1980 Datsun 280 Zx Gold & Black With 5 Spd Limited Production, Immaculate Shape on 2040-cars

 AWARD WINNING DATSUN 280 ZX WITH 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION AND GOLD AND BLACK COLOR SCHEME AND T-TOPS

LOW MILES!!!

THIS IS A NUMBERED CAR (#63 of 3000) AND HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE, EVEN MORE DESIREABLE THAN THE RED AND BLACK VERSION

THIS CAR IS IN ALL ORIGINAL AND GREAT CONDITION EXTREMELY HARD TO FIND ONE LIKE THIS

I am selling my rare and Award winning 1980 Datsun 280zx.  The Award Plaque goes with the car.  I purchased this car from a collector a few years back and since then I had very little chance to drive it.  It was stored with my other collectible cars in a covered and conditioned storage in California.  I just drove it a little last week and it ran like a champ.  I hate to sell it but I am reducing my collection.  My 1970 Z is gone and this is the next one in line.  This is all original car. It is in great shape and if you know these cars you will know that it is very rare to find one like this.  This is not a restored car, it is original car that is in great shape. 

The Tenth Anniversary of the DATSUN Z Car was commemorated by the factory with the production of a Special Edition Z Car for 1980. This Special Edition was named the "280ZX-10. 10th Anniversary Special Edition". Pictured and for sale here is the more popular BLACK GOLD Edition of the 10th Anniversary Edition.  The basis for this special edition was the 1980 280ZX GL package. They were all then equipped with a Special Edition Option Package, which included the following:

1. Numbered, Commemorative Dash Plaque (Canadian model has Maple Leaf emblem on Dash Plaque)

2. Two Tone Paint (Gold/Black or Red/Black)

3. Gold Hood Emblem & gold or red stripe on black hood

4. Gold or Black Tone Alloy Wheels

5. Headlight Washers

6. Commemorative Wreath Decals On Lower Front Fenders, Hatch and Owners Manual

7. Goodyear Wingfoot Tires Size P195/70R14

8. Five Speed (with new style shift knob) or A/T

9. Tan or Burgundy Leather Seats

10. Surround Sound Stereo System (AM/FM Radio, Cassette Tape Player (with special tape and letter from Datsun) & Booster))

11. Automatic Temperature Control

12. Black Out Exterior Trim Package

13. Tinted Windshield

14. Tinted T-bar roof

15. Auto temperature control feature 
  
 Price - MSRP - $13,850 - $14,300

If you do a quick internet search you will see that this was the best car Ad that came in 1980, some still believe that it was the best car ad ever.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWF-hH1nloo&feature=player_embedded

This car was very popular when it came out for the US market in 1980. Everybody wanted the black and gold version. Datsun (Nissan) had a lot to celebrate in 1980, following 10 years of success with their Z-car. They built 3000 special edition 280ZXs to commemorate a decade of Japan's most successful sports car, and of those, a few were special two-tone cars like this one. This is an example of the pinnacle of first-generation Z-car evolution with a pedigree to match. There was nothing subtle about the Z-car crashing the sports car party in 1970, and the 10th anniversary models are equally brash. Sporting a black-over-gold paint scheme, it looks fast just sitting still and even four decades later, that first-generation Z shape is still an attention-grabber. This is the 2-seater version of the Z-car, so it has ideal long nose/short deck proportions that are only enhanced by the two-tone paint scheme. Super straight sheetmetal makes this car look impressive from any angle, and the original emblems and anniversary decals are all there. The bumpers are still in good shape and only showing a few minor signs of age. The tan/gold interior is authentic Datsun and it is all original and in great shape. The leather seats are in excellent condition and look more modern than you'd expect for 1980. Matching door panels and an excellent dash pad are more evidence that someone spent the time and money to keep this car right, and the carpets look almost new. The gauges are clear and well-marked with the trio of auxiliary instruments in the center being a Z-car tradition that continues to this day. It's loaded with options, including an manual transmission, A/C, cruise control, power windows and locks, and a period-correct AM/FM/cassette stereo system. And even though this is a 2-seater, there's ample storage space behind the seats, which also includes tie-downs and bags for the removable glass T-tops, which were a popular feature throughout the late-70s and early 80s. The heart of the 280ZX is a fuel-injected 2.8-liter inline-six. Like BMW and Jaguar, Datsun realized that there was nothing else quite like a brawny six to deliver the classic sports car feel. While they made it bigger during its lifespan to add torque for American roads, it never lost its turbine-like smoothness or gutsy tenor wail. It looks like there's an awful lot going on under the hood, but the truth is that these power plants are anvil-reliable and fairly easy to work on, and parts are reasonably accessible, even today. This one starts easily thanks to fuel injection and runs beautifully, offering a thoroughly modern driving experience. The all-independent suspension and 4-wheel disc brakes make it competent in almost any situation, and the transmission is quick-witted enough to know when you're hustling and when you're just relaxing. The underside of the car is impressively preserved, and a lot better than most 34-year-old cars. Handsome 14-inch 4-spoke alloys are in superb condition  If you like the early Z, this version has a lot of pedigree and a great collectible car which is in great original condition with low miles. 

This is an original 10th Anniversary 1980ZX. Number 63 of 3000 or 2500 Black/Gold cars produced. It has been stored in a controlled environment. The car has absolutely no rust. The exterior and interior are in excellent condition. The odometer currently reads 53,471 original miles. It drives great and there are no mechanical issues. Everything works.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWF-hH1nloo&feature=player_embedded