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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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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

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.

Fiat contemplating sub-brand to compete with Dacia, Datsun

Tue, 05 Feb 2013

You can add Fiat to the admittedly short list of automakers considering a low-cost brand to rival Dacia. The inexpensive Eastern European brand from Renault-Nissan has performed on the balance sheet like a premium model line, and the money the alliance is taking off the table is encouraging other players to deal themselves in. Pretty soon Nissan's Datsun sub-brand will join the Dacia party, going on sale in Russia, Indonesia and India and will claim even more rubles, rupiahs and rupees for the parent company. Volkswagen recently said it will make a decision this year on a budget line for the Chinese market. With the euthanasia of Lancia and plans to move the Fiat brand upmarket, company CEO Sergio Marchionne wonders aloud to Automotive News Europe whether there could be room for a new budget brand underneath Fiat.
We're told that the initiative has been in the idea box for five years and even moved to the stage of name considerations, like Innocenti, but worries about profit kept it from realization. If such a range were to be developed, Marchionne says it couldn't be built in Italy and stay within budget, and the company is "analyzing its manufacturing capacity outside of Europe to see if a low-cost brand is viable."

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

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