1978 Datsun 280z Five Speed Ground Up Fully Restored on 2040-cars
Danbury, Connecticut, United States
I have had this 1978 Datsun 280 Z for 20 years. It has been a labor of love but time to move on to something else. The car is garage kept year round and only comes out on sunny days. I have replaced/restored almost everything on the car. The car was professionally painted and included OEM fenders, cowl panel, and front skirt at the time. The bumpers have been re-chromed. The wheels and tires are brand new. New items are too numerous to mention, however, some of the new items include: springs, struts, tie rods, brakes, all hoses, master cylinder, etc. I have a brand new set of fuel injectors ready to be installed. Serious Datsun enthusiasts will love this car. If you are not a Datsun enthusiast you will become one. SERIOUS BUYERS WITH QUESTIONS CAN REACH ME AT 203-223-8681!!!!
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Datsun Z-Series for Sale
- 1976 datsun 280z 2x2 97,000 miles original paint all stock great condition as is(US $7,000.00)
- 1973 datsun 240 z 280/5spd/4.11 drivetrain(US $9,000.00)
- 1976 datsun 280z jtr conversion w/chevy 350 vortec(US $6,500.00)
- 1 family owned, 20k miles, incredible condition, as close to new as it gets!!(US $16,995.00)
- Very clean arizona car. no rust or dents. car needs minor interior work, to many
- 1980 datsun 280zx 10th anniversary edition
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37K miles in a 1967 Datsun Roadster
Tue, 11 Mar 2014When we think of comfy, long-distance road cars, there are a few obvious choices. A Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Bentley Continental GT or, assuming fuel efficiency isn't paramount, a Range Rover are all good options for a road trip. But what if that road trip was 37,000 miles? Maybe something more reliable but still comfortable, then, like a Honda Accord. What about a 1967 Datsun Roadster?
As insane as it sounds, Scott Fisher is doing just that, running a Datsun 1600 Roadster across North America and racking up 13,500 miles in his first three months on the road. His total journey will see him pile over 37,000 miles on his red convertible. The car is lightly modified, but most of the work is for the sake of reliability and comfort, with a five-speed manual 'box, an upgraded radiator and electronic ignition.
Fisher's trip hasn't been all smooth, with a few typical bits of trouble. He also ran into some deer in Utah, quite literally, clipping one of the animals, which delivered quite a bit of damage to the passenger's front fender (hence the rear three-quarter view in our lead shot). Still, the car seems to be holding up well, as shown in this latest video from Petrolicious.
This father and son duo terrorize the UK countryside in Datsun 240Z pair
Wed, 12 Nov 2014The Datsun 240Z got a lot of things right when it was introduced, with handsome styling, strong performance and a reasonably affordable price. And while the coupes grew a strong fan base in the US, they remained quite a rarity in the UK. Decades later, a father and son in England have latched onto the car and bonded over their shared love for two completely opposite takes on this Japanese GT
There's already quite a collection of exotics in Mel Streek's garage, and his rat rod 240Z, which he calls the Ratsun, definitely doesn't fit with the rest. On the outside, the Datsun looks ready to fall apart, but it's mechanically perfect underneath. Alternatively, Mel's son, Ollie, has a completely different take for his Z with its perfect, shining paint.
Both Zs sound amazing, though. They have a mechanical, somewhat course exhaust note that's intoxicating to hear. You can definitely tell there's some work going on under the hood. Check out this video from Petrolicious for a father and son who both find something to love in these classic Japanese coupes.
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.