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This is a classic 1978 Datsun (Nissan) 280Z. This is one of the original Pearl Black SE cars (Paint-Code 638). It has the 5-speed manual, air-conditioning (yes, it works), rear window louvers, and factory aluminum wheels. I had the intention of completely restoring this car, but got side-tracked on another project. I have been driving it regularly, and it runs and drives great. Most of the mechanical components have been updated. Within the last 18 months, the following has been replaced or rebuilt: Brakes, front & rear, struts X4, clutch, pressure plate, transmission, suspension bushings (poly), Borla exhaust, header, valve-job, head-gasket, fuel-injectors (6), Mass-Air-Flow unit, spark-plugs and wires, and tires. This car runs very well and can be driven anywhere. It has a few issues, but nothing major. The door locks are a little sticky. If I get a chance, I will probably rebuild them some time this summer. The car currently has approximately 113,000 miles at this time, but may have a few more at delivery due to the fact that it is being driven several times a week. The previous owner put a seat kit in the car, and the seats are in decent shape, as is the carpet. There are a few trim pieces that could use work, and it is missing the A-pillar trim on the driver's side. I have a full weather-seal/glass seal kit to go into the car, and it will be installed as I have time, or it will be included when the car sells. According to the previous owner, the motor was replaced with a factory "crate motor" at about 100,000 miles. I have no reason to doubt this claim, the car runs very well, and burns no oil between oil changes. This is my third 77-78 280Z, and it is by far the strongest runner of the bunch. For some reason, they painted the motor pink when they replaced it, I have no idea why, but it is VERY PINK.

The car has had some damage to the passenger side rear quarter panel as there is some body putty that has a few cracks. It does not appear to be a serious hit, but it is there. The car was originally one of the black pearl Special Edition cars, but they re-sprayed it to red. The door frames, under hood, and hatch area are still painted black. The previous owner had the floor pans professionally replaced, other than that, I don't see any major rust, there is some surface rust, but all the hatch area, and lower door panels still look solid. I am happy to answer questions, and send photos. Please call me or e-mail. If you call, leave a message if you don't get an answer. The car has a clear Montana title. Delivery may be possible. Scammers don't bother.

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Subaru Legacy pitted against Roadkill project cars

Fri, 05 Sep 2014

There's an evergreen debate among auto enthusiasts about whether they would prefer to have the latest and greatest car of today or a certified classic from yesteryear. What if you had to further define that, though, and the choice was between a brand new 2015 Subaru Legacy or a turbocharged Datsun 240Z with a hatch that wouldn't close? Roadkill aimed to find out that and more in one of its best videos to date.
According to the hosts, Subaru came to them, handed over some money and challenged Roadkill's project cars against its latest Legacy. The result is every bit as good (or better) than any automotive-themed show you could find on television.
Things start simple with a figure-eight race in a rodeo arena with the Subaru taking on Roadkill's 1968 Ford Ranchero, originally built for ice racing. From there the Legacy races a 1968 Dodge Charger with no windows around and off-road rally stage. Finally, the Subie goes head-to-head against the Rotsun, the aforementioned turbocharged 240Z, through an abandoned neighborhood. Plus, there's a bonus drag race challenging them all.

Datsun expands low-cost revival with new Mi-Do in Moscow [w/video]

Fri, 29 Aug 2014

Those who were disappointed when Datsun changed its name to Nissan over three decades ago may have been pleased to see the marque revived last year, even as a budget brand. Nissan's counterpart to its ally Renault's Dacia budget brand, Datsun has been steadily expanding its lineup of low-cost transportation for developing markets with the debut of the Go hatchback in India, the Go+ minivan in Indonesia and the On-Do sedan in Russia. And now it has returned to Moscow to reveal its fourth model, the Mi-Do.
Based closely on the On-Do sedan (which itself is based on the Lada Granta) the Mi-Do takes on a five-door hatchback bodystyle but with no more frills. It uses the same front-drive chassis with the same wheelbase as the sedan, but its chopped tail makes it a good foot and a half shorter overall. Into that compact shape, Datsun has fitted dual airbags, ABS and... well, that's about it. It's got a 1.6-liter, eight-valve inline-four kicking out a grand total of 87 horsepower to either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic. Bare bones, this is.
While delivery of the first On-Do sedans commences next month (with the first example going to an IT specialist in Omsk), the Mi-Do is set to begin delivery early next year. Scope out the video and press release below from the Mi-Do's reveal at the Moscow Motor Show.

Malaise Era All-Stars

Fri, 17 May 2013

A few weeks ago, we bid a fond happy 40th anniversary to the automotive dark ages of 1973-84 that have come to be known as "The Malaise Era" - the performance ice-age when 160 horsepower was a lot and a 0-60 time of under 10 seconds was remarkable. Like music in the 1980s, everything in automobiledom didn't suck, however. There were a few bright spots. Here are five of our favorites:
1976-79 Porsche 930, aka 911 Turbo Carrera (above)
Photo Credit: Dorotheum

Originally A Pearl Black Se, 5-speed, Drive Anywhere, Runs And Drives Very Well on 2040-cars

Datsun Z-Series for Sale