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Straight, Rust Free, Very Original, 5 Speed, A/c, Orig. Interior 1976 280z Nice! on 2040-cars

Year:1976 Mileage:192226
Location:

Mesa, Arizona, United States

Mesa, Arizona, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.8
VIN: HLS30277450 Year: 1976
Drive Type: 2wd
Make: Datsun
Mileage: 192,226
Model: Z-Series
Trim: coupe
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

This Z happens to be a beautiful car through and through with a cheap paint job. I managed to wet sand and polish the old red paint job out, but it is what it is.  There are typical rock chips here and there, along with a couple bigger chips on the roof (see pics) and a few dents in the front valance.

 

The good news is that the rest of the Z is amazing. Beautiful, straight, rust free, no accidents and very original. The undercarriage, fender lips, interior panels are all nice and clean. The doors, trunk and hood all latch easily. So far this car has lucked out in life, except for the Earl Scheib paint.

 

This car is just as nice mechanically. It has the reliable L-Jetronics fuel injection, starts right up, does not smoke or leak and runs great. It looks to have new injectors and fuel lines. The engine is very quiet, no tapping, knocking, ticking, even the exhaust is ultra quiet. The only sound you here while driving is the fan noise!

 

Perfect clutch, great steering, easy shifting, no rattles and comfortable suspension too. I've had several other Zs over the years, and this one is the best driver by far. You could drive this car every day because it doesn't drive like a classic car. The comfortable seats and 5 speed makes for nice highway cruising.

 

Overall, the original interior is in excellent condition too. There is a small area of carpet fraying in the driver foot well and each seat has a few small tears.  Door panels are nice, a few small cracks in the center console, there is a dash cap cover over the original dash, windows roll up and down nicely, lights, stereo and gauges work (except for the Tach). The fan blows, but the A/C system needs servicing.

 

This car will make a terrific daily driver or fun weekend touring car.

 

Other notes: The side mirror is cracked, tires are near new, original body color is metallic light blue. (Please see pics)

 

I bought this Z to restore, but other project cars are calling for cash. After driving this Z a few days, I know I will regret letting her go.

 

Clear Arizona Title ready to go.

Thank you for looking at my listing, feel free to contact me here in Mesa AZ.

Randy 480-292-0321

 

 

 

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