1975 Datsun 280z Coupe 4-speed Non-california Never Wrecked on 2040-cars
Hinton, West Virginia, United States
Body Type:Coupe (NOT 2+2)
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:L28 2.8 litre inline six original to car
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Datsun
Model: Z-Series
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: repainted white approx 1979...sun roof added
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player
Drive Type: 4-speed manual rear wheel drive
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 112,500
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: White
Disability Equipped: No
Number of Cylinders: 6
Up for bid is this great platform for a ground-up restoration of a classic sports car...I bought this car used in 1980 with 40,000 miles on it...It had recently been repainted bright white and a one-piece glass sunroof added...The original color was a sort of royal blue metallic paint...The original interior vinyl was (and still is) white and the carpet, dash, conole, and etc are black...This car has NEVER been wrecked; not even the most minor fender bender...It is 90% original save for the white paint and sunroof...I have the original steel wheels and wheel covers that came on the car (of course they are included in the sale)... I have the original owners manual (sans cover), and the original ignition key...Also have the original jack, lug wrench, and wheel chocks...I replaced the Sanyo aftermarket FM/cassette player that was in it with the proper unit from Datsun... The engine runs fine and is all stock; it has never been mucked with save for necessary repairs, ie. new water pump, radiator, clutch slave cylinder, new injectors, new vacuum line harness, and new coil...The oil and filter was changed about every 2500 miles using Castrol GTX 10W40 and Datsun factory filters...The spark plugs were changed yearly using the proper NGK plugs recommended for the car...Of course the air filter element was changed frequently as well (Datsun factory part)...The biggest problem with the car right now is that the clutch plates are frozen up and the car cannot be moved without starting in gear or towing...Before I parked it I had installed hard urethane bushings throughout the front end and new McPhereson strut cartridges all the way round, as well as new black rubber bumper pieces, so they're not dry rotted and crumbly...It's now wearing some very spiffy Gotti-look faux modular wheels (I never could afford to spring for BBS's...The rear hatch glass was intact a year ago but was the victim of a lawnmower-thrown rock that spiderwebbed the glass and it is now crumbling (boo-hiss!!)...The door handles are stuck and no longer operate from outside, you have to go in through the hatch...there are certainly rust issues but they are mostly surface...The floor pans of, course, are bad and need replaced...This car was garage-kept and babied for the first ten years or so that i had it, but a growing family forced me to use it as a work car...I had always intended to totally restore this car back to "Awesome" status (do any of you remember "Awesome"?), but finances and a place to work always prevented it...It hurts to sell what was once my "pride and joy", but I must!! I'd love to see someone take it that can restore it to its original (or more enhanced) glory...If you have an idea to put the ubiquitous small-block Chevy engine in it, please don't tell me! I couldn't take it! (Besides these cars were built to be BALANCED in all attributes right down to the tire size, aspect, and inflation, and it'll already bark the tires in all four gears!!) For those potential bidders who've seen this add before, the moron who was high bidder last time did not read the instructions or the description or even research how far it is from West Virginia to Fresno, CA (where he lives) and simply reneged on the deal...He's a BAAAADD Ebayer!!
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Autoblog Podcast #339
Tue, 02 Jul 2013Farewell, Zach Bowman; Pikes Peak 2013; Datsun; 2014 Ram lineup
Episode #339 of the Autoblog Podcast is here, and it's the last rodeo for Zach Bowman before he departs for other pastures. The crew this week consists of Dan Roth, Zach Bowman and Jeff Ross, who talk about the astounding records set at this year's Pike's Peak hill climb, the return of the Datsun brand name and the recently-announced 2014 Ram truck lineup. Of course, we start with the garage and end with your questions and comments. For those of you who hung with us live on our UStream channel, thanks for taking the time. You can follow along after the jump with our Q&A. Thanks for listening!
Autoblog Podcast #339:
Roadkill pits every project car against each other
Sat, 22 Feb 2014The guys behind Motor Trend's monthly Roadkill series have collected nine of their favorite project cars from their videos and pitted them against each other in a battle royale to determine a winner. It's 44 minutes long, but it's completely worth the investment of time.
The cars run the gamut from a 1973 Chevrolet Ramp Truck, a 1975 AMC Pacer and a legitimately impressive 1967 Chevy Camaro, and they are pitted against each other to see which is the fastest around an autocross course. The drivers include Roadkill's two hosts and Motor Trend's Johnny Lieberman and Carlos Lago. It's reminiscent of the best episodes of Top Gear and worth a watch.
So it's the weekend - the perfect time to relax. Grab your preferred beverage, get comfortable and enjoy 44 minutes of some seriously ratty but utterly cool project cars as they are throttled within an inch of their lives (or past it). Scroll down to check out the video.
Datsun Redi-Go is reborn brand's first concept car [w/video]
Wed, 05 Feb 2014Nissan's plan for its reborn Datsun sub-brand just got a shot in the arm, as the emerging-market manufacturer has unveiled its first concept car since its resurrection back in 2012. Called the Redi-Go Concept, it looks like a high-riding version of Datsun's recently launched Go hatchback that's been fitted with a few concept car cues (not a bad thing).
The Redi-Go packs LED taillights, Datsun's "D-cut grille" and LED running lights into its Go-inspired body. Funky two-tone 15-inch wheels add a bit of cheek to the overall design, and in our minds look quite good, despite being so small. The ruggedized front and rear bumpers, as well as the sill and wheel arch surrounds add to the Redi-Go's rough-and-tumble aesthetic. We like that Datsun has kept the overall package short, giving the Redi-Go a 92.5-inch wheelbase, rather than creating a lifted version of the upcoming Go+. There are no specific mentions of the Redi-Go's mechanicals, although we'd wager that a production model might share the 1.2-liter engine and five-speed manual found in the standard Go.
While it might be easy to dismiss a concept like the Redi-Go in America, there's no denying its importance to the Indian market, which is decidedly more limited when it comes to available bodystyles. "If we were to make a car like Datsun Redi-Go Concept it would be a segment creator in India, an aspirational car that at the same time is attainable, a car that would be within reach of the first time buyer. This concept shows how serious we are about reinvigorating the market by catering for the needs of a growing class of Indians who have the chance to own a family car that will enable them to enjoy a new sense of independence," said Vincent Cobee, the global head of Datsun.