Rare 1980 Datsun 280zx 2+2 Gl on 2040-cars
San Francisco, California, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:Inline 6
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Owner
Interior Color: Red
Make: Datsun
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: Z-Series
Trim: Grand Luxury
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows
Mileage: 105,000
Sub Model: GL
Exterior Color: Alpine White
Alpine White exterior with red interior
2+2 package. Adds 8 inches to the wheelbase, and 1 inch in height.
100,500 softly driven miles
Clean title
Never been in an accident
Local car, purchased from Downtown Datsun in San Jose. Will include original window sticker.
Original paint in excellent condition for a 33 year old car with a few minor blemishes due to age. No rust, no oxidation.
No mechanical issues. Extremely meticulously maintained by a reputable Datsun auto shop. (Yarnell's in Mountain View). Runs and starts like new.
Passed SMOG with flying colors a few weeks ago
Always garaged.
New battery. (Superstarter Premium)
Tires with less than 4,000 miles
GL (Grand Luxury Package) Will include original car brochure to show all the features and options.
Power windows, power steering, power assist brakes (40% front, 65% rear)
Air conditioning blows ice cold
Interior is in excellent condition, with some minor discoloring in some hard to notice areas due to age. (see photos)
Alloy wheels
Motor Trend voted the 280zx as the best import car of the year in 1979.
Consumer reports also praised the 280zx: (directly from the August of 1980 issue of Consumer Reports)
Advantages: Excellent engine drivability; strong acceleration; relatively high fuel mileage; long cruising range; comfortable seating; comfortable driving position; relatively quiet; predictable normal handling; very good bumper protection; clear displays; logical controls; versatile climate-control system; better-than-average predicted repair incidence.
Disadvantages: None that are significant.
This car is a beautiful and well-maintained 280zx. I am the second owner, but have only owned it for three weeks. The previous owner is a retired Silicone Valley man, and had owned it since the August of 1980 when it was sold from Downtown Datsun in San Jose. I really want to keep the vehicle as a third car, but after a week, I found it too difficult to park three cars comfortably in my neighborhood.
I have the original window sticker, owners manual, service manual, brochure, keys, original leather Datsun 280zx keychains, two week old smog test, and maybe some other documents.
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