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1978, Datsun, 280z on 2040-cars

Year:1978 Mileage:135000 Color: Silver /
 Black
Location:

Somerville, Alabama, United States

Somerville, Alabama, United States
Transmission:Manual
Engine:6-Cylinder
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: HLS30457285 Year: 1978
Exterior Color: Silver
Make: Datsun
Interior Color: Black
Model: Z-Series
Number of Cylinders: 6
Trim: Coupe
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Mileage: 135,000
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

 1978 Datsun 280Z Restoration project for sale.  Owned by me since around 1997, but have not driven since purchase.  Stored under carport or garage since.  Don't buy a pig-in-a-poke, no hidden rust or dents in these photos.  Sale includes all interior parts which have been removed, cleaned and stored in totes inside.  Silver with black interior, 4 speed manual with an additional 5-speed transmission.  All new factory emblems, many new factory parts, which include but are not limited to door seals, hatch seal, exterior door chrome door pieces where arm would rest if hanging arm out window, matching complete factory lock set, several new light lenses......all ready for an eager re-builder to install.  Only one crack in dash as shown in photo.  Stock bumpers in good shape, rubber bumper ends are in great shape.  Aftermarket front air dam as well as stock front under bumper components included.  Rear hatch area fiber-glassed to stop rust, and have replacement piece to go there from junk yard.  Intake and Exhaust manifolds are stock and have been jet-hot coated.  New Mallory Unilite distributor.  New seat foam with new seat covers.  New Injectors purchased about 10 years ago, but not "run" very long.  Cranks and runs fine but smokes, probably needs valve job.  Has approx. 135K miles.  No factory AC, had aftermarket AC at one time but compressor has been removed.  78 factory am/fm radio, 70's era "Datsun" 8-track tape player to mount under dash if you desire.  Suggest pick up with tilt bed, and additional pickup to carry parts.
What this car needs: carpet kit, engine valve job, minor body work & paint, then all new and original parts (which are included) put back together.
Buyer responsible for all cost to have Z transported to wherever.  Title available upon clearing of funds.
A great project car for anyone who loves this style Z, last year of this small body style.

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