1980 Datsun 280zx Classic Sportscar on 2040-cars
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:2.8 I6
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Datsun
Model: Z-Series
Trim: Hardtop
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Cassette Player
Mileage: 87,652
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows
Sub Model: ZX
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Red
Offered for your bidding is this 1980 Datsun 280ZX hardtop coupe in very good condition. A true Japanese sportscar classic, this particular 280 is a hardtop model (no T-tops) and comes with the original L28 2.8 liter inline 6 mated to a 5 speed manual transmission. Finished in the facrtory Rallye red with black pinstripe over original red crushed velour, this Z is cosmetically in very good condition with a few very minor blemishes - some paint has deteriorated under the gas filler opening, 2 nickel-sized dents on the roof, and some chipped paint on the driveers door edge. In terms of rust, this Z has solid floors and frame rails, showing only 1 small spot on the pass. side rear jack point pinch weld and a very small amount (1" long) under the pass. side windshield frame (see pictures). The paint is believed to be a quality re-paint done in the proper factory Rallye red color and is gorgeous when viewed in direct sunlight. The interior is also in very good condition-original and in-tact, the original seats are in fantastic condition with no rips or tears, all of the accessories work: power windows, power mirrors, cluster, odo., speedo., tach, fuel guage, oil press., volt meter, digital clock, even the original Hitatchi am/fm casette and speakers work! The head liner, glass, and carpets are in very good condition. There does seem to be a bit of sun-fade on the vinyl on the back of the seats, the drivers floor mat has a "heel hole" which does not go through to the floor carpet, and there is 1 crack in the upper surface of the dash (see picture).
Mechanically, this Z runs and drives great: no idle issues, full power without a miss from the fuel injected L28 inline 6-pulls strong and smooth to redline, buttery-smooth gear changes in all gears from the 5 speed, and not a hint of slippage from the clutch. The only thing I could fault in terms of driving performance are some of the rubber bushings in the suspension and the shock absorbers-they may be ready for replacement as the handling feels a touch "too compliant", but this car does not exhibit any dramatic handling issues - very comfortable on the highway at 85 mph. The tires look to have been replaced recently and the braking performance is good. This 280ZX can be driven daily and they are quite rare in this condition. I have a clean and clear MO. title in hand and I ask you to call me with any questions about this classic sportscar at 636 393 9371. Thanks for looking!
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