whenever I take the car out, I always receive many, many compliments. With the compliments of course comes the obligatory "Z Stories!" It seems like everyone I run into has either owned a Z car or has had a friend or family member who used to own a Z. And boy do they have stories! LOL!!!
I am only the second owner, purchasing it in 1995. Although we love "our baby," my wife and I simply don't drive it. It's lucky to be driven 150 miles/year. It just sits in the garage under the car cover way too much. It needs to go to a new owner who will drive it, enjoy it and create their own memories.
This is one of the nicest, cleanest Datsun 280ZX's you'll find anywhere. The car has never seen a winter. It has the preferred 5 speed manual transmission; Approx. 111k miles; and runs beautifully! The car has been adult owned its entire life and has never been beaten on. It has been truly babied.
The car is beautiful, but it's not quite perfect. I mean it is 33 years old. Just a few items to point out, specifically:
1. The speedometer cable just started making noise. It may need to be greased or replaced.
2. Some of the vinyl has started to pull away in the back, rear hatch area (not too noticeable, but it is pulling away).
3. The only blemish on the exterior of the car is a ding on the driver's door. Please refer to the picture of it.
Other than that, the car runs great. The transmission shifts smoothly and everything works as it should. The AC still blows ice cold!!! If you're looking for a nice original Z Car that has been pampered its entire life, this is your car. The car has never, ever seen a winter. During the 18 years that I've owned the car, I can only recall one time the car ever saw rain. And for that I blame the weatherman on a bad forecast!
Should you have any questions, please feel free to call my cell at 585-314-2760. Thanks, Steve
Unfortunately, there are not too many of these cars left that are in this pristine condition. Hurry as the wife may change her mind!
Datsun Z-Series for Sale
- 1981 280 zx 2+2(US $10,000.00)
- 1978 280z 2+2,dark jade green met./saddle,4spd,ac,signed by yutaka katayama,exc.
- 1974 datsun 260 z
- 1980 datsun 280zx rare find anniversary car #381(US $3,250.00)
- 280 z datsun- year 78- great condition- smogged- registered- silver(US $5,000.00)
- 1983 datsun 280zx non-turbo auto runs great, 207k miles original motor, $2,900(US $2,900.00)
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