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1978 DATSUN RARE 280Z 2+2 COUPE, STUNNING DARK JADE GREEN METALLIC/SADDLE TAN INTERIOR, 4 SPEED, AC, CAR IS SIGNED BY THE Z-CAR DESIGNER YUTAKA KATAYAMA, NEW BRAKES, NEW TIRES, COMPLETELY REBUILT FRONT-END, GOLD ALLOY WHEELS, NEW SHOCKS, ONE RETIRED OWNER PAST 17 YEARS, GARAGE KEPT, EXCELLENT.

You are bidding on a stunning 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 Coupe finished in Dark Jade Green metallic with Saddle Tan interior kept in excellent factory stock ready to drive condition. 1978 was the final year version of the first Generation Z cars with sculpted body styling ques and pure sports car driving enjoyment. This 280Z has led a pampered life and is ready for a new enthusiastic lover of these awesome first gen Z cars. It has been with its retired owner now for the past 17 years and has always been garage stored and treasured. It is an excellent opportunity to own a beautiful bone stock 1978 280Z. If you have been searching for a clean 280Z then please pay careful attention to the details of this e-Bay exclusive private seller event.

The Details;

This 1978 280Z has a beautiful arrow straight body that spent most of its last 20 years as a pampered garage queen. It was treated to a correct factory color mirror glass repaint in Dark Jade Green Metallic that looks excellent. All the chrome, trim, emblems and glass are in clean original condition. The gold wheels were added many years ago and still look great on this car. The original saddle tan interior is in very nice well preserved original condition. It has Z floor mats. Rear carpet was replaced. **Rubber trunk seal is worn. Headliner is good original condition but there is a small minor tear and the top of rear seat seam was frayed so it is taped. The rear view mirror was signed by the father of Z car himself Yutaka Katayama in silver marker pen and it really adds some wonderful historic value to the car (how many first gen Z's have his signature?). It is a well thought out quintessential sports car interior. Just awesome inside you instantly feel like hitting the open road when your sitting behind the wheel of this legendary Z sports car. The chassis is solid with no issues. This Z has always been garaged.

The Mechanics;

The heart of this 280Z is its Bosch Fuel Injected 2.8L 170hp inline six-cylinder engine that has legendary performance to this day and is mated to a 4 speed gearbox that gets excellent gas mileage. Considered one the finest driving best handling sports cars of its day. Fully rebuilt front-end, new bushings, new shocks, new tie rods, new tires, new exhaust pipe and muffler just installed and more. AC is complete & intact i have never used it. The car runs excellent it drives super tight the transmission shifts smoothly and handles extremely well.

The Options; 1978 Datsun 280Z w/Rare 2+2 Seating

Bosch Fuel Injection 2.8L Six Cylinder 170hp

Four Speed Manual transmission

Rebuilt Disc Brakes
Air Conditioning
Saddle Tan Bucket seat interior
Rear View Mirror Is Signed by the creator of the original Z car Yutaka Katayama in Silver Marker pen
Gold Aluminum Wheels w/New radial tires
Sony Hi-Power AM-FM Stereo
Original Book and repair manual
One Loving owner Past 17 years
And so much more…

Overall;

This 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 Coupe is a legendary classic sports car that still stands the test of time. Thank you for your sincere interest and good luck to all bidders!

Terms & Conditions:

A 10% deposit is due within 48 hours of end of auction balance is due within 5 business days.

Buyer will pay all shipping costs

This car is being sold as is, where is condition with no warranties implied or expressed!

All inspections of vehicle must be done prior to end of auction, all sales are final!

Seller reserves the right to reject bidders with negative feedback. Seller reserves the right to end the auction early.

Do not bid on this 280 Z car unless you are prepared to complete the transaction.

NO EXCEPTIONS!

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