1978 Datsun 280z (nissan), Only 60k Miles, Excellent Condition on 2040-cars
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Body Type:Hatchback
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.8L straight 6
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Datsun
Model: Z-Series
Trim: Std
Options: Cassette Player
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
Mileage: 60,700
Exterior Color: Silver
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 6
1978 Datsun 280Z in excellent condition. Only 60,700 miles. Six cylinder, 5 speed. Body is perfect - no rust or bodywork.Very clean interior. Car was repainted the original color (over $4000 paint job). Everything works, including the AC. New rear brakes (drums, shoes and wheel cylinders), tires have lots of tread. Original owner's manual and window sticker.Transmission has been rebuilt. In the interest of full disclosure, I will also share the negatives. The dash has a cover, the headliner adhesive let go so it's held up with braces (see photo), if you shift quickly from 1st to 2nd you get a slight synchro grind (I researched this and it appears to be solvable by a different gear lube but it's not been a big enough issue to me). There is a small crack in the exhaust manifold. I have a new manifold but haven't installed it because it's not noisy.
I just took it on a 500 mile trip and it did great. Overall, a beautiful, reliable classic.
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