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1978 Datsun 280Z

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$15,000

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1978 Datsun 280Z

1978 Datsun 280Z

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1978 Datsun 280Z

High Bidder:  dedwards0892

Winning Bid: $15,000 (USD)

End Date: 10/27/2021, 12:20 PM PDT


Location:

Alpharetta, Georgia 30004

Seller:

Private Party

Engine:

2.8L I6

Transmission:

Manual

Odometer:

38,321 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

HLS30457668

Lot Number:

Winning Bid: $15,000 (USD)

High Bidder:  dedwards0892

Ends In:

End Date:

Location:

Alpharetta, Georgia 30004

Seller:

Private Party

Engine:

2.8L I6

Transmission:

Odometer:

38,321 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

HLS30457668

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Lot Number:

12673836

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Vehicle Story

This 1978 Datsun 280Z is presented as a largely unmodified and rust-free three-door sports hatchback powered by an L28E 2.8-liter inline-6 paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. This 280Z has been family-owned long-term and received recent service to the air conditioning system and other mechanical aspects, documented in-service records which are included with the sale. Finished in Silver Metallic over a reupholstered black vinyl interior, this 280Z is now offered with a clear Georgia title in the seller’s name.

The original Datsun Z-car launched on the S30-series chassis for the 1970 model year and subsequently underwent changes to design, powertrain, and engineering. In 1975, engine size was increased to 2.8 liters and the exterior received revised bumpers in accordance with federal safety requirements. This 280Z from the final year of the generation is painted Silver Metallic with navy blue accent striping on the hood. The exterior is characterized by bright bumpers with guards, black-finished dual sideview mirrors, a color-matched trunk lip spoiler, and rear window louvers. Paint touch-up was carried out in 2012 on the passenger side and hood, and the seller notes that there is a small spot of surface rust on the exterior.

Steel 14” wheels with full polished Z-logo covers are wrapped in 195/70-sized Goodyear Eagle GTS raised-white-letter tires with good tread life remaining. Braking is handled by discs up front and drums in the rear.

The two-seat interior is configured with reupholstered black vinyl bucket seating, color-matched to the door panels, dash, and carpeting. Amenities include a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a center console with storage, air conditioning, an AM/FM/cassette radio, and a carpeted cargo area.

Instrumentation is provided by a 160-mph speedometer and an 8k-rpm tachometer, along with accompanying gauges at the top of the center stack for fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and voltage. The five-digit mechanical odometer reads 38k miles, although true mileage on the chassis is unknown.

The Bosch fuel-injected L28E 2.8-liter inline-6 was has received regular maintenance per the seller, including recent service to the air conditioning system. Power is fed to the rear wheels via a console-shifted 5-speed manual transmission.

Additional undercarriage photos can be viewed in the gallery, 

The sale includes service documentation.

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