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

US $8,900.00
Year:1978 Mileage:112843
Location:

Great Falls, Montana, United States

Great Falls, Montana, United States
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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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Meet the man who took a year sabbatical to drive his 1967 Datsun Fairlady Roadster

Tue, 28 Jan 2014

A quiet drive in the country can be the most relaxing thing in the world. What if it didn't have to end, and you could keep driving for a week, a month or even a whole year? That's what Scott Fisher is doing by taking a one-year sabbatical from work and driving his 1967 Datsun Fairlady Roadster around North America.
"I had owned a manufacturing business in Las Vegas for 16 years. I knew I needed to kinda' get out, and unwind, and get my mojo back," said Fisher.
Fisher's trip has covered over 30,000 miles through 44 states and 7 Canadian Provinces, and it is not over yet. He left from his home in Las Vegas, NV, last spring and drove to the Pacific. From there, he drove up the coast to the Canadian border and aimed the car for the Atlantic. He just posted on his blog about visiting the Nissan headquarters and museum in Franklin, TN, and his next stops are Mississippi and New Orleans, LA.

37K miles in a 1967 Datsun Roadster

Tue, 11 Mar 2014

When 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.

Autoblog Podcast #339

Tue, 02 Jul 2013

Farewell, Zach Bowman; Pikes Peak 2013; Datsun; 2014 Ram lineup
Episode #339 of the Autoblog Podcast is here, and it's the last rodeo for Zach Bowman before he departs for other pastures. The crew this week consists of Dan Roth, Zach Bowman and Jeff Ross, who talk about the astounding records set at this year's Pike's Peak hill climb, the return of the Datsun brand name and the recently-announced 2014 Ram truck lineup. Of course, we start with the garage and end with your questions and comments. For those of you who hung with us live on our UStream channel, thanks for taking the time. You can follow along after the jump with our Q&A. Thanks for listening!
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