1977 Datsun 280 Z Coupe Base Z L28 Recent Rebuild 68000 Miles Manual Documents on 2040-cars
Fort Gratiot, Michigan, United States
Engine:original L28 inline 6 cylinder, fuel injected
Body Type:2 seat Hatchback Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Copper/ Brown
Model: Z-Series
Number of Cylinders: 6
Trim: Custom body trim molded in bumpers and Valences
Drive Type: RWD, independent suspension
Mileage: 68,007
Sub Model: 280 Z
Exterior Color: Yellow
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
I have dreamed of owning and keeping a beautiful condition Z for years to relive my memories when I was in the Service and found this gem. Unfortunately for me, I have a financial need that requires I sell some assets, this being one. My Datsun is a daily driver, titled and insured and I`m the 4 th documented owner. I have had 4 new tires and valve job, tune-up, plugs, rotors and wire within the last month...purrs like a kitten but roars like a lion when you give it the gas. Body stripped and flare molded kit installed with Engine rebuild 6 years ago. Less than 700 miles on engine with receipts. Body has paint chip and a few scratches with 1 light paint run. Frame and under carriage look good with less than normal rust. Interior needs new driver seat covering, passenger near mint. Dash is cracked with dash pad cover in not acceptable condition. Radio and Clock installed but not working. Please call or text with any questions 810 887-8774....I can send as many pictures including a running video upon request. Sold as-is!!
On Jun-12-13 at 21:46:32 PDT, seller added the following information:
I had a friend list the car on Ebay for me.....I want to clarify that no rust shows on the upper body, rather the under body has some very small spots that are not a problem and very minimal at best.....I have an excellent camera so if you are interested just text me at 810-887-8774 and I can send you excellent photos as well as video. The person I bought it from had the motor rebuilt right about 6 years ago with a simple stock motor rebuild, stock cam and stock exhaust. I have the original ac system, good aluminum rims, radio as well as a box of emblems and other things from the car. The aftermarket radio powers up but I only drive the car to hear the motor music, not radio music. There is no carpet on the back deck and the front carpet is original so it has stains. I retired from the service as a Submarine mechanic and to me the car sounds and performs well without clunks, or grinds or noises. I bought a new battery last month as well. I bought the new tires since I don't trust my life to 6 year old tires when I am driving 100 or so (KPH of course ha) - I do have the 6 year old tires if you want them, I had been driving on themand the have about 80% tread. The original aluminum rims are nice and could be used on the car. The chrome was replaced on the windshield, rear glass, side glass and door areas 6 years ago as well as the rubber ( see photo) and looks new and excellent. The drivers door top weather seal does not look new and has some wear. Trying to list what I can think of so I don't get too may repetitive emails. There are some very small stress crack areas (see pictures) on some molded in body areas but If a person walks around the car they don't see them unless you point them out. The car drives smooth, without vibrations wobbles or wiggles.....steering wheel sits still and the car does not pull to one side or the other, brakes are excellent. The word rotors above should say rotor and cap. I tried to take pictures of the paint run but no matter how hard I try it is hard to see unless by the naked eye, I would expect you could see it if I video for you. The car is not perfect like any other car you can pick apart, but I have had 6 z's and this one I fell in love with the most, at 46 years old it has to meet a lot of criteria to satisfy me ! Late at night when the wife asks me to get milk or something trivial, I hop in the car drive to the grocery store, drive downtown then take the highway the other long way home, whereas in the past I would have just made an excuse and gone to bed. I keep the car in the garage and I do not drive it in the rain. Hope this covers what most of you wonder, and yes I am in Michigan and you could hop in right now and drive to Florida if you want. Pictures of open doors show about a one inch rub areas on the lower right door bottom and about a half inch on the left door....a father and son did the custom work and body strip and the were obviously detailed and good.
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