Jul 06, 2016 along the same lines of the walls in an old house, i also wish vintage automotive paint jobs could talk to us. For this video, we hop inside one of my favorite classics from japan the 280z. The nissan s30 sold in japan as the nissan fairlady z and in other markets as the datsun 240z, then later as the 260z and 280z is the first generation of z gt twoseat coupes, produced by nissan motors, ltd. As a huge fan of the z platfrom, a nostalgic car was an easy decision.
In his time the datsun was the fastest japanese sports car. Just look under 1978 datsun 280z for sale in fort worth tx 767. He kept a book on it, and recorded every single fillup that he ever made from the date of delivery to the last he made before stopping to drive it in 2000. Nov 26, 2010 the previous answer is correct that kelly blue book doesnt go back to 1979. Order this item and get free delivery and handling on your entire order.
I have an open texas title, signed and dated 22407. The 280z was essentially a 240z with big impact bumpers and fuel injection. Later 240zs have carburetors with emissions restrictions, which many people complained about. A classic unibody with l28 front engine, black leather interior and 5speed manual transmission. The fuelinjection system is a bosch ljetronic system that is also seen on alfa romeos, bmws, fiats and lancias. Due to demand, a year later kelly blue book rated the value of a used 240z at.
See more ideas about datsun 240z, nissan z and nissan z cars. Please note the vehicle does not currently run and will require lifts for removal. Going into the 1970, when people thought about japanese cars at all, they usually thought of them as small, cheap, and underpowered. Popular nissan datsun vehicles 2020 ford f150 2020 ram truck 1500 2020 chevrolet silverado 1500 2020 gmc sierra 1500 2020 toyota rav4 2020 jeep grand cherokee 2020 ford super duty f250 srw 2019 ram truck 1500 2019 ford f150 2019 ram truck 1500 classic. Perfect shape of the body, and its 150 km straight six loud engine makes this cars really valuable classics. The updated interior of the 280z is a very nice upgrade over the 240z, along with the l28 motor. Browse interior and exterior photos for 1978 datsun 280z. This z is also optioned with the aluminum road wheels. Find 1978 datsun 280zs for sale on oodle classifieds. Datsun 280z classics for sale classics on autotrader. The 240z was carbureted, whilst the 280z used a bosch fuel injection system. Purchase used bronze 1978 datsun 280z good condition in. Datsun 280z 1975 1978 many country to country differences.
The correct owners manual, repair manual, shop manual, parts manual and more. This 280z is the sap, special appearance package that included black pearl paint, red and silver pin striping, rear window louvers and dual racing style mirrors. This fuel injection system is said to be nearly maintenance free. Differences between the fairlady zg and an export market datsun 240z include an. Zznotop 1978 datsun 280z specs, photos, modification info. Jan 23, 2017 for this video, we hop inside one of my favorite classics from japan the 280z. Check out zznotop 1978 datsun 280z in new hill,nc for ride specification, modification info and photos and follow zznotops 1978 datsun 280z for updates at cardomain. See more ideas about nissan z cars, nissan z and datsun 240z. This book and his companion book entitled, datsun z, from fairlady to 280z, are probably the only two datsun z car books a person really needs, although there are several other good ones. Super rare 2002 range rover borrego goes to online auction.
Research all 1978 datsun 280z for sale, pricing, parts, installations, modifications and more at cardomain. Buy products related to datsun 280z products and see what customers say about datsun 280z products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1978 datsun 280z and assess the current state of the classic car market. Most japanese manufacturers were simply attempting to sell the same kei cars they were selling in their home market. Browse and compare used datsun 280zx vehicles for sale near quincy, wa 98848 from local dealers and private sellers. Datsun offered a special edition black pearl 280z in 1978 with all options. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 3 1978 280z models nationwide. It shows how many gallons and cost as well as a lot more details. Intercooler kit wbov stock turbo blue datsun 240z, performance parts, kit. I have posted a video on youtube which you may watch.
I imagine the one that this 1978 datsun 280z here on ebay wears would give us some interesting insights into how it came to be halfstripped on one end and wearing what looks like old racing paint on the other. Phone holder and storage compartment for the ashtray of datsun 240z, 260z and 280z, 197078. This 1978 datsun 280z comes from the final year of s30 zcar production and features a periodinstalled turbo kit on its l28 inline six. Datsun 280z was a luxurious touring car with lot of performance. Original factory and aftermarket manuals for every car, truck and motorcycle. Its also somewhat sketchy in its presentation so it might be a perfect car for you to drift, and in which for others to. The car has some rust in the normal places, needs floorboards and rocker panels, but otherwise structurally sound. Datsun 280z 19751978 many country to country differences. A 1978 datsun 280z in manufacturers exterior paint color no. The nissan manuals fuel injection book troubleshooting datsun car, datsun 240z. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1978 datsun 280z classics for sale near you. Restore your datsun z car book manual 240z 260z 280z.
Each year, from 1970 to 1978, datsun z cars had slight differences and slightly different parts. I dont normally like yellow cars, but i like this 1977 datsun custom ride. If you purchase this part, your order can only be shipped by ground. Like anything else, however, all good things must come to an end and by the late 1970s the original concept was beginning to run its course. The car was purchased new at jacks salem datsun in salem, oregon, and modified by allen oz osbourne with a bae turbocharger. Displaying 1 15 of 17 total results for classic datsun 280z vehicles for sale.
Dmc brokers a beautiful rover for a wonderful client. Car shopping guides 10 most popular midsize suvs and crossovers. Car must be paid in full before it leaves my garage. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 3 1978. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. I believe some countries from 19751976 still had carburettors and then got the fuel injected engines in 1977. The new project ended up being this lovely datsun 280z. This was the first year a black zcar was available. When i asked why a 280z vs the everpopular 240 or 260, her decision was mostly based on color and some unique styling cues the other two s30s do not possess. Continuing through the 19751978 model years, other nonus markets still received the. Jul 19, 2014 the following is a listing of books pertaining to datsun vehicles over the years. Datsun tshirts, hats and merchandise to show your love for datsun z cars. Datsun 280z service manual, 1975 classic japanese cars, book show. This is an original, fully optioned car, with all systems functioning properly.