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This is a classic 1978 Datsun (Nissan) 280Z. This is one of the original Pearl Black SE cars (Paint-Code 638). It has the 5-speed manual, air-conditioning (yes, it works), rear window louvers, and factory aluminum wheels. I had the intention of completely restoring this car, but got side-tracked on another project. I have been driving it regularly, and it runs and drives great. Most of the mechanical components have been updated. Within the last 18 months, the following has been replaced or rebuilt: Brakes, front & rear, struts X4, clutch, pressure plate, transmission, suspension bushings (poly), Borla exhaust, header, valve-job, head-gasket, fuel-injectors (6), Mass-Air-Flow unit, spark-plugs and wires, and tires. This car runs very well and can be driven anywhere. It has a few issues, but nothing major. The door locks are a little sticky. If I get a chance, I will probably rebuild them some time this summer. The car currently has approximately 113,000 miles at this time, but may have a few more at delivery due to the fact that it is being driven several times a week. The previous owner put a seat kit in the car, and the seats are in decent shape, as is the carpet. There are a few trim pieces that could use work, and it is missing the A-pillar trim on the driver's side. I have a full weather-seal/glass seal kit to go into the car, and it will be installed as I have time, or it will be included when the car sells. According to the previous owner, the motor was replaced with a factory "crate motor" at about 100,000 miles. I have no reason to doubt this claim, the car runs very well, and burns no oil between oil changes. This is my third 77-78 280Z, and it is by far the strongest runner of the bunch. For some reason, they painted the motor pink when they replaced it, I have no idea why, but it is VERY PINK.

The car has had some damage to the passenger side rear quarter panel as there is some body putty that has a few cracks. It does not appear to be a serious hit, but it is there. The car was originally one of the black pearl Special Edition cars, but they re-sprayed it to red. The door frames, under hood, and hatch area are still painted black. The previous owner had the floor pans professionally replaced, other than that, I don't see any major rust, there is some surface rust, but all the hatch area, and lower door panels still look solid. I am happy to answer questions, and send photos. Please call me or e-mail. If you call, leave a message if you don't get an answer. The car has a clear Montana title. Delivery may be possible. Scammers don't bother.

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Datsun's lackluster initial sales fall below Tata Nano

Wed, 15 Oct 2014

When Tata introduced the Nano back in 2008, everyone was amazed at how cheap it was. They called it a game changer, but no game was changed. In fact, it took Tata five years to sell the 250,000 units it had the capacity to build in a single year. As it turns out, even buyers in what economists call "developing markets" like India aren't necessarily interested in buying an ultra-cheap automobile. And now it appears that Nissan may be falling into the same trap.
A little over a year ago, Nissan revived its old moniker Datsun to serve as a budget brand - similar to what ally Renault did with Dacia. Its lineup (consisting of models like the Go hatchback, Go+ minivan, On-Do sedan and Mi-Do hatch) is largely based on old architecture, packaged with little more than basic equipment and sold at rock-bottom prices. But Bloomberg reports that, even in the brand's core markets like India and Indonesia, the new Datsuns haven't been selling.
According to local industry figures, Datsun has sold fewer than 10,000 units of its $5,100 Go hatchbacks in India since its introduction back in March. Maruti Suzuki, by comparison, sells twice that many of its similarly priced Alto hatchbacks every month. In fact, after peaking in April, Datsun only sold 607 units in India this past July, dipping 77 percent to drop below even the number of Nanos which Tata sold that month.

Datsun officially reborn with Go model for India [w/video]

Mon, 15 Jul 2013

In March of 2012, Nissan announced the return of its historic Datsun brand. Datsun used to represent the Nissan brand in a number of markets, but its badge hasn't been worn on a new model since 1981. In 2013, though, it has been relaunched as the Japanese manufacturer's budget offering in the emerging markets of India and Russia.
The model that will lead that charge, at least in India, is the Go, a car that pays tribute to the very first Datsun, the DAT-GO.
The operative term with the Datsun brand is: "budget offering." Don't step inside the Go and expect beautiful hides or brushed metals (it's being sold in India, after all). The instrument cluster features a simple speedometer, while the five-speed manual and the center stack above it are rather barren. It's not without luxuries, though, as iPod-style connectivity is available through a Mobile Docking Station.

Malaise Era All-Stars

Fri, 17 May 2013

A few weeks ago, we bid a fond happy 40th anniversary to the automotive dark ages of 1973-84 that have come to be known as "The Malaise Era" - the performance ice-age when 160 horsepower was a lot and a 0-60 time of under 10 seconds was remarkable. Like music in the 1980s, everything in automobiledom didn't suck, however. There were a few bright spots. Here are five of our favorites:
1976-79 Porsche 930, aka 911 Turbo Carrera (above)
Photo Credit: Dorotheum

Originally A Pearl Black Se, 5-speed, Drive Anywhere, Runs And Drives Very Well on 2040-cars

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